NETWORK FINALS:  There were no changes from the preliminary Sunday numbers.       Broadcast Official Nationals Program Ratings Chart     CABLE HIGHLIGHTS:  Even mighty HBO felt the drain of Memorial Day weekend, as GAME OF THRONES sank by 0.71 to 3.25.  The rest of the line-up fared better, with […]

    NETWORK FINALS:  SHARK TANK gained 0.1 in final numbers, but THE EXORCIST lost 0.1 to a series low 0.6.         Broadcast Official Nationals Program Ratings Chart     CABLE HIGHLIGHTS:  ESPN had 2 of Friday cable’s Top 3 slots with its NBA coverage, scoring 1.05 for Golden State vs. Lakers […]

        NETWORK FINALS:  The 9PM hour of 48 HOURS rose 0.1 in final numbers, and DESPICABLE ME 2 fell the same.         Broadcast Official Nationals Program Ratings Chart     CABLE HIGHLIGHTS:  Saturday cable belonged to TBS and its Elite 8 NCAA TOURNAMENT games at 2.78/1.72.  The higher-rated late […]

        NETWORK FINALS:  The rerun SNL lost 0.1 in final numbers.         Broadcast Official Nationals Program Ratings Chart   CABLE HIGHLIGHTS:  ESPN’s COLLEGE BASKETBALL games were at 0.57/0.28/0.28/0.27/0.22, and its UFC PRELIMS was at 0.48.  A&E’s LIVE PD dropped 0.11 to 0.44.  On HGTV, NATE & JEREMIAH: SAVE MY […]

  NETWORK UPDATE:  ABC’s numbers came down after the Dallas airing of MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL was removed, with DANCING WITH THE STARS reduced by 0.2, and CASTLE by 0.3.  On CBS, 2 BROKE GIRLS held its morning number, but THE MILLERS lost 0.1 to a still lower series low 1.7; however, SCORPION gained 0.1.  The […]

        NETWORK FINALS:  There were no changes from the preliminary Saturday ratings.         Broadcast Official Nationals Program Ratings Chart     CABLE HIGHLIGHTS:  A&E’s LIVE PD led Saturday cable, up 0.08 to 0.47.  ESPN’s UFC FIGHT NIGHT was at 0.50, and the PRELIMS were at 0.26.  On Food Network, […]

  NOTE:  The HAND IN HAND hurricane relief special that aired on all networks (except CW) in the 8PM hour will not be rated in Nielsen finals because it aired without commercials. DEMOGRAPHIC DETAIL: For each broadcast program (or hour segment), the chart below displays preliminary key advertiser demographics (adult 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 ratings), audience […]

  NOTE:  ABC and CBS ratings may adjust in finals due to local preemptions for THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL. DEMOGRAPHIC DETAIL: For each broadcast program (or hour segment), the chart below displays preliminary live+same day key advertiser demographics (adult 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 ratings), audience skews (women 18-49, men 18-49 and adults 50+ shares) and total viewership […]