ABC Ratings - January 2019

ABC’s ‘The View’ Draws Its Largest Overall Audience in 9 Months and Best Women 25-54 Numbers in Nearly a Year

Ratings Report for ABC’s “The View”
For Week of Jan. 21, 2019

 ‘The View’ Draws Its Largest Overall Audience in 9 Months and
Best Women 25-54 Numbers in Nearly a Year

Year to Year, ‘The View’ Sees Increases Across the Board

On a Special Martin Luther King Jr. Day Show on Monday, ‘The View’ Sees Its Best Single Telecast Numbers in All Key Target Demos in 9 Months

Season to Date, ‘The View’ Ranks Among the Top 5 of
All Network and Syndicated Daytime Talk Shows and News Programs

ABC’s “The View” averaged 3.026 million Total Viewers, 489,000 Women 25-54 and 349,000 Women 18-49, during the week of Jan. 21, 2019, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research.  

For the 5th consecutive week, “The View” saw gains from the previous week (w/o 1/14/19) in Total Viewers (+3% – 3.026 million vs. 2.935 million) and Women 25-54 (+2% – 489,000 vs. 479,000), drawing its largest overall audience in 9 months and its best Women 25-54 number in nearly 1 year – since weeks of 4/16/18 and 2/12/18, respectively.

“The View” turned in year-to-year gains (w/o 1/22/18) in all key target demos: Total Viewers (+3% – 3.026 million vs. 2.943 million), Women 25-54 (+4% – 489,000 vs. 470,000) and Women 18-49 (+3% – 349,000 vs. 340,000).

On Monday (1/21/19) on a special Martin Luther King Jr. Day show, “The View” saw its best single telecast numbers in all key target demos: Total Viewers (3.251 million), Women 25-54 (551,000) and Women 18-49 (406,000) in 9 months – since 4/18/18, 4/17/18 and 4/16/18, respectively.

Season to date, amongst all network and syndicated daytime talk shows and news programs (22 Total), “The View” (2.816 million) ranks No. 5, trailing only “Dr. Phil” (4.109 million), “Ellen” (3.140 million), “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (2.961 million) and “Today Third Hour” (2.863 million).

Source: The Nielsen Company, NTI Total Viewers, Women 25-54 and Women 18-49 Live + SD weeks of 1/21/19, 1/14/19 and 1/22/18. Most Current: 2018-2019 Season Broadcast Networks (9/24/18–1/27/18) and Syndication (9/4/18–1/20/19). Averages based on regular telecasts. 

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ABC Wins the Week by 22% in Adults 18-49 With 8 of the Top 15 TV Shows

Prime Time Rating Report for the Week of Jan. 21, 2019                      
(Based on National Live + Same Day Program Ratings)

ABC Wins the First Non-NFL Week of the Season by 22% in Adults 18-49
Posting Its Highest-Rated Week Since Early October

ABC Claims a Net-Leading 4 of the Top 10 TV Shows in Adults 18-49
With ‘The Conners’ Season Finale Standing as TV’s No. 1 Comedy

ABC won the first week of the 2018-19 season without the NFL airing during prime time among Adults 18-49 (1.1/5 – w/o 1/21/19), beating runners-up NBC and Fox by 22% (0.9/4-tied) and fourth-place CBS by 38% (0.8/4). In fact, ABC ranked No. 1 on 5 nights during the week among Adults 18-49: Monday, Thursday, Friday (tie), Saturday and Sunday (tie).

• Building week to week by 12% in Total Viewers (4.6 million vs. 4.1 million) and by 10% in Adults 18-49 (1.1/5 vs. 1.0/4), ABC earned its most-watched week since November and its top-rated week since October with young adults – since weeks of 11/12/18 and 10/8/18, respectively.

Rankings: ABC delivered 8 of the week’s Top 15 TV programs in Adults 18-49, landing a network-leading 4 in the Top 10, including TV’s No. 1 comedy with “The Conners” season finale: “Grey’s Anatomy” and “The Bachelor” tied at No. 3, “The Conners” – No. 7, “NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC” – No. 9, “America’s Funniest Home Videos” – No. 12, while “The Good Doctor, “The  Goldbergs” and “Modern Family” tied at No. 15.
 
WEEK NO. 18:            ADULTS 18-49            TOTAL VIEWERS
            No.1   ABC  1.1            No.1  CBS       5,560,000
No.2   NBC  0.9           No.2  NBC      4,880,000
No.2   FOX   0.9           No.3  ABC      4,620,000
No.4   CBS   0.8            No.4  FOX       3,190,000
No.5   CW    0.3           No.5  CW        1,050,000

Source: The Nielsen Company, National Live + Same Day Program Ratings for week of 1/21/19. 

ABC Is No. 1 for the 3rd Straight Monday in Adults 18-49 With Season Highs for ‘The Bachelor’

Quick Take for Monday, Jan. 28, 2019
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)

ABC Finishes No. 1 for the 3rd Consecutive Monday in Adults 18-49

‘The Bachelor’ Sets a New High in Viewers and Ties Its High in Adults 18-49

‘The Good Doctor’ Wins at 10 p.m. to Stand as Monday’s No. 1 Scripted TV Show

ABC Monday Prime Time (8:00-11:00 p.m. – 6.4 million and 1.5/7 in AD18-49):
With continuing highs for “The Bachelor” and another winning performance by “The Good Doctor,” ABC ranked No. 1 for the 3rd Monday in a row with Adults 18-49 (1.5/7), matching an “America’s Got Talent”-led NBC (1.5/6), while beating Fox’s dramas by 67% (0.9/4) and CBS with “Big Brother: Celebrity Edition” by 88% (0.8/4). ABC’s younger-skewing lineup dominated NBC by 56% during prime time for No. 1 with Adults 18-34 (1.4/9 vs. 0.9/5).

• ABC’s “The Good Doctor” ranked as Monday’s No. 1 scripted TV show with Total Viewers (6.5 million) and for the 2nd week in a row with Adults 18-49 (1.1/5). ABC’s “The Bachelor” finished as Monday’s No. 2 TV show in Adults 18-49(1.7/7) just 1-tenth behind NBC’s “AGT” (1.8/7) and is projected to move ahead of “Americas Got Talent: The Champions” in the Live + 3 Day ratings, as it has the previous two weeks.

“The Bachelor” (8:00-10:00 p.m. – 6.4 million and 1.7/7 in AD18-49):  
From 8:00-10:00 p.m. opposite competition from CBS’ “Celebrity Big Brother” (8:00-9:00 p.m.) and NBC’s “America’s Got Talent: The Champions,” ABC’s “The Bachelor” added audience for the 3rd straight week to hit another season high with Total Viewers (+7% – 6.4 million vs. 6.0 million) and gained 6% week to week to tie its season best in Adults 18-49 (1.7/7 vs. 1.6/6). In addition, ABC’s “The Bachelor” stood as Monday’s No. 1 TV series for the 4th straight week with Adults 18-34 and key Women (W18-34/W18-49).

“The Good Doctor” (10:00-11:00 p.m. – 6.5 million and 1.1/5 in AD18-49):
At 10:00 p.m., ABC’s “The Good Doctor” won its hour over NBC’s “Manifest” for the 3rd consecutive week with Adults 18-49 (+10% – 1.1/5 vs. 1.0/5). “The Good Doctor” was also the most-watched TV show in the hour overall (6.5 million). The ABC sophomore drama grew week to week in Total Viewers (+3% – 6.5 million vs. 6.3 million) to deliver its most-watched telecast since November– since 11/26/18.

Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings, 1/28/19.

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ABC News’ ‘Nightline’ Outdelivers CBS’ ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 and NBC’s ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’ in Total Viewers

Ratings Report: ABC News’ “Nightline”
For Week of Jan. 21, 2019  

‘Nightline’ Outdelivers CBS’ ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 and NBC’s ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’ in Total Viewers

‘Nightline’ Slashes Its Margins Year Over Year With NBC’s ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’ in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49

Season to Date, ‘Nightline’ Leads CBS’ ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ in Adults 25–54 and Adults 18–49

ABC News’ “Nightline” averaged 1.233 million Total Viewers, 427,000 Adults 25-54 and 314,000 Adults 18-49 during the week of Jan. 21, 2019, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. “Nightline” led NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (1.216 million) by 17,000 Total Viewers. In addition, “Nightline” outperformed CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (376,000 and 276,000, respectively) in Adults 25-54 (+51,000) and Adults 18-49 (+38,000).

“Nightline” slashed its margins for the same week last year (w/o 1/22/18) with NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” in Adults 25-54 (-67% – 27,000 vs. 82,000) and Adults 18-49 (-77% – 22,000 vs. 96,000).

Season to date, “Nightline” is leading CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” in Adults 25–54 (+37,000 – 458,000 vs. 421,000) and Adults 18–49 (+24,000 – 338,000 vs. 314,000).

Stories reported on Nightline last week included a special preview of documentary “The Dropout” about ex-Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes and featured never-before-aired deposition tapes; families and individuals trying to make their way into the U.S. amid a national immigration reform; former Dallas Cowboys player Jeff Rohrer opening up about being the first player in NFL history to marry a man; the deadly risks women and their babies face at childbirth in the United States; a breakdown of what happened between Black Hebrew Israelites, Kentucky Catholic high school students and a Native American elder at the National Mall; and the failures of Fyre Festival.   

NOTE: Due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday (1/21/19), CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” was coded as a special. The telecast was excluded from the weekly averages. CBS’ weekly averages are based on four days (Tuesday – Friday).

ABC News’ “Nightline” is anchored by Dan Harris, Juju Chang and Byron Pitts. Steven Baker is executive producer. The program airs weeknights, from 12:35-1:05 a.m. EST, on The ABC Television Network. Together with “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” “Nightline” is part of ABC’s winning late-night strategy of airing news and entertainment programming.

Week of Jan. 21, 2019:

PROGRAM AVERAGES          TOTAL VIEWERS    A25-54(000)/Rtg   A18-49(000)/Rtg
ABC’s “Nightline”                                  1,233,000              427,000/0.4            314,000/0.2
CBS’ “The Late Late Show”                    1,253,000              376,000/0.3            276,000/0.2
NBC’s “Late Night”                                 1,216,000              454,000/0.4            336,000/0.3

Source: The Nielsen Company, NTI Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 Live + SD, 2017-18 Current Week (w/o 1/14/19), Previous Week (w/o 1/7/19) and Year-Ago Week (w/o 1/15/18). Season to date: Most Current: 2018–2019 Season (9/24/18–1/20/19) and 2017–2018 Season (9/25/18–1/21/18). Averages based on regular telecasts. “Nightline” premiered in its new time period in January 2013. “Seth Meyers” premiered in February 2014. “James Corden” premiered in March 2015.

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‘20/20’ Wins 2-Hour Time Period, Improves Week To Week in Adults 18-49 (+14%), Adults 25-54 (+9%) and Draws 2nd Biggest Audience This Season

Jan. 28, 2019

** Ratings Report for ABC News’ “20/20”
For Jan. 25, 2019

‘20/20’ WINS 2-HOUR TIME PERIOD, IMPROVES WEEK TO WEEK IN ADULTS 18-49 (+14%), ADULTS 25-54 (+9%) AND DRAWS 2ND BIGGEST AUDIENCE THIS SEASON

2019 to-Date, ‘20/20’ Ranks as No. 1 Newsmagazine in Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54

Season to Date, ‘20/20’ Is Up in Total Viewers (+18%) and Adults 18-49 (+14%) and,
2019 to Date, ‘20/20’ Leads ‘Dateline-Fri’ in Total Viewers (+20%)

From 9:00-11:00 p.m. on Friday, ABC’s “20/20” won its 2-hour time period, building week to week by 14% in Adults 18-49 (0.8/4 vs. 0.7/3) and by 9% in Adults 25-54 (1.2/5 vs. 1.1/4) to match its season highson both measures. In addition, the ABC newsmagazine drew its 2nd biggest audience this season (4.7 million), trailing only the prior week’s 1-year high. “20/20” presented a 2-hour documentary on Carey Stayner, the Yosemite serial killer, 20 years after his reign of terror.
In Total Viewers and key Adults (AD18-49/AD25-54), ABC’s “20/20 stood as Friday’s No. 2 TV show, behind only CBS’ Friday premiere of “Big Brother: Celebrity Edition” (from 8:00-9:00 p.m.) in both key adult demos.
Over the past four weeks since the beginning of 2019, “20/20” has delivered its four most-watched telecasts in 1 year—since 1/19/18.
Season to date, “20/20” is up by double-digit percentages from the same point last year with Total Viewers (+18% – 4.5 million vs. 3.8 million) and Adults 18-49 (+14% – 0.8/4 vs. 0.7/3). For 2019 to-date, “20/20” leads “Dateline-Fri” in Total Viewers (+20% – 5.4 million vs. 4.5 million). In addition, “20/20” ranks as No. 1 newsmagazine in Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54.
The Yosemite serial killer documentary event is part of eight weeks of two-hour “20/20” programming featuring brand new interviews with key players in some of the biggest newsmaker stories in recent American history. Each documentary takes a look at these cases through a modern lens, challenges original perceptions and sheds new light on each story.
Source: The Nielsen Company, National Live + Same Day Program Ratings for 1/25/19. Season to date: Most Current: 2018 -2019 Season (9/24/18 – 1/20/19) and 2017-2018 Season (9/25/18 – 1/21/18). Averages based on regular telecasts.

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ABC Is No. 1 on Sunday in Adults 18-49 Against Fox’s ‘Rent’ With Season Highs for ‘AFV’ and ‘Shark Tank’

Jan. 28, 2019

Quick Take for Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)

ABC Ranks No. 1 on Sunday as ‘AFV’ Ties Fox’s ‘Rent’ as the Night’s Top Show

ABC’s ‘America’s Funniest Home Videos’ Scores a Near 4-Year High in Viewers

ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’ Hits Season Highs With Its Biggest Audience in 1 Year  

ABC Sunday Prime Time (7:00-11:00 p.m. – 5.1 million and 1.1/5 in AD18-49): 
Despite competing against Fox’s broadcast of the live musical “Rent” on the night (8:00-11:00 p.m.), ABC hit season highs with “AFV” and “Shark Tank,” marking its most-watched Sunday this season(5.1 million) and matching its high with Adults 18-49 (1.1/5). ABC ranked No. 1 on Sunday in Adults 18-49(tied w/Fox), as “America’s Funniest Home Videos” tied “Rent” as the night’s top-rated TV program (1.3/5).

• Hitting season highs at 8:00 p.m., ABC’s “America’s Funniest Home Videos” added viewers over its last original airing two weeks ago (+3% – 6.5 million vs. 6.3 million) for its most-watched telecast in nearly 4 years (since 3/8/15) and equaled its season best in Adults 18-49 (1.3/5) to tie a 1-year high (since 1/7/18).

• From 9:00-10:00 p.m., ABC’s “Shark Tank” spiked week to week by 61% in Total Viewers (4.5 million vs. 2.8 million) and by 57% in Adults 18-49 (1.1/5 vs. 0.7/2), marking its most-watched telecast overall this season and tying its season high with young adults. In fact, “Shark Tank” drew its biggest overall audience since last January – since 1/28/18.

Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings for 1/27/19. 

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ABC Wins Thursday With ‘Grey’s’ as the No. 1 TV Show and ‘A Million Little Things’ at Series Highs

Jan. 25, 2019

Quick Take for Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)

ABC Wins Thursday in Adults 18-49 With ‘Grey’s’ as the No. 1 TV Show

ABC’s ‘A Million Little Things’ Scores Another New Series High in Viewers

ABC’s ‘How to Get Away with Murder’ Ranks No. 1 at 10 p.m. in Adults 18-49

ABC Thursday Prime Time (8:00-11:00 p.m. – 5.0 million and 1.1/5 in AD18-49):
With “Grey’s Anatomy,” “A Million Little Things” and “How to Get Away with Murder,” ABC won Thursday night by 22% over its nearest competition among Adults 18-49 (1.1/5 vs. 0.9/4 – NBC and CBS tied). It was the Net’s 2nd straight Thursday at No. 1 with Adults 18-49. 

• At 8:00 p.m., ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” emerged as Thursday’s No. 1 TV show among Adults 18-49 (1.6/7), also holding the top-rated program position on the night with Adults 18-34, all key Women (W18-34/W18-49/W25-54) and Teens 12-17.

• At 9:00 p.m. in its second telecast on its new day and time, ABC’s “A Million Little Things” built on the prior week’s high by 4% in Total Viewers (+4% – 5.4 million vs. 5.2 million) and held even in Adults 18-49 (1.1/5), scoring its most-watched telecast ever and equaling its series best with young adults. ABC’s “A Million Little Things” won its hour with Adults 18-49(1.1/5), outdelivering NBC’s original comedies by 22% (0.9/4 for “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”/”The Good Place”) and Fox’s first-run “The Orville” by 57% (0.7/3). 

• Last week’s first-ever telecast in the slot jumped by +0.8 ratings point from L+SD to a 1.9/9 in Live + 3 Day, tying the series’ biggest-ever playback increase with Adults 18-49. In addition, “AMLT” delivered its largest delayed-viewing lift since its debut airing among Total Viewers (+2.71 million) – since 9/26/18.

• In the 10 o’clock hour, ABC’s “How to Get Away with Murder” ranked No. 1 in its time slot(tie) and held steady week to week with Adults 18-49 (0.6/3 vs. 0.7/3). 

• Last week in the Live + 3 Day ratings, “HTGAWM”’s midseason return stood as Thursday’s top broadcast show in delayed viewing, doubling its L+SD delivery among Adults 18-49 (+100% – 0.7/3 to 1.4/7).

Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings for 1/24/19. 

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ABC’s ‘The View’ Hits Season Highs Posting Gains Over the Previous Week in All Key Target Demos

Ratings Report for ABC’s “The View”
For Week of Jan. 14, 2019

 ‘The View’ Hits Season Highs Posting Gains Over the Previous Week in All Key Target Demos and Turns in Its Best Total Viewer and Women 25-54 Numbers in
9 Months and Women 18-49 Performance in 10 Months

Season to Date, ‘The View’ Ranks Among the Top 5 of
All Network and Syndicated Daytime Talk Shows and News Programs

ABC’s “The View” averaged 2.935 million Total Viewers, 479,000 Women 25-54 and 348,000 Women 18-49, during the week of Jan. 14, 2019, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research.  

“The View” posted increases on the previous week (w/o 1/7/19) in all key target demos: Total Viewers (+3% – 2.935 million vs. 2.846 million), Women 25-54 (+4% – 479,000 vs. 461,000) and Women 18-49 (+8% – 348,000 vs. 323,000) to hit season highs. In fact, “The View” turned in its best Total Viewer and Women 25-54 numbers in 9 months and best Women 18-49 performance in 10 months – since weeks of 4/16/18 and 3/5/18, respectively.

Season to date, amongst all network and syndicated daytime talk shows and news programs (22 Total), “The View” (2.799 million) ranks No. 5, trailing only “Dr. Phil” (4.093 million), “Ellen” (3.131 million), “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (2.959 million) and “Today Third Hour” (2.849 million).

Source: The Nielsen Company, NTI Total Viewers, Women 25-54 and Women 18-49 Live + SD weeks of 1/14/19, 1/7/19 and 1/15/18. Most Current: 2018-2019 Season Broadcast Networks (9/24/18–1/20/18) and Syndication (9/4/18–1/13/19). Averages based on regular telecasts. 

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ABC News’ ‘Nightline’ Delivers Its Largest Overall Audience in 6 Weeks and Strongest Key Adult Performances in 2 Months for the Week of Jan. 14

Ratings Report: ABC News’ “Nightline”
For Week of Jan. 14, 2019  

‘Nightline’ Delivers Its Largest Overall Audience in 6 Weeks and Strongest Key Adult Performances in 2 Months for the Week of Jan. 14

‘Nightline’ Improves Across the Board for the 2nd Week in a Row

‘Nightline’ Slashes Its Week-to-Week and Year-Over-Year Gaps in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 Against NBC’s ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’

Season to Date, ‘Nightline’ Is Posting Its Largest Lead Over CBS’ ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ in Adults 25–54 and Adults 18–49 in 3 Years

ABC News’ “Nightline” averaged 1.254 million Total Viewers, 458,000 Adults 25-54 and 340,000 Adults 18-49 during the week of Jan. 14, 2019, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. “Nightline” beat NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (1.240 million) by 14,000 Total Viewers. In addition, “Nightline” outdelivered CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (392,000 and 288,000, respectively) in Adults 25-54 (+66,000) and Adults 18-49 (+52,000).

For the 2nd week in a row, “Nightline” increased over the previous week (1.236 million, 434,000 and 332,000, respectively, for w/o 1/7/19) across the board: Total Viewers (+1%), Adults 25-54 (+6%) and Adults 18-49 (+2%). “Nightline” saw its largest overall audience in 6 weeks and turned in its strongest key adult performances in 2 months – since weeks of 12/3/18 and 11/12/18, respectively.

“Nightline” narrowed its margins week to week (w/o 1/7/19) with NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” in Adults 25-54 (-38% – 24,000 vs. 39,000) and Adults 18-49 (-9% – 20,000 vs. 22,000).

“Nightline” slashed its year-to-year gaps (w/o 1/15/18) with NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” in Adults 25-54 (-68% – 24,000 vs. 76,000) and Adults 18-49 (-73% – 20,000 vs. 75,000).

Season to date, “Nightline” is leading CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” in Adults 25–54 (+36,000 – 459,000 vs. 423,000) and Adults 18–49 (+24,000 – 339,000 vs. 315,000), posting its largest leads in 3 years – since the 2015-16 season.

Stories reported on Nightline last week included Cyntoia Brown’s journey from convicted murderer to victims’ advocate, new details that emerged in the Jayme Closs case, childhood abduction survivor Alicia Kozakiewicz opening up about her story of recovery, an examination of how Gillette and other brands use ads to tap into social movements, Capt. Chesley Sullenberger reuniting with passengers on the 10th anniversary of the “Miracle on the Hudson,” a look at what investigators could learn from the recovered Lion Air black box and a profile on YouTube sensation “The Slow Mo Guys.“

ABC News’ “Nightline” is anchored by Dan Harris, Juju Chang and Byron Pitts. Steven Baker is executive producer. The program airs weeknights, from 12:35-1:05 a.m. EST, on The ABC Television Network. Together with “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” “Nightline” is part of ABC’s winning late-night strategy of airing news and entertainment programming.

Week of Jan. 14, 2019:

PROGRAM AVERAGES          TOTAL VIEWERS    A25-54(000)/Rtg   A18-49(000)/Rtg
ABC’s “Nightline”                                  1,254,000              458,000/0.4            340,000/0.3
CBS’ “The Late Late Show”                    1,279,000              392,000/0.3            288,000/0.2
NBC’s “Late Night”                                 1,240,000              482,000/0.4            360,000/0.3

Source: The Nielsen Company, NTI Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 Live + SD, 2017-18 Current Week (w/o 1/14/19), Previous Week (w/o 1/7/19) and Year-Ago Week (w/o 1/15/18). Season to date: Most Current: 2018–2019 Season (9/24/18–1/20/19) and 2017–2018 Season (9/25/18–1/21/18). Averages based on regular telecasts. “Nightline” premiered in its new time period in January 2013. “Seth Meyers” premiered in February 2014. “James Corden” premiered in March 2015.

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ABC’s ‘The Conners’ Closes at No. 1 in Its Time Slot, Surging 15% for Its Most-Watched Telecast Since October

Quick Take for Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)

ABC’s ‘The Conners’ Closes at No. 1 in Its Time Slot, Surging 15% for
Its Most-Watched Telecast Since October and a 2-Month High in Adults 18-49

‘The Conners’ Is the Season’s No. 1 New Comedy at a 5-Year High in Its Time Slot

“The Conners” (8:00-8:30 p.m. – 7.7 million and 1.5/7 in AD18-49):
At 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, ABC’s first season finale of “The Conners” ranked No. 1 in its half-hour among Adults 18-49 (1.5/7), tying NBC’s “Ellen’s Game of Games” (1.5/6) and beating CBS’ Tuesday premiere of “Big Brother: Celebrity Edition” by 15% (1.3/6). In addition, the ABC freshman comedy was the most-watched TV show overall in its time slot (7.7 million). “The Conners” grew by double digits week to week in Total Viewers (+15% – 7.7 million vs. 6.7 million) and Adults 18-49 (+15% – 1.5/7 vs. 1.3/6), closing out with its most-watched telecast since October and top young adult number since mid-November – since 10/30/18 and 11/13/18, respectively.

Season 1 Highlights (Nielsen’s Most Current Program Ratings – 9/24/18-1/20/19):

• ABC’s “The Conners” stands as TV’s No. 1 new comedy for the 2018-19 season in Total Viewers (9.4 million) and Adults 18-49 (2.2/10).

 

• The self-starting ABC series leads Tuesday’s 8:00 p.m. half-hour in Adults 18-49 by 22% over its nearest competitors (NBC’s “The Voice”/”Ellen’s Game of Games” and CBS’ “NCIS” tie).

• On average compared to the same point last season, “The Conners” improves its time period by 30% in Total Viewers and by 16% in Adults 18-49, delivering 5-year highs for ABC in the half-hour – best numbers since the same point of the 2013-14 season with the first season of “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”

Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings, 1/22/19.

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ABC Wins 2nd Straight Monday With ‘The Bachelor’ as the No. 1 Show and ‘The Good Doctor’ the Top Scripted Series

Quick Take for Monday, Jan. 21, 2019
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)

ABC Wins 2nd Consecutive Monday With ‘The Bachelor’ at No. 1 in Adults 18-49

‘The Bachelor’ Adds Viewers for 2nd Straight Week for Its Most-Watched Telecast

‘The Good Doctor’ Wins at 10 p.m. to Stand as Monday’s No. 1 Scripted TV Show

ABC Monday Prime Time (8:00-11:00 p.m. – 6.0 million and 1.5/6 in AD18-49):
With “The Bachelor” and “The Good Doctor,” ABC won its 2nd straight Monday with Adults 18-49 (1.5/6), beating an “America’s Got Talent”-led NBC by 7% (1.4/6), Fox’s dramas by 50% (1.0/4) and CBS with the season premiere of “Celebrity Big Brother” by 50% (1.0/4).

• ABC’s “The Bachelor” ranked as the night’s No. 1 TV show in Adults 18-49(1.6/6-tied w/ “AGT”) and is projected to move ahead of “American’s Got Talent Champions” in the Live + 3 Day ratings, as it did the prior week. ABC’s “The Good Doctor” stood as Monday’s No. 1 scripted TV show in Adults 18-49 (1.2/5).

“The Bachelor” (8:00-10:00 p.m. – 6.0 million and 1.6/6 in AD18-49):  
From 8:00-10:00 p.m. opposite CBS’ premiere of “Celebrity Big Brother” (8:00-9:00 p.m.) and NBC’s “America’s Got Talent: The Champions,” ABC’s “The Bachelor” grew for the 2nd straight week to a season high with Total Viewers (+7% – 6.0 million vs. 5.6 million) and equaled its week-earlier Fast Affiliate rating with Adults 18-49 (1.6/6), which adjusted up 1-tenth in the National ratings.  In addition, ABC’s “The Bachelor” stood as Monday’s No. 1 TV series for the 3rd week in a row with Adults 18-34 and key Women (W18-34/W18-49).

 “The Good Doctor” (10:00-11:00 p.m. – 6.2 million and 1.2/5 in AD18-49):
At 10:00 p.m., ABC’s “The Good Doctor” won its hour over NBC’s “Manifest” for the 2nd week in a row with Adults 18-49 (+20% – 1.2/6 vs. 1.0/4). The ABC drama held exactly even week to week in Adults 18-49, while growing to match its season high with Adults 18-34 and set a new season best with Women 18-34.

Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings, 1/21/19.

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ABC’s ‘A Million Little Things’ Hits Series Highs on its Move to Thursday

Jan. 18, 2019

Quick Take for Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)

ABC’s Thursday Lineup Returns in the New Year at No. 1 With Adults 18-49

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Returns Up 6% to Equal a 10-Month High in Adults 18-49

ABC’s ‘A Million Little Things’ Marks Series Highs on Its Move to Thursday

ABC Thursday Prime Time (8:00-11:00 p.m. – 5.0 million and 1.2/6 in AD18-49):
With “Grey’s Anatomy” and “How to Get Away with Murder” returning for the first time in 2 months (since 11/15/18) and “A Million Little Things” shifting into Thursday’s 9 o’clock hour with series highs, ABC ranked No. 1 on the night in Adults 18-49 (1.2/6), tying CBS and beating all-original schedules on NBC by 20% (1.0/5) and Fox by 71% (0.7/3).  

• At 8:00 p.m., ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” returned 6% above its last telecast in Adults 18-49 (1.9/8 vs. 1.8/7), equaling its season high and tying its top rating since March(since 3/1/18). “Grey’s” finished as the night’s No. 2 TV show to CBS’ “The Big Bang Theory” in Adults 18-49, while standing as Thursday’s No. 1 show with Adults 18-34, key Women (W18-34/W18-49) and Men 18-34.

• Returning for its first telecast in a month (since 12/12/18), ABC’s “A Million Little Things” shifted smoothly into Thursday’s 9 o’clock hour with a more than 50% increase over its last airing on Wednesday with Total Viewers (+53% – 5.2 million vs. 3.4 million) and Adults 18-49 (+57% – 1.1/5 vs. 0.7/3), marking its most-watched telecast ever and tying its series high with young adults (equaling its debut). ABC’s “A Million Little Things” tied CBS’ comedies for No. 1 in the hour among Adults 18-49(1.1/5 tied with “Mom”/”Fam”), while beating NBC’s comedies by 22% (0.9/4 for “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”/”The Good Place”) and Fox’s “The Orville” by 57% (0.7/3). 

• “A Million Little Things” tied the year-ago midseason return of “Scandal” to the hour with Total Viewers (5.2 million and 1.3/5 on 1/18/18).

• A big draw in delayed viewing during its freshman season, ABC’s “A Million Little Things” nearly doubles its Live + Same Day Total Viewer average, soaring by +99% after 7 days of TV playback to stand as the season’s No. 1 gainer on the broadcast networks. In addition, “AMLT” posts triple-digit playback growth among Adults 18-49, spiking by +138% from Live + Same Day to Live + 7 Day, and beyond that jumping nearly +2.5 rating points (+295%) over its initial L+SD Adult 18-49 rating to its Multiplatform + 35 Day rating (+2.42 rating – 3.24 rating vs. 0.82 rating).

• In the 10 o’clock hour, ABC’s “How to Get Away with Murder” returned mostly steady with its November finale in Total Viewers (2.8 million vs. 3.1 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.7/3 vs. 0.8/3).

Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings for 1/17/19. 

ABC Wins Monday With Gains for ‘The Bachelor’ and a Strong Return for ‘The Good Doctor’

Jan. 15, 2019

Quick Take for Monday, Jan. 14, 2019
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)

ABC Wins Monday Night Among Adults 18-49

’The Bachelor’ Builds on Last Week’s Premiere and Beats Its Year-Ago Telecast

‘The Good Doctor’ Return Is No. 1 at 10 p.m. With a Best-Since-Premiere Rating

ABC Monday Prime-Time (8:00-11:00 p.m.–5.8 million and 1.5/6 in AD18-49):
Featuring week 2 of “The Bachelor” and a strong return for “The Good Doctor,” ABC won Monday night in Adults 18-49 (1.5/6), beating an “America’s Got Talent”-led NBC (+7% – 1.4/6), Fox with its debut of “The Passage” (+25% – 1.2/5) and CBS’ all-original lineup (+67% – 0.9/4).

“The Bachelor” (8:00-10:00 p.m. – 5.6 million and 1.6/7 in AD18-49):  
From 8:00-10:00 p.m. opposite NBC’s “America’s Got Talent: The Champions,” ABC’s “The Bachelor” built on its week-earlier season premiere by 10% in Total Viewers (5.6 million vs. 5.1 million) and by 7% Adults 18-49 (1.6/7 vs. 1.5/6), while also topping its comparable week 2 telecast last season by 14% with young adults (1.4/5 on 1/8/18). ABC’s “The Bachelor” stood as Monday’s No. 1 TV series for the 2nd week in a row with Adults 18-34 and key Women (W18-34/W18-49).

“The Good Doctor” (10:00-11:00 p.m.–6.2 million and 1.2/6 in AD18-49):
Returning for its first original airing in 6 weeks (since 12/3/18), ABC’s “The Good Doctor” won the 10 o’clock hour, beating NBC’s “Manifest” by a best-ever 33% in Adults 18-49 (1.2/6 vs. 0.9/4). It was the second straight original (just the second time ever) for “The Good Doctor” to beat “Manifest” in Adults 18-49.

• Building on its last original telecast at the beginning of December (6.1 million and 1.1/5, respectively) by 2% in Total Viewers and by 9% Adults 18-49, ABC’s “The Good Doctor” came back with a best-since-premiere rating in Adults 18-49—since 9/24/18.

Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings, 1/14/19.

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ABC Soars to a Sunday High in Adults 18-49, With ‘AFV’ at a 1-Year High and ‘Shark Tank’ at a New Season Best

Quick Take for Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)

ABC Soars to a Sunday High in Adults 18-49,
With ‘AFV’ at a 1-Year High and ‘Shark Tank’ at a New Season Best

ABC Sunday Prime Time (7:00-11:00 p.m. – 4.5 million and 1.0/4 in AD18-49): 
ABC soared over the prior week by 25% among Adults 18-49 (1.0/4 vs. 0.8/3) to hit a new Sunday season high. Despite opening and closing the night with repeats of “AFV” at 7:00 p.m. and “Shark Tank” at 10:00 p.m., ABC beat CBS’ all-original lineup by 25% with Adults 18-49 (0.8/3) to rank No. 2 on the night for the 2nd week in a row. In addition, ABC shot up week to week by 18% in Total Viewers (4.5 million vs. 3.8 million) to draw its largest audience on the night in 2 months – since 11/11/18.

“America’s Funniest Home Videos” (8:00-9:00 p.m. – 6.3 million and 1.3/5 in AD18-49):
Growing to new season highs at 8:00 p.m., ABC’s “America’s Funniest Home Videos” spiked over the previous week by 31% in Total Viewers (6.3 million vs. 4.8 million) to its most-watched telecast in more than 2 years and by 44% with Adults 18-49 (1.3/5 vs. 0.9/3) to a 1-year high – since 11/20/16 and 1/7/18, respectively.

“Shark Tank” (9:00-10:00 p.m. – 4.3 million and 1.1/4 in AD18-49):
ABC’s “Shark Tank” improved for its 3rd straight original telecast in both Total Viewers (+16% – 4.3 million vs. 3.7 million) and Adults 18-49 (+22% – 1.1/4 vs. 0.9/3) to deliver its strongest performance this season.

Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings for 1/13/19. 

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ABC’s ‘Schooled’ Opens at No. 1 in Its Slot With 100% Retention of Its ‘The Goldbergs’ Lead-In and a 1-Year High in the Half-Hour

Jan. 10, 2019

Quick Take for Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)      

ABC’s ‘Schooled’ Opens at No. 1 in Its Slot With 100% Retention of Its
‘The Goldbergs’ Lead-In and a 1-Year High in the Half-Hour

‘The Goldbergs’ Returns Up 18% in 2019, Equaling a Best-Since-Premiere Rating

“Schooled” (8:30-9:00 p.m. – 4.8 million and 1.3/5 in AD18-49): 
Holding a best-ever 100% of “The Goldbergs’” lead-in at 8:30 p.m. (tied with the “Speechless” debut retention), the premiere of “Schooled” topped ABC’s most recent series debut in the half-hour by 18% in Adults 18-49, besting last year’s midseason opener of “Alex, Inc.” (1.1/5 on 3/28/18). In addition, the new ABC comedy delivered the Net’s best series performance in the half-hour in 1 year – since 1/24/18. “Schooled” opened at No. 1 in its time slot among Adults 18-49 (tied w/NBC’s “Chicago Med”).

• Leading into “Schooled” at 8:00 p.m., ABC’s “The Goldbergs” returned in 2019 (first original telecast in 1 month – since 12/12/18) with an 18% jump in Adults 18-49 (1.3/6 vs. 1.1/5), equaling a best-since-premiere rating – since 9/26/18. “The Goldbergs” ranked No. 1 in its half-houramong Adults 18-49 (tie).

Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings for 1/9/19.

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ABC’s ‘The Conners’ and ‘The Kids Are Alright’ Return With Gains in 2019

Jan. 9, 2019

Quick Take for Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)

ABC’s ‘The Conners’ Ranks No. 1 in Its Slot Among Adults 18-49
and Marks Its Most-Watched Telecast Overall Since November

‘The Kids Are Alright’ Builds by Double Digits on Its Last Original for Its
Biggest Audience Since October and Top Adult 18-49 Rating Since November

ABC Tuesday Prime Time (8:00-11:00 p.m. – 4.4 million and 0.9/4 in AD18-49):
With its Tuesday lineup returning to original for the first time in 2019, ABC saw improvement for “The Conners” and “The Kids Are Alright” prior to the start of the Presidential address at 9:00 p.m. EST. ABC took 2nd place on the night with Adults 18-49 (0.9/4), behind only NBC.

• At 8:00 p.m., ABC self-starter “The Conners” came back for its first original telecast in a month (since 12/11/18) to rank No. 1 in its half-hour among Adults 18-49(1.4/6), tying NBC’s premiere of “Ellen’s Game of Games.” “The Conners” built for its 2nd straight original airing in Total Viewers (+3% – 6.9 million vs. 6.7 million) and held even with Adults 18-49 (1.4/6), marking its most-watched telecast since November – since 11/27/18.

• At 8:30 p.m., ABC’s “The Kids Are Alright” grew over its last first-run telecast (on 12/11/18) by 12% in Total Viewers (4.7 million vs. 4.2 million) and by 11% with Adults 18-49 (1.0/4 vs.0.9/4), drawing its biggest audience since October and best young adult number since mid-November – since 10/30/18 and 11/13/18, respectively.

Please note: Following the Presidential address and the Democratic response at 9:00 p.m. EST, ABC’s “black-ish,” “Splitting Up Together” and “The Rookie” were each shifted up approximately 30 minutes and aired in their entirety. As a result, reliable ratings for the rest of ABC’s Tuesday lineup will be released by Nielsen with the National ratings this afternoon.

Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings, 1/8/19.

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’The Bachelor’ Premiere Drives ABC to a Monday Season High in Adults 18-49

Jan. 8, 2019

Quick Take for Monday, Jan. 7, 2019
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)

’The Bachelor’ Premiere Drives ABC to a Monday Season High in Adults 18-49

ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’ Dominates Among Adults 18-34 and Grows Year to Year

ABC Monday Prime Time (8:00-11:00 p.m. – 5.1 million and 1.5/5 in AD18-49):
Featuring the 3-hour 23rd season premiere of “The Bachelor,” ABC scored a new Monday season high with series programming on the night among Adults 18-49 (1.5/5) and ran in a near tie for No. 1 with an “America’s Got Talent”-led NBC (1.6/6). ABC’s younger skewing programming dominated with Adults 18-34, beating NBC on the night by 50% (1.5/7 vs. 1.0/5). ABC’s “The Bachelor” stood as Monday’s No. 1 TV series with Adults 18-34 and key Women (W18-34/W18-49).

• Despite facing the College Football National Championship game (Clemson-Alabama) and the in-season debut of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” (8:00-10:00 p.m.), ABC’s “The Bachelor” premiere held exactly even with the prior year in Adults 18-49 (1.5/5), while growing year to year in Adults 18-34 (+7%), Women 18-49 (+10%) and Women 18-34 (+10%). 

• Leading its final hour from 10:00-11:00 p.m., ABC “The Bachelor” beat NBC’s return of “Manifest” in the slot by 27% in Adults 18-49 (1.4/5 vs. 1.1/4).

 
Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings, 1/7/19.

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ABC’s ‘AFV’ and ‘Shark Tank’ Return at Season Highs Against NBC’s ‘Golden Globes’

Jan. 7, 2019

Quick Take for Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)

ABC’s ‘AFV’ and ‘Shark Tank’ Return at Season Highs Against ‘Golden Globes’

ABC Sunday Prime Time (7:00-11:00 p.m. – 3.8 million and 0.8/3 in AD18-49): 
Up against NBC with an NFL prime time overrun leading into its “Golden Globes” coverage on Sunday, ABC’s “America’s Funniest Home Videos” and “Shark Tank” returned in 2019 for their first original telecasts in more than 1 month (since 12/2/18) with gains and season highs. ABC ranked No. 2 on the night with Adults 18-49 (0.8/3 – tying CBS’ all original lineup), while matching its Sunday season high.

• Building 50% on its lead-in at 8:00 p.m. (a repeat “AFV”), ABC’s “America’s Funniest Home Videos” returned up 13% Adults 18-49 (0.9/3 vs. 0.8/3) to equal its season best. The show featured 10 finalists going head-to-head for a $100,000 prize.

• At 9:00 p.m., ABC’s “Shark Tank” came back with a 9% increase in Total Viewers (3.7 million vs. 3.4 million) and a 29% jump in Adults 18-49 (0.9/3 vs. 0.7/3), drawing its 2nd largest audience this season and setting a new season high with young adults.

Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings for 1/6/19. 

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ABC’s ‘The Last Days of John F. Kennedy Jr.’ Draws a 1-Year High to Its Time Slot

Jan. 4, 2019

Quick Take for Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)

ABC’s ‘The Last Days of John F. Kennedy Jr.’ Draws a 1-Year High to Its Time Slot

“The Last Days of John F. Kennedy Jr.” (9:00-11:00 p.m.—5.4 million and 0.7/3 in AD18-49):
Building on its lead-in by 54% on Thursday at 9:00 p.m. opposite premieres and returning shows on NBC and Fox, ABC’s special “The Last Days of John F. Kennedy Jr.” drew 5.4 million viewers on average, drawing the Net’s biggest non-sports audience to the 2-hour time period in 1 year—since 1/11/18. The ABC News special featured John F. Kennedy Jr.’s closest friends and rare, candid video footage of John and Carolyn.

Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings for 1/3/19.

ABC’s ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest’ Beats NBC and Fox Combined in Late-Night

Fringe Ratings Report: ABC Late-Night Programming
New Year’s Eve: Dec. 31, 2018—Jan. 1, 2019

ABC’s ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest – Part 1′
Tops NBC and Fox Combined in Late-Night With Viewers and Adults 18-49

Despite a Post 1 a.m. Start, Part 2 of ABC’s ‘NYE Late-Night Bash’ Draws 6.3 Million Viewers

“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve – Part 1” (11:30 p.m. -12:33 a.m.):
From 11:30 p.m.–12:33 a.m., the first late-night segment of ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” attracted to 18.6 million viewers on average with a 5.7 rating, 25 share among Adults 18–49.

• ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve – Part 1” topped the combined audiences of its broadcast competitors, outdelivering NBC’s “New Year’s Eve – Late” (11:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m.) and Fox’s “Steve Harvey Live: Time Square” (11:00 p.m.–12:24 a.m.) by 31% in Total Viewers (18.6 million vs. 14.2 million—NBC and Fox combined) and 27% in Adults 18–49 (5.7/25 vs. 4.5/20).

“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve – Part 2” (1:09–2:08 a.m.):
Despite its later post-1:00 a.m. time period, the second late-night segment of “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” drew an average audience of 6.3 million Total Viewers and a 2.2 rating, 15 share in Adults 18–49.

Source: The Nielsen Company, National Live + Same Day Program Ratings for 12/31/18.

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‘Nightline’ Improves in All Key Measures Over the Previous Quarter

Jan. 2, 2018

Ratings Report: ABC News’ “Nightline”
For 4Q 2018 and Week of Dec. 24, 2018

‘Nightline’ Improves in All Key Measures Over the Previous Quarter

‘Nightline’ Delivers Its Largest 4th Quarter Advantage Over CBS’ ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ in 3 Years in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18–49

‘Nightline’ Slashes Its Margins with NBC’s ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’ Quarter-to-Quarter and the Year-Ago Quarter in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18–49

‘Nightline’ Ranks No. 1 Across the Board for the Week of Dec. 24

‘Nightline’ Posts Week to Week and Year Over Year Gains in Total Viewers

Season to Date, ‘Nightline’ Leads CBS’ ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ in Adults 25–54 and Adults 18–49

4th Quarter 2018:

ABC News’ “Nightline” drew 1.324 million Total Viewers, 460,000 Adults 25-54 and 339,000 Adults 18–49 during the 4th Quarter 2018, based on Most Current Data from Nielsen Media Research. “Nightline” beat CBS’ “The Late Late Show” (427,000 and 321,000, respectively) in Adults 25–54 (+33,000) and Adults 18–49 (+18,000), posting its largest 4th quarter advantages in both demos in 3 years—since 4Q15.

“Nightline” improved on the previous quarter (1.211 million, 419,000 and 310,000, respectively, for 3Q18) across the board: Total Viewers (+9%), Adults 25–54 (+10%) and Adults 18–49 (+9%).

“Nightline” narrowed its quarter-to-quarter (3Q18) margins with NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” in Adults 25–54 (-16%–97,000 vs. 116,000) and Adults 18–49 (-16%–77,000 vs. 92,000).

“Nightline” cuts its gaps with NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” from the year-ago quarter (4Q17) in Adults 25-54 (-26%–97,000 vs. 131,000) and Adults 18-49 (-42%–77,000 vs. 132,000).

Week of Dec. 24, 2018:

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in all key target demos: Total Viewers (1.213 million), Adults 25–54 (391,000) and Adults 18–49 (296,000), during the week of Dec. 24, 2018, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research.

“Nightline” was up versus the previous week (w/o 12/17/18) in Total Viewers (+1%–1.213 million vs. 1.200 million) and Adults 18-49 (+1%–296,000 vs. 294,000).

“Nightline” improved on the year-ago week in Total Viewers (+8%–1.213 million vs. 1.123 million—for w/o 12/25/17).

Season to date, “Nightline” is leading CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” in Adults 25–54 (+33,000–460,000 vs. 427,000) and Adults 18–49 (+18,000–339,000 vs. 321,000).

NOTE: On Tuesday (12/25/18), “Nightline” was coded as a special and on Wednesday (12/26/18) was retitled to “ABC News: NL.” For the week, regular telecast of repeats of NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” were retitled to “Late Night with Seth Meyers-SM,” while regular telecasts of repeats of CBS’ “The Late Late Show” were retitled to “The Late Late Show with James Corden-JC.” On Tuesday, NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and CBS’ “The Late Late Show” were coded as specials. Both shows were pre-empted on Monday (12/24/18) for Christmas Eve programming. The special and retitled telecasts are excluded from the season averages. ABC’s averages are based on 3 days (Monday, Thursday–Friday), while CBS’ and NBC’s averages are based on three days (Wednesday–Friday).

ABC News’ “Nightline” is anchored by Dan Harris, Juju Chang and Byron Pitts. Steven Baker is executive producer. The program airs weeknights, from 12:35-1:05 a.m. EDT, on The ABC Television Network. Together with “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” “Nightline” is part of ABC’s winning late-night strategy of airing news and entertainment programming.

4th Quarter 2018:

PROGRAM AVERAGES          TOTAL VIEWERS    A25-54(000)/Rtg   A18-49(000)/Rtg
ABC’s “Nightline”                                  1,324,000              460,000/0.4            339,000/0.3
CBS’ “The Late Late Show”                    1,370,000              427,000/0.4            321,000/0.2
NBC’s “Late Night”                                 1,515,000              557,000/0.5            416,000/0.3

Week of Dec. 24, 2018:

PROGRAM AVERAGES          TOTAL VIEWERS    A25-54(000)/Rtg   A18-49(000)/Rtg
ABC’s “Nightline”                                  1,213,000              391,000/0.3            296,000/0.2
CBS’ “The Late Late Show”                    1,006,000              314,000/0.3            235,000/0.2
NBC’s “Late Night”                                    982,000              361,000/0.3            272,000/0.2

Source: The Nielsen Company, NTI Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 Live + SD, 2017-18 Current Week (w/o 12/24/18), Previous Week (w/o 12/17/18) and Year-Ago Week (w/o 12/25/17). Season to date: Most Current: 2018–2019 Season (9/24–12/30/18) and 2017–2018 Season (9/25–12/31/17). Quarters: Live+7/Most Current—4Q18: 9/24–12/30/18, 3Q17: 7/2–9/23/18 and 4Q17: 9/25–12/31/17. Averages based on regular telecasts. “Nightline” premiered in its new time period in January 2013. “Seth Meyers” premiered in February 2014. “James Corden” premiered in March 2015.

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