‘TONIGHT SHOW’ HITS AN EIGHT-WEEK HIGH, WINS THE WEEK OF APRIL 22-26
For the Late-Night Ratings Week of April 22-26, Fallon Leads in 18-49, Total Viewers and All Other Key Measures Vs. Rebroadcast Competition
Seth Meyers Takes the 12:35 a.m. Encore Hour in Every Key Category
NEW YORK — April 30, 2019 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has finished first for the late-night ratings week of April 22-26 in adults 18-49, total viewers and all other key measures versus encore episodes of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.
For the week, “Tonight” averaged a 0.45 rating in adults 18-49 and 2.314 million viewers overall, hitting eight-week highs, “Tonight’s” best results since the week of Feb. 25-March 1 (0.51 in 18-49, 2.563 million viewers), the week “The Voice” premiered its 16th cycle.
Last week at 12:35 a.m. ET, encore telecasts of “Late Night with Seth Meyers” ranked #1 versus rebroadcasts of “The Late Late Show with James Corden” and “Nightline” originals in adults 18-49, adults 25-54, total viewers and all other key measures.
Season to date, Meyers also leads both “Late Late Show” and ABC’s “Nightline” in “most current” averages in every key ratings category.
LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of April 22-26. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
(According to viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of April 22-26. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.45 rating, 3 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.30/2 (R)
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.27/2 (R)
NBC “Tonight” 0.45 rating, 3 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.30/2 (R)
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.27/2 (R)
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.21/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.21/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.25/2 (R)
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.17/2 (R)
NBC “Late Night,” 0.25/2 (R)
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.17/2 (R)
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.17/2 (R)
NBC “Last Call,” 0.17/2 (R)
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.314 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.249 million viewers (R)
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.409 million viewers (R)
NBC “Tonight,” 2.314 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.249 million viewers (R)
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.409 million viewers (R)
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.997 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 0.997 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.175 million viewers (R)
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.094 million viewers (R)
NBC “Late Night,” 1.175 million viewers (R)
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.094 million viewers (R)
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.705 million viewers (R)
NBC “Last Call,” 0.705 million viewers (R)
SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.52 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.53/4
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.39/3
NBC “Tonight” 0.52 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.53/4
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.39/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.25/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.25/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.31/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.24/2
NBC “Late Night,” 0.31/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.24/2
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.18/2
NBC “Last Call,” 0.18/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.446 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.806 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.074 million viewers
NBC “Tonight,” 2.446 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.806 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.074 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.285 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.285 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.464 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.360 million viewers
NBC “Late Night,” 1.464 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.360 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.738 million viewers
NBC “Last Call,” 0.738 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK OF APRIL 22-26
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.17
TBS, 11-11:30 p.m., “Conan,” 0.14
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.34
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.28
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.28
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.29 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.667 million viewers
TBS, 11-11:30 p.m., “Conan,” 0.370 million viewers
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.700 million viewers
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.562 million viewers
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.700 million viewers
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.562 million viewers
NBC TIES FOR #1 FOR THE PRIMETIME WEEK OF APRIL 22-28 IN 18-49
“The Voice” & All Three “Chicago” Dramas Grab Top-15 Ratings Among Primetime Shows on the Big 4
Season to Date, NBC Ranks #1 in Adults 18-49, Adults 25-54 (Tie) & Every Key Adult-Female Demo and in Total Viewers Is the Closest It’s Been to #1 at This Point in the Season, Excluding Sports, in 16 Years
NBC Ties for the Monday Win Among the Big 4, "Voice" Ties as the #1 Show, "Enemy Within" Leads the 10 p.m. Dramas
“The Voice” Leads NBC’s Tuesday Win, "New Amsterdam" Grows +33% Week to Week, "The Village" Holds 100% Despite Switching to 8 p.m.
NBC Wins Wednesday Among the Big 4, "Chicago Fire" and “Med” Are #1-2 in Total Viewers, "P.D." Beats the ABC-CBS 10 p.m. Dramas Combined in Viewers
NBC Ties for the Friday Win Among the Big 4 in 18-49, An 8 p.m. "Blacklist" Equals the Show's Friday Season High
Blue Jackets-Bruins Stanley Cup Playoff Hockey Dominates Saturday Night Demos Among the Big 4 Networks, Grows +30% Vs. the Year-Ago Audience
Sunday’s "World of Dance" Hits a Five-Week High, "Good Girls" Equals Its Best Rating Since the Show's Season Premiere
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — April 30, 2019 — NBC has tied for #1 among the Big 4 networks in primetime results for the week of April 22-28 in the key demographic of adults 18-49, according to “live plus same day” viewership figures from Nielsen Media Research.
NBC also tied for the weeklong win in adults 25-54 and led the week outright in all key adult-female demos. Excluding sports, NBC won the week outright in adults 18-49.
Ranking among the top 15 primetime programs on the Big 4 networks last week in the key demographic of adults 18-49 were Monday’s “The Voice” (tied for #5) and all three Wednesday “Chicago” dramas, “Chicago Fire” (tied for #7), “Chicago Med” (tied for #11) and “Chicago P.D.” (tied for #11).
Season to date, NBC ranks #1 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 (tie) and all key adult-female demographics. In total viewers, excluding sports, NBC is running within 1.471 million persons of #1 CBS, NBC’s closest position to #1 in total viewers at this point in the season, excluding sports, in 16 years, since trailing by 720,000 persons at this time in 2002-03.
Weekly ratings are “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date ratings are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”
Week 31 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “live plus same day,” April 22-28
NBC…0.8
ABC…0.8
CBS…0.7
Fox…0.6
CW…0.2
Total Viewers
CBS…5.8 million
NBC…4.4 million
ABC…4.0 million
Fox…2.5 million
CW…0.9 million
Season-to-Date Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…1.7
Fox…1.6
CBS…1.6
ABC…1.3
CW…0.4
Total Viewers
CBS…9.0 million
NBC…7.4 million
ABC…5.7 million
Fox…5.6 million
CW…1.3 million
NBC highlights for the week of April 22-28:
Monday
NBC ties for the Monday win among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and wins the night outright among those nets in adults 25-54 and total viewers.
“The Voice” (1.2 rating in 18-49, 7.6 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) wins the timeslot among the Big 4 networks over a “Meet Your Finalists” episode of “American Idol” by margins of +33% in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 0.9) and +2.2 million viewers overall (7.6 million vs. 5.4 million). “Voice” tied as the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 in adults 18-49 and was #1 outright in adults 25-54 and total viewers.
“Live Plus 35 Day Plus Digital” Ratings: Monday’s “The Voice” has grown by +73% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+35+Digital (from a 1.74 to a 3.01).
“The Enemy Within” (0.6 rating in 18-49, 3.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the hour among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas in adults, men and women 18-49 and adults, men and women 25-54, retaining 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.6) and 25-54 (0.9 vs. 0.9) and growing in total viewers (3.910 million vs. 3.892 million). L+35+Digital: “Enemy Within” has increased by +198% in the 18-49 demo going from L+SD to L+35+Digital (from a 0.86 to a 2.56).
Tuesday
NBC won the night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, as well as adults 25-54 and other key demos.
“The Village” (0.6 rating in 18-49, 4.1 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET), despite switching timeslots to the 8 p.m. hour, maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.6 at 9 p.m.) and increased by +8% in total viewers (4.1 million vs. 3.8 million) to rank #2 in the timeslot in total viewers. L+3: The prior week’s “The Village” grew by +33% in 18-49 going from L+SD Nielsens to L+3 (0.6 to 0.8) and +1.5 million persons in total viewers (3.8 million to 5.3 million). L+7: “The Village” has increased by +58% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.73 to a 1.15) and +2.3 million viewers overall (4.3 million to 6.6 million).
“The Voice” (0.9 rating in 18-49, 6.3 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) scored as the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 in adults 18-49, as well as adults 25-54, adults 18-34 (tie) and all key adult-female demographics. “The Voice” built on its lead-in by +50% in 18-49 and by +54% in total viewers. L+35+Digital: The Tuesday edition of “The Voice” has increased by +71% in the 18-49 demo going from L+SD to L+35+Digital (from a 1.67 to a 2.86).
“New Amsterdam” (0.8 rating in 18-49, 5.2 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) jumped +33% week to week in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.6) and +16% in total viewers (5.2 million vs. 4.5 million) to win the timeslot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49, adults 25-54, adults 18-34 and all key adult-female demographics. “New Amsterdam” tied as the #2 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in 18-49 behind only “The Voice.” L+7: “New Amsterdam” has grown by +108% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.15 to a 2.39) and +5.3 million viewers overall (6.2 million to 11.5 million) going from L+SD to L+7. The gain of +5.301 million viewers is the #4 biggest L+7 lift on television so far this season. L+35+Digital: “New Amsterdam” has grown by +241% in the 18-49 demo going from L+SD to L+35+Digital (from a 1.15 to a 3.92).
Wednesday
NBC won the night among the Big 4 network in adults 18-49 and total viewers, with “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago Med” scoring as the #1-2 shows of the night in total viewers. NBC’s Wednesday schedule of “Chicago” dramas has ranked as the #1 regular lineup in total viewers on 18 of the 19 Wednesdays it’s aired so far this season.
“Chicago Med” (1.0 rating in 18-49, 7.9 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) ranked as the #2 most-watched show of the night on the Big 4 networks, behind only “Chicago Fire,” and won the timeslot over such competition as “Survivor” and “Empire.” With its first original in three weeks, “Med” retained 100% versus its prior first-run in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 1.0 on April 3) and 99% in total viewers (7.9 million vs. 8.0 million). L+35+Digital: “Med” is growing by +115% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+35+Digital (from a 1.24 to a 2.67).
“Chicago Fire” (1.1 rating in 18-49, 8.1 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET): finished as the #1 show of the night in total viewers and tied with “Empire” as the #2 show on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49. “Fire” won the timeslot among those nets in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers over Week 2 of CBS’ “Amazing Race.” With its first original telecast since April 3, “Fire” retained 100% in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.1 on April 3) and 98% in total viewers (8.106 million vs. 8.243 million). L+35+Digital: “Fire” is increasing by +135% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+35+Digital (from a 1.24 to a 2.91).
“Chicago P.D.” (1.0 rating in 18-49, 7.0 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the timeslot among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers, delivering +43% margin in adults 18-49 (1.0 vs. 0.7 for CBS’ second-place “SEAL Team”) and topping the combined audience of the ABC-CBS dramas (7.0 million persons vs. a combined 6.4 million for “SEAL Team” and ABC’s “Whiskey Cavalier”). Despite airing encores the previous two weeks, “P.D.” maintained 100% versus its prior original in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 1.0 on April 3) and grew in total viewers (7.0 million vs. 6.9 million). L+35+Digital: “P.D.” has grown by +164% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+35+Digital (from a 1.12 to a 2.96).
Thursday
“Superstore” (0.7 rating in 18-49, 3.0 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET) retained 97% week to week in total viewers (2.953 million vs. 3.040 million). Versus the same night last year, “Superstore” maintained +100% in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7 on April 26, 2018) and was up +4% in total viewers (3.0 million vs. 2.9 million). L+35+Digital: “Superstore” generates 44% of its L+35+digital 18-49 rating from nonlinear sources, the #3 biggest percentage on the NBC schedule, behind only “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “A.P. Bio.”
“A.P. Bio” (0.4 rating in 18-49, 1.7 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in men 18-49, women 18-49, adults 18-34 and men 18-34, and grew week to week in women 18-34. L+35+Digital: “A.P. Bio” generates 47% of its L+35+digital 18-49 rating from nonlinear sources, the #2 biggest percentage on the NBC schedule, behind only “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.”
“Brooklyn Nine-Nine” (0.5 rating in 18-49, 1.7 million viewers overall from 9-9:30 p.m. ET) retained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.5 vs. 0.5) and 95% in total viewers (1.694 million vs. 1.776 million). L+35+Digital: “B99” derives 57% of its L+35+digital 18-49 rating from nonlinear sources, the #1 biggest percentage on the NBC schedule.
“Abby’s” (0.3 rating in 18-49, 1.5 million viewers overall from 9:30-10 p.m. ET), despite this week’s competition from the NFL Draft, retained 96% week to week in total viewers (1.469 million vs. 1.525 million) and 100% in men 18-49, adults 18-34, adults 25-54 and women 25-54. L+7: “Abby’s” has increased by +40% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 this season (from a 0.48 to a 0.67) and by 699,000 viewers overall (2.2 million to 2.8 million). L+7+Digital: “Abby’s” generates 28% of its L+7+digital 18-49 rating from digital sources.
“Law & Order: SVU” (0.7 rating in 18-49, 3.6 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) retained 100% versus its most recent original in adults 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7 on April 11). L+35+Digital: “SVU” is growing by +267% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+35+Digital (from a 0.87 to a 3.19).
Friday
NBC tied for #1 among the Big 4 networks Friday night in adults 18-49.
A special 8 p.m. telecast of “The Blacklist” (0.6 rating in 18-49, 4.1 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) matched the show’s season high for a Friday telecast in adults 18-49 and equaled NBC’s highest 18-49 rating in the timeslot since Nov. 23, 2018 (0.8 with holiday specials). The 8 p.m. “Blacklist” tied for #1 in the timeslot among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49.
The regular 9 p.m. episode of “The Blacklist” (0.5 rating in 18-49, 3.9 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) tied for #1 in the timeslot among Big 4 programs in adults 18-34 and women 18-34. L+35+Digital: “Blacklist” is increasing by +204% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+35+Digital (from a 0.55 to a 1.67).
“Dateline NBC” (0.6 rating in 18-49, 0.9 in adults 25-54, 4.0 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) ranked #2 in the hour among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers, retaining 98% week to week in total viewers (4.0 million vs. 4.1 million, which was a Friday high since Dec. 14, 2018). L+7: Friday’s “Dateline” is growing by +50% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.58 to a 0.87) and more than +1.2 million viewers overall (3.4 million to 4.6 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
Saturday
NBC Sports’ 8:08-12:11 p.m. ET coverage of Stanley Cup Playoff hockey, featuring a double-overtime game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Boston Bruins (0.8 rating in 18-49, 2.9 million viewers overall) won the night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 and was #1 or tied for #1 among those nets in every key ratings measure. The 2.913 million viewers in Total Audience Delivery (including digital viewership) is the most ever for a Round 2, Game 2 game on NBC or NBCSN and is up +30% versus the comparable year-ago game.
Sunday
An encore telecast of “Ellen’s Game of Games” averaged a 0.5 rating in 18-49 and 2.4 million viewers overall from 7-8 p.m. ET.
“World of Dance” (0.8 rating in 18-49, 3.4 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) scored a five-week high in 18-49, with its highest rating since March 24 (0.8) -- the last time “World” topped this week’s 0.8 was on March 3 (1.0). The April 28 “World” also delivered a six-week high in total viewers, with its biggest audience since March 17 (3.7 million). The April 28 telecast grew +14% week to week in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.7) and +16% in total viewers (3.4 million vs. 2.9 million). L+7+Digital: “World Dance” generates 22% of its L+35+digital 18-49 rating from nonlinear sources, the #1 biggest percentage among NBC alternative series.
“Good Girls” (0.6 rating in 18-49, 2.3 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s highest 18-49 rating since its season premiere on March 3 (0.7). Week to week, the show grew +0.1 of a point or +20% in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.5) and +10% in total viewers (2.3 million vs. 2.1 million). L+7: “Good Girls” is increasing by +92% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.60 to a 1.15) and +1.7 million viewers overall (2.4 million to 4.1 million). With the addition of 35-day linear and projected non-linear ratings, the “Good Girls” figure grows to a 2.49 in 18-49, a +315% increase versus its L+SD 0.40. L+35+Digital: “Good Girls” derives 43% of its L+35+digital 18-49 rating from nonlinear sources, the #1 biggest percentage among NBC dramas.
‘TODAY’ IS #1 FOR 44 STRAIGHT MONTHS IN KEY DEMO
TODAY Comes Within Just 9k Viewers of GMA For the Month, Closest April Margin in 7 Years
TODAY Widens Demo Lead Vs. GMA Month Over Month and Year Over Year
TODAY Wins Total Viewers Wednesday and Thursday of Last Week
NEW YORK – April 30, 2019 – NBC News’ TODAY was the number-one morning show for the month of April, topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” in the key A25-54 demo. TODAY has now won the key demo for 44 straight months (174 consecutive weeks), its best streak in over six years. TODAY came within just 9,000 viewers of GMA for the month, it’s closest April margin in seven years. Additionally, TODAY widened its demo lead versus GMA month over month and versus last year.
Last week, TODAY was number one in the key A25-54 demo and won in total viewers Wednesday and Thursday. TODAY also narrowed the total viewer gap with GMA by 52% versus last year.
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
APRIL 2019
TODAY won its 44th consecutive month among A25-54 viewers (45 of the last 46 months)
- TODAY averaged 1.312 million A25-54 viewers, +160,000 (+14%) higher than GMA and +499,000 (+61%) more than CBS
- TODAY increased its demo advantage over GMA compared to both prior month (up 7%) and prior year (up 65%)
TODAY has won 49 consecutive months among A18-49 viewers
- TODAY averaged 1.163 million A18-49 viewers, outperforming GMA by +174,000 (+18%) and CBS by +427,000 (+58%)
- TODAY’s A18-49 lead over GMA improved by 26% vs. prior month and 67% vs. prior year
TODAY averaged 3.973 million total viewers, leading CBS by +853,000 (+27%)
- This was TODAY’s closest April margin vs. GMA in seven years and widest lead over CBS in three years
- Month-over-month, TODAY was the only broadcast to increase its total viewership (+6,000)
- Vs. prior year, TODAY reduced GMA’s lead by 95% and increased its lead over CBS by 29%
WEEK OF APRIL 22-28, 2019
| Program | P25-54 Rtg | P25-54 Imps | P18-49 Rtg | P18-49 Imps | P2+ Imps |
| TODAY | 1.06 | 1,275 | 0.71 | 910 | 3,939 |
| CBS THIS MORNING | 0.67 | 807 | 0.43 | 550 | 3,114 |
| GOOD MORNING AMERICA | 0.96 | 1,154 | 0.62 | 798 | 4,027 |
TODAY averaged 1.275 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming GMA by +121,000 (+10%) and CBS This Morning by +468,000 (+58%)
- TODAY has now ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 174 consecutive weeks (best streak in over six years) and 190 of the last 191 weeks
TODAY averaged 910,000 A18-49 viewers, +112,000 (+14%) ahead of GMA and +360,000 (+66%) higher than CBS
TODAY averaged 3.939 million total viewers, leading CBS by +825,000 (+27%)
- TODAY won two mornings among total viewers (Wednesday and Thursday)
- Vs. prior year, TODAY closed the total viewer gap with GMA by 52% and grew its lead over CBS by 27%.
SEASON-TO-DATE (9/24/2018-4/21/2019)
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 and A18-49
TODAY is posting its biggest season-to-date total viewer lead over CBS in three years
o TODAY’s total viewer advantage over CBS is up 22% vs. the same period last season (+905,000 vs. +744,000 last season)
NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT IS #1 FOR APRIL
Wins Key A25-54 Demo for the Month, Grows Advantage Over ABC Compared to Prior Year
Continues at #1 Season-to-Date in Both A25-54
April 30, 2019 – NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt leads the broadcast nets in April as the #1 most-watched evening newscast in the key A25-54 demo, according to Nielsen Media Research. Nightly News also tops all broadcast networks season-to-date in both A25-54 and A18-49.
For the month of April, the newscast tallies its fourth consecutive demo win in A25-54, averaging 1.627 million viewers, leading CBS by +523,000 (+47%) and ABC by +13,000 (+1%). Compared to the previous year, Nightly News grew its advantage in the demo most-valued by advertisers by +12,000 vs. ABC.
Nightly News continues its reign as the #1 most-watched evening newscast season-to-date in both the key demo and A18-49, leading CBS by +590,000 and ABC by +35,000 in A25-54.
This past month, Lester Holt interviewed Acting Homeland Security Chief Kevin McAleenan in his first television interview, where he said separating migrant families at the U.S. southern border is "not on the table." Holt also led NBC News’ special coverage of the Mueller Report alongside Savannah Guthrie. Additionally, Nightly News launched “Her Take with Cynthia McFadden,” a new series spotlighting the voices of women who have vastly different experiences.
April 2019:
- Nightly wins A25-54, averaging 1.627 million A25-54 viewers, +13,000 (+1%) ahead of ABC and +523,000 (+47%) ahead of CBS
- Marks Nightly’s fourth consecutive April demo win and its ninth monthly win out of the last ten months
- Compared to prior year, Nightly’s A25-54 advantage over ABC increased by +12,000
| Total Viewers | A25-54 Rating | A25-54 Viewers | A18-49 Rating | A18-49 Viewers | |
| NBC | 7.632 | 1.35 | 1.627 | 0.83 | 1.072 |
| CBS | 5.664 | 0.92 | 1.104 | 0.62 | 0.801 |
| ABC | 8.214 | 1.34 | 1.614 | 0.83 | 1.074 |
2018-2019 Season-to-Date:
- Nightly is the #1 evening newscast this season in A25-54 and A18-49
- In A25-54, Nightly leads ABC by +35,000 (+2%) and CBS by +590,000 (+46%)
- Nightly is #1 among A25-54 viewers at this point of the season for the 11th consecutive season
- In A18-49 viewers, Nightly leads ABC by +38,000 (+3%) and CBS by +356,000 (+39%)
- Nightly is #1 among A18-49 viewers at this point of the season for the 23rd consecutive season
NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt is the most-watched evening newscast in America among the key news demo, and reaches over 24 million people every week through its broadcast and millions more through NBCNews.com, the Nightly News app, The Nightly newsletter and social media platforms. The broadcast provides the latest on the day’s top stories, going beyond the headlines to uncover how people’s lives are affected by the world around them. Lester Holt is the anchor, and was named the most-trusted television news personality in America, according to The Hollywood Reporter/Morning Consult 2018 survey. Jennifer Suozzo is the executive producer.
‘TONIGHT SHOW’ DELIVERS ITS BIGGEST 18-49 MARGIN SINCE NOVEMBER
Fallon Takes the Week of April 15-19 by +20%, His Biggest Advantage Over Colbert Since Thanksgiving Week
At 12:35 a.m., “Late Night” Ranks #1 Vs. “Late Late Show” & “Nightline” in 18-49, Total Viewers & All Other Key Measures
NEW YORK — April 23, 2019 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of April 15-19 in adults 18-49 by a +20% margin over “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.
It’s the biggest advantage for “Tonight” over a week of Colbert originals since Nov. 19-23, 2018 (0.77 vs. 0.43, +79%), Thanksgiving Week, when NBC benefited from a high-rated overrun of a primetime NFL football game that Thursday. Excluding weeks of big NFL boosts, it was Fallon’s biggest margin since Sept. 17-21, 2018 (0.50 vs. 0.35, +43%).
“Tonight” ranked #1 versus “Late Show” and “Kimmel” for the wek in all key demographics – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 (including a tie in men 18-34).
“Tonight’s” strong week was paced by the Monday, April 15 telecast, which delivered the show’s biggest overall audience in nearly seven weeks. Averaging 2.664 million viewers, the Monday episode was the show’s most-watched since Tuesday, Feb. 26 (2.738 million, with guests Tyler Perry and Sarah Hyland, and musical guest Weezer), the night of the “Voice 16” Tuesday premiere.
The April 15 telecast, the first “Tonight Show” to dedicate its full hour to a Broadway musical, featured Cher and the stars of Broadway’s “The Cher Show” – Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks and Micaela Diamond.
Last week at 12:35 a.m. ET, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” ranked #1 versus “The Late Late Show with James Corden” and “Nightline” in adults 18-49, adults 25-54, total viewers and all other key measures.
Season to date, Meyers also leads both “Late Late Show” and ABC’s “Nightline” in “most current” averages in every key ratings category.
LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of April 15-19. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
(According to viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of April 15-19. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.42 rating, 3 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.35/3 *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.35/2 *
NBC “Tonight” 0.42 rating, 3 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.35/3 *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.35/2 *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.23/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.23/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.25/2 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.19/2 *
NBC “Late Night,” 0.25/2 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.19/2 *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.17/2 (R) *
NBC “Last Call,” 0.17/2 (R) *
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.204 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.841 million viewers *
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.715 million viewers *
NBC “Tonight,” 2.204 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.841 million viewers *
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.715 million viewers *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.112 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.112 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.208 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.192 million viewers *
NBC “Late Night,” 1.208 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.192 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.704 million viewers (R) *
NBC “Last Call,” 0.704 million viewers (R) *
* Friday’s “Kimmel,” “Late Night,” “Late Late Show” and “Last Call” were encores. Thursday’s “Late Night” ran 90 minutes and preempted “Last Call.”
SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.52 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.53/4
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.39/3
NBC “Tonight” 0.52 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.53/4
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.39/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.25/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.25/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.31/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.24/2
NBC “Late Night,” 0.31/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.24/2
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.18/2
NBC “Last Call,” 0.18/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.445 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.795 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.069 million viewers
NBC “Tonight,” 2.445 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.795 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.069 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.292 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.292 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.457 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.358 million viewers
NBC “Late Night,” 1.457 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.358 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.737 million viewers
NBC “Last Call,” 0.737 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK OF APRIL 15-19
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.12 (R)
TBS, 11-11:30 p.m., “Conan,” 0.12
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.36
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.29
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.29
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.29 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.355 million viewers (R)
TBS, 11-11:30 p.m., “Conan,” 0.322 million viewers
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.728 million viewers
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.585 million viewers
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.728 million viewers
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.585 million viewers
NBC RATINGS RESULTS FOR THE PRIMETIME WEEK OF APRIL 15-21
Season to Date, NBC Ranks #1 in Adults 18-49, Adults 25-54 (Tie) & Every Key Adult-Female Demo and in Total Viewers Is the Closest It’s Been to #1 at This Point in the Season, Excluding Sports, in 16 Years
Monday’s "Voice" Is #1 for the Night, Grows Week to Week in 18-49; "Enemy Within" Maintains 100% and Ties for #1 Among the ABC-CBS-NBC Dramas at 10 p.m.
On Wednesday, NBC's "Chicago" Encore Lineup Ranks #2 for the Night in Total Viewers
On Thursday, "Superstore" Equals Its 18-49 High Since March 2018, Beats Its Year-Ago Telecast by +13%; "A.P. Bio" Is Steady for a Seventh Straight Episode
“Blacklist” Matches Its Friday Season High in 18-49, "Dateline" Reports Its Friday High Since December
Sunday’s "World of Dance" Maintains a Steady 0.7 for a 4th Straight Week
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — April 23, 2019 — NBC has averaged a 0.6 rating in adults 18-49 and 3.6 million viewers overall for the primetime ratings week of April 15-21, according to “live plus same day” viewership figures from Nielsen Media Research.
The Monday edition of “The Voice” tied for #3 among primetime programs on the Big 4 networks in the key demographic of adults 18-49 for the week, In total viewers, the Monday “Voice” ranked #6 and the Tuesday edition finished #7.
Season to date, NBC ranks #1 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 (tie) and all key adult-female demographics. In total viewers, excluding sports, NBC is running within 1.485 million persons of #1 CBS, NBC’s closest position to #1 in total viewers at this point in the season, excluding sports, in 16 years, since trailing by 688,000 persons at this time in 2002-03.
Weekly ratings are “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date ratings are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”
Week 30 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “live plus same day,” April 15-21
ABC…0.8
CBS…0.7
NBC…0.6
Fox…0.6
CW…0.2
Total Viewers
CBS…6.0 million
ABC…4.4 million
NBC…3.6 million
Fox…2.5 million
CW…0.8 million
Season-to-Date Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…1.7
Fox…1.6
CBS…1.6
ABC…1.3
CW…0.4
Total Viewers
CBS…9.1 million
NBC…7.4 million
ABC…5.7 million
Fox…5.6 million
CW…1.3 million
NBC highlights for the week of April 15-21:
Monday
NBC won Monday night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers and was #1 or tied for #1 among those nets in every other key measure.
“The Voice” (1.3 rating in 18-49, 7.7 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) grew +8% week to week in 18-49 (1.3 vs. 1.2) and +0.5% in total viewers (7.7 million vs. 7.6 million). “Voice” scored ass the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers.
“Live Plus 35 Day Plus Digital” Ratings: Monday’s “The Voice” has grown by +70% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+35+Digital (from a 1.76 to a 3.00).
“The Enemy Within” (0.6 rating in 18-49, 3.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) tied for #1 in the hour among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas in adults, men and women 18-49 and adults, men and women 18-34, retaining 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.6) and 95% in total viewers (3.9 million vs. 4.1 million). L+7: “Enemy Within” has grown by +69% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.90 to a 1.52) and more than +3.0 million viewers overall (4.9 million to 8.0 million). L+35+Digital: “Enemy Within” has increased by +193% in the 18-49 demo going from L+SD to L+35+Digital (from a 0.90 to a 2.64).
Tuesday
NBC tied for #1 for the night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-34, women 18-34 and women 18-49.
“The Voice” (1.0 rating in 18-49, 7.2 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) tied for #1 in the timeslot in women 18-49 and women 18-34, while ranking as the #2 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49. Week to week,” “Voice” retained 98% in total viewers (7.2 million vs. 7.3 million). L+35+Digital: The Tuesday edition of “The Voice” has increased by +68% in the 18-49 demo going from L+SD to L+35+Digital (from a 1.70 to a 2.86).
“The Village” (0.6 rating in 18-49, 3.8 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) retained 93% week to week in total viewers (3.8 million vs. 4.1 million) and tied for #2 in the timeslot among the Big 4 networks in women 18-34. L+3: The prior week’s “The Village” grew by +43% in 18-49 going from L+SD Nielsens to L+3 (0.7 to 1.0) and +1.4 million persons in total viewers (4.1 million to 5.5 million).
“New Amsterdam” (0.6 rating in 18-49, 4.5 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) tied for #1 in the timeslot among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas in adults 18-34 and all key adult-female demographics, while retaining 97% week to week in total viewers (4.5 million vs. 4.6 million). L+7: “New Amsterdam” has grown by +106% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.18 to a 2.43) and +5.3 million viewers overall (6.3 million to 11.6 million) going from L+SD to L+7. The gain of +5.335 million viewers is the #4 biggest L+7 lift on television so far this season. L+35+Digital: “New Amsterdam” has grown by +232% in the 18-49 demo going from L+SD to L+35+Digital (from a 1.18 to a 3.95).
Wednesday
NBC’s encore lineup finishes #2 for the night among the Big 4 networks in total viewers, averaging 3.862 million persons.
An encore “Chicago Med” (0.6 rating in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) was up +20% versus the previous week’s rebroadcast in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.5) and +2% in total viewers (4.237 million vs. 4.161 million), to rank #2 in the timeslot in total viewers.
An encore telecast of “Chicago Fire” (0.6 rating in 18-49, 3.9 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) finished #2 in the timeslot in total viewers and maintained 100% of the prior week’s rebroadcast in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.6).
A rebroadcast of “Chicago P.D.” (0.5 rating in 18-49, 3.4 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) ranked #2 in the timeslot versus original drama competition on ABC and CBS in total viewers, tied for #2 among those dramas in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 and ranked #1 among those dramas in women 18-34.
Thursday
“Superstore” (0.9 rating in 18-49, 3.0 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET) equalled the show’s top 18-49 rating since March 22, 2018 (1.1 in 18-49), maintaining 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.9), despite the return this week of original competition from CBS’ “The Big Bang Theory.” Versus the same night last year, “Superstore” was up +13% in 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.8) and +10% in total viewers (3.040 million vs. 2.759 million). L+35+Digital: “Superstore” generates 44% of its L+35+digital 18-49 rating from nonlinear sources, the #2 biggest percentage on the NBC schedule, behind only “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.”
“A.P. Bio” (0.5 rating in 18-49, 1.8 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET) retained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.5 vs. 0.5) and has now delivered a steady 0.5 in 18-49 for a seventh consecutive telecast. L+7+Digital: “A.P. Bio” generates 35% of its L+7+digital 18-49 rating from nonlinear sources, tied for the #4 biggest percentage on the NBC schedule, behind only “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “Superstore” and “The Good Place.”
“Brooklyn Nine-Nine” (0.5 rating in 18-49, 1.8 million viewers overall from 9-9:30 p.m. ET) tied for #1 among the Big 4 networks in the timeslot among men 18-34. L+35+Digital: “B99” derives 57% of its L+35+digital 18-49 rating from nonlinear sources, the #1 biggest percentage on the NBC schedule.
“Abby’s” (0.4 rating in 18-49, 1.5 million viewers overall from 9:30-10 p.m. ET) retained 100% week to week in adults 18-49 (0.4 vs. 0.4). L+7+Digital: “Abby’s” generates 30% of its L+7+digital 18-49 rating from digital sources.
An encore telecast of “Law & Order: SVU” (0.5 rating in 18-49, 2.7 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) tied for #2 in the timeslot among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas in aduts 18-49 and adults 25-54 with ABC’s original “For the People.”
Friday
“Blindspot” (0.4 rating in 18-49, 3.0 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) retained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.4 vs. 0.4) and grew +4% in total viewers (3.0 million vs. 2.9 million), maintaining a steady 0.4 rating in 18-49 for a fourth straight telecast.
“The Blacklist” (0.6 rating in 18-49, 4.0 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s season high for a Friday telecast in adults 18-49, growing week to week by +20% in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.5) and +13% in total viewers (4.0 million vs. 3.6 million). In the timeslot, “Blacklist” won the timeslot in total viewers and ranked #2 among Big 4 programs in adults 18-49. L+35+Digital: “Blacklist” is increasing by +204% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+35+Digital (from a 0.55 to a 1.67).
“Dateline NBC” (0.7 rating in 18-49, 1.0 in adults 25-54, 4.1 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) generated the show’s high for a Friday edition since Dec. 14, 2018 in both adults 18-49 (0.8 from 9-11 p.m.) and total viewers (4.6 million), and since Jan. 18 in adults 25-54 (1.0). Week to week, “Dateline” was up +17% in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.6), up +25% in 25-54 (1.0 vs. 0.8) and up +24% in total viewers (4.1 million vs. 3.3 million), growing week to week for a third straight week in both 18-49 (from 0.4 on March 29 to 0.5 on April 5 to 0.6 on April 12 to 0.7 on April 19) and total viewers (from 3.197 million on March 29 to 3.238 million on April 5 to 3.281 million on April 12 to 4.053 million on April 19). “Dateline” matched its second-best Friday 18-49 rating of the season, trailing only the Dec. 14 edition (0.8 from 9-11 p.m.).
Saturday
NBC Sports’ 8:10-11:02 p.m. ET coverage of Stanley Cup Playoff hockey, featuring the Carolina Hurricanes at the Washington Capitals (0.5 rating in 18-49, 1.6 million viewers overall) tied as the #1 Big 4 primetime telecast of the night in 18-49.
Sunday
An encore telecast of “Ellen’s Game of Games” averaged a 0.4 rating in 18-49 and 2.3 million viewers overall from 7-8 p.m. ET.
“World of Dance” (0.7 rating in 18-49, 2.9 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) maintained a steady 0.7 in 18-49 for a fourth week in a row, despite special competition from CBS’ “Motown 60” special and the night’s Easter Sunday distractions. L+3: The previous week’s “World of Dance” grew +43% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+3 (from a 0.7 to a 1.0) and +997,000 viewers (3.3 million to 4.3 million). L+7+Digital: “World Dance” generates 18% of its L+7+digital 18-49 rating from nonlinear sources, the #1 biggest percentage among NBC alternative series.
“Good Girls” (0.5 rating in 18-49, 2.1 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) finished #2 among ABC, CBS and NBC in the timeslot in adults 18-49 and tied for #1 among those nets in women 18-34. L+3: The prior Sunday’s “Good Girls” increased by +67% in 18-49 going from L+SD to L+3 (0.6 to 1.0) and by +1.3 million viewers (2.4 million to 3.7 million). L+35+Digital: “Good Girls” derives 43% of its L+35+digital 18-49 rating from nonlinear sources, the #1 biggest percentage among NBC dramas.
‘TODAY’ IS #1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS
TODAY Wins in Total Viewers For 2 of the Last 3 Weeks, 11th Win This Season
TODAY Posts Best Total Viewer Win Since Olympics
TODAY Wins 173rd Straight Week in Key Demo
TODAY Is Only Program to Grow Across the Board Week Over Week
NEW YORK – April 23, 2019 – TODAY was the number-one morning show outright last week topping “Good Morning America” in total viewers for the second time in three weeks. This marks TODAY’s 11th outright win this season and its biggest win over GMA since the Pyeongchang Olympics. TODAY also won the key demo A25-54 for the week, its 173rd week in the top spot, and its best streak in over six years. Additionally, TODAY was the only show to grow across the board week over week.
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
| Program | P25-54 Rtg | P25-54 Imps | P18-49 Rtg | P18-49 Imps | P2+ Imps |
| TODAY | 1.11 | 1,338 | 0.75 | 972 | 4,050 |
| CBS THIS MORNING | 0.65 | 788 | 0.44 | 567 | 3,122 |
| GOOD MORNING AMERICA | 0.94 | 1,140 | 0.62 | 805 | 3,970 |
TODAY averaged 4.050 million total viewers, topping GMA by +80,000 (+2%) and leading CBS This Morning by +928,000 (+30%)
- This was TODAY’s 2nd total viewer win in the last three weeks and its 11th #1 finish of the season
- TODAY hit a six-week high among total viewers and posted its best advantage over GMA since the Pyeongchang Olympics (week of 2/19/2018).
- Vs. prior year, TODAY reversed a loss to GMA and increased its advantage over CBS by 30%.
- Vs. prior week, TODAY was the only program to increase in viewership, +2% (+87,000) vs. GMA and CBS each down -1%.
TODAY averaged 1.338 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming GMA by +198,000 (+17%) and CBS This Morning by +550,000 (+56%)
- TODAY has now ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 173 consecutive weeks (best streak in over six years) and 189 of the last 190 weeks
- Vs. prior year, TODAY tripled its demo lead over GMA.
- Vs. prior week, TODAY was the only program to post an increase in A25-54 viewership (+2%, or +31,000) vs. GMA -4% and CBS -6%. TODAY also saw higher advantages over the competition: 58% higher vs. GMA and up 18% vs. CBS.
TODAY averaged 972,000 A18-49 viewers, +167,000 (+21%) ahead of GMA and +405,000 (+71%) higher than CBS
- Vs. prior year, TODAY’s A18-49 lead over GMA more than doubled, up +120%.
- TODAY was the only program up versus prior week, +1% (+12,000) vs. GMA and CBS both down -5%
SEASON-TO-DATE (9/24/2018-4/21/2019)
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 and A18-49
TODAY is posting its biggest season-to-date total viewer lead over CBS in three years
o TODAY’s total viewer advantage over CBS is up 22% vs. the same period last season (+908,000 vs. +746,000 last season)
‘TONIGHT SHOW’ LEADS THE LATE-NIGHT WEEK OF APRIL 8-12 IN 18-49
At 12:35 a.m., “Late Night” Wins the Week Over “Late Late Show” in 18-49 & Leads the Season Over “Late Late Show” & “Nightline” in All Key Categories
NEW YORK — April 16, 2019 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has finished #1 for the late-night ratings week of April 8-12 in adults 18-49 versus “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research. Note that “Colbert” excluded Monday, Thursday and Friday telecasts, each of which was delayed by sports coverage. Also, Kimmel aired a Friday encore.
“Tonight’s” 0.40 rating in adults 18-49 for the week outscored “Late Show’s” 0.39 and “Kimmel’s” 0.32.
Last week at 12:35 a.m. ET, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” ranked #1 versus “The Late Late Show with James Corden” in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and most other key demographics.
Season to date, Meyers leads both “Late Late Show” and ABC’s “Nightline” in “most current” averages in every key ratings category.
LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of April 8-12. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
(According to viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of April 8-12. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.40 rating, 3 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.39/3 *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.32/2 *
NBC “Tonight” 0.40 rating, 3 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.39/3 *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.32/2 *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.23/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.23/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.24/2 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.19/2 *
NBC “Late Night,” 0.24/2 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.19/2 *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.15/2 *
NBC “Last Call,” 0.15/2 *
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.082 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.031 million viewers *
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.778 million viewers *
NBC “Tonight,” 2.082 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.031 million viewers *
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.778 million viewers *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.129 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.129 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.115 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.276 million viewers *
NBC “Late Night,” 1.115 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.276 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.651 million viewers *
NBC “Last Call,” 0.651 million viewers *
* Monday’s CBS originals were delayed by NCAA basketball and are excluded. Thursday and Friday CBS encores were delayed by Masters Golf reports and are also excluded. Friday’s “Kimmel,” “Late Night” and “Last Call” were encores.
SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.52 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.53/4
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.39/3
NBC “Tonight” 0.52 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.53/4
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.39/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.25/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.25/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.31/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.24/2
NBC “Late Night,” 0.31/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.24/2
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.18/2
NBC “Last Call,” 0.18/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.449 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.809 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.076 million viewers
NBC “Tonight,” 2.449 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.809 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.076 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.296 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.296 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.460 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.362 million viewers
NBC “Late Night,” 1.460 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.362 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.738 million viewers
NBC “Last Call,” 0.738 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK OF APRIL 8-12
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.20
TBS, 11-11:30 p.m., “Conan,” 0.14
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.38
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.30
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.30
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.29 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.716 million viewers
TBS, 11-11:30 p.m., “Conan,” 0.382 million viewers
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.769 million viewers
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.601 million viewers
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.769 million viewers
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.601 million viewers
NBC RATINGS RESULTS FOR THE PRIMETIME WEEK OF APRIL 8-14
Excluding Sports, Monday and Tuesday editions of “The Voice” Tie for #4 Among Primetime Shows on the Big 4, Rank #5 and #7 in Total Viewers
Season to Date, NBC Ranks #1 in Adults 18-49, Adults 25-54 (Tie) & Every Key Adult-Female Demo, and in Total Viewers Is the Closest It’s Been to #1 at This Point in the Season, Excluding Sports, in 16 Years
NBC Is Monday's #1 Broadcast Entertainment Competition Vs. NCAA Basketball
NBC Wins Tuesday, With “The Voice,” “The Village” & “New Amsterdam” All #1 or Tied for #1 in Their Timeslots
An Encore “Chicago Fire” Wins the Wednesday 9 p.m. Hour in Total Viewers
On Thursday, "Superstore" Grows to Match Its 18-49 High Since March 2018, "A.P. Bio" Is Steady for a Sixth Straight Episode, "SVU" Wins at 10
Friday’s "Dateline" Equals Its 18-49 High Since December, "Blindspot" & "Blacklist" Maintain 100% Week to Week
Sunday’s "Good Girls" Equals Its High Since the Show’s Season Premiere, "World of Dance" Maintains 100%
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — April 16, 2019 — NBC has averaged a 0.7 rating in adults 18-49 and 3.7 million viewers overall for the primetime ratings week of April 8-14, according to “live plus same day” viewership figures from Nielsen Media Research.
Excluding sports, Monday and Tuesday editions of “The Voice” tied for #4 among primetime programs on the Big 4 networks in the key demographic of adults 18-49 for the week, with the Monday telecast ranking #5 in total viewers and the Tuesday edition finishing #7 by that measure.
Season to date, NBC ranks #1 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 (tie) and all key adult-female demographics. In total viewers, excluding sports, NBC is running within 1.470 million persons of #1 CBS, NBC’s closest position to #1 in total viewers at this point in the season, excluding sports, in 16 years, since trailing by 760,000 persons at this time in 2002-03. .
Weekly ratings are “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date ratings are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”
Week 29 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “live plus same day,” April 8-14
CBS…1.1
ABC…0.9
NBC…0.7
Fox…0.6
CW…0.2
Total Viewers
CBS…7.1 million
ABC…4.5 million
NBC…3.7 million
Fox…2.3 million
CW…0.7 million
Season-to-Date Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…1.7
Fox…1.6
CBS…1.6
ABC…1.3
CW…0.4
Total Viewers
CBS…9.1 million
NBC…7.5 million
Fox…5.7 million
ABC…5.7 million
CW…1.4 million
NBC highlights for the week of April 8-14:
Monday
NBC delivered Monday night’s top-rated broadcast competition versus CBS -- which carried the high-rated NCAA Basketball Championship -- in both adults 18-49 and total viewers.
“The Voice” (1.2 rating in 18-49, 7.6 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 entertainment telecast of the night in 18-49 and total viewers.
“Live Plus 35 Day Plus Digital” Ratings: Monday’s “The Voice” has grown by +67% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+35+Digital (from a 1.77 to a 2.96).
“The Enemy Within” (0.6 rating in 18-49, 4.1 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) topped ABC’s rival drama in the timeslot, “The Fix,” in adults 18-49; adults, men and women 25-54; adults, men and women 18-34; and total viewers. L+7: “Enemy Within” has grown by +70% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.92 to a 1.56) and +3.1 million viewers overall (5.1 million to 8.2 million).
Tuesday
NBC wins the night in adults 18-49.
“The Voice” (1.2 rating in 18-49, 7.3 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) tied as the #1 show of the night in adults 18-49 with its first Tuesday telecast in five weeks, tying for the timeslot win in adults 18-49 and winning the hour in adults 18-34 and all key adult-female demos. “The Voice” grew half-hour to half-hour by +18% in adults 18-49 (1.1 to 1.2). L+35+Digital: The Tuesday edition of “The Voice” has increased by +64% in the 18-49 demo going from L+SD to L+35+Digital (from a 1.70 to a 2.79).
“The Village” (0.7 rating in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET), in its new 9 p.m. timeslot, tied for #1 among the Big 4 networks in the hour in adults 18-49, and also ranked #1 or tied for #1 among those nets in adults 18-34, men 18-34 and all key adult-female demos. “The Village” maintained 100% of the previous week’s 10 p.m. telecast (which benefited from a lead-in from the season finale of “This Is Us”) in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7 at 10:01 p.m.) and retained 99% in total viewers (4.1 million vs. 4.2 million).
“New Amsterdam” (0.7 rating in 18-49, 4.6 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET), with its first telecast in four weeks, won the timeslot among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas in adults 18-49 and also ranked #1 or tied for #1 in the timeslot among those dramas in adults, men and women 18-34; men and women 18-49; and adults and women 25-54. L+7: “New Amsterdam” has grown by +106% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.18 to a 2.43) and +5.3 million viewers overall (6.3 million to 11.6 million) going from L+SD to L+7. The gain of +5.335 million viewers is the #4 biggest L+7 lift on television so far this season. L+35+Digital: “New Amsterdam” has grown by +238% in the 18-49 demo going from L+SD to L+35+Digital (from a 1.18 to a 3.99).
Wednesday
An encore“Chicago Med” averaged a 0.5 rating in 18-49 and 4.2 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET.
An encore telecast of “Chicago Fire” (0.6 rating in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) won the hour in total viewers and topped the show’s prior rebroadcast (4.1 million vs. 4.0 million on March 13).
A rebroadcast of “Chicago P.D.” (0.5 rating in 18-49, 3.5 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) rated within 0.1 of a point of #1 in the timeslot versus original drama competition on ABC and CBS and beat them to win the hour in women 18-49.
Thursday
“Superstore” (0.9 rating in 18-49, 3.4 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET) grew +13% week to week in 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.8) and +11% in total viewers (3.4 million vs. 3.1 million), to equal the show’s top 18-49 rating since March 22, 2018 (1.1 in 18-49). “Superstore” ranked #2 or tied for #2 in the timeslot among the Big 4 networks in men 18-49, men 25-54 and adults, men and women 18-34. L+35+Digital: “Superstore” generates 43% of its L+35+digital 18-49 rating from nonlinear sources, tied for the #2 biggest percentage on the NBC schedule, behind only “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.”
“A.P. Bio” (0.5 rating in 18-49, 2.0 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.5 vs. 0.5) and increased by +8% in total viewers (2.049 million vs. 1.905 million), to deliver a steady 0.5 in 18-49 for a sixth consecutive telecast. L+7+Digital: “A.P. Bio” generates 36% of its L+7+digital 18-49 rating from nonlinear sources, tied for the #3 biggest percentage on the NBC schedule, behind only “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Superstore.” Upscale: This season, “A.P. Bio” is delivering the #5 highest concentration of adult 18-49 viewers with four or more years of college among Big 4 primetime series and #3 highest concentration of adult 18-49 viewers living in homes with $100K+ incomes among Big 4 primetime series.
“Brooklyn Nine-Nine” (0.6 rating in 18-49, 1.9 million viewers overall from 9-9:30 p.m. ET), with its first telecast in three weeks, was up +0.1 of a point or +20% in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.5 on March 21) to equal its high since Feb. 28 (0.7). L+35+Digital: “B99” generates 57% of its L+35+digital 18-49 rating with nonlinear sources, the #1 biggest percentage on the NBC schedule. Upscale: “B99” is delivering the #4 highest concentration of adult 18-49 viewers with four or more years of college among Big 4 primetime series.
“Abby’s” (0.4 rating in 18-49, 1.6 million viewers overall from 9:30-10 p.m. ET) retained 100% week to week in adults 18-34 and women 18-34.
“Law & Order: SVU” (0.7 rating in 18-49, 3.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the timeslot in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers, and is #1 or tied for #1 among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas in all other key measures. L+35+Digital: “SVU” is growing by +265% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+35+Digital (from a 0.88 to a 3.21).
Friday
“Blindspot” (0.4 rating in 18-49, 2.9 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.4 vs. 0.4) and +99% in total viewers (2.860 million vs. 2.891 million).
“The Blacklist” (0.5 rating in 18-49, 3.6 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.5 vs. 0.5) and was 99% in total viewers (3.569 million vs. 3.619 million). L+35+Digital: “Blacklist” is increasing by +204% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+35+Digital (from a 0.55 to a 1.67).
“Dateline NBC” (0.6 rating in 18-49, 0.8 in adults 25-54, 3.3 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s high for a Friday edition since Dec. 14, 2018 in adults 18-49 (0.8 from 9-11 p.m.) and matched its Friday high since Jan. 18 in adults 25-54 (1.0), while delivering its most-watched Friday episode since March 22 in total viewers (3.6 million).
Saturday
NBC Sports’ 8:06-11 p.m. ET coverage of Stanley Cup Playoff hockey, featuring the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Boston Bruins (0.5 rating in 18-49, 1.7 million viewers overall) ranked #2 for the night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and adults, men and women 18-34
Sunday
An encore telecast of “Ellen’s Game of Games” averaged a 0.5 rating in 18-49 and 2.9 million viewers overall from 7-8 p.m. ET, growing versus the prior week’s encore in this timeslot by +45% in total viewers (2.9 million vs. 2.0 million) and +25% in 18-49 rating (0.5 vs. 0.4).
“World of Dance” (0.7 rating in 18-49, 3.3 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) maintained a steady 0.7 in 18-49 for a third week in a row and grew in total viewers (3.3 million vs. 3.2 million). L+3: The previous week’s “World of Dance” grew +43% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+3 (from a 0.7 to a 1.0) and +925,000 viewers (3.2 million to 4.2 million).
“Good Girls” (0.6 rating in 18-49, 2.4 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s highest 18-49 rating since its season premiere on March 3 (0.7) and delivered its most-watched episode since March 10, the second “Good Girls” telecast of the season. L+3: The prior Sunday’s “Good Girls” increased by +67% in 18-49 going from L+SD to L+3 (0.6 to 1.0) and by +1.3 million viewers (2.4 million to 3.7 million). Digital: “Good Girls” has broken its series record for best seven-day non-linear viewership with each new episode so far this season, allowing the show to double its digital delivery this season versus last.
TODAY IS #1 IN KEY DEMO, POSTS YOY GAINS
TODAY Wins 172 Weeks in Key Demo, Best Streak in 6 Years
TODAY Grows Its Demo Lead Over GMA Year Over Year
TODAY Wins Total Viewers Wednesday and Friday
NEW YORK – April 16, 2019 – TODAY was the number-one morning show last week topping “Good Morning America” in the key demo A25-54. The win marks 172 consecutive weeks in first place, TODAY’s best demo streak in more than six years. Versus last year, TODAY grew its demo lead over GMA by 36% and narrowed the total viewer gap by 82%. TODAY also won in total viewers last Wednesday and Friday
TODAY averaged 1.307 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming GMA by +125,000 (+11%) and CBS This Morning by +468,000 (+56%)
- TODAY has now ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 172 consecutive weeks (best streak in over six years) and 188 of the last 189 weeks
- Vs. prior year, TODAY increased its demo lead over GMA by 36%.
TODAY averaged 960,000 A18-49 viewers, +116,000 (+14%) ahead of GMA and +366,000 (+62%) higher than CBS
- Vs. prior year, TODAY’s lead over GMA was up 21%.
TODAY averaged 3.963 million total viewers leading CBS This Morning by +807,000 (+26%)
- TODAY ranked #1 on Wednesday and Friday
- Vs. prior year, TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA shrank by 82% while its advantage over CBS finished 25% higher.
SEASON-TO-DATE (9/24/2018-4/14/2019)
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 and A18-49
TODAY is posting its biggest season-to-date total viewer lead over CBS in three years
o TODAY’s total viewer advantage over CBS is up 21% vs. the same period last season (+907,000 vs. +747,000 last season)
NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT WINS THE WEEK AGAIN
#1 in Both Key A25-54 and A18-49 Demos
Continues to Lead Across Both Demos Season to Date
April 16, 2019 – NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt is the #1 most-watched newscast again for the week of April 8, leading in both the key A25-54 and A18-49 demos, according to Nielsen Media Research.
Nightly News averaged 1.585 million in A25-54, the demo most valued by advertisers, topping CBS by +477,000 (+43%) and ABC by +46,000 (+3%). Among the younger A18-49 demo, NBC garnered 1.052 million, surpassing CBS by +232,000 (+28%) and ABC by +2,000.
Nightly News also continues its reign as the #1 evening newscast season-to-date among both demos, beating CBS by +592,000 (+46%) and ABC by +44,000 (+2%) in A25-54.
Last week, Nightly News debuted “Her Take with Cynthia McFadden,” a new series spotlighting the voices of women who have vastly different experiences, some famous, some not. McFadden spoke with Cindy McCain on Friday, launching the broadcast’s new series.
Week of 4/8/19:
Nightly News ranked #1 in A25-54
- Averaged 1.585 million A25-54 viewers, ahead of ABC by +46,000 (+3%) and leading CBS by +477,000 (+43%)
- Vs. prior year, Nightly posted the smallest A25-54 decline among broadcast nets
- Nightly averaged a 1.31 A25-54 rating, +0.03 ahead of ABC and +0.39 more than CBS
Nightly News ranked #1 in A18-49
- Averaged 1.052 million A18-49 viewers, leading ABC by +2,000 ( < +1%) and CBS by +232,000 (+28%)
- Nightly averaged a 0.82 A18-49 rating, +0.01 ahead of ABC and +0.18 ahead of CBS
| Total Viewers | A25-54 Rating | A25-54 Viewers | A18-49 Rating | A18-49 Viewers | |
| NBC | 7.478 | 1.31 | 1.585 | 0.82 | 1.052 |
| CBS | 5.579 | 0.92 | 1.108 | 0.64 | 0.820 |
| ABC | 7.943 | 1.28 | 1.539 | 0.81 | 1.050 |
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NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt is the most-watched evening newscast in America among the key news demo, and reaches over 24 million people every week through its broadcast and millions more through NBCNews.com, the Nightly News app, The Nightly newsletter and social media platforms. The broadcast provides the latest on the day’s top stories, going beyond the headlines to uncover how people’s lives are affected by the world around them. Lester Holt is the anchor, and was named the most-trusted television news personality in America, according to The Hollywood Reporter/Morning Consult 2018 survey. Jennifer Suozzo is the executive producer.
‘TONIGHT SHOW’ TAKES THE LATE-NIGHT WEEK OF APRIL 1-5 IN 18-49
At 12:35 a.m., “Late Night” Wins the Week Over “Late Late Show” in Every Key Demo
NEW YORK — April 9, 2019 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of April 1-5 in adults 18-49 versus “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.
Fallon’s 0.43 rating in adults 18-49 for the week outscored “Late Show’s” 0.40 and “Kimmel’s” 0.37 for a week of episodes from Las Vegas.
“Tonight” also ranked #1 for the week in adults 25-54 and all key adult-female demos.
Last week at 12:35 a.m. ET, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” ranked #1 versus “The Late Late Show with James Corden” in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and all other key demographics.
Season to date, Meyers leads both “Late Late Show” and ABC’s “Nightline” in “most current” averages in every key ratings category.
LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of April 1-5. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
(According to viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of April 1-5. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.43 rating, 3 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.40/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.37/3
NBC “Tonight” 0.43 rating, 3 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.40/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.37/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.26/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.26/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.27/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.20/2 *
NBC “Late Night,” 0.27/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.20/2 *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.17/2 *
NBC “Last Call,” 0.17/2 *
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.130 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.948 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.942 million viewers
NBC “Tonight,” 2.130 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.948 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.942 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.283 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.283 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.239 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.245 million viewers *
NBC “Late Night,” 1.239 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.245 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.702 million viewers *
NBC “Last Call,” 0.702 million viewers *
* Friday’s “Late Night,” “Late Late Show” and “Last Call” were encores.
SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.52 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.53/4
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.39/3
NBC “Tonight” 0.52 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.53/4
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.39/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.25/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.25/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.31/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.24/2
NBC “Late Night,” 0.31/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.24/2
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.18/2
NBC “Last Call,” 0.18/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.462 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.800 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.084 million viewers
NBC “Tonight,” 2.462 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.800 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.084 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.300 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.300 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.476 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.361 million viewers
NBC “Late Night,” 1.476 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.361 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.742 million viewers
NBC “Last Call,” 0.742 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK OF APRIL 1-5
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.24
TBS, 11-11:30 p.m., “Conan,” 0.19 (R)**
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.43
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.32
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.32
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.29 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.778 million viewers
TBS, 11-11:30 p.m., “Conan,” 0.429 million viewers (R)**
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.849 million viewers
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.638 million viewers
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.849 million viewers
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.638 million viewers
** Tuesday’s “Conan” was preempted.
‘THIS IS US,’ ‘VOICE,’ ‘ELLEN’S’ & ALL 3 ‘CHICAGO’ DRAMAS CAPTURE TOP-20 RANKINGS FOR THE APRIL 1-7 WEEK
Excluding Sports, “Us” (#2), “Voice” (Tied for #4), “Games” (Tied for #9) and “Fire,” “Med” & “P.D.” All Rank Among the Top 20 Big 4 Primetime Telecasts of the Week
Season to Date, NBC Ranks #1 in Adults 18-49, Adults 25-54, Adults 18-34 (Tie) & Every Key Adult-Female Demo and Is Tied for the Closest It’s Been to #1 in Total Viewers at This Point in the Season, Excluding Sports, in 16 Years
NBC Takes Six of Six Monday Half-Hours, "Enemy Within" Maintains 100% Week to Week & Wins at 10, "The Voice" Is #1 for the Night
“This Is Us” Finale Grows +12% Week to Week to Its Top Rating Since Jan 22; “Game of Games” Is Tuesday’s #2 Show of the Night; Week 3 of "The Village" Maintains 100%
Wednesday’s "Chicago" Lineup Dominates in Viewers, Ties for #1 in 18-49; "Fire" Is #1 in Viewers, Wins at 9 p.m. by +4.5 Million Persons
"Abby's" Is the First New Comedy This Season to Hold 100% of Its 18-49 Rating From Week 1 to Week 2; "Superstore," "A.P. Bio," "Will & Grace," "SVU" Also Retains 100%
Sunday’s "Good Girls" Equals Its High Since the Show’s Season Premiere, "World of Dance" Maintains 100%
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — April 9, 2019 — NBC has tied for #2 among the Big 4 networks in primetime results for the week of April 1-7 in adults 18-49, finishing behind only CBS, which was boosted by high-rated Saturday coverage of NCAA Basketball Tournament, according to “live plus same day” viewership figures from Nielsen Media Research.
Excluding sports, Tuesday’s “This Is Us” season finale was the week’s #2 telecast in adults 18-49, Monday’s “Voice” tied for #4, Tuesday’s “Ellen’s Game of Games” tied for #9, Wednesday’s “Chicago Fire” tied for #11 and Wednesday’s “Chicago Med” and “P.D.” tied for #17.
In addition to tying for #2 for the week in adults 18-49, NBC ranked #2 outright in adults 25-54 and #2 or tied for #2 in adults and women 18-34, men and women 18-49 and men and women 25-54.
Season to date, NBC ranks #1 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49, adults 25-54, adults 18-34 (tie) and all key adult-female demographics. In total viewers, excluding sports, NBC is running within 1.472 million persons of #1 CBS, tied with last year for NBC’s closest position to #1 in total viewers at this point in the season, excluding sports, in 16 years, since trailing by 782,000 persons at this time in 2002-03.
Weekly ratings are “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date ratings are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”
Week 28 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “live plus same day,” April 1-7
CBS…1.4
NBC…0.8
ABC…0.8
Fox…0.6
CW…0.2
Total Viewers
CBS…8.6 million
NBC…4.6 million
ABC…4.1 million
Fox…2.5 million
CW…0.6 million
Season-to-Date Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…1.7
Fox…1.6
CBS…1.6
ABC…1.3
CW…0.4
Total Viewers
CBS…9.1 million
NBC…7.5 million
Fox…5.8 million
ABC…5.7 million
CW…1.4 million
NBC highlights for the week of April 1-7:
Monday
NBC wins Monday night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, adults 25-54, total viewers and every other key measure (including ties in adults 18-34 and men 18-34), taking six of six half-hours among those nets in adults 18-49.
“The Voice” (1.5 rating in 18-49, 8.5 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) is the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 in adults 18-49, adults 25-54, total viewers and most other key categories, winning the time period by a +36% margin over “American Idol” and Fox’s dramas in 18-49 (1.5 vs. 1.1) and by +2.3 million persons or +37% in total viewers (8.5 million vs. 6.2 million for “Idol”).
“Live Plus Seven Day Plus Digital”: This cycle’s six “Blind Audition” episodes averaged a 3.23 L+7+digital rating, for a +10% increase over the 2.93 average for the fall cycle’s Blind Auditions. It’s the first time on record (dating back to the 2014-15 season for L+7+digital) that Blind Auditions for the spring cycle have topped the fall cycle. Each of the six Blind Audition episodes this spring rank among “The Voice’s” top six seven-day digital deliveries on record. The “Voice 16” Blind Audition telecasts grew from a 1.96 in L+SD to a 3.23 in L+7+digital (+65%).
“Live Plus 35 Day Plus Digital” Ratings: Monday’s “The Voice” has grown by +62% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+35+Digital (from a 1.78 to a 2.89).
“The Enemy Within” (0.8 rating in 18-49, 4.5 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the hour versus ABC’s “The Fix” and CBS’ “Bull” in adults, men and women 18-49; adults, men and women 25-54; and adults and women 18-34, delivering a +33% margin of victory among those nets in adults 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.6 for “Bull”). “Enemy” maintained a steady 0.8 rating in 18-49 for a third straight week. L+7: “Enemy Within” has grown by +68% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.95 to a 1.60) and more than +3.1 million viewers overall (5.1 million to 8.2 million).
Tuesday
“Ellen’s Game of Games” (1.2 rating in 18-49, 5.3 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) scored as the #2 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 behind only “This Is Us,” winning the 8-9 p.m. hour ahead of “NCIS.” The April 2 “Ellen’s” grew from half-hour to half-hour in every key measure, including a gain of +18% in adults 18-49 (1.1 to 1.3) and delivered a steady 1.2 in 18-49 for a fourth week in a row. L+35+Digital: “Game of Games” is growing by +50% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+35+Digital (from a 1.46 to a 2.19).
The season finale of “This Is Us” (1.9 rating in 18-49, 8.2 million viewers overall from 9-10:01 p.m. ET) scored the show’s highest 18-49 rating since Jan. 22 (2.0) and delivered its most-watched episode since that same date (8.229 million). It was the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 in adults 18-49 and most other key demographics and won the 8-9 p.m. timeslot in every key demo, including a +111% margin of victory in adults 18-49 (1.9 vs. 0.9 for CBS’ #2 “FBI”). “TIU” was up +12% week to week in 18-49 (1.9 vs. 1.7) and +8% in total viewers (8.2 million vs. 7.6 million). L+7: “This Is Us” is increasing by +88% in 18-49 rating (from a 2.04 to a 3.83) and +5.5 million viewers overall (8.4 million to 13.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7. The gain of +1.79 rating points in 18-49 is the #1 strongest average L+7 lift on television this season and the increase of +5.487 million viewers is television’s #3 biggest L+7 gain. L+35+Digital: “This Is Us” has grown by +241% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+35+Digital (from a 2.04 to a 6.97).
“The Village” (0.7 rating in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET) retained 100% of the prior week’s 18-49 rating (0.7 vs. 0.7) and grew +3% week to week in total viewers (4.2 million vs. 4.0 million). “Village” tied for #1 in the timeslot among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas in adults 18-34, women 18-34 and women 25-54 and was #1 outright among those dramas in women 18-49. L+3: The prior week’s “The Village” grew by +43% in 18-49 going from L+SD Nielsens to L+3 (0.7 to 1.0 and +2.1 million persons in total viewers (4.4 million to 6.5 million).
Wednesday
NBC won the night in total viewers and adults 25-54 and tied for #1 in adults 18-49, with “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago Med” scoring as the #1-2 shows of the night in total viewers. NBC’s Wednesday schedule of “Chicago” dramas has ranked as the #1 regular lineup in total viewers on 17 of the 18 Wednesdays it’s aired so far this season.
“Chicago Med” (1.0 rating in 18-49, 7.8 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) ranked as the #2 most-watched show of the night on the Big 4 networks, behind only “Chicago Fire,” and won the 8 p.m. hour in total viewers over such competition as “Survivor” and “Empire.” L+35+Digital: “Med” is growing by +114% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+35+Digital (from a 1.25 to a 2.67).
“Chicago Fire” (1.1 rating in 18-49, 8.2 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in total viewers and won the 9 p.m. hour in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers. In total viewers, “Fire” more than doubled the timeslot’s #2 network (8.2 million persons vs. 3.7 million for ABC’s comedies), leading by +4.5 million persons or +121%. L+35+Digital: “Fire” is increasing by +133% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+35+Digital (from a 1.25 to a 2.91).
“Chicago P.D.” (1.0 rating in 18-49, 6.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the timeslot in adults 18-49, adults 25-54, total viewers and every other key measure, taking the hour by a +67% margin in adults 18-49 (1.0 vs. 0.6 each for “SEAL Team” and “Whiskey Cavalier”) and topping the combined audience of the ABC-CBS drama competition in total viewers (6.9 million persons vs. a combined 6.8 million for “SEAL Team” and “Whiskey Cavalier”). L+35+Digital: “P.D.” has grown by +159% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+35+Digital (from a 1.14 to a 2.95).
Thursday
“Superstore” (0.8 rating in 18-49, 3.1 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET), facing original competition from “The Big Bang Theory” for the first time in four weeks, retained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8). L+35+Digital: “Superstore” generates 43% of its L+35+digital 18-49 rating from nonlinear sources, tied for the #2 biggest percentage on the NBC schedule, behind only “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.”
“A.P. Bio” (0.5 rating in 18-49, 1.9 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET), facing original competition from “Young Sheldon” for the first time in four weeks, maintained 100% week to week in 18-49, delivering a steady 0.5 in 18-49 for a fifth consecutive telecast. L+7+Digital: “A.P. Bio” generates 36% of its L+7+digital 18-49 rating from nonlinear sources, tied for the #3 biggest percentage on the NBC schedule, behind only “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Superstore.”
The season finale of “Will & Grace” (0.7 rating in 18-49, 3.0 million viewers overall from 9-9:30 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7) to equal the show’s high since Feb. 7 (0.8). “Will & Grace” built on its lead-in by +40% in adults 18-49. L+35+Digital: “Will & Grace” has increased by +221% in the 18-49 demo going from L+SD to L+35+Digital (from a 0.75 to a 2.41).
“Abby’s” (0.5 rating in 18-49, 2.1 million viewers overall from 9:30-10 p.m. ET) retained 100% of the prior week’s series premiere in 18-49 (0.5 vs. 0.5) to make “Abby’s” the first new comedy introduced this season by the Big 4 networks to maintain 100% of its 18-49 rating from Week 1 to Week 2. “Abby’s” also generated Week 2 increases in men 18-49 and men 18-34. L+3+Digital: The prior week’s “Abby’s” premiere grew by +90% after three days in 18-49 going from L+SD to L+3+digital results (from a 0.52 to 0.99).
“Law & Order: SVU” (0.8 rating in 18-49, 3.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) ranked #1 in the timeslot among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 (tie), retaining 100% of the show’s prior original two weeks ago in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8 on March 21) and 25-54 (1.1 vs. 1.1). L+35+Digital: “SVU” is growing by +265% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+35+Digital (from a 0.88 to a 3.21).
Friday
“Blindspot” (0.4 rating in 18-49, 2.9 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) retained 100% of the show’s prior 18-49 rating of two weeks earlier (0.4 vs. 0.4 on March 22).
“The Blacklist” (0.6 rating in 18-49, 3.9 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.5 vs. 0.5). L+7: In the first quarter of 2019, “The Blacklist” has averaged a 0.56 rating in 18-49 through 10 telecasts in L+SD and a 1.23 in L+7, for a lift of +121%. Among total viewers, The Blacklist grew +88% in L+7 (3.849 million to 7.226 million). Among shows launched during midseason, “The Blacklist” ranked #1 on the Big 4 networks in terms of the biggest L+3 and L+7 percentage lifts in 18-49 through the first quarter. In total viewers, “Blacklist” generated the top L+3 percentage lift for a midseason show and was tied for the #1 L+7 lift (with Fox’s “The Orville”).
“Dateline NBC” (0.5 rating in 18-49, 0.8 in adults 25-54, 3.2 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s high for a Friday edition since March 8 in adults 18-49 (0.6) and matched its high since Jan. 18 in adults 25-54 (1.0), increasing by +0.1 of a point or +25% week to week in 18-49 (0.5 vs. 0.4), +14% in 25-54(0.8 vs. 0.7) and +1% in total viewers (3.238 million vs. 3.197 million).
Sunday
“World of Dance” (0.7 rating in 18-49, 3.2 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET), despite this week’s special competition from CBS coverage of the ACM Awards, maintained 100% week to week in both 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7) and total viewers (3.240 million vs. 3.241 million).
“Good Girls” (0.6 rating in 18-49, 2.4 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET), despite this week’s special competition from CBS coverage of the ACM Awards, maintained 100% of last week’s 0.6 in 18-49 and was up +11% in total viewers versus last week’s 2.2 million, equaling the show’s highest 18-49 rating since its season premiere on March 3 (0.7).
‘TODAY’ IS #1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS
TODAY Tops GMA in Total Viewers for the 10th Week This Season
TODAY Wins 171 Straight Weeks in Key Demo
TODAY Is Only Program To Grow in Total Viewers Vs. Last Year
NEW YORK – April 9, 2019 – TODAY was the number-one morning show outright last week topping “Good Morning America” in total viewers for the tenth time this season. TODAY also won the key demo A25-54 for the week marking 171 straight weeks in the top spot, its best streak in over six years. Additionally, TODAY is the only program to grow in total viewers year over year.
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
| Program | P25-54Rtg | P25-54Imps | P18-49Rtg | P18-49Imps | P2+Imps |
| TODAY | 1.11 | 1,338 | 0.75 | 967 | 3,970 |
| CBS THIS MORNING | 0.67 | 813 | 0.45 | 583 | 3,087 |
| GOOD MORNING AMERICA | 0.93 | 1,127 | 0.61 | 791 | 3,923 |
TODAY averaged 3.970 million total viewers, leading GMA by +47,000 (+1%) and topping CBS This Morning by +883,000 (+29%)
- This was TODAY’s first total viewer win in seven weeks and 10th win overall this season
- TODAY posted its highest total audience and best margin over CBS in four weeks. This was also TODAY’s biggest total viewer win over GMA since the week of 1/7/2019 (in 12 weeks)
- Vs. prior year, TODAY reversed a loss to GMA (a 177,000 viewer turnaround) and increased its lead over CBS by +42%
- Vs. prior week, TODAY reversed a loss to GMA (83,000 viewer turnaround) while its lead over CBS widened by +17%
- TODAY was the only program to see year-over-year growth in viewership, +1% (+48,000) higher vs. ABC -3% and CBS -6%
- TODAY also saw the biggest total viewer increase week-over-week, up +4% (+147,000) vs. GMA+2% and CBS +1%
TODAY averaged 1.338 million A25-54 viewers, leading GMA by +211,000 (+19%) and CBS This Morning by +525,000 (+65%)
- TODAY has now ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 171 consecutive weeks (best streak in over six years) and 187 of the last 188 weeks
- Vs. prior year, TODAY lead over GMA tripled and over CBS improved +8%
- Vs. prior week, TODAY lead over GMA improved +31% and over CBS by +5%
- Week-over-week, TODAY added the most A25-54 viewers, up +3% (+45,000) vs. GMA down -5,000 (flat) and CBS +3% (+21,000)
TODAY averaged 967,000 A18-49 viewers, +176,000 (+22%) ahead of GMA and +384,000 (+66%) higher than CBS
- Vs. prior year, TODAY’s lead over GMA quadrupled and over CBS improved +10%
- Vs. prior week, TODAY lead over GMA improved +47% and CBS increased +7%
- Week-over-week, TODAY saw the biggest increase in A18-49 viewership (+5%, or +42,000) vs. GMA down -2% and CBS up +3%
SEASON-TO-DATE (9/24/2018-4/7/2019)
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 and A18-49
TODAY is posting its biggest season-to-date total viewer lead over CBS in three years
o TODAY’s total viewer advantage over CBS is up 21% vs. the same period last season (+911,000 vs. +752,000 last season)
NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT IS #1 FOR THE WEEK
Strong Key Demo Win Every Night, Continues #1 Season to Date
Only Evening Newscast to Increase Week Over Week
April 9, 2019 – NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt is the #1 most-watched evening newscast in both the A25-54 and A18-49 demos during the first week of April, according to Nielsen Media Research. Nightly News is also the only newscast to post week-over-week increases in both demos.
For the week of April 1, Nightly News won every single night in the key A25-54 demo, averaging 1.68 million viewers, leading ABC by +112,000 (+7%) and CBS by +571,000 viewers (+51%). The broadcast also grew week over week by 4% while ABC and CBS both dropped by -4% and -8%, respectively.
Among A18-49, Nightly News attracted 1.11 million viewers, topping ABC by its biggest advantage in 12 weeks with +76,000 (+7%) and CBS by +331,000 (+43%). The program also improved from the previous week by +1% while ABC was flat and CBS decreased by -8%.
Nightly News also continues to lead the broadcasters as the #1-most-watched newscast season to date in both the key and younger demos, beating ABC by +43,000 and CBS by +598,000 in A25-54.
Week of 4/1/2019:
Nightly News ranked #1 in A25-54
- Averaged 1.681 million A25-54 viewers, ahead of ABC by +112,000 (+7%) and leading CBS by +571,000 (+51%)
- Vs. prior week, Nightly’s demo viewership was up +67,000 (+4%) while ABC fell -4% and CBS dropped -8%
- Vs. prior year, Nightly posted the smallest A25-54 decline in the 3NET (-69,000 or -4%), more than ABC (-158,000) and CBS (-170,000) combined
Nightly News ranked #1 in A18-49
- Averaged 1.110 million A18-49 viewers, leading ABC by +76,000 (+7%) and CBS by +331,000 (+43%)
- Nightly posted its biggest A18-49 advantage over ABC in 12 weeks (since the week of 1/7/2019)
- Vs. prior week, Nightly increased in viewership (+7,000 or +1%); ABC was flat, CBS -8%
- Vs. prior year, Nightly saw the smallest A18-49 decline in the 3NET (-80,000 or -7%) compared to ABC -11% and CBS -11%
| Total Viewers | A25-54 Rating | A25-54 Viewers | A18-49 Ratings | A18-49 Viewers | |
| NBC | 7.616 | 1.39 | 1.681 | 0.86 | 1.110 |
| CBS | 5.690 | 0.92 | 1.110 | 0.60 | 0.779 |
| ABC | 8.138 | 1.30 | 1.569 | 0.80 | 1.034 |
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NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt is the most-watched evening newscast in America among the key news demo for the past 22 seasons. The broadcast provides the very latest on the day’s top stories, going beyond the headlines to uncover how people’s lives are affected by the world around them. NBC Nightly News reaches over 24 million people every week through its broadcast and millions more through NBCNews.com, the Nightly News app, and social media platforms. Lester Holt is the anchor, and was named the most-trusted television news personality in America, according to the Hollywood Reporter/Morning Consult survey. Jenn Suozzo is the executive producer.
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