NBC TIES FOR #1 IN 18-49 FOR THE PRIMETIME WEEK OF APRIL 16-22
“The
Voice” Generates Three Top-10 Ratings in 18-49, Is Joined in the Top 30
Among Primetime Big 4 Shows by “SVU,” the Three “Chicago” Dramas &
“Good Girls”
Season
to Date, NBC Rules the Adult 18-49 Race by a +44% 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
On
Monday, “The Voice” Ranks as the Night’s #1 Show in 18-49 and Total
Viewers, “Good Girls” Ties as the #1 Scripted Show in 18-49, NBC Wins
the Night
Tuesday’s “Chicago Med" Hits a Four-Week High in 18-49, "Rise" Holds Steady for a 4th Straight Week
NBC
Wins Wednesday in Total Viewers, "Voice" Is the Most-Watched Show of
the Night Over "Empire" & "Survivor"; "SVU" Nabs the 9 p.m. Win in
18-49 & Total Viewers; "Chicago P.D." Beats the 10 p.m. Drama
Competition by +33%
L+3:
“Chicago P.D.” Nabs Wednesday’s Top L+3 Lifts in 18-49 and Total
Viewers; “Chicago Fire” Is Thursday’s Biggest Gainer on the Big 4 in
18-49 Percentage; The Prior Sunday’s “Timeless” Clocks That Night’s Best
Lifts in 18-49 and Viewers
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — April 24, 2018 — NBC has tied for #1 in ratings results for the primetime week of April 16-22, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.
Pacing
NBC’s week were three editions of “The Voice,” each of which ranked in
the top 10 among primetime programs on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox. Joining
that trio in the top 30 were “Law & Order: SVU,” all three “Chicago”
dramas and “Good Girls.”
Monday’s
“Voice” tied for #4 for the week, the Tuesday and Wednesday editions
both earned #8 rankings, “SVU” tied for #11, “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago
Med” were knotted at #17, “Chicago Fire” tied for #23 and “Good Girls”
tied for #28.
For
the week, NBC averaged a 0.9 rating in adults 18-49, to tie ABC and CBS
for the week’s top spot. In addition to its share of the 18-49 lead,
NBC tied for #1 in adult 25-54.
In
adults 18-49, NBC is dominating the current primetime season, with
leads over #2 CBS of +0.7 of a rating point or +44% (2.3 vs. 1.6). The
+44% 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 1.6 million total viewers of CBS excluding sports, best since the
gap was 688,000 in 2002-03).
Counting
entertainment programming only, NBC leads the season in adults 18-49,
and also ranks #1 or tied for #1 among the Big 4 in adults 25-54, 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 30 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “live plus same day,” April 16-22
ABC…0.9
NBC…0.9
CBS…0.9
Fox…0.8
CW…0.4
Total Viewers
CBS…6.7 million
NBC…4.8 million
ABC…4.4 million
Fox…3.0 million
CW…1.2 million
Season-to-Date Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…2.3
CBS…1.6
Fox…1.5
ABC…1.5
CW…0.6
Total Viewers
NBC…9.3 million
CBS…9.0 million
ABC…6.1 million
Fox…5.1 million
CW…1.7 million
NBC highlights for the week of April 16-22:
Monday
NBC
won Monday night in total viewers among the Big 4 networks for a tenth
consecutive week and for a ninth time in ten weeks in 18-49.
“The
Voice” (1.8/7 in 18-49, 9.4 million viewers overall from 8-10:01 p.m.
ET) finished as the #1 show of the night in 18-49 and total viewers. For
its 8-10 p.m. timeslot, “The Voice” topped “American Idol” head to head
by a +29% margin in 18-49 (1.8 vs. 1.4) and in total viewers by +2.4
million persons or +34% (9.4 million vs. 7.0 million).
“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “Voice”
increased by +20% in 18-49 (from a 1.78 rating to a 2.13) and more than
+1.3 million viewers overall (9.4 million to 10.7 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 2.16 to a 2.71) and more than +1.9 million viewers
overall (10.5 million to 12.4 million). When projected 35-day non-linear
viewing is included, the “Voice” 18-49 rating increases to a 3.44.
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” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall from 10:01-11
p.m. ET) tied as the #1 scripted show of the night on the Big 4 in
18-49 networks in 18-49 and won the 10 p.m. hour among the ABC, CBS and
NBC dramas in adults 18-49, as well as every other key demographic
(including a tie in men 18-49). L+3:“Good Girls” grew
by +37% in 18-49 (0.92 to 1.26) and more than +1.0 million viewers
overall (4.2 million to 5.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7:
“Good Girls” has increased by +47% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to
L+7 (from a 1.09 to a 1.50) and more than +1.7 million viewers overall
(4.6 million to 6.4 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing
is included, the “Good Girls” 18-49 rating increases to a 2.76.
Tuesday
“The
Voice” (1.5/6 in 18-49, 8.4 million viewers overall from 8-9:01 p.m.
ET) ranked #2 among the Big 4 networks in the hour in all key
demographics (including a tie in men 25-54) and move into first place
for the 8:30-9 p.m. half-hour in adults 18-49 by a +23% margin (1.6 vs.
1.3 for ABC’s second-place “Alex, Inc.”). L+3: “The
Voice” grew by +18% in 18-49 (1.53 to 1.80) and more than +1.1 million
viewers overall (8.4 million to 9.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3
Nielsens. L+7: Tuesday’s “Voice” has increased by +25%
in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.04 to a 2.54) and +1.9
million viewers overall (10.2 million to 12.1 million). With the
addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the Tuesday “Voice”
18-49 figure grows to a 3.31.
“Rise” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall from 9:01-10 p.m.
ET) maintained a steady 0.8 rating in adults 18-49 for a fourth
consecutive telecast while ranking #2 in the timeslot in total viewers
and tied for #1 among the Big 4 networks in men 18-34. L+3:
“Rise” increased by +32% in 18-49 (0.76 to 1.00) and +1.0 million
viewers overall (4.2 million to 5.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3
Nielsens. L+7: “Rise” has grown by +53% in 18-49 rating
(from a 0.98 to a 1.50) and more than +1.9 million viewers overall (4.9
million to 6.8 million) going from L+SD to L+7. Upscale:
“Rise” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 123 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 137 and
ranks #13 among primetime series on the Big 4 networks.
“Chicago
Med” (1.2/5 in 18-49, 6.3 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET)
scored a four-week high in 18-49, with the show’s top rating since March
20 (1.2). “Med” tied as the #1 drama of the night in 18-49 and won the
time period among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas by a +50% margin in adults
18-49 (1.2 vs. 0.8 for CBS’ “NCIS: New Orleans”). “Med” stayed
undefeated in the timeslot when in original this season versus regular
ABC and CBS competition in 18-49, finishing #1 or tied for #1 versus
that competition with 16 of 16 first-run telecasts (L+SD). L+3:
“Med” grew by +54% in 18-49 (1.15 to 1.77) and +3.0 million viewers
overall (6.3 million to 9.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7:
“Med” is increasing by +72% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7
(from a 1.28 to a 2.20) and +3.9 million viewers overall (6.9 million to
10.8 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included,
the “Med” 18-49 rating increases to a 2.95.
Wednesday
NBC
won the night among the Big 4 nets in total viewers, with the net’s
highest Wednesday average (7.2 million), excluding Olympics, since Nov.
29, 2017 (7.7 million).
“The
Voice” (1.5/6 in 18-49, 8.4 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET)
ranked as the #1 show of the night in total viewers, winning the 8 p.m.
hour over “Empire” and “Survivor.” “The Voice” grew +7% of the
comparable telecast during the prior cycle in 18-49 (1.5 vs. 1.4 from
9-10 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017) and +9% in total viewers (8.4
million vs. 7.7 million). L+3: “The Voice” increased by
+18% in 18-49 (1.46 to 1.72) and +1.1 million viewers overall (8.4
million to 9.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
“Law
& Order: Special Victims Unit” (1.4/5 in 18-49, 6.6 million viewers
overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) jumped +27% week to week in 18-49 (1.4 vs.
1.1) and +1.2 million persons or +21% in total viewers (6.6 million vs.
5.4 million), to win the 9 p.m. hour among the Big 4 networks in adults
18-49 and total viewers. “SVU” equaled the show’s 18-49 high since Nov.
29, 2017 (1.5) and delivered its most-watched episode since Feb. 7
(6.641 million). L+3: “SVU” grew +46% in 18-49 (1.36 to
1.98) and more than +2.1 million viewers overall (6.6 million to 8.7
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 1.29 to a 2.23) and +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 3.42.
“Chicago
P.D.” (1.2/5 in 18-49, 6.6 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET)
grew +9% week to week in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.1) and +12% in total viewers
(6.6 million vs. 5.9 million), to win the timeslot among the ABC-CBS-NBC
dramas in adults 18-49, adults 25-54, total viewers and every other key
measure. “P.D.” delivered margins of +33% in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 0.9 for
CBS’ #2 “Criminal Minds” season finale) and +1.2 million persons in
total viewers (6.6 million vs. 5.4 million for “Criminal Minds”). “P.D.”
has now won the slot or tied for #1 versus regular ABC and CBS
competition with its last 36 straight original telecasts in adults 18-49
(L+SD), extending back to October 2016. L+3: “P.D.”
grew by +57% in 18-49 (1.20 to 1.88) and +3.1 million viewers overall
(6.6 million to 9.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the
biggest L+3 lift of the night in 18-49 rating and total viewers. L+7:
“Chicago P.D.” is increasing by +88% in 18-49 rating this season going
from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.21 to a 2.27) and more than +4.1 million
viewers overall (6.4 million to 10.6 million). With the addition of
projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “P.D.” figure grows to a 3.00.
Thursday
Superstore” (0.8/4 in 18-49, 2.8 million viewers overall from 8-8:31 p.m. ET):
Finished
within 0.1 of the prior week’s rating in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.9), retained
100% in adults 18-49 (0.5 vs. 0.5) and grew in women 18-34 (0.6 vs.
0.5). L+3:
“Superstore” increased by +49% in 18-49 (0.80 to 1.19) and +811,000
viewers overall (2.8 million to 3.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3
Nielsens. L+7: “Superstore” is growing by +54% in 18-49
rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.06 to a 1.63) and more than
+1.2 million viewers overall (3.8 million to 5.1 million). When
projected non-linear 35-day viewing is included, the “Superstore” 18-49
rating increases to a 2.80. Upscale: “Superstore” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 122 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
“A.P.
Bio” (0.6/3 in 18-49, 1.9 million viewers overall from 8:31-9 p.m. ET)
maintains 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.6), maintaining its
18-49 rating for a fourth-straight week and continuing to run within 0.1
in 18-49 of the show’s rating for its regular-slot 8:30 premiere of
seven weeks earlier (0.7 on March 1). L+3: “A.P. Bio”
grew by +37% in 18-49 going from L+SD to L+7 (0.62 to 0.85) and +541,000
viewers overall (1.9 million to 2.4 million). L+7:
“A.P. Bio” is increasing by +49% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7
so far this season (from a 0.81 to a 1.21) and +946,000 viewers overall
(3.0 million to 4.0 million). With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “A.P. Bio” figure grows to a 2.19. Upscale:
“A.P. Bio” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 126
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
148 and ranks #4 among primetime series on the Big 4 networks.
An encore telecast of “Will & Grace” averaged a 0.4/2 in 18-49 and 1.7 million viewers overall from 9-9:30 p.m. ET.
“Champions”
(0.4/2 in 18-49, 1.6 million viewers overall from 9:30-10 p.m. ET)
maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.4 vs. 0.4) and 97% in total
viewers (1.6 million vs. 1.7 million), while also retaining 100% of this
week’s 18-49 lead-in and growing in adults, men and women 18-34. L+3:
“Champions” increased by +26% in 18-49 (0.43 to 0.54) and +295,000
viewers overall (1.6 million to 1.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3
Nielsens. L+7: “Champions” has increased by +37% in
18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (0.62 to a 0.85) and +622,000
viewers overall (2.4 million to 3.0 million). Upscale:
“Champions” generates a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 119 among
adult 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes. Among adults 18-49 with
four or more years of college, “Champions” is indexing at a 139 and
ranks #7 among primetime series on the Big 4 networks.
“Chicago
Fire” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 5.4 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET)
retained 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 1.0), despite competition
this week from ABC’s “Scandal” series finale, and ranked #1 in the
timeslot among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas in men 18-49 and men 18-34
(tie). L+3: “Fire” grew by +77% in 18-49 (0.98 to 1.73)
and +3.4 million viewers overall (5.4 million to 8.8 million) going
from L+SD to L+3, for the biggest L+3 lift of the night on the Big 4 in
18-49 percentage. L+7: “Chicago Fire” is growing by
+95% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.11 to a 2.16) and more than +4.1 million
viewers overall (6.4 million to 10.6 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”
(0.5/3 in 18-49, 2.7 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) tied for
#1 in the timeslot among the Big 4 networks in women 18-34. With its
first telecast in three weeks, “Blindspot” finished within 0.1 of its
prior telecast in 18-49 (0.5 vs. 0.6 on March 30) and retained 93% in
total viewers (2.7 million vs. 2.9 million). L+7:
“Blindspot” is increasing by +94% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7
(from a 0.65 to a 1.26) and +2.1 million viewers overall (3.4 million
to 5.5 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included,
the “Blindspot” 18-49 rating grows to a 2.01. 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).
“Dateline
NBC” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 1.0 in adults 25-54, 4.0 million viewers overall
from 9-11 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s high for a Friday edition since
Jan. 12 in 18-49 (0.8 from 10-11 p.m.), growing +17% week to week in
18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.6). For its second hour from 10-11 p.m., “Dateline”
ranked #1 among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults, men and women 18-49 and
adults, men and women 25-54. From its first half-hour to it fourth,
“Dateline” grew by +60% in 18-49 (0.5 to 0.8), +50% in 25-54 (0.8 to
1.2) and +29% in total viewers (3.4 million to 4.4 million). L+3:
The prior Friday’s “Dateline” increased by +27% in 18-49 (0.64 to 0.81)
and +757,000 viewers overall (4.2 million to 5.0 million) going from
L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Friday’s “Dateline” is
growing by +36% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.83 to a 1.13) and
more than +1.2 million viewers overall (4.7 million to 5.9 million)
going from L+SD to L+7. Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 113 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes
Saturday
NBC
Sports’ 8:07-11:02 p.m. ET coverage of Stanley Cup Playoff hockey,
featuring the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Boston Bruins (0.6/3 in 18-49,
1.9 million viewers overall) tied for #1 for the night among the Big 4
networks in adults 18-49
Sunday
“Dateline
NBC” (0.6/3 in 18-49, 0.9 in 25-54, 3.9 million viewers overall from
7-8 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.6), 100%
in 25-54 (0.9 vs. 0.9) and 97% in total viewers (3.9 million vs. 4.0
million). L+7: Last season, Sunday’s “Dateline”
increased by +18% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (0.83 to a
0.98) and +544,000 viewers overall (4.9 million to 5.5 million). Upscale:
Sunday’s “Dateline” is indexing at a 118 among adults 18-49 living in
homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average
concentration of those homes).
“Little
Big Shots” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 5.9 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m.
ET) retained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8) and grew +5% in
total viewers (5.9 million vs. 5.7 million in official nationals. “LBS”
finished #2 in the timeslot among the Big 4 networks in adults 25-54. L+3:
The previous week’s “LBS” increased by +15% in 18-49 (0.75 to 0.86) and
+696,000 viewers overall (5.7 million to 6.4 million) going from L+SD
to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Little Big Shots” is increasing
by +14% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.99 to a 1.13)
and +942,000 viewers overall (6.7 million to 7.7 million).
“Genius
Junior” (0.6/2 in 18-49, 3.6 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET)
retained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.6) and 97% in total
viewers (3.6 million vs. 3.8 million). L+7: “Genius
Junior” has grown by +9% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.80 to a
0.87) and +441,000 viewers overall (4.6 million to 5.0 million) going
from L+SD to L+7. Upscale: “Genius Junior” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 110 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
“Timeless”
(0.5/2 in 18-49, 2.3 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET)
maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.5 vs. 0.5) and finished within
0.1 of a point of #1 in the timeslot among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas
in adults 18-49. L+3: The prior week’s “Timeless” grew
by +79% in 18-49 (0.53 to 0.95) and +1.6 million viewers overall (2.5
million to 4.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest
L+3 lift of the night on the Big 4 networks in 18-49 rating and
percentage, as well as total viewers. L+7: “Timeless”
is growing by +86% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.69
to a 1.28) and +2.3 million viewers overall (2.7 million to 5.0
million). Upscale: “Timeless” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 132 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.
‘TONIGHT SHOW’ WINS THE WEEK OF APRIL 16-20 IN 18-49
At
12:35 a.m., an Encore Week of “Late Night with Seth Meyers” Beats the
Mostly Original Timeslot Competition in the Key 18-49 Demo
NEW
YORK — April 24, 2018 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has
won the ratings week of April 16-20 in the key late-night demographic of
adults 18-49, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen
Media Research. Note that “Jimmy Kimmel Live” aired a Friday encore.
For the week, “Tonight” won the 11:35 p.m. hour with a 0.50 rating in 18-49 versus a 0.44 for Colbert and a 0.42 for Kimmel.
“Tonight” also led the timeslot competition in adults 25-54, adults 18-34 and all key adult-female demographics.
At
12:35 a.m. ET, an encore week of “Late Night with Seth Meyers” outrated
CBS’ mostly original “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (which
aired a Friday encore) in adults 18-49. The “Late Night” rebroadcasts
also finished #1 versus ABC’s first-run “Nightline” in the two shows’
head-to-head half-hour of 12:30 to 1 a.m. ET in 18-49 and total viewers.
LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of April 16-20. 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 April 16-20. 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” 0.50 rating, 3 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.44/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.42/3 *
NBC “Tonight” 0.50 rating, 3 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.44/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.42/3 *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.28/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.28/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.28/2 (R)
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.26/2 *
NBC “Late Night,” 0.28/2 (R)
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.26/2 *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.19/2 (R)
NBC “Last Call,” 0.19/2 (R)
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.194 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.187 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.046 million viewers *
NBC “Tonight,” 2.194 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.187 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.046 million viewers *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.324 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.324 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.182 million viewers (R)
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.294 million viewers *
NBC “Late Night,” 1.182 million viewers (R)
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.294 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.726 million viewers (R)
NBC “Last Call,” 0.726 million viewers (R)
* Friday’s “Kimmel” and “Late Late Show” were encores.
SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.67 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.60/4
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
NBC “Tonight” 0.67 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.60/4
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
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,” 0.40/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.28/2
NBC “Late Night,” 0.40/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.28/2
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.23/2
NBC “Last Call,” 0.23/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.729 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.894 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.296 million viewers
NBC “Tonight,” 2.729 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.894 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.296 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.410 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.410 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.582 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.400 million viewers
NBC “Late Night,” 1.582 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.400 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.833 million viewers
NBC “Last Call,” 0.833 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK OF APRIL 16-20
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,” 0.13
Comedy Central, 11:30-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.13
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.16
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.56
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.43
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.43
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.798 million
Comedy Central, 11:30-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.324 million
Comedy Central, 11:30-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.324 million
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.387 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.151 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.874
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.151 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.874
‘TODAY’ IS #1 AGAIN
TODAY Tops GMA for 121 Straight Weeks in Key A25-54 Demo, 141 Consecutive Weeks in A18-49
TODAY Wins Across the Board on Friday
TODAY Delivers Best Total Viewership in Six Weeks; Best A25-54 and A18-49 in Four Weeks
TODAY Narrows Total Viewer Gap with GMA Vs. Prior Year
NEW
YORK – April 24, 2018 – NBC News’ TODAY won the week again in the key
A25-54 demo, topping ABC’s Good Morning America for 121 consecutive
weeks. Marking its best streak in A25-54 for nearly six years, TODAY was
also number-one for 141 straight weeks in A18-49. This past Friday,
TODAY won across the board, topping GMA in total viewers and among both
key demos. Also, the morning broadcast posted its highest total
viewership in six weeks, and had its best delivery in both A25-54 and
A18-49 in four weeks. Additionally, TODAY narrowed the total viewer gap
with GMA by 13% vs. the prior year.
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
WEEK OF APRIL 16-22, 2018
| Net | HH Rtg | HH Shr | P2+ Imps | P18-49 Rtg | P18-49 Imps | P25-54 Rtg | P25-54 Imps |
| TODAY | 2.97 | 12 | 4,110 | 0.81 | 1,050 | 1.18 | 1,426 |
| CBS THIS MORNING | 2.46 | 10 | 3,397 | 0.50 | 648 | 0.73 | 883 |
| GOOD MORNING AMERICA | 3.19 | 13 | 4,355 | 0.76 | 974 | 1.13 | 1,360 |
TODAY averaged 1.426 million A25-54 viewers, leading GMA by +66,000 (+5%) and CBS This Morning by +543,000 (+62%)
- TODAY has now ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 121 consecutive weeks (best streak in almost six years) and 137 of the last 138 weeks
- TODAY delivered a 1.18 A25-54 rating, +0.05 points ahead of GMA and +0.45 points more than CBS
- TODAY’s A25-54 viewership hit a four-week high, increasing by +11,000 (+1%) viewers week-over-week
TODAY averaged 1.050 million A18-49 viewers, +76,000 (+8%) more than GMA and +402,000 (+62%) higher than CBS
- Among A18-49 viewers, TODAY has now posted 141 consecutive weekly wins and has finished #1 in 147 of the last 149 weeks and 158 of the last 162 weeks
- TODAY’s 0.81 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.05 points and CBS by +0.31 points
- TODAY had its best A18-49 delivery in four weeks, adding +4,000 viewers compared to prior week
- TODAY also posted its best A18-49 lead over CBS since the week of 3/5/2018 (six weeks)
TODAY averaged 4.110 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +713,000 (+21%)
- TODAY’s total viewership grew for the third consecutive week (+146,000, or +4%), posting its highest delivery since the week of 3/5/2018 (six week high)
- TODAY’s total viewer advantage over CBS also hit a six-week high -- 10% better than prior week and 54% higher than the same week last season
- TODAY narrowed the total viewer gap vs. GMA by 13% compared to the same week last season
SEASON-TO-DATE
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers
- Leads GMA by +168,000 and CBS by +589,000
TODAY ranks #1 among A18-49 viewers
- Leads GMA by +175,000 and CBS by +448,000
TODAY ranks #1 among total viewers, leads CBS by +745,000
“MEET THE PRESS WITH CHUCK TODD” IS #1 MOST-WATCHED SUNDAY SHOW ACROSS THE BOARD
Only Sunday Show to Deliver More Than Three Million Total Viewers
Beats ABC and CBS by Double Digits Across the Board
Wins Key Demo for 19th Straight Broadcast
APRIL
24, 2018 – “Meet the Press with Chuck Todd” (MTP) was the #1
most-watched Sunday show this past Sunday, April 22, according to
Nielsen Media Research data, continuing its streak as the #1 broadcast
season-to-date for the second consecutive year.
Sunday’s broadcast
featured exclusive interviews with White House Director of Legislative
Affairs Marc Short and Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), as well as an
interview with Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez.
3.236
million total viewers tuned into MTP, as the show beat both ABC and CBS
by double-digits: +12 percent (+347,000) more than ABC’s “This Week”
and +20 percent (+537,000) more than CBS’ “Face the Nation,” which only
rates for the first 30 minutes of its hour-long broadcast. This is MTP’s
fourth straight win over CBS in total viewers; the show more than
doubled its advantage of CBS (+280,000) compared to last week. MTP’s
lead over CBS was 16 times bigger (+503,000) when comparing numbers year
over year.
MTP
also won in the demo most valued by news advertisers for its nineteenth
straight broadcast, beating both ABC and CBS by double-digits. 881,000
A25-54 demo viewers tuned into the Sunday program: +13 percent (+99,000)
more than ABC and +62 percent (+338,000) more than CBS. Week-over-week,
MTP improved its lead over ABC by five percent (+4,000) and CBS by +26
percent (+69,000) and compared to last year, MTP improved its advantage
over CBS by +68 percent (+136,000).
Season-to-date,
MTP is the #1 most-watched Sunday show across the board, delivering its
largest advantages over ABC and CBS in total viewers in six years
(since 2011-2012)
MTP
continues to dominate the influential Washington, D.C. market,
outperforming its competition across the board and winning every Sunday
with total viewers for three straight years (since March 22, 2015).
An additional 909.000 total viewers and 202,000 A25-54 viewers watched the Sunday program through rebroadcasts on NBC and MSNBC.
Tune into MSNBC’s “MTP Daily” weekdays at 5 p.m. for more, and follow the show on Facebook and on Twitter for the latest.
NATIONAL AVERAGES – SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2018
| Show Name | Net | Duration (minutes) | Total Viewers | A25-54 Viewers |
| MEET THE PRESS | NBC | 51 | 3,236 | 881 |
| FACE THE NATION HALF-HOUR | CBS | 30 | 2,698 | 543 |
| FACE THE NATION HOUR | CBS | 60 | 2,295 | 446 |
| THIS WEEK | ABC | 47 | 2,889 | 781 |
| FOX NEWS SUNDAY | FOX | 60 | 1,231 |
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