NBC RATINGS RESULTS FOR THE PRIMETIME WEEK OF MARCH 19-25
Monday & Tuesday Telecasts of “The Voice” Are the #2-3 Non-Sports Broadcasts of the Week in 18-49 and Total Viewers
Joining Them in the Top 30 in 18-49 Are “SVU,” the Three “Chicago” Dramas, “Rise,” “Superstore” & “Good Girls”
Excluding Sports, NBC Ties for #1 for the Week in Adults 18-49
Season to Date, NBC Rules the Adult 18-49 Race by a +50% Margin, the Biggest Advantage for Any Network at This Point in the Season in the 30-Year History of Nielsen’s Current People Meter Sample
NBC Ranks #1 for the Season in Every Key Measure, Including Total Viewers, for the First Time Since 2001-02
NBC Wins Monday With "Voice" the #1 Show; At 10 p.m., "Good Girls" Retains 100% Week to Week in 18-49
“Voice” Is Tuesday’s #1 Show, “Rise” Holds Within 0.1 of the Prior Week's Series Debut in 18-49, “Chicago Med” Is #1 at 10 p.m., NBC Wins Tuesday
L+3: “Chicago Med” Delivers Tuesday’s Top L+3 Lifts in 18-49 and Total Viewers
Wednesday’s "SVU" & "Chicago P.D." Log Their Top 18-49 Ratings Since Jan. 17; "P.D." Is the Night’s Most-Watched Scripted Show
On Thursday, "Chicago Fire" Equals Its High Since Premiere Week & Tops the Premiere of "Station 19," "Superstore" Bags Its Best Rating Since Feb. 1
L+3: “Fire” Scores the Biggest L+3 Lifts of the Night on the Big 4 in 18-49 Percentage and Total Viewers
“Dateline NBC” Is Friday’s #1 Non-Sports Telecast in Total Viewers
L+3: The Prior Week’s “Blindspot” Scored Friday’s Biggest L+3 Lift on the Big 4 in Total Viewers, While the Previous Week’s “Timeless” Generated Sunday’s Biggest Lift in 18-49 Percentage
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — March 27, 2018 — NBC has tied for #2 for the primetime ratings week of March 19-25 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and has finished #2 outright in total viewers, behind only CBS, which was boosted by coverage of the NCAA basketball tournament. Excluding sports, NBC tied for #1 for the week in 18-49.
NBC’s Monday and Tuesday editions of “The Voice” were the #2 and #3 non-sports telecasts of the week on ABC, CBS, NBC or Fox in adults 18-49 and total viewers.
According to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research, those editions of “The Voice” were joined among the week’s top-30 Big 4 non-sports programs in 18-49 by Wednesday’s “Law & Order: SVU” (tied for #12), “Chicago P.D.” (tied for #15), “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago Med” (tied for #18), “Rise” and “Superstore” (tied for #21) and “Good Girls” (tied for #27).
In adults 18-49, NBC is dominating the current primetime season, with leads over #2 Fox and CBS of +0.8 of a rating point or +50% (2.4 vs. 1.6). The +50% advantage is the best for any #1 network at this point in the season in the 30-year history of Nielsen’s current people-meter sample.
Season to date, NBC is also running #1 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in every other key ratings measure, including total viewers, for the first time since 2001-02. Excluding all sports, NBC is running closer to CBS at this point in the season in total viewers than it’s been in 15 years, since 2002-03 (currently within 1.5 million total viewers of CBS excluding sports, best since the gap was 795,000 in 2002-03).
Counting entertainment programming only, NBC leads the season in adults 18-49, and also ranks #1 among the Big 4 in adults 25-54, adults 18-34 (tie), men 18-49 (tie), women 18-49 and women 25-54.
Weekly ratings are “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date ratings are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”
Week 26 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “live plus same day,” March 19-25
CBS…1.5
ABC…1.0
NBC…1.0
Fox…0.7
CW…0.3
Total Viewers
CBS…7.5 million
NBC…5.3 million
ABC…4.8 million
Fox…2.7 million
CW…0.9 million
Season-to-Date Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…2.4
Fox…1.6
CBS…1.6
ABC…1.5
CW…0.6
Total Viewers
NBC…9.7 million
CBS…9.0 million
ABC…5.9 million
Fox…5.3 million
CW…1.7 million
NBC highlights for the week of March 19-25:
Monday
NBC won Monday night in total viewers among the Big 4 for a sixth consecutive week and for a fifth time in six weeks in 18-49.
“The Voice” (2.3/9 in 18-49, 10.7 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night in 18-49 and total viewers. “Voice” increased its margin over “American Idol” from the prior week’s +33% in 18-49 rating (2.4 vs. 1.8) to +44% (2.3 vs. 1.6), while virtually matching the comparable year-ago telecast in 18-49 (2.3 vs. 2.4 on March 20, 2017) and topping it in total viewers (10.8 million vs. 10.7 million).
“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “Voice” increased by +18% in 18-49 (from a 2.28 rating to a 2.70) and more than +1.6 million viewers overall (10.7 million to 12.4 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3.
“Live Plus Seven Day” Ratings: Monday’s “The Voice” has grown by +25% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.17 to a 2.72) and +2.0 million viewers overall (10.4 million to 12.4 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “Voice” 18-49 rating increases to a 3.29.
Upscale: “The Voice” is delivering a solid upscale audience, generating a 108 index among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes, according to “most current” Nielsens, including L+3).
“Good Girls” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 3.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) ranked #2 in the hour among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49, while retaining 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 1.0). L+3:“Good Girls” grew by +42% in 18-49 (0.96 to 1.36) and +1.3 million viewers overall (3.9 million to 5.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The +0.40 gain in 18-49 is the biggest “Good Girls” L+3 lift to date.
Tuesday
NBC won the night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and every other key ratings measure, for NBC’s 20th consecutive Tuesday win in 18-49 among the Big 4.
“The Voice” (2.2/9 in 18-49, 10.9 million viewers overall from 8-9:01 p.m. ET) finished as the #1 show of the night in adults 18-49 and total viewers and won the time period among the Big 4 nets in very key ratings measure. “Voice” finished within 0.1 of the prior week’s rating in 18-49 (2.2 vs. 2.3) and retained 98% in total viewers (11.0 million vs. 11.2 million, which was the most-watched Tuesday “Voice” in the past year, since March 14, 2017). L+3: “Voice” grew by +16% in 18-49 (2.17 to 2.52) and +1.3 million viewers overall (10.9 million to 12.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Tuesday’s “Voice” has increased by +24% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.06 to a 2.55) and +1.8 million viewers overall (10.3 million to 12.1 million). With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the Tuesday “Voice” 18-49 figure grows to a 3.19. Upscale: Tuesday’s “Voice” is generating a solid upscale audience this season, indexing at a 108 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
The regular-slot premiere of “Rise” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 5.3 million viewers overall from 9:01-10 p.m. ET) rated within 0.1 of a point in 18-49 of the prior week’s 10 p.m. series debut (1.1 vs. 1.2), which benefited from a “This Is Us” lead-in, and retained 98% in total viewers (5.4 million vs. 5.5 million). Rise” won the slot among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and most other key demos, while growing +10% versus NBC’s timeslot average last season excluding “This Is Us” and “The Voice” in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.0) and +21% in total viewers (5.4 million vs. 4.5 million). L+3: “Rise” increased by +31% in 18-49 (1.09 to 1.43) and +1.2 million viewers overall (5.3 million to 6.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: “Rise” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 124 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes. Among adults 18-49 with four or more years of college, “Rise” is indexing at a 142 and ranks #6 among primetime series on the Big 4 networks.
“Chicago Med” (1.2/5 in 18-49, 6.8 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET) won the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49, total viewers and all other key measures. L+3: “Med” grew by +61% in 18-49 (1.18 to 1.90) and +3.1 million viewers overall (6.8 million to 9.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lifts of the night on the night on the Big 4 in 18-49 rating and percentage as well as total viewers. L+7: “Med” is increasing by +69% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.33 to a 2.25) and+3.9 million viewers overall (7.0 million to 10.9 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “Med” 18-49 rating increases to a 2.94.
Wednesday
An 8 p.m. rebroadcast of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.8 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) jumped by +21% versus its previous encore in this timeslot in total viewers (4.784 million vs. 4.010 million on Jan. 24).
“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (1.4/5 in 18-49, 6.5 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) locked up its highest rating since Jan. 17 in 18-49 (1.4) and equaled the “SVU” high since Nov. 29 (1.5), while delivering the show’s most-watched episode since Feb. 7 (6.6 million). “SVU” increased by +8% week to week in 18-49 (1.4 vs. 1.3) and +6% in total viewers (6.513 million vs. 6.129 million). L+3: “SVU” grew +44% in 18-49 (1.41 to 2.03) and +2.1 million viewers overall (6.5 million to 8.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “SVU” has grown by +74% this season in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.28 to a 2.23) and more than +2.9 million viewers overall (5.9 million to 8.9 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “SVU” 18-49 rating increases to a 3.44.
“Chicago P.D.” (1.3/5 in 18-49, 6.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) captured its highest 18-49 rating since Jan. 17 (1.4) and its top total-viewer result since Feb. 7 (7.2 million), to rank as the night’s most-watched scripted program. “P.D.” won the timeslot among the ABC-CBS-NBC dramas in every key measure, including a +44% margin of victory in adult 18-49 rating (1.3 vs. 0.9 for CBS’ #2 “Criminal Minds”) and more than +1.6 million persons or +31% in total viewers (6.9 million vs. 5.3 million for “Criminal Minds”). “P.D.” grew +8% week to week in 18-49 (1.3 vs. 1.2) and +6% in total viewers (6.9 million vs. 6.5 million) and has now won the slot or tied for #1 versus regular ABC and CBS competition with its last 34 straight original telecasts in 18-49 (L+SD). L+3: “P.D.” grew by +60% in 18-49 (1.27 to 2.03) and more than +3.1 million viewers overall (6.9 million to 10.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Chicago P.D.” is increasing by +88% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.20 to a 2.26) and +4.1 million viewers overall (6.4 million to 10.5 million). With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “P.D.” figure grows to a 2.98.
Thursday
“Superstore” (1.1/5 in 18-49, 3.8 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET) earned the show’s highest 18-49 rating since Feb. 1 (1.1), increasing by +10% week to week (1.1 vs. 1.0). L+3: “Superstore” increased by +40% in 18-49 (1.09 to 1.53) and +944,000 viewers overall (3.8 million to 4.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: “Superstore” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 120 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
“A.P. Bio” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 2.8 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET) once again beat the show’s 8:30 regular-slot premiere rating of three weeks earlier in 18-49 (0.7 on March 1) and is the only new comedy on the Big 4 this season to equal or beat the 18-49 rating of its regular-slot premiere over each of the following three telecasts. L+3: “A.P. Bio” grew by +38% in 18-49 going from L+SD to L+7 (0.76 to 1.05) and +669,000 viewers overall (2.8 million to 3.5 million). Upscale: “A.P. Bio” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 131 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes. Among adults 18-49 with four or more years of college, “A.P. Bio” is indexing at a 149 and ranks #2 among primetime series on the Big 4 networks.
A special two-hour edition of “Chicago Fire” (1.2/5 in 18-49, 6.9 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s highest 18-49 rating since its season premiere (Sept. 28, 2017, 1.5) and delivered its most-watched telecast since that same Sept. 28 season opener (7.2 million). “Fire” ranked #1 excluding sports in the two-hour timeslot, ahead of the series premiere of “Station 19” in adults 18-49, total viewers and adults 25-54. L+3: “Fire” grew by +66% in 18-49 (1.22 to 2.03) and +3.2 million viewers overall (6.9 million to 10.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3, for the biggest L+3 lift of the night on the Big 4 networks in 18-49 percentage and total viewers. L+7: “Chicago Fire” is growing by +95% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.11 to a 2.16) and more than +4.0 million viewers overall (6.1 million to 10.1 million) going from L+SD to L+7. With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “Fire” figure increases to a 2.85 in 18-49.
Friday
“Blindspot” (0.6/3 in 18-49, 3.3 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) retained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.6) and 96% in total viewers (3.3 million vs. 3.4 million, which was the show’s most-watched episode since Jan. 26). L+3: The prior week’s “Blindspot” grew by +73% in 18-49 (0.59 to 1.02) and more than +1.5 million viewers overall (3.4 million to 5.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lift of the night in total viewers. L+7: “Blindspot” is increasing by +94% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.66 to a 1.28) and +2.2 million viewers overall (3.4 million to 5.6 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “Great News” 18-49 rating grows to a 2.05. Upscale: “Blindspot” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 116 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
“Taken” (0.4/2 in 18-49, 2.9 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) ranked #1 among non-sports programs on ABC, NBC and Fox in the timeslot in total viewers. L+3: The previous week’s “Taken” grew by +41% in 18-49 (0.46 to 0.65) and +1.2 million viewers overall (3.2 million to 4.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
“Dateline NBC” (0.6/3 in 18-49, 0.9 in adults 25-54, 3.8 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) is the #1 non-sports telecast of the night in total viewers. “Dateline” retained 100% week to week in adults 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.6) and 97% in total viewers (3.8 million vs. 3.9 million). L+3: The prior Friday’s “Dateline” increased by +42% in 18-49 (0.64 to 0.91) and +1.2 million viewers overall (3.9 million to 5.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 114 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
‘TONIGHT SHOW’ TAKES THE WEEK OF MARCH 19-23 IN ADULTS 18-49
At 12:35 a.m., Seth Meyers Tops “Late Late Show” By a +27% Margin in 18-49
NEW YORK — March 27, 2018 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of March 19-23 in adults 18-49 and most other key demographics, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research. Note that Thursday and Friday CBS programming is excluded from these averages due to delays for NCAA basketball coverage and Friday’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” was an encore.
“Tonight” won the 11:35 p.m. hour for the week over “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” by +26% margin in adults 18-49 (with a 0.58 rating vs. a 0.46) and versus “Kimmel” won by +29% (0.58 vs. 0.45).
For the week, “Tonight” pulled within 431,000 persons of Colbert in total viewers (2.560 million vs. 2.991 million), its closest finish behind “Late Show” originals in a week that did not include a big NFL or Olympic lead-in boost for “Tonight” since Oct. 2-6, 2017 (when the gap was 423,000).
Last week at 12:35 a.m. ET, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” outrated CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” by a +27% margin in adults 18-49 (with a 0.33 rating vs. a 0.26). “Tonight” topped “Late Late Show” for the week in adults, men and women 18-49; adults, men and women 25-54; and total viewers.
For their head-to-head half-hour, “Late Night” beat ABC’s “Nightline” in all key measures, including a margin of +23% in adults 18-49 (0.37 vs. 0.30 from 12:30 to 1 a.m. ET).
LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of March 19-23. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of March 19-23. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.58 rating, 3 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.46/3 *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.45/3 *
NBC “Tonight” 0.58 rating, 3 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.46/3 *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.45/3 *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.30/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.30/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.33/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.26/2 *
NBC “Late Night,” 0.33/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.26/2 *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.21/2 *
NBC “Last Call,” 0.21/2 *
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.560 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.991 million viewers *
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.261 million viewers *
NBC “Tonight,” 2.560 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.991 million viewers *
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.261 million viewers *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.383 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.383 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.389 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.217 million viewers *
NBC “Late Night,” 1.389 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.217 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.851 million viewers *
NBC “Last Call,” 0.851 million viewers *
*Thursday and Friday CBS programming was delayed by NCAA basketball and is excluded. Friday’s “Kimmel,” “Late Night” and “Last Call” were encores.
SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.69 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.61/4
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
NBC “Tonight” 0.69 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.61/4
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.31/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.31/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.40/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.29/2
NBC “Late Night,” 0.40/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.29/2
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.776 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.901 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.306 million viewers
NBC “Tonight,” 2.776 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.901 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.306 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.418 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.418 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.585 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.412 million viewers
NBC “Late Night,” 1.585 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.412 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.839 million viewers
NBC “Last Call,” 0.839 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK OF MARCH 19-23
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.24
Comedy Central, 11:30-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.11
Comedy Central, 11:30-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.11
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.16 **
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.57
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.44
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.44
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.895 million
Comedy Central, 11:30-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.309 million
Comedy Central, 11:30-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.309 million
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.382 million **
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.199 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.923
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.199 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.923
** Thursday’s “Conan” was preempted.
“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” IS #1
Broadcast Wins Key Demo 135 of Last 138 Weeks
#1 Most-Watched Among A18-49 Viewers for 91 of Last 92 Weeks
Grows the Most Week Over Week in Key Demo & Total Viewers
MARCH 27, 2018 – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” is the #1 most-watched evening broadcast in the key news demo for the week of March 19, according to Nielsen Media Research data.
The broadcast continues its recent dominance in the key demo, averaging 2.1 million A25-54 viewers and beating “ABC World News Tonight” by +142,000 viewers (+7%) and “CBS Evening News” by +443,000 viewers (+27%). “Nightly News” has won the demo 135 out of the last 138 weeks, and bested the competition in week-over-week key demo growth.
“Nightly News” featured an exclusive interview with FBI Director Christopher Wray last week, with never-before-seen portions airing on two separate evenings. NBC News also premiered the original documentary “Hope & Fury: MLK, The Movement and The Media,” narrated by Lester Holt on the network last Saturday evening. Next week, Holt will anchor “NBC Nightly News” live from outside the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
For 91 of the past 92 weeks, “Nightly News” is the most-watched broadcast among A18-49 viewers and, for the week of March 19, averaged 1.4 million, topping ABC by +104,000 viewers (+8%) and CBS by +279,000 viewers (+24%).
8.7 million total viewers tuned in to “Nightly News” for the week of March 19 besting “CBS Evening News” by +1.8 million total viewers (+26%). “Nightly News” posted the most week-over-week total audience growth compared to the competition. Week-over-week, “Nightly News” is up +840,000 viewers (+11%).
“Nightly News” continues as the #1 most-watched evening newscast season-to-date in the key demo, delivering its largest demo lead over CBS in seven seasons.
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Weekly Highlights:
- “Nightly News” averaged 2.1 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +142,000 viewers (+7%) and CBS by +443,000 (+27%).
- “Nightly News” has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 135 of the past 138 weeks.
- “Nightly News” averaged 1.4 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +104,000 (+8%) and CBS by +279,000 (+24%).
- Among A18-49 viewers, Nightly News has won 91 of the last 92 weeks.
- “Nightly News” averaged 8.7 million total viewers, beating CBS by +1.8 million (+26%).
Season Highlights:
- “Nightly News” is the #1 evening newscast this season in A25-54 and A18-49
- “Nightly News” holds its largest A25-54 demo advantage over CBS in seven seasons.
Week of March 19 – March 23, 2018:
| Total Viewers | A25-54 Rating | A25-54 Viewers | A18-49 Rating | A18-49 Viewers | |
| NBC | 8.695 | 1.71 | 2.063 | 1.12 | 1.441 |
| CBS | 6.921 | 1.34 | 1.620 | 0.90 | 1.162 |
| ABC | 9.001 | 1.59 | 1.921 | 1.04 | 1.337 |
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ABOUT NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT
NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt is the most-watched evening newscast in America, providing the very latest on the day’s top stories and going beyond the headlines to add context and analysis to the most pressing issues of our times. NBC Nightly News reaches more than 24 million people every week through its broadcast and millions more through NBCNews.com, the Nightly News app, and social media platforms. Lester Holt is the anchor, and Sam Singal is the executive producer.
NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt is the most-watched evening newscast in America, providing the very latest on the day’s top stories and going beyond the headlines to add context and analysis to the most pressing issues of our times. NBC Nightly News reaches more than 24 million people every week through its broadcast and millions more through NBCNews.com, the Nightly News app, and social media platforms. Lester Holt is the anchor, and Sam Singal is the executive producer.
‘TODAY’ CONTINUES #1 DEMO STREAK
TODAY Tops GMA in Key Demo for 117 Straight Weeks
TODAY Posts Biggest Week-Over-Week Growth in Key Demo
TODAY is #1 Across the Board Season-to-Date
TODAY Delivers 137th Consecutive Win in A18-49
NEW YORK – March 27, 2018 – TODAY has won the key A25-54 demo for 117 consecutive weeks, its best streak in nearly 6 years. The show was also up across all key demos vs. prior week, posting largest week-over-week growth in A25-54. Season-to-date, TODAY is the number-one morning show across the board, beating the competition in total viewers, A25-54 and A18-49. In addition to taking the key A25-54 demo, TODAY also topped ABC’s GMA in A18-49, marking its 137 consecutive weeks at number-one.
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
| Net | HH Rtg | HH Shr | P2+ Imps | P18-49 Rtg | P18-49 Imps | P25-54 Rtg | P25-54 Imps |
| TODAY | 2.94 | 12 | 4086 | 0.85 | 1090 | 1.26 | 1515 |
| CBS THIS MORNING | 2.49 | 10 | 3421 | 0.56 | 718 | 0.80 | 969 |
| GOOD MORNING AMERICA | 3.13 | 13 | 4292 | 0.80 | 1032 | 1.16 | 1400 |
TODAY averaged 1.515 million A25-54 viewers, leading GMA by +115,000 (+8%) and CBS This Morning by +546,000 (+56%)
- TODAY has now ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 117 consecutive weeks (best streak in almost six years) and 133 of the last 134 weeks
- TODAY delivered a 1.26 A25-54 rating, +0.10 points ahead of GMA and +0.46 points more than CBS
- TODAY posted its highest A25-54 delivery in 4 weeks
- Versus prior week, TODAY was up the most, +7% (+99,000) vs. GMA +6% (74,000) and CBS +6.5% (+59,000)
TODAY averaged 1.090 million A18-49 viewers, +58,000 (+6%) more than GMA and +372,000 (+52%) higher than CBS
- Among A18-49 viewers, TODAY has now posted 137 consecutive weekly wins and has finished #1 in 143 of the last 145 weeks and 154 of the last 158 weeks
- TODAY’s 0.85 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.05 points and CBS by +0.29 points
- TODAY posted its highest A18-49 delivery in 4 weeks
TODAY averaged 4.086 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +665,000 (+19%)
SEASON-TO-DATE
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers
- Leads GMA by +182,000 and CBS by +603,000
TODAY ranks #1 among A18-49 viewers
- Leads GMA by +191,000 and CBS by +461,000
TODAY ranks #1 among total viewers
- Leads GMA by +15,000; best STD total viewer margin vs. GMA since 2011-12.
- Leads CBS by +759,000
‘THIS IS US’ & MON. & TUES. ‘VOICE’ ARE THE #1-2-3 SHOWS OF THE WEEK ON THE BIG 4 IN 18-49
For the Week of March 12-18, “SVU,” “Rise,” “Chicago P.D.” & “Will & Grace” Also Generate Top-20 Rankings Among Entertainment Programs on ABC, CBS, NBC & Fox
NBC Finishes #2 for the Week in 18-49 and Total Viewers Behind Only NCAA-Boosted CBS; NBC is #1 Among Women 18-49 and 25-54
Excluding Sports, NBC Leads the Week in Adults 18-49
Season to Date, NBC Rules the Adult 18-49 Race by a +56% Margin, the Biggest Advantage for Any Network at This Point in the Season in the 30-Year History of Nielsen’s Current People Meter Sample
NBC Ranks #1 for the Season in Every Key Measure, Including Total Viewers, for the First Time Since 2001-02
"The Voice" Tops "American Idol’s" Monday Premiere by +33% in 18-49 and +3.5 Million Viewers, NBC Wins the Night in Both Measures
"This Is Us" Grows +22% Week to Week; "Rise" Wins at 10 p.m., Beating "For the People" by +50%; "Voice" Delivers Its Most-Watched Tuesday in the Past Year
L+3: “This Is Us” Generates Tuesday’s Top L+3 Lifts in 18-49 and Total Viewers
Wednesday’s "Chicago P.D." Wins the 10 p.m. Hour by +33%; "SVU" Grows at 9 to Match Its High Since Jan. 17; "Blacklist" Ranks #2 at 8 in Total Viewers
L+3: “Chicago P.D.” Ties for the Biggest L+3 Total-Viewer Lift of the Night
On Thursday, "A.P. Bio" Grows +29% Week to Week in 18-49, “Will & Grace” Increases by +20%; In Total Viewers, “Superstore” Is Up +16% and “Champions” Grows by +11%
"Champions" Hits a 14-Year High for Week 1-to-Week 2 Growth in a Consistent Timeslot for a New Comedy on the Big 4 in Total Viewers
Friday’s “Taken” Grows +44% Week to Week in Total Viewers to a New Season High, "Blindspot" Scores Its Most-Watched Episode Since Jan. 26, “Dateline” Is the Night’s #1 Non-Sports Show in Total Viewers
L+3: The Prior Week’s “Timeless” Scores the Biggest L+3 Lift of the Night on the Big 4 in 18-49 Rating
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — March 20, 2018 — NBC has finished #2 for the primetime ratings week of March 12-18 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and total viewers, behind only CBS, which was boosted by coverage of the NCAA basketball tournament. Excluding sports, NBC ranked #1 for the week in 18-49.
NBC’s “This Is Us” and Monday and Tuesday editions of “The Voice” were the #1-2-3 telecasts of the week on ABC, CBS, NBC or Fox in adults 18-49.
According to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research, those three top-rated shows were joined among the week’s top-20 Big 4 non-sports programs by Wednesday’s “Law & Order: SVU” (#16) and the Tuesday premiere of “Rise,” Wednesay’s “Chicago P.D.” and Thursday’s “Will & Grace” (tied for #17).
For the week, NBC ranked #2 or tied for #2 in most key measures behind only NCAA-boosted CBS and rose to #1 in the women 18-49 and women 25-54 demos. Excluding sports, NBC ranked #1 in adults and women 18-49 and women 25-54, and tied for #1 in adults, men and women 18-34.
In adults 18-49, NBC is dominating the current primetime season, with leads over #2 Fox and CBS of +0.9 of a rating point or +56% (2.5 vs. 1.6). The +56% advantage is the best for any #1 network at this point in the season in the 30-year history of Nielsen’s current people-meter sample.
Season to date, NBC is also running #1 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in every other key ratings measure, including total viewers, for the first time since 2001-02. Excluding all sports, NBC is running closer to CBS at this point in the season in total viewers than it’s been in 15 years, since 2002-03 (currently within 1.4 million total viewers of CBS excluding sports, best since the gap was 763,000 in 2002-03).
Counting entertainment programming only, NBC leads the season in adults 18-49, and also ranks #1 among the Big 4 in adults 25-54, adults 18-34 (tie), women 18-49 and women 25-54.
Weekly ratings are “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date ratings are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”
Week 25 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “live plus same day,” March 12-18
CBS…1.3
NBC…1.1
ABC…1.0
Fox…0.7
CW…0.3
Total Viewers
CBS…7.0 million
NBC…5.6 million
ABC…4.7 million
Fox…2.6 million
CW…1.0 million
Season-to-Date Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…2.5
Fox…1.6
CBS…1.6
ABC…1.5
CW…0.6
Total Viewers
NBC…9.8 million
CBS…9.0 million
ABC…5.9 million
Fox…5.4 million
CW…1.7 million
NBC highlights for the week of March 12-18:
Monday
NBC won Monday night in total viewers among the Big 4 for a fifth consecutive week and for a fourth time in five weeks in 18-49.
“The Voice” (2.4/9 in 18-49, 11.9 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night in 18-49 and total viewers, beating ABC’s “American Idol” Monday premiere head to head by +33% in 18-49 (2.4 vs. 1.8 from 8-10 p.m.) and +3.5 million persons or +41% in total viewers (11.9 million vs. 8.4 million). This was the second most-watched telecast of “The Voice” in the past year, since the Monday, March 13, 2017 episode averaged 12.198 million, trailing over that span only this cycle’s season premiere (12.313 million on Monday, Feb. 26). The March 12 “Voice” retained 100% of the comparable telecast of the prior cycle in 18-49 (2.4 vs. 2.4 on Oct. 9, 2017) and is up +9% in total viewers (11.9 million vs. 10.9 million).
“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “Voice” increased by +18% in 18-49 (from a 2.37 rating to a 2.79) and +1.5 million viewers overall (11.9 million to 13.4 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3.
“Live Plus Seven Day” Ratings: Monday’s “The Voice” has grown by +25% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.15 to a 2.69) and +1.9 million viewers overall (10.3 million to 12.2 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “Voice” 18-49 rating increases to a 3.29.
“Good Girls” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 4.5 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) ranked #2 in the hour among ABC, CBS and NBC in every key demographic and maintained 100% of NBC’s timeslot average this season prior to “Good Girls,” excluding Olympics, in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 1.0). L+3:“Good Girls” grew by +39% in 18-49 (1.01 to 1.40) and +1.1 million viewers overall (4.5 million to 5.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
Tuesday
NBC won the night in adults 18-49 and all other key demographics, for its 19th consecutive Tuesday win in 18-49 among the Big 4 networks.
“The Voice” (2.3/9 in 18-49, 11.2 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) delivered its most-watched Tuesday telecast in the past year (since March 14, 2017, 11.7 million), with week-to-week growth of +10% in 18-49 (2.3 vs. 2.1) and +1.1 million persons or +11% in total viewers (11.2 million vs. 10.1 million). “Voice” won the timeslot among the Big 4 in adults 18-49 and all other key demos, including by a +53% margin in adults 18-49 (2.2 vs. 1.5 for CBS’ second-place “NCIS”). L+3: “Voice” grew by +16% in 18-49 (2.25 to 2.60) and +1.5 million viewers overall (11.2 million to 12.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Tuesday’s “Voice” has increased by +23% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.06 to a 2.54) and +1.8 million viewers overall (10.3 million to 12.1 million). With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the Tuesday “Voice” 18-49 figure grows to a 3.19.
With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “The Wall” grows to a 1.27 in 18-49.
With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “Better Late Than Never” increases to a 1.38 in 18-49.
L+7: Tuesday’s “Voice” has increased by +23% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.06 to a 2.54) and +1.8 million viewers overall (10.3 million to 12.1 million). With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the Tuesday “Voice” 18-49 figure grows to a 3.19.
“This Is Us” (2.8/10 in 18-49, 10.9 million viewers overall from 9-10:01 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night in adults 18-49, as well adults 18-34 and adults 25-54 and won the timeslot in every key measure, including total viewers. “Us” jumped +22% week to week in 18-49 (2.8 vs. 2.3) and +2.0 million persons or +23% in total viewers (10.9 million vs. 8.9 million), to deliver its highest regular-slot results in 18-49 and total viewers since Nov. 28, 2017 (2.8 in 18-49, 10.941 million viewers) and match its 18-49 high for a regular episode since Oct. 17, 2017. L+3: “This Is Us” increased by +58% in 18-49 (2.77 to 4.39) and +4.7 million viewers overall (10.9 million to 15.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lifts of the night in 18-49 rating and percentage, as well as total viewers. L+7: “This Is Us” is growing by +71% in 18-49 rating (from a 3.16 to a 5.44) and more than +6.2 million viewers overall (11.3 million to 17.6 million) going from L+SD to L+7. When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “Us” 18-49 rating increases to an 8.79.
L+7: “This Is Us” is growing by +71% in 18-49 rating (from a 3.16 to a 5.44) and more than +6.2 million viewers overall (11.3 million to 17.6 million) going from L+SD to L+7. When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “Us” 18-49 rating increases to an 8.79. Upscale: “Us” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 144 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.
The debut of “Rise” (1.2/5 in 18-49, 5.5 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET) won the slot among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas in adults 18-49 by a +20% margin (1.2 vs. 1.0 for CBS’ #2 “NCIS: New Orleans”), while prevailing by +50% over ABC’s rival premiere of “For the People” in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 0.8) and by +2.3 million persons or +71% in total viewers (5.5 million vs. 3.2 million). “Rise” retained 100% of NBC’s average in the timeslot this season, excluding Olympics, in 18-49 (1.3 vs. 1.2) and was up +5% in total viewers (5.5 million vs. 5.2 million). The debuting drama ranked #1 in the hour among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas in adults 25-54, women 25-54 and adults, men and women 18-34 L+3: “Rise” increased by +40% in 18-49 (1.23 to 1.72) and +2.1 million viewers overall (5.5 million to 7.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
Wednesday
“The Blacklist” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 5.5 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) finished #2 in the hour in total viewers and adults 25-54, behind only “Survivor,” and tied for #2 in adults 18-49. L+3: “Blacklist” increased by +44% in 18-49 (0.88 to 1.27) and +2.1 million viewers overall (5.5 million to 7.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Blacklist” is growing by +73% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (0.98 to a 1.70) and +3.1 million viewers overall (5.8 million to 8.9 million). Upscale: “Blacklist” delivers a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 128 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (1.3/5 in 18-49, 6.1 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) grew +8% week to week in 18-49 (1.3 vs. 1.2) and +11% in total viewers (6.1 million vs. 5.5 million), to equal the show’s highest 18-49 rating since Jan. 17 (1.4). “SVU” ranked #2 for the 9 p.m. hour in adults 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, as well as total viewers. L+3: “SVU” grew +48% in 18-49 (1.32 to 1.96) and more than +2.1 million viewers overall (6.1 million to 8.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “SVU” has grown by +75% this season in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.28 to a 2.24) and +3.0 million viewers overall (5.9 million to 8.9 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “SVU” 18-49 rating increases to a 3.43.
“Chicago P.D.” (1.2/5 in 18-49, 6.5 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the timeslot among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas, with a +33% margin of victory in adult 18-49 rating (1.2 vs. 0.9 for CBS’ #2 “Criminal Minds”) and +15% in total viewers (6.5 million vs. 5.7 million for “Criminal Minds”), while maintaiing a slot-winning 1.2 rating in 18-49 for a fifth consecutive telecast. “P.D.” has now won the slot or tied for #1 versus regular ABC and CBS competition with its last 33 straight original telecasts in adults 18-49 (L+SD), extending back to October 2016. L+3: “P.D.” grew by +67% in 18-49 (1.22 to 2.04) and more than +3.3 million viewers overall (6.5 million to 9.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, The gain of +3.336 million viewers tied with “9-1-1” as the biggest L+3 lift of the night. L+7: “Chicago P.D.” is increasing by +87% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.20 to a 2.24) and +4.1 million viewers overall (6.4 million to 10.5 million). With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “P.D.” figure grows to a 2.98.
Thursday
“Superstore” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 3.9 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 1.0) and increases by +16% in total viewers (3.9 million vs. 3.4 million), to deliver the most-watched “Superstore” since Jan. 25 (4.2 million) and equal the show’s top 18-49 rating since Feb. 1. L+3: “Superstore” increased by +39% in 18-49 (1.00 to 1.39) and +846,000 viewers overall (3.9 million to 4.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: “Superstore” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 120 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
“A.P. Bio” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 3.1 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET) scored its best 18-49 rating among four Thursday telecasts to date, as well as its most-watched Thursday episode since a Feb. 1 preview in the 9:30 slot. “A.P. Bio” was up +29% week to week in 18-49 rating (0.9 vs. 0.7) and up +31% in total viewers (3.1 million vs. 2.3 million), and retained a best-yet 90% of its lead-in from “Superstore” in adults 18-49, up from prior retentions of 78% on March 1 and 70% on March 8. L+3: “A.P. Bio” grew by +30% in 18-49 going from L+SD to L+7 (0.86 to 1.12) and +655,000 viewers overall (3.1 million to 3.7 million). Upscale: “A.P. Bio” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 135 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.
“Will & Grace” (1.2/5 in 18-49, 4.7 million viewers overall from 9-9:30 p.m. ET) grew +20% week to week in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.0) and +19% in total viewers (4.7 million vs. 4.0 million), to match its top 18-49 rating since Jan. 18 (1.3) and deliver its most-watched episode since Jan. 4 (4.9 million). “Will & Grace” was the #1 non-sports telecast in the timeslot among ABC, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49 and the #2 non-sports program of the night on ABC, NBC and Fox in 18-49, behind only ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy.” L+3: “Will & Grace” increased by +67% in 18-49 (1.20 to 2.00) and +2.3 million viewers overall (4.7 million to 7.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest 18-49 percentage lift of the night on the Big 4 networks. L+7: “Will & Grace” has grown by +86% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (1.63 to a 3.03) and +3.7 million viewers overall (5.9 million to 9.6 million). With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “Will & Grace” 18-49 average increases to a 4.48. Upscale: “Will & Grace” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 135 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.
“Champions” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 3.0 million viewers overall from 9:30-10 p.m. ET) maintained 100% of last week’s series premiere in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7) and grew +11% in total viewers (3.0 million vs. 2.7 million). The increases of +11% and +296,000 viewers are the biggest Week 1 to Week 2 gains in a consistent time period for any new comedy on the Big 4 networks in 14 years, since CBS’ “The Stones” grew +28% and +2.0 million viewers in its second week on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 (excludes comedies with irregular Week 2 timeslots caused by high-rated NFL overruns). “Champions” maintained 100% or grew versus the previous week in every key ratings measure. L+3: “Champions” increased by +28% in 18-49 (0.74 to 0.95) and +505,000 viewers overall (3.0 million to 3.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
An encore telecast of “Chicago Fire” averaged a 0.6/3 in 18-49 and 3.6 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET.
Friday
“Blindspot” (0.6/3 in 18-49, 3.4 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) increased by +13% week to week in total viewers (3.4 million vs. 3.0 million), to the show’s most-watched episode since Jan. 26 (3.8 million), and maintained 100% in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.6). L+3: The prior week’s “Blindspot” grew by +76% in 18-49 (0.59 to 1.04) and more than +1.5 million viewers overall (3.0 million to 4.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: “Blindspot” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 116 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
“Taken” (0.5/2 in 18-49, 3.2 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) delivered a new season high in total viewers, growing +44% week to week (3.2 million vs. 2.3 million). In 18-49, “Taken” grew versus the prior week by +0.1 of a point or +25% (0.5 vs. 0.4), to match the show’s season high. In the timeslot, “Taken” ranked #1 among non-sports programs on ABC, NBC and Fox in total viewers. L+3: The previous week’s “Taken” grew by +54% in 18-49 (0.39 to 0.60) and more than +1.3 million viewers overall (2.3 million to 3.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
“Dateline NBC” (0.6/3 in 18-49, 1.0 in adults 25-54, 3.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) maintained 100% of the show’s rating for its previous telecast of two weeks earlier in adults 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.6 on March 2), grew by +11% in both adults 25-54 (1.0 vs. 0.9) and total viewers (3.9 million vs. 3.5 million). “Dateline” was Friday night’s most-watched non-sports telecast. L+3: The prior Friday “Dateline” increased by +55% in 18-49 (0.62 to 0.94) and +1.3 million viewers overall (3.5 million to 4.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 114 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
Sunday
A 7 p.m. preview of “Little Big Shots” (0.8/4 in 18-49, 6.0 million viewers overall from 7-8 p.m. ET) was the #1 most-watched alternative to NCAA-boosted CBS in the hour in total viewers.
The third season premiere of “Little Big Shots” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 7.5 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) maintained 100% of what the show left off with last season with its finale in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.1 on Wednesday, June 14 from 8-9 p.m.) and was up +3% in total viewers (7.5 million vs. 7.3 million), while increasing by +38% versus its lead-in from an “LBS” preview in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 0.8) and +1.5 million persons or +26% in total viewers (7.5 million vs. 6.0 million). “LBS” delivered NBC’s top rating in the timeslot, excluding sports and the Golden Globes, since May 14, 2017 in 18-49 (1.3) and since May 7 in total viewers (8.0 million). L+7: Last season, “Little Big Shots” increased by +19% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.48 to a 1.76) and +1.2 million viewers overall (9.1 million to 10.3 million).
The premiere of “Genius Junior” (1.0/3 in 18-49, 5.0 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) retained 91% of its 18-49 lead-in from “Little Big Shots” and 100% in adults 18-34 in a highly competitive timeslot that included NCAA Tournament basketball, “The Walking Dead” and “American Idol.” “Genius” tied for #2 among the Big 4 networks in the timeslot in adults 18-49 and equaled NBC’s best 18-49 rating in the hour excluding sports and Golden Globes since June 4, 2017 (1.2), while delivering NBC’s top total-viewer result in the time period excluding sports and Golden Globes since May 14, 2017 (5.7 million).
“Timeless” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 2.8 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) finished within 0.1 of the prior week’s season premiere in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.8) and retained 96% in total viewers (2.8 million vs. 3.0 million). L+3: The previous week’s “Timeless” grew by +56% in 18-49 (0.80 to 1.25) and +1.8 million viewers overall (3.0 million to 4.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The gain of +0.45 of a rating point in 18-49 is the biggest L+3 lift of the night on the Big 4 networks. L+7: Last season “Timeless” increased by +88% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.10 to a 2.07) and +3.4 million viewers overall (4.6 million to 8.0 million). Upscale: “Timeless” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 131 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes..
‘TONIGHT SHOW’ WINS THE WEEK OF MARCH 12-16 IN ADULTS 18-49 & ALL OTHER KEY DEMOS
At 12:35 a.m., Seth Meyers Tops His ABC-CBS Competition Head to Head in Every Key Category
NEW YORK — March 20, 2018 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of March 12-16 in adults 18-49 and all other key demographics – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 -- according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.
Note that Thursday and Friday CBS programming is excluded from these averages due to delays for NCAA basketball coverage and Friday’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” was an encore.
Last week at 12:35 a.m. ET, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” outrated CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” by a +42% margin in adults 18-49 (with a 0.34 rating vs. a 0.24).
Meyers topped Corden in every key measure – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, as well as total viewers -- and also beat ABC’s “Nightline” in their head-to-head half-hour from 12:30 to 1 a.m. ET in all key categories.
LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of March 12-16. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of March 12-16. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.58 rating, 3 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.43/3 *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.50/3 *
NBC “Tonight” 0.58 rating, 3 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.43/3 *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.50/3 *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.34/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.24/2 *
NBC “Late Night,” 0.34/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.24/2 *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.22/2 *
NBC “Last Call,” 0.22/2 *
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.492 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.103 million viewers *
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.340 million viewers *
NBC “Tonight,” 2.492 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.103 million viewers *
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.340 million viewers *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.440 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.440 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.401 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.243 million viewers *
NBC “Late Night,” 1.401 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.243 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.797 million viewers *
NBC “Last Call,” 0.797 million viewers *
*Thursday and Friday CBS programming was delayed by NCAA basketball and is excluded. Friday’s “Kimmel,” “Late Night” and “Last Call” were encores.
SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.69 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.61/4
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
NBC “Tonight” 0.69 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.61/4
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.31/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.31/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.40/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.29/2
NBC “Late Night,” 0.40/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.29/2
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.778 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.884 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.300 million viewers
NBC “Tonight,” 2.778 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.884 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.300 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.416 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.416 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.587 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.415 million viewers
NBC “Late Night,” 1.587 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.415 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.837 million viewers
NBC “Last Call,” 0.837 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK OF MARCH 12-16
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.22
Comedy Central, 11:30-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.09
Comedy Central, 11:30-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.09
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.15 **
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.58
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.44
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.44
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.860 million
Comedy Central, 11:30-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.300 million
Comedy Central, 11:30-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.300 million
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.372 million **
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.198 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.895 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.198 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.895 million
** Thursday’s “Conan” was preempted.
‘TODAY’ IS #1 AGAIN
TODAY Tops GMA in Key Demo for 116 Straight Weeks, Best Streak in Nearly 6 Years
TODAY Wins A18-49 for 136 Consecutive Weeks
TODAY is #1 Across the Board Season-to-Date
TODAY Cuts Total Viewer Gap with GMA by Double Digits
NEW YORK – March 20, 2018 – NBC News’ TODAY was the number-one morning show last week, topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” once again in the key A25-54 demo. TODAY has now won 116 consecutive weeks in A25-54, its best streak in nearly 6 years, and continues to top GMA in A18-49 for 136 consecutive weeks. Season-to-date, TODAY remains the number-one morning show across the board, beating the competition in total viewers, A25-54 and A18-49. Additionally, TODAY has narrowed the total viewer gap with GMA by double digits vs. a year ago and week-to-week.
| Net | HH Rtg | HH Shr | P2+ Imps | P18-49 Rtg | P18-49 Imps | P25-54 Rtg | P25-54 Imps |
| TODAY | 2.78 | 12 | 3,877 | 0.81 | 1,042 | 1.17 | 1,416 |
| CBS THIS MORNING | 2.32 | 10 | 3,218 | 0.50 | 651 | 0.75 | 910 |
| GOOD MORNING AMERICA | 2.89 | 12 | 4,025 | 0.76 | 973 | 1.10 | 1,325 |
TODAY averaged 1.416 million A25-54 viewers, leading GMA by +91,000 (+7%) and CBS This Morning by +506,000 (+56%)
- TODAY has now ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 116 consecutive weeks (best streak in almost six years) and 132 of the last 133 weeks
- TODAY delivered a 1.17 A25-54 rating, +0.07 points ahead of GMA and +0.42 points more than CBS
TODAY averaged 1.042 million A18-49 viewers, +69,000 (+7%) more than GMA and +391,000 (+60%) higher than CBS
- Among A18-49 viewers, TODAY has now posted 136 consecutive weekly wins and has finished #1 in 142 of the last 144 weeks and 153 of the last 157 weeks
- TODAY’s 0.81 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.05 points and CBS by +0.31 points
TODAY averaged 3.877 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +659,000 (+20%)
- TODAY narrowed the total viewer gap versus GMA by 41% compared to prior week and by 17% compared to the same week last season
SEASON-TO-DATE
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers
- Leads GMA by +184,000 and CBS by +604,000
TODAY ranks #1 among A18-49 viewers
- Leads GMA by +197,000 and CBS by +465,000
TODAY ranks #1 among total viewers
- Leads GMA by +25,000; best STD total viewer margin vs. GMA since 2011-12.
- Leads CBS by +764,000
NBC RATINGS RESULTS FOR THE PRIMETIME WEEK OF MARCH 5-11
“Voice” & “This Is Us” Account for 3 of the Week’s Top 7 Primetime Shows on the Big 4, “Chicago Med,” “Good Girls,” “Chicago P.D.,” “Chicago Fire” & “SVU” Also Contribute Top-25 Ratings
Season to Date, NBC Rules the Adult 18-49 Race by a +56% Margin, the Biggest Advantage for Any Network at This Point in the Season in the 30-Year History of Nielsen’s Current People Meter Sample
NBC Ranks #1 for the Season in Every Key Measure, Including Total Viewers, for the First Time Since 2001-02
"Voice" Is Monday’s #1 Show of the Night, "Good Girls" Is the #1 Scripted Series in 18-49, Despite Special "Bachelor" Finale Competition
NBC Takes Tuesday in 18-49, "This Is Us" Tops "Bachelor" as the #1 Show of the Night, "Chicago Med" Wins at 10 p.m. by a +56% Margin
L+3: “This Is Us” Elicits Tuesday’s Top L+3 Lifts in 18-49 and Total Viewers
Wednesday’s "Chicago P.D." Wins the 10 p.m. Hour by +33% and +1.6 Million Viewers; “Blacklist” & “SVU” Grow Week to Week
"Chicago Fire" Equals Its Highest 18-49 Rating Since Premiere Week, Wins the Thursday 10 p.m. Hour in 18-49 and Total Viewers
L+3: “Will & Grace” Scores Thursday’s Biggest L+3 Lift on the Big 4 in 18-49 Percentage & “Chicago Fire” Earns the Biggest Gain in Total Viewers
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — March 13, 2018 — NBC has finished #2 for the primetime ratings week of March 5-11 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and most other key demographics, with “The Voice” and “This Is Us” accounting for three of the week’s top seven primetime telecasts on the broadcast networks in adults 18-49.
According to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research, Monday’s “Voice” ranked #2 for the week among primetime shows on ABC, CBS, NBC or Fox, Tuesday’s “This Is Us” tied for #3 and the Tuesday “Voice” tied for #7. Other top NBC primetime shows for the week were: “Chicago Med,” tied for #14; “Good Girls,” #17; and “Chicago P.D.,” “Chicago Fire” and Law & Order: SVU,” tied for #18.
In adults 18-49, NBC is dominating the current primetime season, with leads over #2 Fox and CBS of +0.9 of a rating point or +56% (2.5 vs. 1.6). The +56% advantage is the best for any #1 network at this point in the season in the 30-year history of Nielsen’s current people-meter sample.
Season to date, NBC is also running #1 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in every other key ratings measure, including total viewers, for the first time since 2001-02. Excluding all sports, NBC is running closer to CBS at this point in the season in total viewers than it’s been in 15 years, since 2002-03 (currently within 1.4 million total viewers of CBS excluding sports, best since the gap was 767,000 in 2002-03).
Counting entertainment programming only, NBC leads the season in adults 18-49, and also ranks #1 among the Big 4 in adults 25-54, adults 18-34 (tie), men 18-49, women 18-49 and women 25-54.
Weekly ratings are “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date ratings are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”
Week 24 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “live plus same day,” March 5-11
ABC…1.3
NBC…1.1
CBS…0.9
Fox…0.8
CW…0.4
Total Viewers
CBS…7.2 million
ABC…5.3 million
NBC…5.1 million
Fox…3.1 million
CW…1.2 million
Season-to-Date Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…2.5
Fox…1.6
CBS…1.6
ABC…1.5
CW…0.6
Total Viewers
NBC…9.9 million
CBS…9.0 million
ABC…5.9 million
Fox…5.4 million
CW…1.7 million
NBC highlights for the week of March 5-11:
Monday
NBC won Monday night in total viewers among the Big 4 for a fourth consecutive week.
“The Voice” (2.5/9 in 18-49, 11.6 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) toped ABC’s “Bachelor” finale as the #1 show of the night in 18-49 and total viewers, beating “Bachelor” head to head from 8-10 p.m. by +14% in 18-49 (2.5 vs. 2.2 from 8-10 p.m.) and +4.0 million persons or +52% in total viewers (11.6 million vs. 7.6 million). “The Voice” grew +5% versus the comparable telecast of the prior cycle in total viewers (11.6 million vs. 11.0 million) and finished within 0.1 of a point in 18-49 (2.5 vs. 2.6).
“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “Voice” increased by +19% in 18-49 (from a 2.47 rating to a 2.95) and +1.8 million viewers overall (11.6 million to 13.4 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3.
“Live Plus Seven Day” Ratings: Monday’s “The Voice” has grown by +25% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.10 to a 2.63) and +1.9 million viewers overall (10.1 million to 12.0 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “Voice” 18-49 rating increases to a 3.25.
“Good Girls” (1.3/5 in 18-49, 5.4 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 scripted show of the night in adults 18-49. Despite special competition this week from the final hour of “The Bachelor,” “Good Girls” retained 90% of the previous week’s series premiere in total viewers (5.361 million vs. 5.979 million) and finished within 0.2 in 18-49 (1.3 vs. 1.5).
“Good Girls” outrated CBS’ rival drama in the timeslot, “Scorpion,” in adults 18-49 by +63% (1.3 vs. 0.8) and was up versus NBC’s timeslot average this season prior to “Good Girls,” excluding Olympics, by +30% in 18-49 (1.3 vs. 1.0). L+3:“Good Girls” grew by +27% in 18-49 (1.25 to 1.59) and +1.2 million viewers overall (5.4 million to 6.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
Tuesday
NBC won the night among the Big 4 in adults 18-49, for NBC’s 18th consecutive Tuesday win in 18-49 among the Big 4 networks.
“The Voice” (2.1/9 in 18-49, 10.1 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) outdelivered ABC’s “Bachelor” special in the hour by +2.1 million persons or +26% in total viewers (10.1 million vs. 8.0 million from 8-9 p.m. for “Bachelor”) and won the highly competitive hour among adults 25-54, men 25-54 and men 18-49. “The Voice” grew from half-hour to half-hour in every key measure, including a gain of +15% in adults 18-49 (2.0 to 2.3), +17% in women 18-49 (2.4 to 2.8) and +18% in women 25-54 (3.3 to 3.9). L+3: “Voice” grew by +19% in 18-49 (2.13 to 2.53) and more than +1.6 million viewers overall (10.1 million to 11.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Tuesday’s “Voice” has increased by +23% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.04 to a 2.50) and more than +1.7 million viewers overall (10.2 million to 12.0 million). With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the Tuesday “Voice” 18-49 figure grows to a 3.13.
“This Is Us” (2.3/8 in 18-49, 8.9 million viewers overall from 9-10:01 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night in adults 18-49 despite special competition from ABC’s “The Bachelor: After the Final Rose” (2.2 from 8-10 p.m.). For the 9-10 p.m. hour, “This Is Us” prevailed over the “Bachelor” special in 18-49 by +5% (2.3 vs. 2.2 from 9-10 p.m. for the “Bachelor” special) and also in total viewers by +1.4 million persons or +18% (8.9 million vs. 7.5 million). L+3: “This Is Us” increased by +68% in 18-49 (2.26 to 3.79) and +4.6 million viewers overall (8.9 million to 13.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lifts of the night in 18-49 rating and percentage, as well as total viewers. L+7: “This Is Us” is growing by +71% in 18-49 rating (from a 3.21 to a 5.50) and +6.3 million viewers overall (11.5 million to 17.8 million) going from L+SD to L+7. When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “Us” 18-49 rating increases to an 8.32. Upscale: “Us” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 144 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.
“Chicago Med” (1.4/6 in 18-49, 7.0 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET) won the slot among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas in adults 18-49 by a +56% margin (1.4 vs. 0.9 for CBS’ #2 “NCIS: New Orleans”), while maintaining 100% of its rating week to week in 18-49 (1.4 vs. 1.4) and 97% in total viewers (7.028 million vs. 7.273 million). “Med” tied with “NCIS” as the night’s #2 scripted show in 18-49, behind only “This Is Us,” and remained undefeated in the timeslot when in original this season versus regular ABC-CBS competition in 18-49. L+3: “Med” grew by +49% in 18-49 (1.35 to 2.01) and more than +3.1 million viewers overall (7.0 million to 10.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Med” is increasing by +70% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.32 to a 2.24) and more than +3.9 million viewers overall (7.0 million to 10.9 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “Med” 18-49 rating increases to a 2.94.
Wednesday
“The Blacklist” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 5.7 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) grew week to week in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 0.9) and total viewers (5.689 million vs. 5.684 million) and finished #2 in the hour in total viewers behind only “Survivor.” L+3: “Blacklist” increased by +44% in 18-49 (1.02 to 1.47) and +2.2 million viewers overall (5.7 million to 6.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Blacklist” is growing by +72% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (0.98 to a 1.69) and +3.1 million viewers overall (5.8 million to 8.9 million). Upscale: “Blacklist” delivers a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 128 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (1.2/5 in 18-49, 5.5 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) increased by +9% week to week in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.1) and built by +20% on its lead-in in adults 18-49. L+3: “SVU” grew +48% in 18-49 (1.18 to 1.75) and +2.1 million viewers overall (5.5 million to 7.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “SVU” has grown by +73% this season in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.30 to a 2.25) and more than +2.9 million viewers overall (6.0 million to 8.9 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “SVU” 18-49 rating increases to a 3.45.
The 100th episode of “Chicago P.D.” (1.2/5 in 18-49, 6.6 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) a crossover with “Chicago Fire,” won the timeslot among the ABC-CBS-NBC dramas in every key measure, including margins of +33% margin in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 0.9 for CBS’ #2 “Criminal Minds”) and +1.6 million persons or +31% in total viewers (6.6 million vs. 5.0 million for “Criminal Minds”). “P.D.” grew +9% week to week in total viewers (6.617 million vs. 6.091 million) while matching the show’s highest 18-49 rating since Jan. 17 (1.4). “P.D.” has now won the slot or tied for #1 versus regular ABC and CBS competition with its last 32 straight original telecasts in adults 18-49 (L+SD), extending back to October 2016. L+3: “P.D.” grew by +72% in 18-49 (1.22 to 2.10) and more than +3.7 million viewers overall (6.6 million to 10.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, The gains of +0.88 in 18-49 and +3.744 million viewers are season highs for “P.D.” L+7: “Chicago P.D.” is increasing by +87% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.20 to a 2.24) and +4.1 million viewers overall (6.4 million to 10.5 million). With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “P.D.” figure grows to a 2.98.
Thursday
“Superstore” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 3.4 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET) increased by +11% week to week in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 0.9) and also grew week to week in adults, men and women 18-34 and men and women 25-54. L+3: “Superstore” increased by +46% in 18-49 (1.01 to 1.47) and +964,000 viewers overall (3.4 million to 4.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Superstore” is growing by +55% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.1 to a 1.7) and +1.3 million viewers overall (4.1 million to 5.4 million). When projected non-linear 35-day viewing is included, the “Superstore” 18-49 rating increases to a 2.84. Upscale: “Superstore” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 120 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
“A.P. Bio” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 2.3 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET) retained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7) and grew +0.1 of a point or +25% in adults 18-34 (0.5 vs. 0.4). L+3: “A.P. Bio” grew by +42% in 18-49 going from L+SD to L+7 (0.71 to 1.01) and +727,000 viewers overall (2.3 million to 3.1 million). Upscale: “A.P. Bio” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 140 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.
“Will & Grace” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 3.9 million viewers overall from 9-9:30 p.m. ET) retained 98% week to week in total viewers (3.9 million vs. 4.0 million) and 100% in adults 25-54, men 25-54 and men 18-49, while ranking #2 or tied for #2 in the timeslot among the Big 4 networks in adults 25-54 and all key adult-male demos. “Will & Grace” built on its adult 18-49 lead-in by +43%. L+3: “Will & Grace” increased by +74% in 18-49 (1.01 to 1.85) and +2.3 million viewers overall (3.9 million to 6.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest 18-49 percentage lift of the night on the Big 4 networks. L+7: “Will & Grace” has grown by +85% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (1.68 to a 3.11) and more than +3.7 million viewers overall (6.1 million to 9.8 million). With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “Will & Grace” 18-49 average increases to a 4.64. Upscale: “Will & Grace” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 136 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.
The debut of “Champions” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 2.7 million viewers overall from 9:30-10 p.m. ET) retained 100% of the prior week’s 18-49 rating in the slot from “A.P. Bio” and was up in total viewers (2.701 million vs. 2.697 million). “Champions” finished within 0.1 of a rating point of its lead-in from “Will & Grace” in adults, men and women 18-34. L+3: “Champions” increased by +27% in 18-49 (0.73 to 0.93) and +635,000 viewers overall (2.7 million to 3.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
“Chicago Fire” (1.2/5 in 18-49, 6.2 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET), with an episode that crossed over with Wednesday’s “Chicago P.D.,” equaled the show’s highest rating since its season premiere in 18-49 (since Sept. 28, 2017, 1.5) and delivered its most-watched telecast since Oct. 26 (6.5 million). “Fire” increased by +9% week to week in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.1) and +10% in total viewers (6.242 million vs. 5.670 million), while winning the 10 p.m. hour among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas in adults 18-49, total viewers and adults 25-54, and ranking #1 or tied for #1 in all other key demos. L+3: “Fire” grew by +78% in 18-49 (1.18 to 2.10) and more than +3.6 million viewers overall (6.2 million to 9.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3, for the biggest L+3 lift of the night on the Big 4 networks in total viewers, as well as the biggest 18-49 rating and total-viewer lifts for “Fire” this season. L+7: “Chicago Fire” is growing by +94% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.11 to a 2.15) and +4.0 million viewers overall (6.1 million to 10.1 million) going from L+SD to L+7. With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “Fire” figure increases to a 2.87 in 18-49.
Friday
“Blindspot” (0.6/3 in 18-49, 3.0 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) retained 97% of its prior week’s result in total viewers (3.0 million vs. 3.1 million). L+3: The prior week’s “Blindspot” grew by +72% in 18-49 (0.67 to 1.15) and more than +1.6 million viewers overall (3.1 million to 4.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Blindspot” is increasing by +94% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.67 to a 1.30) and +2.2 million viewers overall (3.5 million to 5.7 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “Blindspot” 18-49 rating grows to a 2.07. Upscale: “Blindspot” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 117 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
“Taken” (0.4/2 in 18-49, 2.2 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) finished #2 in the timeslot among the Big 4 networks in total viewers. L+3: The previous week’s “Taken” grew by +40% in 18-49 (0.47 to 0.66) and +1.4 million viewers overall (2.5 million to 3.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
The “NBC News Special: Confronting Putin” (0.4/2 in 18-49, 0.5 in adults 25-54, 1.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) maintained 100% of its lead-in in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54. Despite the 10 p.m. hour, “Confronting Putin” maintained its full rating from half-hour to half-hour in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 and equaled or increased its rating from half-hour to half-hour in every key demo.
Sunday
“American Ninja Warrior: USA Vs. the World” (0.9/3 in 18-49, 3.6 million viewers overall from 7-10 p.m. ET) grew from its first half-hour to its sixth by +29% in adult 18-49 rating (0.7 to 0.9). L+7: Last summer, “Ninja” grew by +21% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.44 to a 1.74) and +943,000 viewers overall (5.9 million to 6.8 million). Upscale: Last season, “Ninja” delivered a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 121 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.
The second season premiere of “Timeless” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 3.0 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) ranked #2 in the timeslot among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas in 18-49 and was #2 or tied for #2 among those dramas in every other key demographic. “Timeless: equaled the show’s average for last season’s final four episodes in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8 from Jan. 30-Feb. 20, 2017). L+7: Last season “Timeless” increased by +88% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.10 to a 2.07) and +3.4 million viewers overall (4.6 million to 8.0 million). Upscale: Last season, “Timeless” generated a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 124 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
‘TONIGHT SHOW’ WINS THE WEEK OF MARCH 5-9 IN ADULTS 18-49
At 12:35 a.m., Seth Meyers Ranks #1 By a +42% Margin
NEW YORK — March 13, 2018 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of March 5-9 in adults 18-49 and most other key demographics, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.
“Tonight” won the 11:35 p.m. hour for the week over “Jimmy Kimmel Live” by a +21% margin in adults 18-49 (with a 0.57 rating vs. a 0.47) and versus “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” by +30% (0.57 vs. 0.44).
“Tonight” ranks #1 for the week versus its ABC and CBS competition in adults, men and women 18-49; adults, men and women 18-34; and adults and women 25-54.
Last week at 12:35 a.m. ET, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” outrated CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” by a +42% margin in adults 18-49 (with a 0.34 rating vs. a 0.24). For their head-to-head half-hour, “Late Night” beat ABC’s “Nightline” by +27% (0.38 vs. 0.30 from 12:30 to 1 a.m. ET).
LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of March 5-9. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of March 5-9. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.57 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.44/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.47/3 *
NBC “Tonight” 0.57 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.44/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.47/3 *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.30/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.30/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.34/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.24/2 *
NBC “Late Night,” 0.34/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.24/2 *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.22/2 *
NBC “Last Call,” 0.22/2 *
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.299 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.209 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.173 million viewers *
NBC “Tonight,” 2.299 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.209 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.173 million viewers *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.333 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.333 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.343 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.278 million viewers *
NBC “Late Night,” 1.343 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.278 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.767 million viewers *
NBC “Last Call,” 0.767 million viewers *
*Friday’s “Kimmel,” “Late Night,” “Late Late Show” and “Last Call” were encores.
SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.69 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.60/4
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
NBC “Tonight” 0.69 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.60/4
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.31/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.31/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.40/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.29/2
NBC “Late Night,” 0.40/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.29/2
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.783 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.862 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.298 million viewers
NBC “Tonight,” 2.783 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.862 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.298 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.412 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.412 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.587 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.416 million viewers
NBC “Late Night,” 1.587 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.416 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.839 million viewers
NBC “Last Call,” 0.839 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK OF MARCH 5-9
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.22
Comedy Central, 11:30-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.12
Comedy Central, 11:30-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.12
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.19
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.54
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.41
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.41
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.826 million
Comedy Central, 11:30-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.341 million
Comedy Central, 11:30-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.341 million
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.453 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.111 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.849 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.111 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.849 million
‘TODAY’ IS #1 FOR 115 WEEKS
TODAY Tops GMA in Key Demo for 115 Straight Weeks, Its Best Demo Streak in Nearly 6 Years
TODAY Wins Across the Board Season-to-Date
TODAY Wins A18-49 Demo for 135 Consecutive Weeks
TODAY Retains Most Total Viewers vs. GMA
NEW YORK – March 13, 2018 – NBC News’ TODAY has won the key A25-54 demo for 115 consecutive weeks, its best demo streak in nearly 6 years. Season-to-date, TODAY is the number-one morning show across the board, beating the competition in total viewers, A25-54 and A18-49. Additionally, TODAY has won the A18-49 demo for 135 straight weeks and continues to retain the most total viewers year-over-year.
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
| Net | HH Rtg | HH Shr | P2+ Imps | P18-49 Rtg | P18-49 Imps | P25-54 Rtg | P25-54 Imps |
| TODAY | 3.04 | 12 | 4,219 | 0.84 | 1,082 | 1.25 | 1,504 |
| CBS THIS MORNING | 2.51 | 10 | 3,485 | 0.52 | 676 | 0.75 | 907 |
| GOOD MORNING AMERICA | 3.25 | 13 | 4,477 | 0.77 | 988 | 1.14 | 1,374 |
TODAY averaged 1.504 million A25-54 viewers, leading GMA by +130,000 (+9%) and CBS This Morning by +597,000 (+66%)
- TODAY has now ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 115 consecutive weeks (best streak in almost six years) and 131 of the last 132 weeks
- TODAY gained +1,000 A25-54 viewers compared to prior week
- TODAY delivered a 1.25 A25-54 rating, +0.11 points ahead of GMA and +0.50 points more than CBS
TODAY averaged 1.082 million A18-49 viewers, +94,000 (+9%) more than GMA and +406,000 (+60%) higher than CBS
- Among A18-49 viewers, TODAY has now posted 135 consecutive weekly wins and has finished #1 in 141 of the last 143 weeks and 152 of the last 156 weeks
- Week-over-week, TODAY’s A18-49 viewership improved by +15,000 (+1%).
- TODAY’s 0.84 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.07 points and CBS by +0.32 points
TODAY averaged 4.219 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +734,000 (+24%)
- Versus the same week last year, TODAY narrowed its total viewer gap vs. GMA by 30% while its advantage over CBS is 47% higher
SEASON-TO-DATE
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers
- Leads GMA by +189,000 and CBS by +610,000
TODAY ranks #1 among A18-49 viewers
- Leads GMA by +203,000 and CBS by +469,000
- TODAY’s A18-49 lead over GMA is up 2% vs. last season (+203,000 current vs. 199,000 last season)
TODAY ranks #1 among total viewers
- Leads GMA by +33,000; best STD P2+ margin vs. GMA since 2011-12.
- Leads CBS by +771,000
‘VOICE’ & ‘THIS IS US’ ACCOUNT FOR 3 OF THE TOP 4 NON-OSCAR TELECASTS ON THE BROADCAST NETS IN 18-49 FOR THE WEEK OF FEB. 26-MARCH 4
Season to Date, NBC Rules the 18-49 Race by a +53% Margin, Biggest Lead for Any Net at This Point in the Season in the 30-Year History of Nielsen’s Current People Meter Sample; Also Leads Total Viewers for the First Time in 16 Years
Monday’s “The Voice” Grows +40% Vs. Last Fall’s Finale in 18-49 & “Good Girls” Is the First Broadcast Competition This Year to Win the Monday 10 p.m. Hour Over “Good Doctor”
"This Is Us," "Voice" & "Chicago Med" Are Tuesday’s #1-2-3 Shows in 18-49; "Voice" Grows +20% Vs. Its Fall Finale to Its Best Tuesday Rating Since Oct. 10; “Us” Beats the Big 4 Slot Competition Combined
L+3: “This Is Us” Generates Tuesday’s Top L+3 Lifts in 18-49 and Total Viewers
Wednesday’s "Chicago P.D." Locks Up the 10 p.m. Win by a +50% Margin in 18-49 and +1.1 Million Viewers Overall
"Chicago Fire" Ties for #1 Thursday at 10 p.m. in 18-49, Wins Outright in Total Viewers, Increases +10% Vs. Its Prior Episode in 18-49
Friday’s "Blindspot" Matches the Show’s 18-49 Season High
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — March 6, 2018 — UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — March 6, 2018 — NBC has finished #2 for the primetime ratings week of Feb. 26-March 4 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and most other key demographics, with “The Voice” and “This Is Us” accounting for three of the week’s top four primetime telecasts on the broadcast networks excluding ABC’s Academy Awards coverage.
According to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research, Monday’s premiere of “The Voice 14” was the top non-Oscars program of the week on ABC, CBS, NBC or Fox, Tuesday’s “This Is Us” tied for #2 and the Tuesday “Voice” ranked #4, while Monday’s premiere of “Good Girls” finished tied for #9 among non-Oscar-related telecasts.
For the week, NBC ranked #2 among the broadcast nets behind only Oscar-boosted ABC in adults, men and women 18-49; adults, men and women 18-34; and adults and women 25-54..
In adults 18-49, NBC is dominating the current primetime season, with leads over #2 Fox of +0.9 of a rating point or +53% (2.6 vs. 1.7). The +53% advantage is the best for any #1 network at this point in the season in the 30-year history of Nielsen’s current people-meter sample.
Season to date, NBC is also running #1 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in every other key ratings measure, including total viewers, for the first time since 2001-02. Excluding all sports, NBC is running closer to CBS at this point in the season in total viewers than it’s been in 15 years, since 2002-03 (currently within 1.3 million total viewers of CBS excluding sports, best since the gap was 788,000 in 2002-03).
Counting entertainment programming only, NBC leads the season in adults 18-49, and also ranks #1 among the Big 4 in adults 25-54, adults 18-34 (tie), men 18-49 and all key adult-female demos.
Weekly ratings are “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date ratings are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”
Week 23 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “live plus same day,” Feb. 26-March 4
ABC…1.9
NBC…1.1
CBS…0.9
Fox…0.8
CW…0.4
Total Viewers
ABC…7.6 million
CBS…6.8 million
NBC…5.1 million
Fox…2.8 million
CW…1.2 million
Season-to-Date Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…2.6
Fox…1.7
CBS…1.6
ABC…1.4
CW…0.6
Total Viewers
NBC…10.1 million
CBS…9.0 million
ABC…5.9 million
Fox…5.5 million
CW…1.7 million
NBC highlights for the week of Feb. 26-March 4:
Monday
NBC won Monday night in adults 18-49 and total viewers, with wins during six of six primetime half-hour in 18-49.
The debut of “The Voice 14” (2.8/10 in 18-49, 12.3 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET):+40% above where the show closed its prior cycle in 18-49 (2.8 vs. 2.0 for the fall finale on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017 from 9-11 p.m.) and +1.4 million persons or +13% in total viewers (12.3 million vs. 10.9 million). Also, for the first time in five years, a “Voice” spring premiere was up versus the prior fall’s debut in 18-49, with an increase of +8% versus the prior premiere in 18-49 (2.8 vs. 2.6 on Sept. 25, 2017), as well as a gain of +1.7 million persons or +16% in total viewers (12.3 million vs. 10.6 million). The Feb. 26 “Voice” scored the show’s highest rating in the past year for a Monday or Tuesday edition in 18-49 and total viewers (since Feb. 27, 2017, 3.1 in 18-49, 13.0 million viewers overall) and was the #1 show of the night in 18-49 and total viewers. “The Voice” won the time period by a +56% margin among the Big 4 in 18-49 (2.8 vs. 1.8 for “The Bachelor”) and by +90% or +5.8 million persons in total viewers (12.313 million vs. 6.493 million for “The Bachelor”).
“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “Voice” increased by +19% in 18-49 (from a 2.78 rating to a 3.31) and +2.0 million viewers overall (12.3 million to 14.3 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3.
“Live Plus Seven Day” Ratings: Monday’s “The Voice” has grown this season by +25% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.10 to a 2.63) and +1.9 million viewers overall (10.1 million to 12.0 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “Voice” 18-49 rating increases to a 3.25.
The premiere of “Good Girls” (1.5/6 in 18-49, 6.0 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the timeslot in adults 18-49 and adults, men and women 25-54, beating “The Good Doctor” in 18-49 by +15% (1.5 vs. 1.3). It’s the first time an original “Good Doctor” has lost that hour this season to broadcast competition. “Good Girls” jumped by +50% versus NBC’s timeslot average this season excluding the Olympics (1.5 vs. 1.0) and by +1.2 million persons or +24% in total viewers (6.0 million vs. 4.8 million), while generating NBC’s best 18-49 rating in the time period with regular programming since Feb. 27, 2017 (1.6) and best total-viewer result with regular programming since March 6, 2017 (6.012 million). L+3:“Good Girls” grew by +26% in 18-49 (1.52 to 1.91) and +1.5 million viewers overall (6.0 million to 7.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
Tuesday
NBC won the night in adults 18-49 and every other key demo, sweeping six of six half-hours in adults 18-49 with the #1-2-3 shows of the night. It was the 20th straight night NBC ranked #1 in adults 18-49 and NBC’s 17th consecutive Tuesday win in 18-49 among the Big 4 networks.
The Tuesday debut of “The Voice 14” (2.4/10 in 18-49, 10.8 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) grew +20% above where the show closed its prior cycle in 18-49 (2.4 vs. 2.0 for the fall finale on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017 from 9-11 p.m.) to win the timeslot in all key demos, including by a +100% margin in adults 18-49 (2.4 vs. 1.2 for CBS’ second-place “NCIS”). The 2.4 was the show’s highest Tuesday 18-49 rating since Oct. 10, 2017 (2.4) and matched its Tuesday high since Sept. 26, 2017 (2.7). “The Voice” grew significantly from half-hour to half-hour in every key measure, including gains of +18% in adults 18-49 (2.2 to 2.6) and +1.3 million persons in total viewers (10.2 million to 11.5 million). L+3: “Voice” grew by +17% in 18-49 (2.36 to 2.76) and more than +1.6 million viewers overall (10.8 million to 12.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Tuesday’s “Voice” has increased by +23% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.04 to a 2.50) and more than +1.7 million viewers overall (10.2 million to 12.0 million). With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the Tuesday “Voice” 18-49 figure grows to a 3.13.
“This Is Us” (2.5/9 in 18-49, 9.7 million viewers overall from 9-10:01 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night in 18-49, beating the timeslot’s Big 4 competition combined in 18-49 (2.5 vs. a combined 2.4). The 2.5 rating maintained 100% of what the show averaged last year with February originals (2.5 vs. 2.5) and was up in total viewers (9.7 million vs. 9.3 million for February 2017). “This Is Us” won the timeslot in every key demographic, including a +127% margin in 18-49 (2.5 vs. 1.1 for “Bull”). L+3: “This Is Us” increased by +61% in 18-49 (2.46 to 3.97) and +4.3 million viewers overall (9.7 million to 14.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lifts of the night in 18-49 rating and total viewers. L+7: “This Is Us” is growing by +71% in 18-49 rating (from a 3.21 to a 5.50) and +6.3 million viewers overall (11.5 million to 17.8 million) going from L+SD to L+7. When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “Us” 18-49 rating increases to an 8.31.Upscale: “Us” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 145 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.
“Chicago Med” (1.4/6 in 18-49, 7.3 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET): won the timeslot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults , men and women 18-49; adults and women 25-54; and adults, men and women 18-34, including a +56% margin of victory among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas in adults 18-49 (1.4 vs. 0.9 for CBS’ #2 “NCIS: New Orleans”). “Med” ranked as the #3 show of the night on the Big 4 in adults 18-49, behind only “This Is Us” and “The Voice,” and remains undefeated in the timeslot when in originals this season versus regular ABC-CBS competition. L+3: “Med” grew by +50% in 18-49 (1.43 to 2.15) and +3.1 million viewers overall (7.3 million to 10.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Med” is increasing by +70% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.32 to a 2.24) and more than +3.9 million viewers overall (7.0 million to 10.9 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “Med” 18-49 rating increases to a 2.92.
Wednesday
“The Blacklist” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 5.7 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) ranked #2 in the hour in total viewers behind only CBS’ premiere of “Survivor.” L+3: “Blacklist” increased by +56% in 18-49 (0.94 to 1.47) and +2.3 million viewers overall (5.7 million to 8.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Blacklist” is growing by +72% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (0.98 to a 1.69) and +3.1 million viewers overall (5.8 million to 8.9 million). Upscale: “Blacklist” delivers a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 128 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 5.5 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) built by +22% on its lead-in in adults 18-49. L+3: “SVU” grew +61% in 18-49 (1.11 to 1.79) and +2.2 million viewers overall (5.5 million to 7.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “SVU” has grown by +73% this season in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.30 to a 2.25) and more than +2.9 million viewers overall (6.0 million to 8.9 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “SVU” 18-49 rating increases to a 3.43.
“Chicago P.D.” (1.2/5 in 18-49, 6.1 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) dominated the timeslot among the ABC-CBS-NBC dramas, finishing #1 in every key measure with margins of +50% in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 0.8 for CBS’ #2 “SEAL Team”) and +1.1 million viewers overall (6.1 million vs. 5.0 million for “SEAL Team”). “P.D.” matched its prior 18-49 rating (1.2 vs. 1.2 on Feb. 7), making it the night’s only scripted show on the Big 4 to maintain 100% of its previous rating for an original. “P.D.” has now won the slot or tied for #1 versus regular ABC and CBS competition with its last 31 straight original telecasts in adults 18-49 (L+SD), extending back to October 2016. L+3: “P.D.” grew by +68% in 18-49 (1.16 to 1.95) and +3.4 million viewers overall (6.1 million to 9.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens,. L+7: “Chicago P.D.” is increasing by +87% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.20 to a 2.24) and +4.1 million viewers overall (6.4 million to 10.5 million). With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “P.D.” figure grows to a 2.97.
Thursday
“Superstore” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 3.4 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET), with its first telecast in four weeks, retained 99% of its prior episode’s result in total viewers (3.382 million vs. 3.426 million). L+3: “Superstore” increased by +49% in 18-49 (0.94 to 1.40) and +1.1 million iewers overall (3.4 million to 4.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Superstore” is growing by +55% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.1 to a 1.7) and +1.3 million viewers overall (4.1 million to 5.4 million). When projected non-linear 35-day viewing is included, the “Superstore” 18-49 rating increases to a 2.86. Upscale: “Superstore” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 119 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
“A.P. Bio” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 2.6 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET) finished within 0.1 of a point of the show’s prior Thursday result in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.8 at 9:31 p.m. on Feb. 1) and maintained 100% in adults, men and women 18-34 (0.4 vs. 0.4 in each category). L+3: “A.P. Bio” grew by +37% in 18-49 going from L+SD to L+7 (0.75 to 1.03) and +682,000 viewers overall (2.6 million to 3.3 million).
“Will & Grace” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 4.0 million viewers overall from 9-9:30 p.m. ET), with its first telecast in four weeks, retained 97% of its prior episode in total viewers (4.0 vs. 4.1 million on Feb. 1) and 100% in adults, men and women 18-34. “Will & Grace” built on its lead-in by +38% in 18-49. L+3: “Will & Grace” increased by +74% in 18-49 (1.07 to 1.86) and +2.3 million viewers overall (4.0 million to 6.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Will & Grace” has grown by +85% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (1.68 to a 3.11) and more than +3.7 million viewers overall (6.1 million to 9.8 million). With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “Will & Grace” 18-49 average increases to a 4.79. Upscale: “Will & Grace” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 137 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.
A second airing of “A.P. Bio” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 2.7 million viewers overall from 9:30-10 p.m. ET) maintained 100% of the show’s 8:30 result in 18-49 and grew in total viewers. The 9:30 telecast also matched the show’s prior Thursday, 9:30 airing on Feb. 1 in adults 18-34 (0.4 vs. 0.4) and grew among women 18-34 (0.5 vs. 0.4). L+3: “A.P. Bio” increased by +37% in 18-49 (0.70 to 0.96) and +720,000 viewers overall (2.7 million to 3.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
“Chicago Fire” (1.1/5 in 18-49, 5.7 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) for #1 among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas in the timeslot in adults 18-49, was #1 outright in total viewers and adults 25-54. With its first airing in four weeks, “Fire” grew +10% in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.0 on Feb. 1) and maintained virtually 100% in total viewers (5.670 million vs. 5.671 million). L+3: “Fire” grew by +77% in 18-49 (1.07 to 1.89) and +3.3 million viewers overall (5.7 million to 9.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3, for the biggest L+3 lift of the night on the Big 4 networks in 18-49 percentage. L+7: “Chicago Fire” is growing by +94% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.11 to a 2.15) and +4.0 million viewers overall (6.1 million to 10.1 million) going from L+SD to L+7. With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “Fire” figure increases to a 2.80 in 18-49.
Friday
“Blindspot” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 3.1 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s high this season in 18-49, as well as NBC’s top in-season rating in the timeslot, excluding Olympics, since April 7, 2017 (0.8). “Blindspot” grew by +0.1 of a point or +17% versus the show’s prior episode of four weeks earlier in adults 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.6 on Feb. 2) and retained 97% in total viewers (3.1 million vs. 3.2 million). L+3: The prior “Blindspot” grew by +81% in 18-49 (0.62 to 1.12) and more than +1.7 million viewers overall (3.2 million to 5.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Blindspot” is increasing by +94% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.67 to a 1.30) and +2.2 million viewers overall (3.5 million to 5.7 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “Great News” 18-49 rating grows to a 2.09. Upscale: “Blindspot” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 116 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
“Taken” (0.5/2 in 18-49, 2.5 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) increased by +0.1 of a point or +25% versus the show’s prior telecast of four weeks earlier in adults 18-49 (0.5 vs. 0.4 on Feb. 2) and maintained 97% in total viewers (2.451 million vs. 2.528 million), to equal the show’s season high in 18-49. L+3: The previous “Taken” grew by +60% in 18-49 (0.43 to 0.69) and +1.4 million viewers overall (2.5 million to 3.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
“Dateline NBC” (0.6/3 in 18-49, 0.9 in adults 25-54, 3.5 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) ranked #2 in the timeslot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers. L+3: The prior Friday “Dateline” increased by +40% in 18-49 (0.72 to 1.01) and +1.3 million viewers overall (4.0 million to 5.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 114 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
Saturday
NBC Sports coverage of the NHL Stadium Series matchup featuring the Toronto Maple Leafs versus the Washington Capitals at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md., averaged a 0.3/1 in 18-49 and 1.1 million viewers overall from 8:12-11 p.m. ET.
Sunday
NBC ranked #2 for the night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 behind ABC’s Academy Awards coverage.
An encore telecast of “Dateline NBC” (0.6/2 in 18-49, 0.9 in adults 25-54, 4.1 million viewers overall from 7-8 p.m. ET) increased by +9% versus the show’s prior Sunday telecast of five weeks ago in total viewers (4.1 million vs. 3.8 million from 7:10-9 p.m. ET on Jan. 28).
The 2015 feature film “Furious 7” (0.6/2 in 18-49, 2.3 million viewers overall from 8-11 p.m. ET) finished #2 in the timeslot among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and was the #1 alternative to ABC’s Academy Awards coverage on the broadcast networks for each of the film’s three hours.
‘TONIGHT SHOW’ DOMINATES THE WEEK OF FEB. 26-MARCH 2 IN ADULTS 18-49
Excluding Olympic and NFL Weeks, It’s “Tonight’s” Biggest 18-49 Weekly Margin Vs. Colbert Originals Since August and Closest Finish in Total Viewers Since October
At 12:35 a.m., Seth Meyers Ranks #1 for the Week in Every Key Ratings Measure
NEW YORK — March 6, 2018 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of Feb. 26-March 2 in adults 18-49 and most other key demographics, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.
Excluding weeks with Olympic or NFL lead-ins, “Tonight” generated its biggest margin of victory in 18-49 over originals of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (+47%, with a 0.63 rating vs. a 0.43) since the week of Aug. 7-11 (+55%, 0.65 vs. 0.42).
It was also “Tonight’s” closest finish to “Colbert” in total viewers (within 536,000 persons, 2.617 million vs. 3.153 million), excluding Olympic and NFL weeks, since Oct. 9-13 (508,000, 2.492 million vs. 3.000 million).
Excluding Olympic weeks, “Tonight” generated its top 18-49 and total-viewer results since Jan. 15-19 (0.66 in 18-49, 2.618 million viewers overall).
Last week at 12:35 a.m. ET, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” outrated CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” by a +50% margin in adults 18-49 (with a 0.36 rating vs. a 0.24). Meyers topped Corden in every key measure – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers --and also beat ABC’s “Nightline” in their head-to-head half-hour from 12:30 to 1 a.m. ET in all key categories).
LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of Feb. 26-March 2. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of Feb. 26-March 2. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.63 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.43/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.39/3 (R)
NBC “Tonight” 0.63 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.43/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.39/3 (R)
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.26/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.26/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.36/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.24/2 *
NBC “Late Night,” 0.36/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.24/2 *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.23/2 (R)
NBC “Last Call,” 0.23/2 (R)
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.617 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.153 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.828 million viewers (R)
NBC “Tonight,” 2.617 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.153 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.828 million viewers (R)
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.213 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.213 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.437 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.297 million viewers *
NBC “Late Night,” 1.437 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.297 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.869 million viewers (R)
NBC “Last Call,” 0.869 million viewers (R)
*Friday’s “Late Night” and “Late Late Show” were encores.
SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.70 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.61/4
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
NBC “Tonight” 0.70 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.61/4
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.31/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.31/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.41/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.29/2
NBC “Late Night,” 0.41/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.29/2
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.815 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.866 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.296 million viewers
NBC “Tonight,” 2.815 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.866 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.296 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.413 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.413 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.601 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.422 million viewers
NBC “Late Night,” 1.601 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.422 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.843 million viewers
NBC “Last Call,” 0.843 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK OF FEB. 26-MARCH 2
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.26
Comedy Central, 11:30-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.11
Comedy Central, 11:30-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.11
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.19
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.58
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.45
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.45
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.891 million
Comedy Central, 11:30-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.335 million
Comedy Central, 11:30-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.335 million
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.458 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.158 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.888 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.158 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.888 million
‘TODAY’ IS #1 MORNING SHOW ACROSS THE BOARD SEASON-TO-DATE
TODAY Tops GMA in Key Demo for 114 Straight Weeks, Its Best Demo Streak in Nearly 6 Years
TODAY Wins A18-49 Demo for 134 Consecutive Weeks
TODAY Retains Most Audience Year-Over-Year
NEW YORK – March 6, 2018 – NBC News’ TODAY is currently #1 in total viewers, A25-54 and A18-49 for the 2017-2018 season to date. TODAY also topped the competition in the key A25-54 demo once again for 114 straight weeks, marking its best streak in nearly six years, and won the A18-49 demo for a consecutive 130 weeks. Additionally, Year-over-year, TODAY retained the most audience in both total viewers and the key A25-54 demo, while ABC’s GMA posted double digit declines in both total viewers and A25-54.
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
| Net | HH Rtg | HH Shr | P2+ Imps | P18-49 Rtg | P18-49 Imps | P25-54 Rtg | P25-54 Imps |
| TODAY | 3.08 | 12 | 4,237 | 0.83 | 1,067 | 1.25 | 1,503 |
| CBS THIS MORNING | 2.46 | 10 | 3,415 | 0.51 | 655 | 0.75 | 910 |
| GOOD MORNING AMERICA | 3.12 | 13 | 4,265 | 0.74 | 948 | 1.10 | 1,333 |
TODAY averaged 1.503 million A25-54 viewers, leading GMA by +170,000 (+13%) and CBS This Morning by +593,000 (+65%)
- TODAY has now ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 114 consecutive weeks (best streak in nearly 6 years) and 130 of the last 131 weeks
- Compared to the same week last season, TODAY increased its advantage over the competition: 73% higher vs. GMA and 4% higher vs. CBS
- TODAY delivered a 1.25 A25-54 rating, +0.15 points ahead of GMA and +0.50 points more than CBS
- GMA -14% vs. prior year in A25-54
TODAY averaged 1.067 million A18-49 viewers, +119,000 (+13%) more than GMA and +412,000 (+63%) higher than CBS
- Among A18-49 viewers, TODAY has now posted 134 consecutive weekly wins and has finished #1 in 140 of the last 142 weeks and 151 of the last 155 weeks
- Versus the same week last season, TODAY’s A18-49 lead over GMA improved by 24%
- TODAY has now ranked #1 among A18-49 viewers for 97 consecutive daily broadcasts
- TODAY’s 0.83 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.09 points and CBS by +0.32 points
TODAY averaged 4.237 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +822,000 (+24%)
- Versus the same week last year, TODAY reduced GMA’s lead by 94% (-28,000 vs. -486,000 last year) and increased its advantage over CBS by 22% (+822,000 vs. +676,000 last year)
SEASON-TO-DATE
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers
- Leads GMA by +192,000 and CBS by +610,000
TODAY ranks #1 among A18-49 viewers
- Leads GMA by +208,000 and CBS by +472,000
- TODAY’s A18-49 lead over GMA is up 2% vs. last season (+208,000 current vs. 204,000 last season)
TODAY ranks #1 among total viewers
- Leads GMA by +47,000; best STD P2+ margin vs. GMA since 2011-12.
- Leads CBS by +774,000
“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” IS #1 FOR 89 STRAIGHT WEEKS
Broadcast Continues Key Demo Winning Streak, Longest in More Than 4.5 Year
#1 Most-Watched Among A25-54 and A18-49 Viewers for 134 of Last 135 Weeks
Only Evening Newscast to Show Both Year-Over-Year and Week-Over-Week Growth in Total Viewers
MARCH 6, 2018 – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” is the #1 most-watched evening broadcast in the key news demo for the week of February 26, according to Nielsen Media Research data.
The broadcast continues its winning streak in the key demo, averaging 2.0 million A25-54 viewers and beating “ABC World News Tonight” by +97,000 viewers (+5%) and “CBS Evening News” by +595,000 viewers (+44%).
On Tuesday, February 27, “Nightly News” was first to feature Cynthia McFadden’s exclusive reporting which named seven states whose election infrastructure was infiltrated by Russia in the lead up to the 2016 election. Additionally, the Thursday March 1st and Friday March 2nd broadcasts both featured never-before-seen portions of Megyn Kelly’s exclusive sit down with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
For 134 of the past 135 weeks, “Nightly News” is the most-watched among A18-49 viewers and, for the week of February 26, averaged 1.4 million, topping ABC by +122,000 viewers (+10%) and CBS by +465,000 viewers (+51%).
8.5 million total viewers tuned in to “Nightly News” for the week of February 26 besting “CBS Evening News” by +2.0 million total viewers (+30%). “Nightly News” is the only evening newscast to grow audience week-over-week, up +162,000 (+2%), compared to “ABC World News Tonight” which was down -252,000 viewers (-3%) and “CBS Evening News” which was down -108,000 viewers (-2%). Year-over-year, “Nightly News” is up +140,000 viewers (+2%).
“Nightly News” continues as the #1 most-watched evening newscast season-to-date in the key demo, delivering its largest demo lead over CBS in seven seasons.
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Weekly Highlights:
- “Nightly News” averaged 2.0 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +97,000 viewers (+5%) and CBS by +595,000 (+44%).
- “Nightly News” has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 89 consecutive weeks.
- “Nightly News” marked the longest key demo winning streak in more than 4.5 years.
- “Nightly News” averaged 1.4 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +122,000 (+10%) and CBS by +465,000 (+51%).
- Among A18-49 viewers, Nightly News has won 134 of the last 135 weeks.
- “Nightly News” averaged 8.5 million total viewers, beating CBS by +2.0 million (+30%).
Season Highlights:
- “Nightly News” is the #1 evening newscast this season in A25-54 and A18-49
- “Nightly News” holds its largest A25-54 demo advantage over CBS in seven seasons.
Week of February 26 – March 2, 2018:
| Total Viewers | A25-54 Rating | A25-54 Viewers | A18-49 Rating | A18-49 Viewers | |
| NBC | 8.451 | 1.62 | 1.954 | 1.07 | 1.375 |
| CBS | 6.511 | 1.13 | 1.359 | 0.71 | 0.910 |
| ABC | 9.009 | 1.54 | 1.857 | 0.97 | 1.253 |
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ABOUT NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT
NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt is the most-watched evening newscast in America, providing the very latest on the day’s top stories and going beyond the headlines to add context and analysis to the most pressing issues of our times. NBC Nightly News reaches more than 24 million people every week through its broadcast and millions more through NBCNews.com, the Nightly News app, and social media platforms. Lester Holt is the anchor, and Sam Singal is the executive producer.
NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt is the most-watched evening newscast in America, providing the very latest on the day’s top stories and going beyond the headlines to add context and analysis to the most pressing issues of our times. NBC Nightly News reaches more than 24 million people every week through its broadcast and millions more through NBCNews.com, the Nightly News app, and social media platforms. Lester Holt is the anchor, and Sam Singal is the executive producer.
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