ABC News’ ‘Nightline’ Delivers Its Closest February Adult Demo Performances Against NBC’s ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’ in 4 Years
Ratings Report: ABC News’ “Nightline”
For the February 2019 Sweep
For the February 2019 Sweep
‘Nightline’ Delivers Its Closest February Adult Demo Performances Against NBC’s ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’ in 4 Years
‘Nightline’ Beats CBS’ ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ in Adults 18-49 for 4th Consecutive February Sweep
ABC News’ “Nightline” drew 1.257 million Total Viewers, 431,000 Adults 25-54 and 310,000 Adults 18-49 during the February 2019 sweep, based on Most Current Data from Nielsen Media Research. For the 4th consecutive year, “Nightline” led CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (306,000) in Adults 18-49 (+4,000).
“Nightline” cut its margins with NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” from the year-ago sweep (February 2018) in Total Viewers (-43% – 205,000 vs. 358,000), Adults 25-54 (-55% – 101,000 vs. 224,000) and Adults 18-49 (-35% – 222,000 vs. 340,000), turning in its closest February performances in both key Adults demos in 4 years – since February 2015.
ABC News’ “Nightline” is late-night television’s prestigious, award-winning news program featuring the most powerful, in-depth stories that shape our lives and the world around us. It 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.
February 2019 Sweep:
PROGRAM AVERAGES TOTAL VIEWERS A25-54(000)/Rtg A18-49(000)/Rtg
ABC’s “Nightline” 1,257,000 431,000/0.4 310,000/0.2
CBS’ “The Late Late Show” 1,420,000 433,000/0.4 306,000/0.2
NBC’s “Late Night” 1,462,000 532,000/0.4 405,000/0.3
ABC’s “Nightline” 1,257,000 431,000/0.4 310,000/0.2
CBS’ “The Late Late Show” 1,420,000 433,000/0.4 306,000/0.2
NBC’s “Late Night” 1,462,000 532,000/0.4 405,000/0.3
Source: The Nielsen Company, NTI Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49. Sweeps based on Live+7/Most Current: February 2019 Sweep (1/31 – 2/27/19), February 2018 Sweep (2/1 – 2/28/18) and November 2018 Sweep (10/25 – 11/21/18). Sweep periods (November, February, May and July). NOTE: Due to the digital transition, the 2009 February sweep was 3/5 – 4/1/09 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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For the February 2019 Sweep, ABC’s ‘The View’ Sees Gains Across the Board Over the Previous Sweep
Ratings Report for ABC’s “The View”
For Week of February 2019 Sweep
For Week of February 2019 Sweep
For the February 2019 Sweep, ABC’s ‘The View’ Sees Gains
Across the Board Over the Previous Sweep
Across the Board Over the Previous Sweep
ABC’s “The View” delivered 2.950 million Total Viewers, 488,000 Women 25-54 and 334,000 Women 18-49 during the February 2019 Sweep, based on Most Current Data from Nielsen Media Research.
For the 2nd sweep in a row, “The View” improved on the previous sweep (November 2018) in Total Viewers (2.950 million vs. 2.887 million), Women 25-54 (488,000 vs. 470,000) and Women 18-49 (334,000 vs. 333,000).
Source: The Nielsen Company, NTI Total Viewers, Women 25-54 and Women 18-49. Sweeps based on Live+7/Most Current: February 2019 Sweep (1/31-2/27/19), February 2018 Sweep (2/1-2/28/18) and November 2018 Sweep (10/25-11/21/18). Sweep periods (November, February, May and July). NOTE: Due to the digital transition, the 2009 February sweep was 3/5–4/1/09). Averages based on regular telecasts.
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ABC Wins Thursday With the Record-Setting 332nd Episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’
Quick Take for Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC Wins Thursday With the Record-Setting 332nd Episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’
ABC’s ‘A Million Little Things’ Closes Out Its Freshman Season on a High Note
ABC’s ‘How to Get Away with Murder’ Finale Draws a 6-Week High in Viewers
ABC Thursday Prime Time (8:00-11:00 p.m. – 5.1 million and 1.1/5 in AD18-49):
Featuring the record-setting 332nd episode of “Grey’s Anatomy,” the first season finale of “A Million Little Things” and fifth season finale of “How to Get Away with Murder,” ABC won Thursday by 38% over its nearest competition in Adults 18-49 (1.1/5 vs. 0.8/4) and ranked No. 1 in each hour.
Featuring the record-setting 332nd episode of “Grey’s Anatomy,” the first season finale of “A Million Little Things” and fifth season finale of “How to Get Away with Murder,” ABC won Thursday by 38% over its nearest competition in Adults 18-49 (1.1/5 vs. 0.8/4) and ranked No. 1 in each hour.
- Emerging as prime-time TV’s longest-running medical drama, ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” won the 8 o’clock hour and stood as Thursday’s No. 1 TV show among Adults 18-49 (1.6/8). “Grey’s Anatomy” improved for the 2nd straight week in Total Viewers (+1% – 7.0 million vs. 6.9 million) to draw a 4-week high – since 1/31/19.
- At 9:00 p.m., ABC’s season ender for “A Million Little Things” dominated its hour with Adults 18-49 (1.1/5), ranking No. 1 in its time slot on each of its final 3 telecasts of its freshman season. The ABC rookie drama rose in Total Viewers to draw its 2nd largest-ever audience(+2% – 5.3 million vs. 5.2 million) and maintained its series high with Adults 18-49 (1.1/5).
- At 10:00 p.m., ABC’s season closer of “How to Get Away with Murder” grew 8% week to week in Total Viewers (2.8 million vs. 2.6 million) and 20% in Adults 18-49 (0.6/3 vs. 0.5/3), marking its most-watched telecast overall since its winter premiere 6 weeks ago– since 1/17/19. The ABC drama ranked No. 1 in its hour with Adults 18-49 (tie).
Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings for 2/28/19.
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ABC’s ‘Whiskey Cavalier’ Opens to ABC’s Biggest Audience in the Time Slot Since September
Quick Take for Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
‘Whiskey Cavalier’ Opens to ABC’s Top Audience in the Slot Since September
ABC’s ‘Whiskey Cavalier’ Pilot Draws 8.2 Million Viewers Across 2 Telecasts
“Whiskey Cavalier” (10:00-11:00 p.m. – 4.1 million and 0.7/3 in AD18-49):
Building on its lead-in by 1.2 million viewers at 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, the repeat premiere of the “Whiskey Cavalier” pilot moved ABC up into 2nd place in the hour, dominating the second hour of CBS’ 2-hour “The World’s Best” by 58% in Total Viewers (4.1 million vs. 2.6 million) and by 75% in Adults 18-49 (0.7/3 vs. 0.4/2).
Building on its lead-in by 1.2 million viewers at 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, the repeat premiere of the “Whiskey Cavalier” pilot moved ABC up into 2nd place in the hour, dominating the second hour of CBS’ 2-hour “The World’s Best” by 58% in Total Viewers (4.1 million vs. 2.6 million) and by 75% in Adults 18-49 (0.7/3 vs. 0.4/2).
- “Whiskey Cavalier” greatly improved its time period in Total Viewers (+105%) and Adults 18-49 (+75%) over the week-earlier “Match Game” finale, generating ABC’s largest series audience in the hour since September and the Net’s top Adult 18-49 number since mid-December – since 9/26/18 and 12/12/18, respectively. The new ABC drama also improved its hour year to year, topping the year-ago return of “Designated Survivor” on the night (3.7 million and 0.6/3 on 2/28/18) by 11% in Total Viewers and by 17% in Adults 18-49.
- Combined with its “Oscar®”-night 11:57 p.m. (ET) “sneak peek” (4.1 million and 0.8 rating), ABC’s “Whiskey Cavalier” pilot has drawn an audience of 8.2 million viewers and a 1.5 rating among Adults 18-49 in the Live + Same Day numbers.
Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings for 2/27/19.
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ABC’s ‘The View’ Improves Over the Previous Week Across the Board and Sees Its Strongest Women 25-54 Number in Over a Year
Ratings Report for ABC’s “The View”
For Week of Feb. 18, 2019
For Week of Feb. 18, 2019
‘The View’ Improves Over the Previous Week Across the Board and Sees Its Strongest Women 25-54 Number in Over a Year
Year to Year, ‘The View’ Sees Increases in Women 25-54 and Women 18-49
Season to Date, ‘The View’ Ranks Among the Top 5 of
All Network and Syndicated Daytime Talk Shows and News Programs
All Network and Syndicated Daytime Talk Shows and News Programs
ABC’s “The View” averaged 2.933 million Total Viewers, 505,000 Women 25-54 and 346,000 Women 18-49, during the week of Feb. 18, 2019, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research.
For the 2nd consecutive week, “The View” posted increases on the previous week (w/o 2/11/19) in all key target demos: Total Viewers (+3% – 2.933 million vs. 2.859 million), Women 25-54 (+9% – 505,000 vs. 465,000) and Women 18-49 (+6% – 346,000 vs. 325,000). In fact, “The View” saw its strongest Women 25-54 performance in over 1 year – since w/o 2/12/18.
“The View” improved on the year-ago week (w/o 2/19/18) in Women 25-54 (+4% – 505,000 vs. 485,000) and Women 18-49 (+3% – 346,000 vs. 337,000).
Season to date, amongst all network and syndicated daytime talk shows and news programs (22 Total), “The View” (2.856 million) ranks No. 5, trailing only “Dr. Phil” (4.192 million), “Ellen” (3.228 million), “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (2.997 million) and “Today Third Hour” (2.877 million).
Source: The Nielsen Company, NTI Total Viewers, Women 25-54 and Women 18-49, Live + SD Current Week (w/o 2/18/19), Previous Week (w/o 2/11/19) and Year-Ago Week (w/o 2/19/18). Most Current: 2018-2019 Season Broadcast Networks (9/24/18–2/24/18) and Syndication (9/4/18–2/25/19). Averages based on regular telecasts.
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ABC News’ ‘GMA’ Is No. 1 Morning Show for the Week Feb. 18
Feb. 26, 2019
Ratings Report: ABC News Programming
For the Week of Feb. 18, 2019
For the Week of Feb. 18, 2019
‘GMA’ Is No. 1 Morning Show for the Week Feb. 18
‘GMA’ Saw Total Viewer Increases Both Week to Week and Year to Year
‘GMA’ Narrows Year-Ago Week Margins With ‘Today’ in Adults 25-54 (-23%) and Adults 18-49 (-42%)
Season to Date, ‘GMA’ Is the No. 1 in Total Viewers for the 7th Straight Year
Season to Date, ‘GMA’ Is the No. 1 in Total Viewers for the 7th Straight Year
“Good Morning America” stood as the morning’s No. 1 newscast in Total Viewers (4.214 million) for the week of Feb. 18, 2019, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research.
“GMA” saw Total Viewer increases both week to week (+2% – 4.214 million vs. 4.134 million, for w/o 2/11/19) and year to year (+1% – 4.214 million vs. 4.191 million, for w/o 2/19/18).
“GMA” narrowed its margins from the year-ago week (w/o 2/19/18) with “Today” in Adults 25-54 (-23% – 214,000 vs. 279,000) and Adults 18-49 (-42% – 147,000 vs. 252,000).
Season to date, “GMA” is the No. 1 morning newscast in Total Viewers for the 7th straight year after finishing as the No. 1 morning newscast for the last 6 seasons. In addition, “GMA” is cutting its season margin with “Today” in both Adults 25-54 (-16% – 163,000 vs. 193,000) and Adults 18-49 (-58% – 89,000 vs. 212,000), posting to its closest Adults 18-49 performance in 4 years – since the 2014-15 season.
“GMA” narrowed its margins from the year-ago week (w/o 2/19/18) with “Today” in Adults 25-54 (-23% – 214,000 vs. 279,000) and Adults 18-49 (-42% – 147,000 vs. 252,000).
Season to date, “GMA” is the No. 1 morning newscast in Total Viewers for the 7th straight year after finishing as the No. 1 morning newscast for the last 6 seasons. In addition, “GMA” is cutting its season margin with “Today” in both Adults 25-54 (-16% – 163,000 vs. 193,000) and Adults 18-49 (-58% – 89,000 vs. 212,000), posting to its closest Adults 18-49 performance in 4 years – since the 2014-15 season.
During the week, “GMA” beat “CBS This Morning” in Total Viewers (+782,000), Adults 25-54 (+308,000) and Adults 18-49 (+225,000).
NOTE: Due to Presidents’ Day on Monday (2/18/19), “Good Morning America” and “CBS This Morning” were coded as specials, while “Today” was retitled to “Today show-TS.” In addition, on Thursday (2/21/19), “GMA” was retitled to “Good Morning, Amer” due to the Jussie Smollett press conference. Each telecast is excluded from the weekly averages. ABC’s weekly averages are based on 3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday), while CBS’ and NBC’s weekly averages are based on four days (Tuesday-Friday).
MORNING NEWS (Week of Feb. 18, 2019):
TOTAL VIEWERS ADULTS 25-54 ADULTS 18-49 HOUSEHOLDS
GOOD MORNING AMERICA 4,214,000 1.1/10; 1,231,000 0.7/ 9; 877,000 3.1/13
TODAY 4,189,000 1.2/12; 1,445,000 0.8/11; 1,024,000 3.0/13
CBS THIS MORNING 3,432,000 0.8/ 8, 923,000 0.5/ 7; 652,000 2.5/10
GOOD MORNING AMERICA 4,214,000 1.1/10; 1,231,000 0.7/ 9; 877,000 3.1/13
TODAY 4,189,000 1.2/12; 1,445,000 0.8/11; 1,024,000 3.0/13
CBS THIS MORNING 3,432,000 0.8/ 8, 923,000 0.5/ 7; 652,000 2.5/10
Source: The Nielsen Company, NTI Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 Live + SD, Current Week (w/o 2/18/19), Previous Week (w/o 2/11/19) and Year-Ago Week (w/o 2/19/18). Season to date: Most Current: 2018 -2019 Season (9/24/18 – 2/24/19) and 2017-2018 Season (9/25/18 – 2/25/18). Averages based on regular telecasts.
Emmy® Award-winning “GMA,” featuring the anchor team of Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, Michael Strahan and chief meteorologist Ginger Zee, airs live Monday–Friday (7:00-9:00 a.m. EST) on ABC. Michael Corn is the senior executive producer.
ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’ Scores a New Season High Against NBC’s ‘The Voice’ Premiere
Quick Take for Monday, Feb. 25, 2019
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
‘The Bachelor’ Scores a New Season High Against NBC’s ‘The Voice’ Premiere
ABC’s ‘The Good Doctor’ Outdraws NBC’s 10 p.m. Debut of ‘The Enemy Within’
ABC Monday Prime Time (8:00-11:00 p.m. – 6.6 million and 1.6/7 in AD18-49):
Up against NBC’s night of premieres (“The Voice”/”The Enemy Within”), ABC held even week to week and earned 2nd place on Monday night with Total Viewers (6.6 million) and Adults 18-49 (1.6/7). ABC’s younger-skewing lineup won the night by 27% in Adults 18-34 over NBC (1.4/8 vs. 1.1/7) with “The Bachelor” as the No. 1 TV show(1.7/10).
“The Bachelor” (8:00-10:00 p.m. – 6.7 million and 1.8/8 in AD18-49):
From 8:00-10:00 p.m. opposite NBC’s premiere of “The Voice,” ABC’s “The Bachelor” grew 3% week to week in Total Viewers to a new season high (6.7 million vs. 6.5 million) and held steady with Adults 18-49 (1.8/8 vs. 1.9/8). ABC’s “The Bachelor” substantially narrowed the Adults 18-49 gap with NBC’s “The Voice” premiere year to year, coming within 3-tenths of a rating point (1.8/8 vs. 2.1/9), versus 1.0 full rating point difference last year (1.8/7 vs. 2.8/11). “The Bachelor” improved over its comparable year-ago same-episode telecast by 6% in both Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 (6.3 million and 1.7/6 on 2/19/18).
Up against NBC’s night of premieres (“The Voice”/”The Enemy Within”), ABC held even week to week and earned 2nd place on Monday night with Total Viewers (6.6 million) and Adults 18-49 (1.6/7). ABC’s younger-skewing lineup won the night by 27% in Adults 18-34 over NBC (1.4/8 vs. 1.1/7) with “The Bachelor” as the No. 1 TV show(1.7/10).
“The Bachelor” (8:00-10:00 p.m. – 6.7 million and 1.8/8 in AD18-49):
From 8:00-10:00 p.m. opposite NBC’s premiere of “The Voice,” ABC’s “The Bachelor” grew 3% week to week in Total Viewers to a new season high (6.7 million vs. 6.5 million) and held steady with Adults 18-49 (1.8/8 vs. 1.9/8). ABC’s “The Bachelor” substantially narrowed the Adults 18-49 gap with NBC’s “The Voice” premiere year to year, coming within 3-tenths of a rating point (1.8/8 vs. 2.1/9), versus 1.0 full rating point difference last year (1.8/7 vs. 2.8/11). “The Bachelor” improved over its comparable year-ago same-episode telecast by 6% in both Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 (6.3 million and 1.7/6 on 2/19/18).
“The Good Doctor” (10:00-11:00 p.m. – 6.3 million and 1.1/5 in AD18-49):
At 10:00 p.m. against NBC’s debut of “The Enemy Within,” ABC’s “The Good Doctor” gained viewers (6.3 million vs. 6.2 million) to deliver a 4-week high(since 1/28/19) and held even week to week with Adults 18-49 (1.1/5). Despite the lead-in advantage for “The Enemy Within,” “The Good Doctor” outdrew the NBC drama debut by 9% in Total Viewers (6.3 million vs. 5.8 million) and basically tied it with Adults 18-49 (1.1/5 vs. 1.2/5).
At 10:00 p.m. against NBC’s debut of “The Enemy Within,” ABC’s “The Good Doctor” gained viewers (6.3 million vs. 6.2 million) to deliver a 4-week high(since 1/28/19) and held even week to week with Adults 18-49 (1.1/5). Despite the lead-in advantage for “The Enemy Within,” “The Good Doctor” outdrew the NBC drama debut by 9% in Total Viewers (6.3 million vs. 5.8 million) and basically tied it with Adults 18-49 (1.1/5 vs. 1.2/5).
Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings, 2/25/19.
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ABC Wins ‘Oscars®’ Week by Increasing Margins With Its Best Week in 2 YearsFeb. 26, 2019
Prime Time Rating Report for the Week of Feb. 18, 2019
(Based on National Live + Same Day Program Ratings)
ABC Wins ‘Oscars®’ Week by Increasing Margins With Its Best Week in 2 Years
ABC Claims a Network-Leading 5 of the Top 10 TV Shows in Adults 18-49
Week 22
Boosted by a big turnout for the Academy Awards®, ABC won “Oscars®” week by much larger margins year to year, beating its nearest competitors by 21% in Total Viewers (8.0 million vs. 6.2 million – CBS) and by 111% in Adults 18-49 (1.9/8 vs. 1.1/5 – NBC), up from 13% and 73%, respectively, on the comparable week last year (w/o 2/26/18). ABC scored its most-watched week overall in 2 years – since w/o 2/20/17.
Rankings: ABC’s 91st Annual Academy Awards stood as the week’s No. 1 TV program in viewers and across all key demographic measures. In fact, the Network delivered 5 of the week’s Top 10 TV shows in Adults 18-49: “The Oscars” – No. 1, “Live From the Red Carpet 3” – No. 2, “Live From the Red Carpet 2” – No. 5, “The Bachelor” – No. 6 and “Grey’s Anatomy” – No. 9.
WEEK NO. 18: ADULTS 18-49 TOTAL VIEWERS
No.1 ABC 1.9 No.1 ABC 7,950,000
No.2 NBC 0.9 No.2 CBS 6,210,000
No.3 FOX 0.8 No.3 NBC 5,040,000
No.3 CBS 0.8 No.4 FOX 2,960,000
No.5 CW 0.2 No.5 CW 610,000
Source: The Nielsen Company, National Live + Same Day Program Ratings for week of 2/18/19.
ABC’s ‘Oscars®’ Broadcast Surges Year to Year and Stands as TV’s Top Entertainment Telecast in 2 Years
Feb. 25, 2019
Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 – Based on Nielsen L+SD Fast National Ratings
ABC’s 2019 ‘Oscars®’ Grows by 3.1 Million Viewers and by 13% in Adults 18-49
ABC’s 2019 Academy Awards® Draws 29.6 Million Viewers to
Stand as TV’s Most-Watched Entertainment Telecast in 2 Years
ABC’s Academy Awards Dominates Sunday’s Social Conversations
“The Oscars” (8:00-11:13 p.m.)
ABC’s 2019 telecast of “The Oscars” attracted an average audience of 29.6 million Total Viewers and a 7.7 rating in Adults 18-49, based on Nielsen’s Live + Same Day “Fast National” ratings.
ABC’s 2019 telecast of “The Oscars” attracted an average audience of 29.6 million Total Viewers and a 7.7 rating in Adults 18-49, based on Nielsen’s Live + Same Day “Fast National” ratings.
- ABC’s 2019 “Oscars” telecast stands as TV’s most-watched entertainment telecast in 2 years and top-rated with young adults in over 1 year – since ABC’s 2017 “Oscars” telecast on 2/26/17 and since NBC’s “This Is Us” coming out of the Super Bowl on 2/4/18, respectively.
- Year to year, “The Oscars” audience surged by 3.1 million viewers (29.6 million vs. 26.5 million) and jumped 13% in Adults 18-49 (7.7 rating vs. 6.8 rating).
- Television’s biggest awards show, ABC’s “The Oscars” stood well above other key award shows this year, towering over the 2019 “GRAMMY® Awards” by 9.7 million viewers and by 38% in Adults 18-49 (19.9 million and 5.6/22 on 2/10/19), and the 2019 “Golden Globe® Awards” by 11.0 million viewers and by 48% in Adults 18-49 (18.6 million and 5.2/20 on 1/6/19).
Social Activity (Nielsen Social)
The Academy Awards dominated Sunday night’s social conversation with 17.7 million total social interactions (Twitter: 76%, Instagram: 20% and Facebook: 4%). Social activity was up 7% from 2018 across comparable metrics (Total Twitter, Facebook Owned and Instagram Owned) and 21% on Twitter.
The Academy Awards dominated Sunday night’s social conversation with 17.7 million total social interactions (Twitter: 76%, Instagram: 20% and Facebook: 4%). Social activity was up 7% from 2018 across comparable metrics (Total Twitter, Facebook Owned and Instagram Owned) and 21% on Twitter.
Source: The Nielsen Company, Live + Same Day, Fast National Program Ratings for 2/24/19 unless stated otherwise. Nielsen Social Content Ratings: Twitter, Facebook and Instagram total interactions based total linear interactions for 2/24/19.
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ABC’s ‘Grey’s’ Spikes 21% on Thursday and ‘A Million Little Things’ Equals Its Series High
Feb. 22, 2019
Quick Take for Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC’s ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Spikes 21% Week to Week to Match a 5-Week High
‘A Million Little Things’ Adds Viewers and Equals Its Series High in Adults 18-49
ABC Thursday Prime Time (8:00-11:00 p.m. – 4.9 million and 1.1/5 in AD18-49):
Posting gains with “Grey’s” and “A Million Little Things” against CBS’ “Big Bang”-led lineup, ABC earned a strong 2nd place on Thursday in Total Viewers (4.9 million) and Adults 18-49 (1.1/5). ABC’s younger-skewing programming won the night over CBS by 33% in Adults 18-34 (0.8/5 vs. 0.6/4) with “Grey’s Anatomy” standing as the No. 1 TV show (1.4/9).
Posting gains with “Grey’s” and “A Million Little Things” against CBS’ “Big Bang”-led lineup, ABC earned a strong 2nd place on Thursday in Total Viewers (4.9 million) and Adults 18-49 (1.1/5). ABC’s younger-skewing programming won the night over CBS by 33% in Adults 18-34 (0.8/5 vs. 0.6/4) with “Grey’s Anatomy” standing as the No. 1 TV show (1.4/9).
- Despite facing an original “The Big Bang Theory” this week at 8:00 p.m., ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” improved over the prior week by 5% in Total Viewers (6.9 million vs. 6.6 million) and by 21% in Adults 18-49 (1.7/8 vs. 1.4/7), marking a 3-week high in viewers and tying its highest young adult number since its winter premiere 5 weeks ago – since 1/31/19 and 1/17/19, respectively.
- At 9:00 p.m., ABC’s “A Million Little Things” ranked No. 1 in its hour with Adults 18-49 (tie). The ABC freshman drama rose 8% over the prior week with Total Viewers to draw its 3rd largest-ever audience(5.3 million vs. 4.9 million) and grew 10% to match its series high with Adults 18-49 (1.1/5 vs. 1.0/5).
Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings for 2/21/19.
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ABC News’ ‘Nightline’ Improves Week to Week in All Key Measures for the Week of Feb. 11
Feb. 20, 2019
Ratings Report: ABC News’ “Nightline”
For Week of Feb. 11, 2019
For Week of Feb. 11, 2019
‘Nightline’ Improves Week to Week in All Key Measures for the Week of Feb. 11
‘Nightline’ Beats CBS’ ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49
‘Nightline’ Narrows Its Margins Week to Week 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 1.244 million Total Viewers, 428,000 Adults 25-54 and 324,000 Adults 18-49 during the week of Feb. 11, 2019, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. “Nightline” led CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (416,000 and 297,000, respectively) in Adults 25-54 (+12,000) and Adults 18-49 (+27,000).
ABC News’ “Nightline” averaged 1.244 million Total Viewers, 428,000 Adults 25-54 and 324,000 Adults 18-49 during the week of Feb. 11, 2019, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. “Nightline” led CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (416,000 and 297,000, respectively) in Adults 25-54 (+12,000) and Adults 18-49 (+27,000).
“Nightline” improved on the previous week (1.225 million, 408,000 and 299,000, respectively, for w/o 2/4/19) across the board: Total Viewers (+2%), Adults 25-54 (+5%) and Adults 18-49 (+8%).
“Nightline” narrowed its week-to-week (w/o 2/4/19) margins with NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” in Adults 25-54 (-35% – 60,000 vs. 93,000) and Adults 18-49 (-27% – 48,000 vs. 66,000).
Season to date, “Nightline” is leading CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” in Adults 25–54 (+32,000 – 456,000 vs. 424,000) and Adults 18–49 (+22,000 – 336,000 vs. 314,000).
Stories reported on Nightline last week included revisiting some Marjory Stoneman Douglas student survivors and victims’ parents who turned their pain into activism to fight for stronger gun laws, the risks of using only thermography for breast cancer screenings, the sentencing of notorious Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, 13-month-old Baby Chanco who was recently named the face of Pantene in Japan and was discovered on Instagram, motivational speaker Marianne Williamson’s bid for the 2020 presidential election and an Ohio teen who made headlines for defying his parents and receiving his vaccines.
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 Feb. 11, 2019:
PROGRAM AVERAGES TOTAL VIEWERS A25-54(000)/Rtg A18-49(000)/Rtg
ABC’s “Nightline” 1,244,000 428,000/0.4 324,000/0.3
CBS’ “The Late Late Show” 1,341,000 416,000/0.3 297,000/0.2
NBC’s “Late Night” 1,312,000 488,000/0.4 372,000/0.3
ABC’s “Nightline” 1,244,000 428,000/0.4 324,000/0.3
CBS’ “The Late Late Show” 1,341,000 416,000/0.3 297,000/0.2
NBC’s “Late Night” 1,312,000 488,000/0.4 372,000/0.3
Source: The Nielsen Company, NTI Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 Live + SD, 2018-19 Current Week (w/o 2/11/19), Previous Week (w/o 2/4/19) and Year-Ago Week (w/o 2/5/18). Season to date: Most Current: 2018–2019 Season (9/24/18–2/17/19) and 2017–2018 Season (9/25/18–2/18/18). 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 News’ ‘20/20’ Is Friday’s No. 1 Newsmagazine in All Key Demos
Feb. 20, 2019
** Ratings Report for ABC News’ “20/20”
For Feb. 15, 2019
For Feb. 15, 2019
‘20/20’ IS FRIDAY’S NO. 1 NEWSMAGAZINE IN ALL KEY DEMOS: TOTAL VIEWERS (+1.0 MILLION), ADULTS 18-49 (+17%) AND ADULTS 25-54 (+38%)
‘20/20’ Draws Larger Audience Than ‘Dateline’ for 6th Straight Telecast,
Holding Longest Winning Streak Over NBC in 2 Years
Holding Longest Winning Streak Over NBC in 2 Years
‘20/20’ Ranks as Friday’s No. 1 Newsmagazine Each Week of 2019
From 9:00-11:00 p.m., ABC’s “20/20” once again finished as Friday’s No. 1 newsmagazine, beating out NBC’s “Dateline” on the night (10:00-11:00 p.m.) by 1.0 million viewers (4.0 million vs. 3.0 million), by 17% in Adults 18-49 (0.7/4 vs. 0.6/3) and 38% in Adults 25-54 (1.1/4 vs. 0.8/3). In fact, ABC’s “20/20” drew a larger audience than “Dateline” for its 6th straight telecast to hold its longest winning streak over the NBC newsmagazine in 2 years – since a streak during January and February 2017 (1/13-2/24/17). Friday’s No. 1 newsmagazine on each week of 2019, “20/20” presented a 2-hour documentary on infamous serial killer Ted Bundy’s vicious past, told through new interviews with surviving victims and those who helped put him behind bars.
Season to date, “20/20” is up from the same point last year with Total Viewers (+20% – 4.8 million vs. 4.0 million) and Adults 25-54 (+9% – 1.2/5 vs. 1.1/4), standing as Friday’s No. 1 newsmagazine in Total Viewers. Additionally, “20/20” leads “Dateline” in Total Viewers (+7% – 4.8 million vs. 4.5 million), leading the NBC newsmagazine for the first time at this point of the season in 3 years – since the 2015-2016 season.
For 2019 to date, “20/20” leads “Dateline-Fri” in all key target demos: Total Viewers (+40% – 5.6 million vs. 4.0 million), Adults 18-49 (+25% – 1.0/5 vs. 0.8/4) and Adults 25-54 (+27% – 1.4/5 vs. 1.1/4). In addition, “20/20” ranks as the No. 1 newsmagazine in Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 (tie).
The Ted Bundy documentary event is part of “20/20”’s two-hour documentary programming featuring brand-new interviews with key players in some of the biggest newsmaker stories in recent American history. The original eight-week two-hour programming lineup has been extended to 15 weeks and will run through April 12.
Source: The Nielsen Company, National Live + Same Day Program Ratings for 2/8/19. Season to date: Most Current: 2018 -2019 Season (9/24/18 – 2/10/19) and 2017-2018 Season (9/25/18 – 2/11/18). 2019-to-date (12/31/18 – 2/8/19). Averages based on regular telecasts.
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ABC Wins Monday in Adults 18-49 Over NBC’s Night of Season Finales
Feb. 19, 2019
Quick Take for Monday, Feb. 18, 2019
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC Wins Monday in Adults 18-49 Over NBC’s Night of Season Finales
ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’ Is Monday’s No. 1 TV Show and Hits a Season High
ABC’s ‘The Good Doctor’ Wins at 10 p.m. and Tops Its Last Original Telecast
ABC Monday Prime Time (8:00-11:00 p.m. – 6.4 million and 1.6/7 in AD18-49):
ABC won Monday in Adults 18-49, finishing No. 1 on the night for the 5th time in 6 weeks. During Monday’s prime time, ABC (1.6/7) beat out NBC’s night of finales by 14% (1.4/6 for “AGT: The Champions”/”Manifest”), Fox’s drama lineup by 77% (0.9/4 for “The Resident”/”The Passage”) and CBS’ original lineup by 100% (0.8/4). ABC tied its Monday season high with series programming on the night among young adults.
ABC won Monday in Adults 18-49, finishing No. 1 on the night for the 5th time in 6 weeks. During Monday’s prime time, ABC (1.6/7) beat out NBC’s night of finales by 14% (1.4/6 for “AGT: The Champions”/”Manifest”), Fox’s drama lineup by 77% (0.9/4 for “The Resident”/”The Passage”) and CBS’ original lineup by 100% (0.8/4). ABC tied its Monday season high with series programming on the night among young adults.
- ABC’s “The Bachelor” outdelivered NBC’s “AGT: The Champions” finale by 12% in Adults 18-49 (1.9/8 vs. 1.7/7) to stand as Monday’s No. 1 TV show for the 6th week running. ABC’s “The Good Doctor” ranked as the night’s No. 1 scripted show in Adults 18-49 (1.1/5-tied w/ CBS’ “The Neighborhood”).
“The Bachelor” (8:00-10:00 p.m. – 6.5 million and 1.9/8 in AD18-49):
From 8:00-10:00 p.m. opposite NBC’s “AGT” finale, ABC’s “The Bachelor” grew 5% week to week Total Viewers to a new season high (6.5 million vs. 6.2 million) and held at its season best with Adults 18-49 (1.9/8), which had adjusted up to a season high last week from the Fast Affiliate ratings to the National ratings.
“The Good Doctor” (10:00-11:00 p.m. – 6.2 million and 1.1/5 in AD18-49):
At 10:00 p.m., ABC’s “The Good Doctor” returned to original and won its hour over NBC’s “Manifest” finale(+10% – 1.1/5 vs. 1.0/4). In fact, the ABC drama beat the NBC drama on each of their final five original matchups in the Live + Same Day numbers. “The Good Doctor” rose over its last original two weeks ago (2/4/19) in Total Viewers (+3% – 6.2 million vs. 6.0 million) and Adults 18-49 (+10% – 1.1/5 vs. 1.0/5).
At 10:00 p.m., ABC’s “The Good Doctor” returned to original and won its hour over NBC’s “Manifest” finale(+10% – 1.1/5 vs. 1.0/4). In fact, the ABC drama beat the NBC drama on each of their final five original matchups in the Live + Same Day numbers. “The Good Doctor” rose over its last original two weeks ago (2/4/19) in Total Viewers (+3% – 6.2 million vs. 6.0 million) and Adults 18-49 (+10% – 1.1/5 vs. 1.0/5).
Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings, 2/18/19.
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ABC Ranks No. 1 on Valentine’s Day With ‘Grey’s’ as the Top-Rated TV Show
Feb. 15, 2019
Quick Take for Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC Ranks No. 1 on Valentine’s Day With ‘Grey’s’ as the Top-Rated TV Show
ABC Thursday Prime Time (8:00-11:00 p.m. – 4.7 million and 1.0/5 in AD18-49):
With “Grey’s Anatomy,” “A Million Little Things” and “How to Get Away with Murder,” ABC ranked No. 1 on Valentine’s Day Thursday night with Adults 18-49 (1.0/5 tied w/CBS). Please note: On Valentine’s Day, overall Adult 18-49 TV usage declined -4% from the prior Thursday night (20.8% vs. 21.7%).
With “Grey’s Anatomy,” “A Million Little Things” and “How to Get Away with Murder,” ABC ranked No. 1 on Valentine’s Day Thursday night with Adults 18-49 (1.0/5 tied w/CBS). Please note: On Valentine’s Day, overall Adult 18-49 TV usage declined -4% from the prior Thursday night (20.8% vs. 21.7%).
- At 8:00 p.m., ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” won its hour and stood as Thursday’s No. 1 TV showamong Adults 18-49 (1.4/7).
- At 9:00 p.m., ABC’s “A Million Little Things” finished No. 1 in its hour among Adults 18-49 (1.0/5-tie) and held even week to week.
- At 10:00 p.m., ABC’s “How to Get Away with Murder” also held even with the prior Thursday in Adults 18-49 (0.6/3).
Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings for 2/14/19.
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ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’ Is Monday’s No. 1 TV Show for the 5th Week Running
Quick Take for Monday, Feb. 11, 2019
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’ Is Monday’s No. 1 TV Show for the 5th Week Running
“The Bachelor” (8:00-10:00 p.m. – 6.2 million and 1.8/8 in AD18-49):
From 8:00-10:00 p.m. on Monday opposite competition from CBS’ “Celebrity Big Brother” (9:00-10:00 p.m.) and NBC’s “America’s Got Talent: The Champions,” ABC’s “The Bachelor” finished as Monday’s No. 1 TV show for the 5th straight week in Adults 18-49 (1.8/8), tying NBC’s “AGT: The Champions” in Live + Same Day rating (1.8/7). ABC’s “The Bachelor” is the stronger of the two shows in delayed viewing and has now beat out “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” on each of their last 4 telecasts in the Live + 3 Day ratings.
From 8:00-10:00 p.m. on Monday opposite competition from CBS’ “Celebrity Big Brother” (9:00-10:00 p.m.) and NBC’s “America’s Got Talent: The Champions,” ABC’s “The Bachelor” finished as Monday’s No. 1 TV show for the 5th straight week in Adults 18-49 (1.8/8), tying NBC’s “AGT: The Champions” in Live + Same Day rating (1.8/7). ABC’s “The Bachelor” is the stronger of the two shows in delayed viewing and has now beat out “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” on each of their last 4 telecasts in the Live + 3 Day ratings.
- “The Bachelor held even at its season high with Adults 18-49 and scored a new season best with Men 18-49.
Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings, 2/11/19.
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ABC News’ ‘20/20’ on the Black Widow Killer Is Friday’s Top Newsmagazine Across the Board
** Ratings Report for ABC News’ “20/20”
For Feb. 8, 2019
For Feb. 8, 2019
’20/20′ ON THE BLACK WIDOW KILLER IS FRIDAY’S TOP NEWSMAGAZINE ACROSS THE BOARD: TOTAL VIEWERS (+2.4 MILLION), ADULTS 18-49 (+60%) AND ADULTS 25-54 (+50%)
’20/20′ Hits New Season High With Most-Watched Telecast Overall in More Than 2 Years
’20/20′ Surges Week to Week in All Key Demos: Total Viewers (+1.0 Million), Adults 18-49 (+14%) and Adults 25-54 (+20%)
’20/20′ Attracts More Viewers Than ‘Dateline’ for 5th Consecutive Telecast, Marking Longest Winning Streak Over NBC in 2 Years
From 9:00 – 11:00 p.m., ABC’s “20/20” surged over the previous week by 1.0 million viewers (5.2 million vs. 4.2 million), by 14% in Adults 18-49 (0.8/4 vs. 0.7/3) and by 20% in Adults 25-54 (1.2/5 vs. 1.0/4), scoring a new season high in viewers with its most-watched telecast overall in more than 2 years – since 1/27/17. The ABC newsmagazine tied its season highs in both key Adult demos (AD18-49/AD25-54), ranking No. 1 in its 2-hour time slot on both Nielsen measures.
ABC’s “20/20” also dominated NBC’s “Dateline” (2.8 million, 0.5/3 and 0.8/3 from 10:00 – 11:00) to rank as Friday’s top newsmagazine, winning by 2.4 million viewers, by 60% in Adults 18-49 and by 50% in Adults 25-54. In fact, ABC’s “20/20” attracted more viewers than “Dateline” for its 5th consecutive telecast to mark its longest winning streak over the NBC newsmagazine in 2 years – since a streak during January and February 2017 (1/13-2/24/17). “20/20” has been the No. 1 newsmagazine on Friday since expanding to 2 hours.
Season to date, “20/20” is up from the same point last year with Total Viewers (+23% – 4.8 million vs. 3.9 million) and Adults 25-54 (+9% – 1.2/5 vs. 1.1/4). For 2019 to date, “20/20” leads “Dateline-Fri” in all key target demos: Total Viewers (+44% – 5.6 million vs. 3.9 million), Adults 18-49 (+25% – 1.0/5 vs. 0.8/4) and Adults 25-54 (+27% – 1.4/5 vs. 1.1/4). In addition, “20/20” ranks as No. 1 newsmagazine in Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 (tie).
“20/20” presented a documentary on the Black Widow Killer 10 years after convictions for murdering her husband and attempting to murder the daughter she tried to frame. The documentary featured the exclusive jailhouse interview with widow, Stacey Castor, and anchor David Muir from ABC News’ archives. The documentary is part of 12 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 2/8/19. Season to date: Most Current: 2018 -2019 Season (9/24/18 – 2/10/19) and 2017-2018 Season (9/25/18 – 2/11/18). 2019 to date (12/31/18 – 2/8/19). Averages based on regular telecasts.
Source: The Nielsen Company, National Live + Same Day Program Ratings for 2/8/19. Season to date: Most Current: 2018 -2019 Season (9/24/18 – 2/10/19) and 2017-2018 Season (9/25/18 – 2/11/18). 2019 to date (12/31/18 – 2/8/19). Averages based on regular telecasts.
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ABC Wins Monday With ‘The Bachelor’ as the No. 1 TV Show at a Season High
Quick Take for Monday, Feb. 4, 2019
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC Wins Monday With ‘The Bachelor’ as the No. 1 TV Show at a Season
High
ABC’s ‘The Good Doctor’ Beats NBC’s ‘Manifest’ for the 4th
Straight Week
ABC Monday Prime Time
(8:00-11:00 p.m. – 6.1 million and 1.5/7 in AD18-49)
:
(8:00-11:00 p.m. – 6.1 million and 1.5/7 in AD18-49)
:
ABC won Monday in Adults 18-49
(1.5/7),
ranking No. 1 on the night for the 4th straight week
. During prime time, ABC defeated an “America’s Got Talent”-led NBC by 7%
(1.4/6), CBS with “Big Brother: Celebrity Edition” by 50%
(1.0/4) and Fox’s drama lineup by 67% (0.9/4 for “The
Resident”/”The Passage”).
(1.5/7),
ranking No. 1 on the night for the 4th straight week
. During prime time, ABC defeated an “America’s Got Talent”-led NBC by 7%
(1.4/6), CBS with “Big Brother: Celebrity Edition” by 50%
(1.0/4) and Fox’s drama lineup by 67% (0.9/4 for “The
Resident”/”The Passage”).
-
ABC’s “The Bachelor” stood as Monday’s No. 1 TV show in Adults 18-49
(1.8/7),
beating NBC’s “AGT: The Champions” for the first time in
Live + Same Day and by 2-tenths
(1.6/7). The stronger of the two shows in delayed viewing,
ABC’s “
The Bachelor” has now outdelivered “America’s Got Talent: The
Champions” in the Live + 3 Day ratings
on each of the last 3 telecasts.
“The Bachelor”
(8:00-10:00 p.m. – 6.2 million and 1.8/7 in AD18-49):
(8:00-10:00 p.m. – 6.2 million and 1.8/7 in AD18-49):
From 8:00-10:00 p.m. opposite competition from CBS’ “Celebrity Big Brother”
(9:00-10:00 p.m.) and NBC’s “America’s Got Talent: The Champions,”
ABC’s “The Bachelor” was up from its week-earlier Fast Affiliate rating
to tie its season high in Adults 18-49
(1.8/7 vs. 1.7/7). ABC’s “The Bachelor” stood as
the No. 1 TV series for the 5th consecutive Monday
with Adults 18-34 and key Women
(W18-34/W18-49).
(9:00-10:00 p.m.) and NBC’s “America’s Got Talent: The Champions,”
ABC’s “The Bachelor” was up from its week-earlier Fast Affiliate rating
to tie its season high in Adults 18-49
(1.8/7 vs. 1.7/7). ABC’s “The Bachelor” stood as
the No. 1 TV series for the 5th consecutive Monday
with Adults 18-34 and key Women
(W18-34/W18-49).
“The Good Doctor”
(10:00-11:00 p.m. – 5.9 million and 1.0/5 in AD18-49):
(10:00-11:00 p.m. – 5.9 million and 1.0/5 in AD18-49):
At 10:00 p.m.,
ABC’s “The Good Doctor” won its hour over NBC’s “Manifest” for the 4th consecutive week with Adults 18-49
(+11% – 1.0/5 vs. 0.9/4).
ABC’s “The Good Doctor” won its hour over NBC’s “Manifest” for the 4th consecutive week with Adults 18-49
(+11% – 1.0/5 vs. 0.9/4).
Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings,
2/4/19.
2/4/19.
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Ratings Report for ABC News’ “20/20”
For Feb. 1, 2019
For Feb. 1, 2019
’20/20′ DOMINATES AS FRIDAY’S NO. 1 NEWSMAGAZINE, LEADING IN ALL KEY DEMOS: TOTAL VIEWERS (+1.9 MILLION), ADULTS 18-49 (+40%) AND ADULTS 25-54 (+43%)
’20/20′ Draws More Viewers Than ‘Dateline-Fri’ for 4th Straight Telecast,
Delivering Longest Winning Streak Over NBC in 2 Years
Delivering Longest Winning Streak Over NBC in 2 Years
Season to Date, ’20/20′ Is Up in Total Viewers (+18%) and Adults 25-54 (+9%) and 2019 to Date, ’20/20′ Leads ‘Dateline-Fri’ Across the Board
ABC’s “20/20” dominated NBC’s “Dateline” to rank as Friday’s No. 1 newsmagazine, leading by 1.9 million viewers (4.2 million vs. 2.3 million), by 40% in Adults 18-49 (0.7/3 and 0.5/2) and by 43% in Adults 25-54 (1.0/4 vs. 0.7/3). In fact, “20/20″ drew more viewers than “Dateline” for its 4th straight telecast to deliver its longest winning streak over the NBC newsmagazine in 2 years – since a streak during January and February 2017 (1/13-2/24/17).
Season to date, “20/20” is up from the same point last year with Total Viewers (+18% – 4.6 million vs. 3.9 million) and Adults 25-54 (+9% – 1.2/4 vs. 1.1/4). For 2019 to date, “20/20” leads “Dateline-Fri” in all key target demos: Total Viewers (+35% – 5.4 million vs. 4.0 million), Adults 18-49 (+13% – 0.9/4 vs. 0.8/4) and Adults 25-54 (+27% – 1.4/5 vs. 1.1/4). In addition, “20/20” ranks as No. 1 newsmagazine in Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54.
Season to date, “20/20” is up from the same point last year with Total Viewers (+18% – 4.6 million vs. 3.9 million) and Adults 25-54 (+9% – 1.2/4 vs. 1.1/4). For 2019 to date, “20/20” leads “Dateline-Fri” in all key target demos: Total Viewers (+35% – 5.4 million vs. 4.0 million), Adults 18-49 (+13% – 0.9/4 vs. 0.8/4) and Adults 25-54 (+27% – 1.4/5 vs. 1.1/4). In addition, “20/20” ranks as No. 1 newsmagazine in Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54.
The BTK killer documentary event is part of 12 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 2/1/19. Season to date: Most Current: 2018 -2019 Season (9/24/18 – 2/3/19) and 2017-2018 Season (9/25/18 – 2/4/18). 2019-to-date (12/31/18 – 2/1/19). Averages based on regular telecasts.
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ABC’s ‘Grey’s’ Draws 2nd-Biggest Audience this Season ‘AMLT’ Holds Its Series High for the 3rd Straight Week
Feb. 1, 2019
Quick Take for Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC’s ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Posts Its 2nd Most-Watched Telecast This Season
‘A Million Little Things’ Maintains Its Series High for the 3rd Straight Week
ABC Thursday Prime Time (8:00-11:00 p.m. – 5.1 million and 1.1/5 in AD18-49):
With “Grey’s” posting gains to deliver its biggest audience of 2019 and “A Million Little Things” maintaining its series high against CBS’ “Big Bang”-led lineup, ABC took 2nd place on Thursday in Total Viewers (5.1 million) and Adults 18-49 (1.1/5). ABC’s younger-skewing programming won the night in Adults 18-34 (0.7/5) with “Grey’s Anatomy” ranking as the No. 1 TV show (1.2/8).
With “Grey’s” posting gains to deliver its biggest audience of 2019 and “A Million Little Things” maintaining its series high against CBS’ “Big Bang”-led lineup, ABC took 2nd place on Thursday in Total Viewers (5.1 million) and Adults 18-49 (1.1/5). ABC’s younger-skewing programming won the night in Adults 18-34 (0.7/5) with “Grey’s Anatomy” ranking as the No. 1 TV show (1.2/8).
- Despite facing an original “The Big Bang Theory” this week at 8:00 p.m., ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” grew over the prior week in Total Viewers (+3% – 7.2 million vs. 7.0 million) and Adults 18-49 (+6% – 1.7/8 vs. 1.6/7), marking its most-watched telecast of 2019 and its 2nd largest audience this season (behind only its winter finale on 11/15/18).
- At 9:00 p.m. in its third telecast on its new day and time, ABC’s “A Million Little Things” held steady week to week in Total Viewers for its 2nd most-watched-ever telecast (5.3 million vs. 5.2 million) and maintained its series high for the 3rd straight week with Adults 18-49 (1.1/5).
- In the 10 o’clock hour, ABC’s “How to Get Away with Murder” held even with the prior week in Adults 18-49 (0.6/3). Last week in the Live + 3 Day ratings, “HTGAWM” once again doubled its L+SD delivery among Adults 18-49 (+100% – 0.6/3 to 1.2/6).
Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings for 1/31/19.
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