The third night of the Republican National Convention totaled 22.8 million viewers 2+ across the three broadcast networks and three cable news channels, well above the 19.4 million on Tuesday and a touch above the 22.5 million Monday. Compared to prior conventions, last night was above the third night of 2012 but below 2008 with both total viewers (2+) and the news sales demographic (25-54).
Similarly, the RNC average through the first three nights is pacing slightly ahead of 2012 but well behind 2008 in both viewers 2+ and especially adults 25-54. Fox News Channel remains #1 with viewers 2+, and NBC is holding on to #1 with 25-54 year-olds. CNN is in third place with both 2+ and 25-54, while ABC is #4, CBS is #5 and MSNBC #6.
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