For the third consecutive evening, NBC and a cable network covering the NBA playoffs were winners in prime time. On this Wednesday, the final night of the 2015-16 traditional TV season, NBC led in total viewers (6.11 million) with the season finales of “Law & Order: SVU” and “Chicago P.D.”, preceded by the series finale […]
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For the second consecutive night, NBC and a cable network covering the NBA playoffs shared the lead in prime time. NBC was Tuesday’s most-watched network with 9.6 million viewers with the tenth season finale of “The Voice”. NBC also topped the night in adults 25-54 (2.8 rating/8 share). TNT won in adults 18-49 (approx. 2.6 […]
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The final Monday night of the 2015-16 traditional season featured several season finales, two season premieres and, on cable, popular sports playoff action. NBC took the crowns in total viewers (8.81 million) and adults 25-54 (2.6 rating/7 share) with the final performances of the season on “The Voice” and the inaugural season finale of “Blindspot.” […]
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CBS and ESPN split prime time victory for the fourth consecutive Thursday. CBS led among total viewers (6.41 million); Game 2 of the “NBA Eastern Conference Finals” between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors put ESPN on top among adults 18-49 (approx. 1.9 rating) and adults 18-34 (approx. 1.8 rating). The game telecast was […]
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CBS and ESPN shared prime time’s top honors for the third straight Thursday. CBS was best among total viewers (7.93 million) and adults 25-54 (2.5 rating/8 share); ESPN was tops among adults 18-49 (1.8 rating) and adults 18-34 (1.7 rating) with NBA Western Conference Semifinal Game 6: San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder. Three […]
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Wednesday Final Nationals: Golden State Warriors Continue to be Ratings Gold for the NBA and TNT
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CBS and Fox again shared top honors on Wednesday night. CBS bested in total viewers (7.17 million), Fox led in all key demographics: adults 18-49 (2.4 rating/9 share), adults 18-34 (2.0/9), and adults 25-54 (2.9/8). The Golden State Warriors impress yet again in the “2016 NBA Playoffs” as their series-clinching Game 5 win over the […]
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Despite an all-rerun night for them, Tuesday night’s most-watched network was CBS with an average of 9.36 million total viewers, slightly edging out NBC (9.35 million). NBC led among adults 18-49 (2.0 rating/7 share), adults 18-34 (1.1/5) and adults 25-54 (2.9/8). A two-hour edition of “The Voice” led into the series preview of new drama […]
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Thursday Final Nationals: ‘American Idol’ Series Ender Draws Best Finale Ratings in Three Years
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The 126-minute “American Idol” series farewell (for now) helped Fox rule Thursday night, by far, with an average of 13.3 million viewers and dominating all key demos. It was the most-watched, highest-rated “American Idol” season finale in three years (14.13 million, 3.6 adults 18-49 rating, 5/16/2013) and the most-watched telecast of “American Idol” in two […]
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Monday Final Nationals: ‘The Bachelor’ Season Finale on ABC Rises with Young Demos Year-to-Year
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NBC placed first on Monday among total viewers (10.43 million) and adults 25-54 (3.5 rating/10 share). ABC won the younger demos crown, besting all in adults 18-49 (2.8/9) and adults 18-34 (2.6/11) with the season finale of “The Bachelor” and its live post-finale special “The Bachelor: After the Final Rose.” The series, featuring Ben Higgins […]