“60 MINUTES” IS #4, MAKES TOP 10 FOR NINTH STRAIGHT TIME
60 MINUTES finished at #4 this week to make the Nielsen Top 10 list for the ninth straight time. The broadcast drew 9.2 million viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, April 29.
It was the 19th time over 24 broadcasts that 60 MINUTES made the weekly Top 10 list this season, eight of those ranked at #5 or better.
The CBS newsmagazine was Sunday’s #1 prime program.
Sunday’s 60 MINUTES featured Bill Whitaker’s report on promising gene-editing tool CRISPR, Scott Pelley’s story on college affirmative action based on economic status and Lesley Stahl’s report on oceans as future farms, where seaweed is already being harvested as food.
Jeff Fager is the executive producer of 60 MINUTES, America’s #1 news program.
EIGHT IS GREAT!!! CBS IS MOST-WATCHED BROADCASTER FOR THE EIGHTH STRAIGHT WEEK
Network Wins Five Nights and Beats Nearest Competition by Almost Two Million Viewers; Ties for First in Adults 25-54
“The Big Bang Theory” and “Young Sheldon”
Were Week’s Most-Watched Programs
CBS is the only network that can claim to be the most-watched for eight straight weeks this season. Last week, CBS won five nights and beat its nearest competition for the week by +1.95 million viewers (6.39m versus 4.44m, +44%), according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending April 29. The Network also finished tied for first in adults 25-54 (1.3) and tied for second in adults 18-49 (0.8).
CBS had three of the week’s top five broadcasts (THE BIG BANG THEORY, YOUNG SHELDON and 60 MINUTES) with seven of the top 10 (MOM, BLUE BLOODS, SURVIVOR and HAWAII FIVE-0) and 11 of the top 20 (NCIS: LOS ANGELES, INSTINCT, NCIS 9:00 PM SPECIAL, NCIS ENCORE and THE BIG BANG THEORY 8:00 PM SPECIAL).
The winning nights included Wednesday, as the Network was first with 6.58 million viewers. At 8:00 PM, SURVIVOR was first in viewers (7.81m) and adults 25-54 (2.3/08). Compared to last week, SURVIVOR was up +5% in adults 25-54 (from 2.2/08) and added +80,000 viewers (from 7.73m, +1%). SURVIVOR was the night’s #1 program in viewers for the eighth time in the last nine weeks. At 9:00 PM, SEAL TEAM was first in viewers (6.26m), while at 10:00 PM the premiere of CODE BLACK was first in viewers (5.64m), adults 25-54 (1.1/04) and tied for first with NBC in adults 18-49 (0.7/03).
On Thursday, CBS was first across the board, winning in viewers (8.01m), adults 25-54 (2.0/07) and adults 18-49 (1.3/06). CBS won the first Thursday in the May Sweep for the seventh consecutive year in viewers, sixth straight in adults 25-54 and adults 18-49.
At 8:00 PM, THE BIG BANG THEORY was first in viewers (11.79m), adults 25-54 (3.2/12) and adults 18-49 (2.0/09). THE BIG BANG THEORY was the night’s #1 program in viewers and key demos. At 8:30 PM, YOUNG SHELDON was first in viewers (11.15m), adults 25-54 (2.9/10) and adults 18-49 (1.8/07) and was the #2 program for the night. MOM at 9:00 PM was first in viewers (8.31m), adults 25-54 (2.2/07) and adults 18-49 (1.3/05), ranking #3 for the night in viewers and adults 25-54 (tied with ESPN’s NFL Draft coverage). LIFE IN PIECES at 9:30 was first in viewers (6.22m) and adults 25-54 (1.6/05), while finishing second in adults 18-49 (1.0/04). S.W.A.T. wrapped up the night, finishing second in viewers (5.22m).
On Friday, CBS finished first in viewers (7.39m) for the 23rd time this season, while also finishing first in adults 25-54 (1.2/5) for the 22nd time and in adults 18-49 (0.8/4) for the 21st time. MACGYVER was first in viewers (6.26m), adults 25-54 (1.1/04) and adults 18-49 (0.7/04) and was the night’s #3 program in viewers and #3 broadcast in adults 25-54 and adults 18-49 (tie), behind BLUE BLOODS and HAWAII FIVE-0. At 9:00 PM, HAWAII FIVE-0 was first in viewers (7.79m), adults 25-54 (1.3/05) and adults 18-49 (0.9/04). Compared to last week, HAWAII FIVE-0 added +270,000 viewers (from 7.52m, +4%). HAWAII FIVE-0 was the night’s #1 broadcast in adults 18-49, tied with BLUE BLOODS as the #1 broadcast in adults 25-54 and the #2 program in viewers (behind BLUE BLOODS). Wrapping up the night, BLUE BLOODS was first in viewers (8.13m), adults 25-54 (1.3/05) and adults 18-49 (0.8/04). BLUE BLOODS was the night’s #1 program in viewers, tied as the #1 broadcast in adults 25-54 with HAWAII FIVE-0 and #2 broadcast in adults 18-49 (behind HAWAII FIVE-0).
On Saturday, CBS was the most-watched network (3.46m) as RANSOM kicked off the night with 2.50 million viewers, followed by 48 HOURS 9:00 PM SPECIAL (3.49m viewers) and 48 HOURS (4.39m viewers). Compared to last week, 48 HOURS added +790,000 viewers (from 3.60m, +22%) and posted its largest audience since April 7.
On Sunday, CBS was first in viewers (7.45m) as 60 MINUTES kicked off the night with 9.16 million viewers. Compared to last week, 60 MINUTES added +140,000 viewers (from 9.02m, +1%) and was Sunday’s #1 prime program in viewers. INSTINCT was second in viewers (7.01m) and was the night’s #2 scripted program in viewers behind NCIS: LOS ANGELES, which was also second in its hour in viewers (7.62m). MADAM SECRETARY was first in viewers (6.03m) and was the night’s #3 scripted program in that demo.
NATIONAL NIELSEN SUMMARY - PRIMETIME
Week #31 of 2017-2018 Season (ending: 4/29/18)
2017-2018
| |
VIEWERS
| |
(000)
| |
CBS
|
6,393
|
NBC
|
4,364
|
ABC
|
4,440
|
FOX
|
2,684
|
A25-54
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Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
1.3
|
4
|
NBC
|
1.1
|
4
|
ABC
|
1.3
|
4
|
FOX
|
1.0
|
3
|
A18-49
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
0.8
|
4
|
NBC
|
0.8
|
3
|
ABC
|
0.9
|
4
|
FOX
|
0.8
|
3
|
SEASON-TO-DATE RATINGS REPORT (9/25/17-3/11/18)
2017-2018
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VIEWERS
| |
(000)
| |
CBS
|
8,984
|
NBC
|
9,149
|
ABC
|
6,069
|
FOX
|
5,036
|
A25-54
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
2.2
|
7
|
NBC
|
2.9
|
9
|
ABC
|
1.9
|
6
|
FOX
|
1.9
|
6
|
A18-49
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
1.6
|
6
|
NBC
|
2.2
|
9
|
ABC
|
1.5
|
6
|
FOX
|
1.5
|
6
|
“60 MINUTES” MAKES TOP 10 FOR EIGHTH STRAIGHT TIME
60 MINUTES finished #7 on Nielsen’s Top 10 list this week, the eighth straight time it made the elite 10. The broadcast drew 9.02 million viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, April 22.
It was the 18th time over 23 broadcasts that 60 MINUTES made the Top 10 this season.
The broadcast was Sunday’s #1 prime program.
Sunday’s (22) 60 MINUTES featured Lesley Stahl’s report on the Facebook data scandal, Scott Pelley’s look at the future inside MIT’s Media Lab and Dr. Jon LaPook’s 10-year report on an Alzheimer’s patient and her caregiver husband.
Jeff Fager is the executive producer of 60 MINUTES, America’s #1 news program.
“48 HOURS: THE CLOWN DID IT” IS SATURDAY’S #1 PRIMETIME PROGRAM WITH VIEWERS
Michael Warren and Marlene Warren; a painting by Marlene Warren
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48 HOURS: “The Clown Did It” was Saturday’s #1 primetime program with viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for April 21. The broadcast delivered 3.60 million viewers and a 0.7/02 with adults 25-54.
Saturday’s broadcast featured Peter Van Sant and 48 HOURS’ investigation into the murder of a Palm Beach County, Fla., woman who was shot outside her home by someone wearing a clown costume. She died two days later. It was a case that rocked the Florida neighborhood in 1990 when it happened, has haunted family members ever since and today turns on technological advances that helped police finally make an arrest.
Three hours after the shooting, police got an anonymous tip from a female caller telling them to look at Warren’s husband, Mike. However, he had a solid alibi for the time of the shooting. The caller also told police about an employee of Mike Warren’s, Shelia Keen. Within days, police learned Keen fit the description of a woman who bought a clown costume, flowers and balloons. They also found fibers that appeared to be from a clown wig inside Keen’s home. Then there were rumors that Mike Warren and Keen were lovers, according to police reports from the original investigation.
Police never found a murder weapon, and no arrests were made in 1990. Mike Warren and Shelia Keen both denied having an affair, and both denied having anything to do with Marlene’s murder. However, in 2002, 12 years after the murder, they got married.
In 2017, 27 years after the murder, investigators say they finally developed DNA evidence to make their case. Sheila Keen Warren was arrested and charged with Marlene Warren’s murder. Sheila Keen Warren has pleaded not guilty and is awaiting trial. The detective leading the cold case investigation, Paige McCann, confirmed to 48 HOURS that Mike Warren is still a person of interest in the case. He has not been charged in connection with the crime.
48 HOURS: “The Clown Did It” is produced by Sarah Prior and Richard Fetzer. Michelle Feuer is the development producer. Gary Winter is the producer-editor. Karen Brenner and Joan Adelman are the editors. Judy Tygard is the senior producer. Nancy Kramer is the executive story editor. Susan Zirinsky is the senior executive producer.
LAST WEEK “THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT” WAS THE MOST-WATCHED LATE NIGHT SHOW BY OVER A MILLION AND A HALF VIEWERS
LAST QUARTER “THE LATE SHOW” POSTED ITS LARGEST FIRST QUARTER AUDIENCE SINCE 2007
AND LAST NIGHT, “THE LATE SHOW” HIT A RATINGS MILESTONE
WHILE BEATING BEAT BOTH COMPETITORS COMBINED
THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT delivered 3.93 million viewers, 0.8 in adults 25-54 and 0.6 in adults 18-49 for the week ending April 13, according to Nielsen live plus 3-day ratings. THE LATE SHOW added +730,000 viewers (from 3.20m), +0.1 rating point in both adults 25-54 (from 0.7) and adults 18-49 (from 0.5) in live plus 3-day lift from live plus same day ratings.
With that 3-day lift, THE LATE SHOW improved its advantage over “Tonight” in viewers to +1.55 million (vs. 2.38m) after leading by +960,000 with same day viewers (vs. 2.24m).
In a highlight from last week, storied talk show guest Martin Short made his first visit to THE LATE SHOW, roasting Colbert in the process.
Please note: THE LATE SHOW aired with an amended title last Friday due to President Trump’s address. It was not included in the weekly average by Nielsen.
Also, just last night, THE LATE SHOW with special guests James Comey and Wu Tang Clan delivered a 3.5/9, which was its highest overnight rating this season and the third-highest metered market rating for the show ever (since Sept. 22, 2015). Additionally, THE LATE SHOW beat the combined rating of its other two competitors in the metered market household rating (“Tonight Show” – 1.7/5, “Kimmel” – 1.5/4) and won the night in adults 18-49 (0.6/4).
Finally, in the recently completed first quarter 2018 (L+7), THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT was up +20% in viewers (4.02m from 3.36m) compared to first quarter 2017. THE LATE SHOW posted its largest first quarter audience since 2007 and beat “Tonight” in viewers by +46% (4.02m vs. 2.76m). THE LATE SHOW also improved its lead over “Tonight” in viewers by almost a million viewers (+1.26m viewers in first quarter 2018, up from +290,000 in first quarter 2017.
“48 HOURS: THE LOST BOY” IS SATURDAY’S #1 NON-SPORTS PROGRAM WITH VIEWERS
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48 HOURS: “The Lost Boy” was Saturday’s #1 non-sport program with viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for April 14. The broadcast delivered 3.72 million viewers and a 0.8/03 with adults 25-54, the demographic that matters most to those who advertise in news.
Saturday’s broadcast featured Richard Schlesinger and 48 HOURS’s investigation into the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz and the case against Pedro Hernandez, the man charged in 2012 with killing him. It is a story that shocked New York City and to this day haunts law enforcement investigators who have spent decades trying to find him. The disappearance of the young boy is more than a missing person’s case. Indeed, it changed the way parents watched over their kids.
Patz disappeared at a time long before social media and before every storefront had a video camera. He had asked his parents to let him do the short walk to the bus stop alone for the first time. He had a dollar to buy a soda at a corner deli. His parents were unaware that he was missing until he didn’t return home after school. Since then, Patz’s smiling image used on missing person’s fliers and milk cartons has been seared into the minds of people around the country.
Police began searching for Patz by going door to door. Over the years, the case would grow cold. However, police had their eye on a neighborhood man they suspected of being a pedophile – Jose Ramos. Ramos, according to law enforcement, had said he took a child back to his apartment and molested him. Ramos told them he was 90% sure it was Patz. The case against Ramos, however, lacked corroboration, and never moved forward, according to Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr. Then in 2012, the NYPD got a tip from a relative of Pedro Hernandez, saying Hernandez had talked about hurting a boy around the time Patz disappeared. During questioning by police, Hernandez told them he choked a boy. He later took them to locations near the Patz’s home. Was Hernandez telling the truth?
Schlesinger and 48 HOURS took viewers inside the painstaking investigation through the eyes of those who have spent years searching for the boy and trying to bring closure to his heartbroken parents.
48 HOURS: “The Lost Boy” is produced by Ruth Chenetz. Michael McHugh is the producer/editor. Murray Weiss is the development producer. Anthony Venditti is the field producer. Richard Barber and Phil Tangel are the editors. Patti Aronofsky is the senior producer. Nancy Kramer is the executive story editor. Susan Zirinsky is the senior executive producer.
NETWORK BEATS NEAREST COMPETITION BY +2.3 MILLION VIEWERS
“53RD ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS” CARRIES
BIG RATINGS TUNE - LARGEST AUDIENCE SINCE 2015
It’s hard enough to win six straight nights, but CBS has done that two weeks in a row (Tuesday through Sunday), and also has won its sixth straight weekly crown as the most-watched network, beating its nearest competition by +2.3 million viewers (+47%), according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending April 15.
CBS had four of the week’s top five broadcasts – THE BIG BANG THEORY, THE 53RD ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, YOUNG SHELDON and 60 MINUTES. The network also had seven of the top 10 – MOM, BLUE BLOODS and SURVIVOR, as well as 12 of the top 20 with HAWAII FIVE-0, ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING – A GRAMMY SALUTE, LIFE IN PIECES, NCIS ENCORE and MACGYVER.
On Monday, SCORPION was first in viewers (5.44m) while adding +540,000 viewers from the last first-run episode on March 26 (from 4.90m, +11%).
On Tuesday, ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING – A GRAMMY SALUTE was first in viewers (7.21m), adults 25-54 (1.5/05) and tied for second with ABC in adults 18-49 (0.9/04, -0.1 behind NBC).
On Wednesday, CBS was first in viewers (6.48m) as SURVIVOR was the night’s most-watched program for the seventh consecutive week. SEAL TEAM was also first in viewers (6.24m) and was the night’s #2 program in viewers, behind SURVIVOR, while CRIMINAL MINDS was second in viewers (5.20m), adults 25-54 (1.3/05) and adults 18-49 (0.9/04).
On Thursday, CBS continued its dominance, finishing first in viewers (8.44m), adults 25-54 (2.3/08) and adults 18-49 (1.4/06). THE BIG BANG THEORY led off the night, finishing first in viewers (12.77m), adults 25-54 (3.7/14) and adults 18-49 (2.4/11). THE BIG BANG THEORY was the night’s #1 program in viewers, adults 25-54 and adults 18-49. YOUNG SHELDON was also first in viewers (11.70m), adults 25-54 (3.1/11) and adults 18-49 (1.9/08). Compared to last week, YOUNG SHELDON was up +3% in adults 25-54 (from 3.0/10), even in adults 18-49 and added +40,000 viewers (from 11.66m). YOUNG SHELDON was the #2 program in viewers and key demos, behind THE BIG BANG THEORY.
MOM saw significant growth and was first in viewers (8.94m), adults 25-54 (2.4/06) and adults 18-49 (1.4/06). Compared to last week, MOM was up +9% in adults 25-54 (from 2.2/07), +8% in adults 18-49 (from 1.3/05) and added +600,000 viewers (from 8.34m, +7%). MOM posted its best adults 25-54 rating and largest audience since March 8. MOM was the night’s #3 program in viewers and adults 25-54, behind THE BIG BANG THEORY and YOUNG SHELDON. LIFE IN PIECES was also first in viewers (6.48m), adults 25-54 (1.7/06) and adults 18-49 (1.1/04). Compared to last week, LIFE IN PIECES was up +6% in adults 25-54 (from 1.6/05), +22% in adults 18-49 (from 0.9/04) and added +390,000 viewers (from 6.09m, +6%). LIFE IN PIECES posted its largest audience, best delivery in both adults 25-54 and adults 18-49 since March 8.
Rounding out Thursday night, S.W.A.T. was second in viewers (5.31m), tied for second with ABC in both adults 25-54 (1.3/05) and adults 18-49 (0.9/04). Compared to last week, S.W.A.T. was up +8% in adults 25-54 (from 1.2/04), +13% in adults 18-49 (from 0.8/03) and added +260,000 viewers (from 5.05m, +5%). S.W.A.T. posted its largest audience and best delivery in adults 18-49 since March 8.
Friday continues to belong to CBS. The Network was first in viewers for the 21st time this season and first in key demos for the 20th time this season. MACGYVER was first in viewers (6.38m), adults 25-54 (1.2/05) and adults 18-49 (0.8/04). HAWAII FIVE-0 was first in viewers (7.48m), adults 25-54 (1.3/05) and adults 18-49 (0.9/04) in the 9:00 PM hour. BLUE BLOODS was first in viewers (8.24m), adults 25-54 (1.3/05) and adults 18-49 (0.8/04) in the 10:00 PM hour. BLUE BLOODS was the night’s #1 program in viewers, tied with HAWAII FIVE-0 as the night’s #1 program in adults 25-54, tied with MACGYVER as the #2 program in adults 18-49.
Saturday, CBS was first in viewers (2.99m). At 8:00 PM, RANSOM was first in viewers (8.55m), while 48 HOURS was first at 9:00 PM (2.69m) and 10:00 PM (3.72m).
Sunday, the Network was first in viewers (11.69m), adults 25-54 (2.7/08) and adults 18-49 (1.8/07). 60 MINUTES was first in viewers (10.57m) and adults 25-54 (1.7/06). From 8:00-11:00 PM, THE 53rd ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS was first in viewers (12.06m), adults 25-54 (3.0/09) and adults 18-49 (2.1/08). Compared to last year’s event on April 2, 2017, CBS added +1.15m viewers (from 10.91m, +11%). THE ACM AWARDS delivered its largest audience since the 2015 ceremony and was Sunday’s most-watched program.
NATIONAL NIELSEN SUMMARY - PRIMETIME
Week #29 of 2017-2018 Season (ending: 4/15/18)
2017-2018
| |
VIEWERS
| |
(000)
| |
CBS
|
7,202
|
NBC
|
4,662
|
ABC
|
4,904
|
FOX
|
2,611
|
A25-54
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
1.6
|
5
|
NBC
|
1.2
|
4
|
ABC
|
1.4
|
5
|
FOX
|
1.0
|
3
|
A18-49
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
1.1
|
4
|
NBC
|
0.9
|
4
|
ABC
|
1.0
|
4
|
FOX
|
0.8
|
3
|
SEASON-TO-DATE RATINGS REPORT (9/25/17-4/15/18)
2017-2018
| |
VIEWERS
| |
(000)
| |
CBS
|
9,016
|
NBC
|
9,365
|
ABC
|
6,059
|
FOX
|
5,146
|
A25-54
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
2.2
|
7
|
NBC
|
3.0
|
9
|
ABC
|
1.9
|
6
|
FOX
|
1.9
|
6
|
A18-49
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
1.6
|
6
|
NBC
|
2.3
|
9
|
ABC
|
1.5
|
6
|
FOX
|
1.5
|
6
|
“60 MINUTES” FINISHES AT #5
CBS Newsmagazine Makes the Nielsen Top 10 for Seventh Straight Time
60 MINUTES made the top 10 again, finishing at #5. The high ratings extended its streak on Nielsen’s elite list to seven straight times. The CBS News broadcast drew 10.6 million viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, April 15.
It was the 17th time 60 MINUTES made the Top 10 list this season, seven of those finishes at #5 or better.
Sunday’s 60 MINUTES featured Steve Kroft’s investigation of in-flight breakdown incidents at discount carrier Allegiant Air and a Lesley Stahl report on narrowing the gender pay gap in the workplace.
Jeff Fager is the executive producer of 60 MINUTES, America’s #1 news program.
“48 HOURS” IS SATURDAY’S #1 PRIMETIME PROGRAM WITH VIEWERS
Broadcast Posts Its Largest Audience since February
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48 HOURS: “Missing Marsha” was Saturday’s #1 primetime program with viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for April 7.
The broadcast delivered 4.66 million viewers and a 0.9/03 with adults 25-54, the demographic that matters most to those who advertise in news. Compared to last week, 48 HOURS was up +13% in adults 25-54 (from 0.8/03) and added +1.19 million viewers (from 3.47m, +34%). Compared to the same night last year, 48 HOURS was up +32% in viewers and up +13% in adults 25-54.
48 HOURS posted its largest audience since Feb. 3.
Saturday’s broadcast featured Peter Van Sant and 48 HOURS’ investigation into the disappearance of Marsha Brantley of Cleveland, Tenn., and the murder case against her husband, Donnie Brantley.
The Brantley case was unusual from the start because for months after Marsha disappeared in 2009, nobody reported her missing – not her friends, family or even her husband. No one took much notice until her hairdresser, Kelly DeLude, worried about a missed appointment, started asking. DeLude eventually called police, and investigators later picked up the case. The investigation was full of seeming contradictions from the start. Donnie Brantley claimed he hadn’t reported Marsha missing because she had left him. Then, police say he lied repeatedly about where she had gone and what she’d taken with her. Still, there was no physical evidence of a crime – no blood, no fingerprints, no crime scene at all. The investigators’ biggest hurdle in solving the disappearance of Marsha Brantley may have been Marsha herself. There was no dead body to prove a murder ever had been committed.
Donnie Brantley was arrested in 2013, but then prosecutors dropped the charges after deciding they didn’t have enough to get a conviction. Two years after his 2014 election, District Attorney General Stephen Crump charged Brantley again with essentially the same evidence. Then, in February 2018, just before trial, Crump dropped the charges against Brantley, shocking everyone.
48 HOURS: “Missing Marsha” is produced by Josh Yager and Tom Seligson. Emily Wichick is the field producer. Tamara Weitzman and Sarah Prior are the development producers. George Baluzy, Marcus Balsam and David Spungen are the editors. Peter Schweitzer is the senior producer. Nancy Kramer is the executive story editor. Susan Zirinsky is the senior executive producer.
NETWORK HAS FIVE OF WEEK’S TOP SIX BROADCASTS
Showing balance across genres and strength across the week, CBS won six nights last week (Tuesday through Sunday) and remained the most-watched network for the fifth straight week, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending April 8. CBS had five of the week’s top six broadcasts – THE BIG BANG THEORY, NCIS, YOUNG SHELDON, BULL and 60 MINUTES. The network also had 13 of the top 20 when you add in BLUE BLOODS, NCIS: NEW ORLEANS, SURVIVOR, MOM, NCIS: LOS ANGELES, INSTINCT, HAWAII FIVE-0 and THE BIG BANG THEORY 8 PM SPECIAL on Monday.
On Tuesday, CBS was first in viewers (10.56m). All three shows that night, including NCIS (12.23m), BULL (11.02m) and NCIS: NEW ORLEANS (8.43m) were the most watched in their respective hours.
Wednesday, CBS also topped the night in viewers (6.53m) as SURVIVOR led the way with 8.42 million. SURVIVOR was also first in in adults 25-54 (2.5/09) and second in adults 18-49 (1.7/07, -0.1 behind FOX). Compared to last week, SURVIVOR was up +4% in adults 25-54 (from 2.4/08) and added +270,000 viewers (from 8.15m, +3%). For the sixth consecutive week, SURVIVOR was Wednesday’s most-watched program. At 9:00 PM, with an encore presentation, NCIS WEDNESDAY SPECIAL was also first in viewers (5.21m). At 10:00 PM, CRIMINAL MINDS was first across the board, winning in viewers (5.90m), adults 25-54 (1.4/05) and adults 18-49 (1.0/04). CRIMINAL MINDS was the night’s #2 program in viewers, behind SURVIVOR.
On Thursday, per usual, CBS was first in viewers (8.22m), adults 25-54 (2.3/07) and adults 18-49 (1.3/06). THE BIG BANG THEORY led the way as the most-watched program of the night (13.00m), as well as the leader in adults 25-54 (3.6/13) and adults 18-49 (2.4/11). At 8:30 PM, YOUNG SHELDON also made it a clean sweep, winning in viewers (11.66m), adults 25-54 (3.0/10) and adults 18-49 (1.9/08). YOUNG SHELDON was the #2 program in viewers and key demos, behind THE BIG BANG THEORY.
At 9:00 PM, the just-renewed MOM was also first in viewers (8.34m), adults 25-54 (2.2/07) and adults 18-49 (1.3/05), while LIFE IN PIECES was first in viewers (6.09m) and adults 25-54 (1.6/05). S.W.A.T. rounded out the night as the #2 show in its hour in viewers (5.05m) and adults 25-54 (1.2/04, tie).
CBS has also proved to be a force on Fridays, finishing first in viewers (7.80m) for the 20th time this season, as well as finishing first in adults 25-54 (1.3/5) and adults 18-49 (0.8/4) for the 19th time. MACGYVER was first in viewers (6.68m), adults 25-54 (1.2/05) and adults 18-49 (0.8/04, tie). HAWAII FIVE-0 was first in viewers (7.97m), adults 25-54 (1.5/05) and adults 18-49 (0.9/04). HAWAII FIVE-0 was the night’s top program in key demos and #2 in viewers behind BLUE BLOODS, who finished first with 8.75 million viewers. BLUE BLOODS also won its hour in adults 25-54 (1.3/05) and tied for first with NBC in adults 18-49 (0.8/04).
Saturday, CBS was first in viewers (3.57m) as the premiere of RANSOM won the 8:00 hour with 2.64 million viewers. CRIMETIME SATURDAY was also first with 3.40m viewers and 48 HOURS posted its largest audience since Feb. 3 with 4.66 million viewers.
On Sunday, CBS was first in viewers (8.38m) with 60 MINUTES leading the night as the most-watched programs with 10.98 million viewers. At 8:00 PM, INSTINCT continues to impress, attracting 8.12 million viewers, while NCIS: LOS ANGELES was the #1 entertainment program of the night with 8.14 million viewers. MADAM SECRETARY rounded out Sunday night winning its time period with 6.19 million viewers.
NATIONAL NIELSEN SUMMARY - PRIMETIME
Week #28 of 2017-2018 Season (ending: 4/8/18)
2017-2018
| |
VIEWERS
| |
(000)
| |
CBS
|
7,268
|
NBC
|
4,823
|
ABC
|
4,812
|
FOX
|
2,316
|
A25-54
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
1.5
|
5
|
NBC
|
1.2
|
4
|
ABC
|
1.5
|
5
|
FOX
|
0.9
|
3
|
A18-49
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
1.0
|
4
|
NBC
|
0.9
|
4
|
ABC
|
1.1
|
5
|
FOX
|
0.7
|
3
|
SEASON-TO-DATE RATINGS REPORT (9/25/17-4/8/18)
2017-2018
| |
VIEWERS
| |
(000)
| |
CBS
|
8,989
|
NBC
|
9,482
|
ABC
|
6,018
|
FOX
|
5,201
|
A25-54
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
2.2
|
7
|
NBC
|
3.0
|
10
|
ABC
|
1.9
|
6
|
FOX
|
1.9
|
6
|
A18-49
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
1.6
|
6
|
NBC
|
2.4
|
9
|
ABC
|
1.5
|
6
|
FOX
|
1.5
|
6
|
“60 MINUTES” MAKES THE TOP 10 IN VIEWERS FOR THE SIXTH STRAIGHT TIME
CBS Newsmagazine Also Makes the List in Key Demos
60 MINUTES extended its streak in Nielsen’s Top 10 to six straight times, making the list at #6. The CBS News broadcast drew 11 million viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, April 8. It was Sunday’s #1 prime program in viewers.
It was the 16th time this season that 60 MINUTES made the weekly list.
60 MINUTES posted top-10 broadcast deliveries in key demos, too, tying for 10th place in adults 25-54 (2.1/08) and adults 18-49 (1.5/07).
Sunday’s 60 MINUTES featured a Bill Whitaker report on the Russian hacking of the U.S. election system in 2016, Oprah Winfrey’s story about a memorial opening in Alabama to commemorate the lynchings of thousands of African Americans, and a profile of the Harvard Lampoon by Jon Wertheim.
CBS Sports' 2018 Masters Final-Round Coverage Earns Ratings Increase of +14%
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, April 8.
[via press release from CBS] CBS SPORTS' 2018 MASTERS FINAL-ROUND COVERAGE EARNS RATINGS INCREASE OF +14%
CBS Sports' final-round coverage of the 2018 Masters on Sunday, April 8, which saw Patrick Reed win his first Green Jacket by holding off Rickie Fowler by a shot, earned an average household metered market rating/share of 8.7/18, up +14% from last year's 7.6/17.
This year's final-round rating peaked with an 11.0/21 rating/share from 6:45-7:00 PM, ET.
Top Five Rated Markets:
1. Minneapolis-St. Paul - 15.8/33
2. Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville- 14.0/24
3. Ft Myers-Naples - 13.5/26
4. West Palm Beach - 13.2/22
5. Tampa-St. Petersburg- 13.0/26
CBS SPORTS' 2018 FINAL-ROUND MASTERS COVERAGE DELIVERS INCREASE IN VIEWERSHIP OF +18%
MASTERS FINAL-ROUND IS HIGHEST-RATED AND MOST-WATCHED GOLF TELECAST SINCE MASTERS IN 2015
DIGITAL STREAMS OF ENTIRE TOURNAMENT DRAW RECORD VIEWERSHIP
CBS Sports' final-round coverage of the 2018 Masters on Sunday, April 8 was seen by an average of 13.027 million television viewers on CBS, an increase of +18% from last year's final round (11.051 million), according to Nielsen live plus same day fast national ratings.
Yesterday's coverage earned an average national household rating/share of 7.9/18, an increase of +16% from last year's 6.8/16.
This year's final round was the highest-rated and most-watched golf telecast since the final round of the Masters in 2015 (8.8/20; 14.231 million viewers).
The final round peaked with a 9.9/21 rating/share and 16.836 million viewers from 6:15-6:30 PM, ET.
CBS Sports' live streaming video coverage of the 2018 Masters Tournament, featuring four channels of golf action available on CBS Sports and Masters digital platforms, drew record viewership with 873 million total minutes of coverage streamed, an increase of 110% from 2017.
The four live streaming channels (Featured Groups, Amen Corner, 15 & 16, and On the Range) were available on CBSSports.com, the CBS Sports app, Masters.com and the Masters Tournament app and extended CBS Sports' broadcast coverage of the 2018 Masters, offering more than 110 additional hours of live video, along with in-progress highlights, from Augusta National Golf Club.
CBS WINS FOURTH STRAIGHT WEEK IN VIEWERS
NETWORK HAS FOUR OF WEEK’S TOP FIVE BROADCASTS
Even during a week with formidable event programming on broadcast and cable, it was “steady as she goes” for CBS, as the Network won four nights (Tuesday through Friday), while remaining the most-watched network for the fourth straight week, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending April 1. CBS also had four of the week’s top five broadcasts – THE BIG BANG THEORY, NCIS, YOUNG SHELDON and BULL.
On Tuesday, CBS was first in viewers (10.37m), as NCIS (11.94m), BULL (10.65m) and NCIS: NEW ORLEANS (8.53m) all had a strong night. Both BULL and NCIS: NEW ORLEANS were the most-watched shows in their respective hours.
Wednesday, CBS averaged 7.08 million viewers as SURVIVOR was the night’s most-watched show for the fifth consecutive week with 8.15 million viewers. At 10:00 PM, CRIMINAL MINDS finished on top as well with 6.59 million viewers – the show’s largest audience since its season premiere on Sept. 27, 2017. Compared to the previous week, CRIMINAL MINDS added +1.33 million viewers (+25%, from 5.26m).
CBS continued its Thursday dominance, winning in viewers (8.42m) and key demos (2.2/8 in adults 25-54 and 1.4/6 in adults 18-49). THE BIG BANG THEORY was first in viewers (13.26m), adults 25-54 (3.8/14) and adults 18-49 (2.5/12) and was the night’s #1 program in viewers and key demos. YOUNG SHELDON was also tops in viewers (11.91m), adults 25-54 (3.2/11) and adults 18-49 (2.0/9) and was the #2 program in viewers and key demos, behind THE BIG BANG THEORY. At 9:00 PM, MOM finished first in viewers (8.56m), adults 25-54 (2.3/8) and adults 18-49 (1.4/6), while LIFE IN PIECES was also #1 in viewers (6.13m) and adults 25-54 (1.6/5). Rounding out the night, S.W.A.T. was first in adults 25-54 (1.3/5) and second in viewers (5.26m) and adults 18-49 (0.8/4, tie).
Friday, CBS was first in viewers (7.55m) for the 19th time this season, and first in adults 25-54 (1.3/5) and adults 18-49 (0.9/4) for the 18th time with regularly-scheduled entertainment programming. CBS won every half hour on Friday in viewers and key demos (including ties).
MACGYVER was first in viewers (6.43m), adults 25-54 (1.2/5) and adults 18-49 (0.8/4, tie). MACGYVER was the #3 program in viewers and key demos behind BLUE BLOODS & HAWAII FIVE-0. At 9:00 PM, HAWAII FIVE-0 was first in viewers (7.80m), adults 25-54 (1.5/5) and adults 18-49 (1.0/5). BLUE BLOODS was first in viewers (8.43m), adults 25-54 (1.4/05) and adults 18-49 (0.9/4) and was the night’s #1 program in viewers and #2 in key demos behind HAWAII FIVE-0.
On Easter Sunday, CBS was second in viewers (6.95m). 60 MINUTES SPECIAL was first in viewers (8.33m), and INSTINCT SPECIAL was Sunday’s #2 drama in viewers (6.61m), behind NCIS: LOS ANGELES SPECIAL, which was Sunday’s most-watched drama (7.12m). MADAM SECRETARY SPECIAL at 10:00 PM was second in viewers (5.75m).
NATIONAL NIELSEN SUMMARY - PRIMETIME
Week #27 of 2017-2018 Season (ending: 4/1/18)
2017-2018
| |
VIEWERS
| |
(000)
| |
CBS
|
6,908
|
NBC
|
5,431
|
ABC
|
5,863
|
FOX
|
2,581
|
A25-54
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
1.4
|
5
|
NBC
|
1.4
|
5
|
ABC
|
1.8
|
6
|
FOX
|
1.0
|
3
|
A18-49
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
0.9
|
4
|
NBC
|
1.0
|
4
|
ABC
|
1.3
|
5
|
FOX
|
0.8
|
3
|
SEASON-TO-DATE RATINGS REPORT (9/25/17-4/1/18)
2017-2018
| |
VIEWERS
| |
(000)
| |
CBS
|
9,013
|
NBC
|
9,593
|
ABC
|
5,992
|
FOX
|
5,263
|
A25-54
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
2.3
|
7
|
NBC
|
3.0
|
10
|
ABC
|
1.9
|
6
|
FOX
|
1.9
|
6
|
A18-49
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
1.6
|
6
|
NBC
|
2.4
|
9
|
ABC
|
1.5
|
6
|
FOX
|
1.6
|
6
|
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