TV Ratings

Media December 5

Fox News extends lead over CBS, NBC in key category through November

Since the start of 2025, Fox News has averaged 3.2 million weekday primetime viewers, ranking as the second highest-rated network in all of TV and outperforming CBS and NBC.

Media December 5

Connie Chung condemns CBS News, says ‘greedy’ leadership caused her former network to ‘crash into crumbles’

Longtime CBS News journalist Connie Chung ripped the network’s current ownership as “greedy" and suggested they have ruined her former home.

Media November 12

Fox News Channel outdraws CNN, MSNBC during election week

Americans relied on Fox News for information and analysis during election week, as it topped CNN and MSNBC for coverage of key races in Virginia, New Jersey and New York City.

Media November 7

MSNBC's 'risky' rebrand to MS NOW draws skepticism from branding experts

The drastic move to turn MSNBC into MS NOW comes after Comcast spun off its cable assets into a new company that distances the progressive network from the NBC brand.

Media November 4

Fox News dominates YouTube in October with 377 million views to beat competition for sixth straight month

FOX News Media finished October as the No. 1 news brand on YouTube for the sixth straight month with a staggering 377 million video views.

Media October 29

Fox News Channel continues to lead ABC, CBS and NBC in weekday primetime viewers through October

Americans continued to rely on Fox News for information and analysis through October, and FNC continues to lead all broadcast networks among weekday primetime viewers in 2025.

Media October 27

CBS News anchor John Dickerson to exit network as Bari Weiss-era shakeup begins

"CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson will exit the network at the end of the year, CBS announced on Monday, as the outlet begins to shake things up with Bari Weiss in charge.

Media October 7

Jimmy Kimmel nears pre-suspension viewership, sheds 85% of key viewers since hyped comeback show

Jimmy Kimmel’s rating boom appears to be circling the drain as the ABC host has lost 85% of the 1.7 million demo who tuned in for his return from suspension.

Media October 6

MSNBC takes first major step toward complete independence from NBC News as corporate breakup looms

NBC and MSNBC were hand in glove for years as the cable network relied on the news-gathering operation and talent of its sister broadcast operation - but a breakup is happening.

Media October 1

FOX News Channel surges past ABC, NBC, CBS among weekday primetime viewers with dominant third quarter

FOX News Channel averaged 3.3 million weekday primetime viewers through September 2025, beating broadcast networks CBS, ABC and NBC for the year.

Media September 29

Jimmy Kimmel sheds 64% of audience after short-lived ratings spike following suspension

“Jimmy Kimmel Live!" averaged 2.3 million total viewers on Thursday for a staggering 64% drop compared to the 6.5 million who tuned in for the host’s much-hyped return.

Media September 23

Millions of Americans tuned into 'immortal' Charlie Kirk's memorial service

Millions of Americans watched the memorial of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on Sunday, where the conservative activist was honored for his faith and courage.

VIDEO September 22

Jesse Watters: ‘You can’t act like Maddow when you’re being paid to be Johnny Carson’

'The Five' co-hosts discuss Disney's decision to end Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.

VIDEO September 18

Hannity: Late night TV shows simply 'not funny' anymore

Fox News host Sean Hannity explains why the Left’s reaction to ABC pulling Jimmy Kimmel off the air is hypocritical on ‘Hannity.’

VIDEO September 18

Anybody could replace Kimmel, he had 'no talent,' says Trump

President Donald Trump shares his reaction to ABC suspending Jimmy Kimmel's show on 'America Reports.'

Media September 18

ABC’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ hemorrhaged viewers over past decade, lost 72% among key demo

President Trump suggested ABC “indefinitely" preempted "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" largely because of poor ratings, and a look at the late-night program’s audience reveals a steady decline.

VIDEO September 17

Sean Hannity calls Kimmel on-air removal long overdue

Fox News host Sean Hannity discusses ABC pulling ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ off the air over comments about Charlie Kirk’s assassination on ‘Hannity.’

Media September 10

Fox News announces revamped weekend lineup highlighting ‘commitment to delivering incomparable coverage’

Fox News will debut a new weekend programming lineup beginning Saturday, Sept. 20, FOX News Media President & Editor-in-Chief Jay Wallace announced.

Media September 3

Fox News Channel finishes summer 2025 trouncing ABC, NBC, CBS in primetime

Fox News Channel maintained its dominance throughout August and ended the summer by topping the three broadcast networks in primetime, according to Nielsen Media Research.

Media August 11

Embattled CBS News staffers express cautious optimism over new Paramount CEO after tumultuous year

CBS News staffers express cautious optimism as David Ellison prioritizes the news division during his inaugural visit as Paramount's new CEO.

Media August 6

Gayle King's ‘CBS Mornings’ struggles with ratings decline ahead of looming ownership change

A longtime network morning show veteran believes "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King "has lost a lot of her leverage" with an ownership change looming.

Media July 29

Fox News Channel dominates all of television in July, CNN hits rock bottom among key demo

Fox News Channel extended its cable news winning streak to 54 months, leading in key demographics while CNN recorded its worst July of all time.

Media July 22

Fox News' Greg Gutfeld dominates late-night television ratings as CBS ends Colbert's 'Late Show'

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld is the ratings king of late night with 3.1 million average viewers, despite what Stephen Colbert may be telling his audience.

VIDEO July 20

Rob Schneider calls Stephen Colbert's late-night show a ‘relic’ amid cancellation

 Actor and comedian Rob Schneider discusses the cancellation of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' and more on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’

Media July 18

Piers Morgan accuses Joy Reid of playing 'race card' in heated exchange

Joy Reid and Piers Morgan clashed over her MSNBC firing, with Morgan citing poor ratings while Reid suggested her race played a role in the dismissal.

Media July 15

Fox News Channel outdraws NBC, CBS and ABC during primetime for third consecutive week

Fox News dominates television ratings with 1.5 million total day viewers, airing 97 of the top 100 cable telecasts while outperforming broadcast competition

Media July 11

MSNBC’s Psaki struggles to fill Maddow’s lofty shoes, trails CNN in key demo through two months in new slot

MSNBC’s Jen Psaki, a former Biden White House press secretary, is trailing Fox News and CNN among a key age demographic through two months in her new timeslot.

Media July 9

Americans overwhelmingly choose Fox News Channel for Independence Day week television viewing

Fox News Channel outdraws NBC, CBS and ABC during Independence Day week with 2.8 million weekday primetime viewers while commanding 65% of cable news audience.

Media July 9

Major shakeup hits ABC's 'GMA3,' but insider says show 'not being shut down' despite chatter

An ABC source insists “GMA3" isn’t being shut down despite undergoing another makeover only three years after a scandalous extramarital affair rocked the program.

Media July 1

Fox News leaves rivals in the dust with historic Q2 ratings, posts viewership wins over ABC, NBC, CBS

Fox News captured a 62% audience share in Q2 2025, with "The Five" making history as most-watched program for 15 consecutive quarters while outperforming broadcast rivals.