Sunday, May 14, 2017

NBC Ratings

‘SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE’ DELIVERS ITS MOST-WATCHED MAY TELECAST IN SEVEN YEARS

With Host Melissa McCarthy & Musical Guest Haim, “SNL” Ties the Highest 18-49 Rating for Any Entertainment Program On The Broadcast Nets in the Last Seven Weeks
It’s the #2 “SNL” of the Season in Total Viewers and #3 in 18-49

NEW YORK – May 14, 2017 – “Saturday Night Live” has equaled the highest-rated primetime entertainment show on the broadcast networks in the last seven weeks in adults 18-49 and delivered the most-watched “SNL” May telecast in the last seven years.

The May 13 edition of "Saturday Night Live," with host Melissa McCarthy and musical guest Haim, averaged 10.337 million viewers overall and a 2.74 rating in adults 18-49 in “fast official” “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research.

The telecast, which aired live coast to coast (11:30 p.m. ET, 8:30 p.m. PT) and counted unduplicated viewers from 11:30 encores in western markets, generated the show’s biggest overall audience for a May edition since May 8, 2010, (with host Betty White and musical guest Jay Z, 12.052 million). In 18-49, it’s a high for a May “SNL” in six years, since the May 21, 2011 season finale (3.68 with host Justin Timberlake and musical guest Lady Gaga).
With its 2.74 rating in adults 18-49, the May 13 “Saturday Night Live” ties as the #1 telecast so far this week on the broadcast networks in adult 18-49 rating, matching CBS’ “The Big Bang Theory” (2.74 on Thursday night).

Among all broadcast primetime entertainment programs, last night’s 2.74 rating for “Saturday Night Live” ties the highest in the seven weeks since the March 22 telecast of Fox’s “Empire” (2.82).

It’s the #2 “Saturday Night Live” of the season in total viewers, behind only the Feb. 11 edition (10.843 million viewers with host Alec Baldwin and musical guest Ed Sheeran) and the #3 “SNL” of the season in 18-49, behind only the Feb. 11 telecast (3.10) and the Nov. 12 episode, the first to follow the fall election (3.10 with host Dave Chappelle and musical guest A Tribe Called Quest).

Versus what “Saturday Night Live” averaged with originals for the month of May last year, this week’s telecast is up +71% in adults 18-49 (with a 2.74 rating vs. a 1.60) and +5.1 million persons or +98% in total viewers (10.337 million vs. 5.233 million for the month of May 2016).

The 2.74 rating in adults 18-49 beats 18 of last season’s 19 “Saturday Night Live” originals and the 10.337 million viewers overall tops all 19 first-runs from last season.
Note that “SNL” adds significant viewership via time-shifting, with the 18 originals so far this season growing by +61% in 18-49 and +3.425 million persons or +46% in total viewers going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to “live plus seven day” figures. In L+SD, “SNL” this season has averaged a 2.18 rating in 18-49 and 7.527 million viewers overall, and in L+7, “SNL” has grown to a 3.51 in 18-49 and 10.952 million viewers.

Versus the same point last season, “SNL” originals are up +25% in 18-49 (3.51 vs. 2.80) and +2.588 million persons or +31% in total viewers (10.952 million vs. 8.364 million).
The average 10.952 million viewers in L+7 makes this the show’s most-watched season at this point in 23 years (versus prior seasons’ original telecasts through comparable dates), best since 1993-94 (11.213 million for that season’s first 19 originals).

The 3.51 average in L+7 adults 18-49 rating average is the show’s best performances in the demo at this point since 2008-09 (3.93 for that season’s first 20 originals).

2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs Averaging 988,000 Viewers; Up 7% Through First Two Rounds vs. 2016
NBC spins the numbers for its NHL postseason coverage to date.

[via press release from NBC]     
2017 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS AVERAGING 988,000 VIEWERS; UP 7% THROUGH FIRST TWO ROUNDS VS. 2016

Last Night's Two Game 7s Combined for MOST-WATCHED NHL DOUBLEHEADER IN NBCSN HISTORY

Penguins-Capitals Game 7 Total Audience Delivery (TV + Digital) Averages 2.569 Million Viewers, FOURTH-BEST EVER for Second Round Game on NBCSN

Game 7 is MOST-STREAMED NHL GAME EVER with 15.3 Million Minutes & Average Minute Audience of 88,300 Viewers

Washington D.C. Sets LOCAL MARKET RECORD for Capitals Game on NBCSN with 8.3 Rating; Pittsburgh Posts 23.9

Oilers-Ducks Game 7 TAD Averages 1.408 Million Viewers on NBCSN, BEST-EVER for Late Playoff Game Featuring Canadian Team

STAMFORD, Conn. - May 11, 2017 - Featuring two Game 7s that produced the most-watched doubleheader in NBCSN history, and a high-profile series between the defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins and the Presidents' Trophy-winning Washington Capitals -- and despite the presence of two Canadian teams this year vs. zero last year -- the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs continued the viewership increases that began in the first round, according The Nielsen Company and Adobe Analytics.

Through the first two rounds (65 games), the Total Audience Delivery (TAD) for NBC Sports Group's coverage of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoff is averaging 988,000 viewers across NBC, NBCSN, CNBC, USA Network, NBCSports.com, and the NBC Sports app, up 7% vs. last year's playoffs (925,000) and the best in three years. TV-only is averaging 965,000 viewers and a 0.58 HH rating, up 7% and 4%, respectively, vs. last season (905,000, 0.56). Streaming has delivered nearly 300 million minutes (299.1) on 1.3 million unique devices, producing an Average Minute Audience (AMA) of 23,000 viewers, all records through the first two rounds.

The TAD for just the second round across NBC, NBCSN, CNBC, NBCSports.com, and the NBC Sports app averaged 1.365 million viewers, up 6% vs. last year (1.290 million) and the best in three years. It was the most-streamed second round ever, totaling nearly 900,000 devices and 164.8 million live minutes, up 36% and 50%, respectively vs. last season (663,000 and 109.6 million).

Following are additional second round highlights:
· Last night's Game 7 doubleheader on NBCSN featuring the Pittsburgh Penguins-Washington Capitals and the Edmonton Oilers-Anaheim Ducks was the most-watched doubleheader in NBCSN history, averaging a TAD of 1.990 million viewers, which topped the prior record of 1.717 (5/14/14, Montreal-Boston Game 7 and Anaheim-Los Angeles, Game 6).

· Last night's Penguins-Capitals Game 7 (7:29-10:10 p.m. ET) averaged a TAD of 2.569 million viewers to rank as the fourth-most watched second round game in NBCSN history. The TAD was up 87% compared to last year's St. Louis-Dallas Game 7 (1.373 million) and peaked in the final 10 minutes with 3.506 million viewers (TV only). The game averaged 2.48 million TV-only viewers and a 1.49 HH rating.

· Penguins-Capitals is the most streamed game in NHL history, including all Stanley Cup Final games, with 15.3 million minutes and an Average Minute Audience of 88,300 viewers. It also delivered 213,000 unique devices.

· Locally, Washington D.C. recorded an 8.3 HH rating, the highest rating ever in the market for a game on NBCSN, while Pittsburgh delivered a 23.9 rating, its second-highest second round rating ever on the network.

· The TAD for Game 7 (10:10 p.m. - 12:50 a.m. ET) of the Edmonton-Anaheim series averaged 1.408 million viewers, making it the most-watched late game featuring a Canadian team in NBCSN history, and up 29% vs. Nashville-San Jose Game 7 last year (1.094 million), which began one hour earlier. The game averaged 1.364 million TV-only viewers and a 0.79 HH rating.

· Following are the second round local ratings for the six U.S. markets for games involving their respective teams:
HH Rtg
Team Games In-Market
Pittsburgh 7 20.2
St. Louis 6 9.4
Nashville 6 7.9
Washington 7 7.3
NY Rangers 6 3.5
Anaheim 7 1.3
The second round viewership success built off the momentum established in the first round. On the strength of a record 18 overtime games, dazzling performances by young stars like Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid, and side-by-side coverage for the first time in local markets, NBC Sports Group's Total Audience Delivery (TAD) for the first round of the playoffs averaged 742,000 viewers, up 4% vs 2016 (713,000 viewers). It was the most-watched first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2014 (753,000 viewers), despite no Game 7 matchups for the first time since the 2001 postseason, and the presence of five Canadian teams compared to zero last season.

NBC RATINGS FOR THE PRIMETIME WEEK OF MAY 1-7

Both Editions of “The Voice,” NHL Hockey, “Chicago Fire,” “Little Big Shots,” “Chicago P.D.” & “Chicago Med” Rank Among the Week’s Top 30 Primetime Shows on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox
Season to Date, NBC Ranks #1 in Adults 18-49 by +11% Over Super Bowl-Boosted Fox

NBC Wins Monday Among the Broadcast Nets in 18-49, "Voice" Is the #1 Show, “Taken” Maintains 100% Week to Week

Tuesday’s "Voice" Is #1 for the Night in 18-49; "Great News" Finishes #2 in the 9 p.m. Slot in Total Viewers; "Chicago Fire" Rules at 10 in 18-49
L+3: “Fire” Generates the Biggest L+3 Lift of the Night in 18-49 Rating
Wednesday’s "Chicago P.D." Wins at 10 p.m. Among the ABC-CBS-NBC dramas for a 14th Straight Time When in Original; "Blindspot" Equals Its Top 18-49 Score Since Feb. 8

Thursday’s "Chicago Med" Matches Its High Since March 16
L+3: “Blacklist” Locks Up Thursday’s Biggest L+3 Lift on the Big 4 in 18-49 Percentage

Friday’s "First Dates" Grows +10% Week to Week in Total Viewers to the Show’s Most-Watched Telecast Since Its April 7 Series Premiere
"Little Big Shots" Is the #1 Show Sunday Night on the Big 4 in 18-49; NBC Ties for the Sunday Lead Among Those Nets; "Chicago Justice" Wins at 9 p.m.
L+3: The Previous Sunday’s “Shades of Blue” Ties for the Night’s Top L+3 Lift on the Big 4 in 18-49 Rating

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — May 9, 2017 — NBC has tied for #2 for the ratings week of May 1-7 in primetime’s key demographic of adults 18-49, and has also finished #2 or tied for #2 among the Big 4 networks in adults, men and women 18-34; men and women 18-49; and total viewers, according to “live plus same day” viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research.

NBC’s week was led by Monday’s “Voice,” which tied for #4 among all primetime telecasts on ABC, CBS, NBC or Fox. Also finishing in the top 30 were Tuesday’s “Voice” (tied for #8), Saturday’s NBC Sports coverage of Stanley Cup Playoff hockey (tied for #15), Tuesday’s “Chicago Fire” (tied for #17), Sunday’s “Little Big Shots” (tied for #17), Wednesday’s “Chicago P.D.” (tied for #17) and Thursday’s “Chicago Med” (tied for #27).
Season to date, NBC ranks #1 in adults 18-49, with an +11% margin over #2 Fox despite that network’s boosts from the Super Bowl and last fall’s seven-game Cubs-Indians World Series. NBC also ranks #1 for the season among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults, men and women 25-54; men and women 18-49; adults 18-34 (tie) and women 18-34.
In total viewers, NBC is up +0.2% this season versus last (8.211 million vs. 8.198 million).
Counting only entertainment programs season to date (excluding live news and sports), NBC also ranks #1 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49.

Week 33 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” May 1-7
ABC…1.1
NBC…1.0
CBS…1.0
Fox…0.8
CW…0.4
Total Viewers
CBS…7.1 million
NBC…5.2 million
ABC…5.0 million
Fox…2.4 million
CW…1.2 million
Season to Date, All Programs
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…2.1
Fox…1.9
CBS…1.8
ABC…1.6
CW…0.6
Total Viewers
CBS…9.7 million
NBC…8.2 million
ABC…6.2 million
Fox…6.0 million
CW…1.8 million
Season to Date, Entertainment Programs Only
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
Excludes Live News & Sports
NBC…1.7
ABC…1.6
CBS…1.6
Fox…1.3
CW…0.6

NBC highlights for the week of May 1-7:
Monday
NBC finished #1 Monday night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, led by the #1 show of the night “The Voice”
(1.8/7 in 18-49, 9.1 million viewers overall from 8-10:01 p.m. ET), which won the time period in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and other key demos.
“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “The Voice” grew by +21% in 18-49 (from a 1.82 rating to a 2.21) and +1.4 million viewers overall (9.1 million to 10.5 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3.
Upscale: Monday’s “The Voice” is delivering a strong upscale audience this season, indexing at a 115 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes, “most current” including L+3).
“Taken” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.4 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET) maintained 100% of its rating week to week in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8) and 99% in total viewers (4.400 million vs. 4.426 million), while growing grew +9% in adults 25-54 (1.2 vs. 1.1). L+3: “Taken” grew +24% in 18-49 (0.79 to 0.98) and +1.2 million viewers overall (4.4 million to 5.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.

Tuesday
NBC tied for the Tuesday win among the Big 4 in adults 18-49, marking the fifth consecutive night NBC finished #1 or tied for #1 in adults 18-49 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox (Friday thru Tuesday).

“The Voice” (1.6/7 in 18-49, 8.8 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and won the time period among those nets in 18-49 and other key demos. L+3: “Voice” grew +18% in 18-49 (1.64 to 1.94) and more than +1.0 million viewers overall (8.8 million to 9.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: Tuesday’s “Voice” is generating a solid upscale audience this season, indexing at a 112 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

“Great News” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 3.5 million viewers overall from 9-9:30 p.m. ET) ranked #2 in the timeslot among the Big 4 nets in total viewers. Despite tougher Week 2 competition (versus originals of CBS’ “Bull” and ABC’s “Fresh Off the Boat”), “Great News” finished within 0.1 of the prior week’s 9 p.m. telecast among millennial viewers (0.5 vs. 0.6 in adults 18-34). L+3: The 9 p.m. “Great News” grew +12% in 18-49 (0.81 to 0.91) and +307,000 viewers overall (3.5 million to 3.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: “Great News” is a strong upscale performer, with the 9 p.m. episode averaging a 123 index among adults 18-49 living in $100K+ homes and the 9:30 telecast delivering a 121.

A second telecast of “Great News” (0.6/2 in 18-49, 2.4 million viewers overall from 9:30-10 p.m. ET):within 0.1 of a point of the prior week’s 9:30 telecast among millennial viewers (0.4 vs. 0.5 in adults 18-34). L+3: The 9:30 “Great News” increased by +12% in 18-49 (0.60 to 0.67) and +252,000 viewers overall (2.4 million to 2.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.

“Chicago Fire” (1.2/5 in 18-49, 6.1 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and other key demos, making this the 48th consecutive “Fire” original to win the 10 p.m. timeslot in 18-49 versus regular ABC-CBS competition, dating back to February 2015. L+3: “Fire” increased by +52% in 18-49 (1.20 to 1.82) and +2.8 million viewers overall (6.1 million to 8.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The gain of +0.62 is the biggest L+3 lift of the night in 18-49 rating.

Wednesday
“Blindspot” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) maintained a 0.9 in 18-49 for a fifth consecutive telecast and equaled its highest ratings since Feb. 8 (1.0). L+3: “Blindspot” grew +51% in 18-49 (0.86 to 1.30) and +1.5 million viewers overall (4.2 million to 5.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: “Blindspot” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 119 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
“Law & Order: SVU” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 5.1 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) finished within 0.1 of the prior week in adults 18-49, maintained 100% among millennials (0.7 vs. 0.7 in adults 18-34) and grew in female millennials (0.9 vs. 0.8 in women 18-34) and women 18-49 (1.4 vs. 1.3). L+3: “SVU” grew +75% in 18-49 (1.01 to 1.77) and +2.2 million viewers overall (5.1 million to 7.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.

“Chicago P.D.” (1.2/5 in 18-49, 6.2 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the 10 p.m. hour among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers, marking the 14th straight “P.D.” original to win the 10 p.m. hour versus its ABC and CBS competition in 18-49 (L+SD). “P.D.” maintained 100% of the prior week’s rating in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.2). L+3: “P.D.” grew by +70% in 18-49 (1.18 to 2.01) and +3.1 million viewers overall (6.2 million to 9.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3.

Thursday
“Superstore” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 2.9 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET) grew +33% versus its lead-in from a “Superstore” encore in adults 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.6) and was up +19% in total viewers (2.9 million vs. 2.4 million) to maintain 100% versus the previous week in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8) and increase by +5% in total viewers (2.9 million vs. 2.8 million). L+3: “Superstore” increased by +58% in 18-49 (0.85 to 1.34) and more than +1.0 million viewers overall (2.9 million to 4.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3. Upscale: “Superstore” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 117 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

“Chicago Med” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 6.4 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) increased by +10% week to week in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.0) and +6% in total viewers (6.404 million vs. 6.040 million) to equal its highest 18-49 rating since March 16 (1.4) and deliver its most-watched episode since that same date (7.3 million). This week’s “Med” ranked #2 in the hour among the Big 4 in total viewers and for its second half-hour from 9:30 to 10, tied for #1 in 18-49 and ranked #1 outright among those nets in total viewers. L+3: “Med” increased by +59% in 18-49 (1.11 to 1.76) and +2.6 million viewers overall (6.4 million to 9.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.

“The Blacklist” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.8 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) maintained a 0.8 in 18-49 for a third straight week and won the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 25-54 and total viewers. L+3: “Blacklist” increased by +88% in 18-49 (0.83 to 1.56) and +3.1 million viewers overall (4.8 million to 7.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3,for the biggest L+3 lift of the night on the Big 4 in 18-49 percentage. Upscale: “Blacklist” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 126 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

Friday
“First Dates” (0.7/4 in 18-49, 3.6 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) tied for #1 in the timeslot among the Big 4 in 18-49, retaining 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7) to maintain that rating for a fourth straight week and remain within 0.1 of its premiere rating of four weeks earlier (0.8 on April 7). In total viewers, “First Dates” grew week to week by +10% (3.6 million vs. 3.2 million) to deliver its biggest audience since the show’s debut (3.8 million). L+3: The prior week’s “First Dates” grew by +25% in 18-49 (0.65 to 0.81) and +523,000 viewers overall (3.2 million to 3.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
“The Life and Death of Princess Diana: A Dateline Investigation” (0.8/4 in 18-49, 1.2 in adults 25-54, 4.8 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) maintained 100% of the prior week’s “Dateline” in adults 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8) while growing +9% in adults 25-54 (1.2 vs. 1.1) and +15% in total viewers (4.8 million vs. 4.2 million). L+3: The previous Friday’s “Dateline” increased by +26% in 18-49 (0.82 to 1.03) and +810,000 viewers overall (4.2 million to 5.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3. Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 112 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

Saturday
NBC Sports’ 7:11-10 p.m. ET coverage of Stanley Cup Playoff hockey, featuring the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Washington Capitals (1.3/6 in 18-49, 4.3 million viewers overall) ranked #2 in the time period among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and outrated results for the same Penguins-Capitals matchup both on the week-earlier Saturday (1.0 in 18-49, 2.6 million viewers) and the year-ago Saturday (1.2 in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers).
“SNL Vintage” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 2.5 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET, with an encore of the March 16, 2002 telecast of “Saturday Night Live” hosted by Ian McKellen and featuring musical guest Kylie Minogue) was the night’s top non-sports primetime telecast on the Big 4 networks in 18-49.

Sunday
NBC tied for the Sunday win in 18-49 among the Big 4 networks with timeslot victories at 8 and 9 p.m. ET for “Little Big Shots” and “Chicago Justice” respectively.
“Little Big Shots” (1.2/4 in 18-49, 8.0 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night in adults 18-49 on ABC, CBS, NBC or Fox and built on its lead-in by +100% in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 0.6) and more than +4.1 million persons or +107% in total viewers (8.0 million vs. 3.8 million). L+3: The prior week’s “LBS” increased by +11% in 18-49 (1.48 to 1.64) and +756,000 viewers overall (8.9 million to 9.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings.

“Chicago Justice” (1.0/3 in 18-49, 5.4 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) won the timeslot in adults 18-49 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox and finished #1 or tied for #1 among those nets in most other key demos. L+3: The previous week’s “Justice” increased by +32% in 18-49 (1.09 to 1.44) and +1.8 million viewers overall (6.2 million to 8.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3.

“Shades of Blue” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 4.1 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) tied for #1 in the timeslot among ABC, CBS and NBC in men 18-34. L+3: The prior Sunday’s “Shades of Blue” grew +55% in 18-49 (0.76 to 1.18) and more than +1.8 million viewers overall (4.5 million to 6.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The 18-49 increase of +0.42 of a point tied for the night’s strongest L+3 lift on the Big 4 networks.

“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS THE WEEK ACROSS THE BOARD AGAIN

Nightly News Delivers Largest A25-54 Demo Win over ABC since March The NBC News Broadcast is #1 Across the Board This Season

NEW YORK (May 9, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 across the board for the week of May 1, averaging 7.7 million total viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +57,000 viewers (+1%) and “CBS Evening News” by +1.5 million viewers (+24%). Nightly News has won three consecutive weeks across the board.

In the A25-54 demo, Nightly News averaged 1.8 million viewers, leading ABC by 232,000 viewers (+15%) and CBS by +419,000 viewers (+31%). The demo win marked Nightly News’ biggest A25-54 delivery in five weeks (week of March 27, 2017) and its largest demo advantage over ABC since the week of March 20, 2017. Compared to the same week last year, Nightly News improved its demo advantage over ABC by +30% (+232,000 vs. +178,000 last year).

Among A18-49, Nightly News averaged 1.3 million viewers, topping ABC by +184,000 viewers (+17%) and CBS by +323,000 viewers (+35%). The NBC News broadcast has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 92 of the last 93 weeks. Compared to the same week last year, Nightly News increased its A18-49 lead over ABC by +94% (+184,000 vs. +95,000 last year).

Season to date, Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast across the board. The NBC News broadcast holds its largest demo advantages over ABC in four seasons and over CBS in three seasons. Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up +13%, while its advantage over CBS is up +12%.

Weekly Highlights:
  • Nightly News ranked #1 across the board, averaging 7.7 million total viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +57,000 viewers (+1%) and “CBS Evening News” by +1.5 million viewers (+24%).
  • Nightly News averaged 1.8 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +232,000 (+15%) and CBS by +419,000 (+31%).
  • This was Nightly News’ biggest A25-54 delivery in five weeks (week of March 27, 2017) and its largest demo advantage over ABC since the week of March 20, 2017.
  • Compared to the previous week, Nightly News added +22,000 A25-54 viewers and increased its lead over ABC by +42% (+232,000 vs. +163,000 prior week).
  • Compared to the same week last year, Nightly News improved its demo advantage over ABC by +30% (+232,000 vs. +178,000 last year).
  • Nightly News averaged 1.3 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +184,000 (+17%) and CBS by +323,000 (+35%).
  • Compared to the same week last year, Nightly News increased its A18-49 lead over ABC by +94% (+184,000 vs. +95,000 last year).
  • Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 92 of the past 93 weeks.
Season Highlights:
  • Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast across the board.
  • Nightly News holds its largest A25-54 advantages over ABC in four seasons and over CBS in three seasons.
  • Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up +13%, while its advantage over CBS is up +12%.
Week of May 1 – May 5, 2017:
Total Viewers A25-54 Rating A25-54 Viewers A18-49 Rating A18-49 Viewers
NBC 7.6851.471.7670.981.256
CBS 6.1801.121.3480.730.933
ABC 7.6281.281.5350.841.072

'TODAY' WINS BIG IN DEMO
TODAY Tops GMA in the Key Demo for 71 Straight Weeks, Best Streak in More Than 4 Years TODAY Posts Its Biggest Demo Delivery in 6 Weeks and Widest Margin Over GMA in 3 Weeks TODAY Notches Biggest Total Viewer Delivery in 8 Weeks TODAY’s Demo Wins Over GMA Have Reached 5-Year Highs, Season to Date

NEW YORK – May 9, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was the number-one morning show topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” by wide margins once again in the key demo A25-54. TODAY has now won 71 straight weeks in the key demo (87 of the last 88 weeks), its best streak in more than four years. TODAY also posted its biggest key demo delivery in six weeks, its widest margin over GMA in three weeks, and its best total viewer delivery in eight weeks. TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs, and TODAY has grown its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 49%, season to date versus last season. TODAY has also cut the total viewer gap with GMA by 21% season to date (-187,000 vs. -236,000 last season).

TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
WEEK OF MAY 1

NetHH
Rtg
HH
Shr
P2+
Imps
P18-49
Rtg
P18-49
Imps
P25-54
Rtg
P25-54
Imps
TODAY3.071242370.9111731.331596
CBS THIS MORNING2.631036270.567170.831000
GOOD MORNING AMERICA3.261344240.779851.141375

TODAY averaged 1.596 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming GMA by +221,000 (+16%) and CBS by +596,000 (+60%)

  • TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 71 consecutive weeks (best streak in over four years) and 87 of the last 88 weeks
  • TODAY was the only program with week-to-week demo growth, up +5% (+83,000) and hitting its biggest A25-54 delivery in six weeks
  • TODAY held its largest A25-54 advantage over GMA in three weeks and its widest margin over CBS since the week of 1/30/2017
  • TODAY ranked #1 four out of five mornings in A25-54
  • TODAY delivered a 1.33 A25-54 rating, +0.19 points ahead of GMA and +0.50 points more than CBS

TODAY averaged 1.173 million A18-49 viewers, +188,000 (+19%) more than GMA and +456,000 (+64%) higher than CBS
  • TODAY’s 0.91 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.14 points and CBS by +0.35 points
TODAY averaged 4.237 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +610,000 (+17%)
  • TODAY hit an eight-week high in total viewers, posting the biggest week-to-week growth among the morning shows (+207,000, or +5%)
  • This was TODAY’s biggest week-to-week gain of viewers since December 2016
  • TODAY saw its widest total viewer margin over CBS since the week of 2/27/2017
Season-to-date:
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers and A18-49 viewers
  • TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 leads over GMA have reached five-year highs
  • TODAY has increased its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 49% vs. last season while its A18-49 lead over GMA has improved by 11%
TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA has been reduced by 21% (-187,000 vs. -236,000 last season)
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS:
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 35.7 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in March for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 39 consecutive months (48 out of the last 49), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 3.2x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in March 2017.

‘TONIGHT SHOW’ WINS THE LATE-NIGHT WEEK OF MAY 1-5 IN EVERY KEY DEMOGRPAHIC

“Tonight” Takes the Week in Adults, Men & Women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54
“Late Night with Seth Meyers” and “Last Call with Carson Daly” Generate Four-Week Highs in Total Viewers

NEW YORK — May 9, 2017 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of May 1-5 versus its ABC and CBS time-period competition in every key demographic – adults, men and women 18-34; adults, men and women 18-49; and adults, men and women 25-54 -- according to “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research.

For the week, “Tonight” averaged a 0.60 rating in adults 18-49 to top CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (0.52) by a +15% margin, and beat ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (0.40) by +50%. Note that “Kimmel” featured guest hosts from Tuesday through Friday.
At 12:35 a.m. ET, “Late Night With Seth Meyers” ranked #1 in adults, men and women 18-49; adults, men and women 25-54; and total viewers versus CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” In their head-to-head half-hour, “Late Night” beat ABC’s “Nightline” in every key ratings measure.

“Late Night” and NBC’s “Last Call with Carson Daly” both generated four-week highs in total viewers, with the 1.342 million for “Late Night” and the 721,000 for “Last Call” being each shows respective best since the week of April 3-7 (1.419 million for “Late Night” and 802,000 for “Last Call”).

LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of May 1-5. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research 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” 0.60 rating, 3 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.52/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.40/2 *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.26/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.32/2 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.29/2 *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.18/2 *
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.649 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.056 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.946 million viewers *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.283 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.342 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.324 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.721 million viewers *
* Friday’s “Late Night,” “Late Late Show” and “Last Call” were encores. “Kimmel” featured guest hosts Tuesday through Friday.
SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.82 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.42/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.31/2
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.25/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.189 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.155 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.212 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.452 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.558 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.339 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.835 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK MAY 1-5
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.29

TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.23
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.59
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.47
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.877 million
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.496 million

Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.208 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.950 million

2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs Total Audience Delivery Averages 726,000 Viewers Through First Five Days, Up 9% vs. 2016
NBC spins the numbers for its NHL postseason coverage to date.

[via press release from NBC] 2017 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS TOTAL AUDIENCE DELIVERY AVERAGES 726,000 VIEWERS THROUGH FIRST FIVE DAYS, UP 9% VS. 2016
NBC Sports' Stanley Cup Playoff Coverage on Cable Networks Off to Best Start Ever
Toronto-Washington is Most-Watched First-Round Series Featuring Canadian Team in NBC Sports' Cable History
Stanley Cup Playoffs Set Live Streaming Records

STAMFORD, Conn. - April 18, 2017 - On the strength of 13 one-goal games, seven overtime games, surprising outcomes, and exciting new stars, NBC Sports Group's multi-platform coverage of the first five days of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs has delivered year-over-year increases, record-setting digital consumption, and the best start ever for its cable networks.

Total Audience Delivery (TAD) for the first five days of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs (18 telecasts) averaged 726,000 viewers across NBC, NBCSN, CNBC, USA Network, NBCSports.com, and the NBC Sports app, up 9% compared to the same time period last season (669,000). TAD measures consumption across multiple platforms, combining the average minute audience for television and digital.

NBC Sports Group's cable coverage of the playoffs on NBCSN, CNBC, and USA Network (and their live streams) is off to its best start ever, with TAD averaging 581,000 viewers for 15 telecasts, up 14% vs. last year (509,000).

The Toronto-Washington series is currently the most-watched first-round series to feature a Canadian team in NBC Sports cable history, averaging a TAD of 724,000 viewers through its first two games (data is not yet available for last night's game). All three games in the series have gone to overtime, with the Maple Leafs now holding a 2-1 lead.

Through Sunday's games, NBC Sports Digital's live streaming coverage of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs delivered 437,000 unique users and 53.1 million minutes, both postseason records, and up 15% and 17%, respectively, vs. the same time period last season (379,000 and 45.2 million).
First-round viewership is being bolstered by side-by-side coverage in local markets. For the first time since NBC Sports Group acquired NHL rights prior to the 2005-06 season, coverage of Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round games on NBCUniversal cable networks (NBCSN, CNBC, USA Network) as well as NHL Network, are airing side-by-side in local markets alongside regional sports network telecasts. In addition, NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app are providing streaming coverage of every first-round game. Prior to this season, NBC Sports' national first-round cable telecasts were blacked out in all local U.S. markets. Local television and streaming blackouts still apply in Boston and Pittsburgh in the first round.

'TODAY' IS #1 IN THE DEMO

TODAY Tops GMA in the Key Demo for 68 Straight Weeks, Best Streak in More Than 4 Years TODAY’s Demo Wins Over GMA Have Reached 5-Year Highs, Season to Date GMA Posts Its Lowest Key Demo Delivery Since at Least 1998 TODAY Cuts the Total Viewer Gap with GMA Week to Week, Year Over Year & Vs. Last Season

NEW YORK – April 18, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was the number-one morning show last week topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” once again in the key demo A25-54. TODAY has now won 68 straight weeks in the key demo (84 of 85 weeks), its best streak in more than four years. TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs, and TODAY has grown its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 53%, season to date. TODAY has also cut the total viewer gap with GMA by 25% season to date (-177,000 vs. -237,000 last season). GMA posted its lowest key demo delivery since at least 1998.

Additionally, TODAY was the number-one morning show for the month of March, the February sweep and for the first quarter of 2017 in the key demo.

TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
Week of April 10
NetHH
Rtg
HH
Shr
P2+
Imps
P18-49
Rtg
P18-49
Imps
P25-54
Rtg
P25-54
Imps
TODAY2.901240660.9011551.261515
CBS THIS MORNING2.591035750.557020.841010
GOOD MORNING AMERICA3.141342470.729291.071289
For the week, TODAY averaged 1.515 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming GMA by +226,000 (+18%) and CBS by +505,000 (+50%)
  • TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 68 consecutive weeks (best streak in over four years) and 84 of the last 85 weeks
  • TODAY posted its best demo advantages over GMA and CBS in three weeks
  • Versus GMA, TODAY’s A25-54 advantage improved by 79% week-to-week (+226,000 vs. +126,000 prior week) and by 23% year-over-year (+226,000 vs. +183,000 last year)
  • TODAY delivered a 1.26 A25-54 rating, +0.19 points ahead of GMA and +0.42 points more than CBS
  • GMA posted its lowest A25-54 delivery since at least 1990
TODAY averaged 1.155 million A18-49 viewers, +226,000 (+24%) more than GMA and +453,000 (+65%) higher than CBS
  • TODAY posted its best A18-49 lead over GMA in three weeks and over CBS since the week of 3/13/2017
  • TODAY improved its A18-49 advantage over GMA by 55% week-to-week and by 53% versus the same week last season
  • TODAY’s 0.90 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.18 points and CBS by +0.35 points
TODAY averaged 4.066 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +491,000 (+14%)
  • TODAY narrowed GMA’s total viewer lead by 38% week-to-week (-181,000 vs. -290,000 prior week)
  • TODAY trailed GMA by just -181,000 viewers, its narrowest in three weeks
Season-to-date:
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers and A18-49 viewers
  • TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 leads over GMA have reached five-year highs
  • TODAY has increased its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 53% vs. last season while its A18-49 lead over GMA has improved by 10%
TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA has been reduced by 25% (-177,000 vs. -237,000 last season)
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS:
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 35.7 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in March for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 39 consecutive months (48 out of the last 49), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 3.2x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in March 2017.

“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS THE DEMO AGAIN
Nightly News Holds Largest Demo Lead Over Competition in Three Seasons The NBC News Broadcast is #1 Across the Board This Season

NEW YORK (April 18, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 in the demo for the week of April 10, averaging 1.8 million A25-54 viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by 217,000 viewers (+14%) and “CBS Evening News” by +401,000 viewers (+30%). Nightly News holds its largest demo leads over ABC and CBS in three seasons. Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up +14%, while its advantage over CBS is up +12%.

Among A18-49, Nightly News averaged 1.3 million viewers, topping ABC by +160,000 (+15%) and CBS by +350,000 (+39%). Nightly News posted its best A25-54 and A18-49 advantages over ABC and CBS in three weeks. The NBC News broadcast has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 89 of the last 90 weeks.
For the week, Nightly News averaged 7.6 million total viewers, leading CBS Evening News by +1.3 million (+21%). Nightly News and ABC World News Tonight were retitled on Good Friday and are based on four-day averages. Season to date, Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast across the board.

Weekly Highlights:
  • Nightly News averaged 1.8 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +217,000 (+14%) and CBS by +401,000 (+30%).
  • Nightly News averaged 1.3 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +160,000 (+15%) and CBS by +350,000 (+39%).
  • Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 89 of the past 90 weeks.
  • Nightly News averaged 7.6 million total viewers, leading CBS Evening News by +1.3 million (+21%).
Season Highlights:
  • Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast across the board.
  • Nightly News holds its largest A25-54 advantages over ABC and CBS in three seasons.
  • Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up +14%, while its advantage over CBS is up +12%.
Week of April 10 – April 14, 2017:
Total Viewers A25-54 Rating A25-54 Viewers A18-49 Rating A18-49 Viewers
NBC 7.5621.461.7580.981.258
CBS 6.2281.131.3570.710.908
ABC 7.6131.281.5410.861.098

‘TONIGHT SHOW’ ENCORES WIN EVERY KEY DEMO FOR THE LATE-NIGHT RATINGS WEEK OF APRIL 10-14

“Tonight” Rebroadcasts Top “Late Show” Encores and “Jimmy Kimmel Live’s” Week of Four Originals & One Rebroadcast

NEW YORK — April 18, 2017 — A week of encore telecasts of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of April 10-14 in adults 18-49 and every other key ratings demographic – adults, men and women 18-34; men and women 18-49; and adults, men and women 25-54 -- versus rebroadcasts of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and a week of four originals and one encore for “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” according to “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research.

The “Tonight” encores led Kimmel’s week of mostly originals by an +11% margin in adults 18-49 (with a 0.51 rating vs. a 0.46) and topped Colbert’s week of rebroadcasts by +31% (0.51 vs. 0.39).

At 12:35 a.m. ET, a rebroadcast week of “Late Night With Seth Meyers” ranked #1 versus CBS’ encores of “The Late Late Show with James Corden” in every key measure (including a tie in men 18-34).

“Late Night” outscored “Late Late Show” by a +25% margin in adults 18-49 (0.30 vs. 0.24). In its head-to-head half-hour versus ABC’s “Nightline,” Meyers’ week of encore prevailed by a +17% advantage (0.34 vs. 0.29 from 12:30 to 1 a.m. ET).

LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of April 10-14. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research 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” 0.51 rating, 3 share (R)
CBS “Late Show,” 0.39/2 (R)
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.46/3 *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.29/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.30/2 (R)
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.24/2 (R)
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.20/2 (R)
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.186 million viewers (R)
CBS “Late Show,” 2.224 million viewers (R)
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.281 million viewers *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.388 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.206 million viewers (R)
CBS “Late Late Show,” 1.105 million viewers (R)
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.716 million viewers (R)
* “Friday’s “Kimmel” was an encore.
SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.83 rating, 5 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.49/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.43/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.31/2
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.25/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.226 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.148 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.240 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.466 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.581 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.342 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.848 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK APRIL 10-14
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.20 (R)

TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.24
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.59
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.51
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.588 million (R)
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.521 million

Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.197 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 1.007 million

NBC TIES FOR #1 FOR THE PRIMETIME WEEK OF APRIL 10-16 IN 18-49

Monday’s “Voice” Ranks #3 Among Prime Big 4 Telecasts for the Week in 18-49, #2 in 25-54, #1 in Kids 2-11; Tuesday’s “Voice” Recap, “Chicago Med,” “Chicago Justice” & “Trial & Error” Also Finish in the Top 30

Season to Date, NBC Ranks #1 in Adults 18-49 by +10% Over Super Bowl-Boosted Fox, Is Retaining 100% Season to Season in Adults 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 and Is Up in Total Viewers

"The Voice" Leads NBC to Monday Wins Among the Big 4 in All Key Measures, Is the #1 Show in 18-49 by a +31% Margin Over "Dancing"
NBC Takes Tuesday With an Encore Recap "Voice" Scoring as the #1 Show of the Night; "Trial & Error" Retains 100% Vs. the Prior Week at 9, Grows +14% at 9:30 to Deliver the Night’s Only Week-to-Week Gain on the Big 4
Wednesday’s "Chicago P.D." Encore Finishes Within 0.1 of the Timeslot Win in 18-49 Vs. Original Drama Competition

Thursday’s "Chicago Med" Grows to Its Strongest Numbers Since March 16; "Blacklist: Redemption" & "Powerless" Retain 100% Week to Week in 18-49
On Sunday, “Shades of Blue” Wins at 10, Retaining 100% Vs. the Prior Week on a Holiday Sunday

L+3: The Prior Sunday’s “Shades of Blue” Generated the Night’s Strongest L+3 Lifts on the Big 4 in 18-49 and Total Viewers

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — April 18, 2017 — NBC has tied for #1 for the ratings week of April 10-16 in primetime’s key demographic of adults 18-49, according to “live plus same day” viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research.

NBC’s week was led by the Monday edition of “The Voice,” which ranked #3 among primetime telecasts on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox for the week in adults 18-49. “The Voice” also finished #2 for the week in adults, men and women 25-54 and #1 among kids 2-11.
Joining Monday’s “Voice” in the week’s top 30 primetime programs on the Big 4 networks were Tuesday’s “Voice” encore recap (tied for #6), Thursday’s “Chicago Med” (tied for #14), Sunday’s “Chicago Justice” (tied for #26) and Tuesday’s 9 p.m. edition of “Trial & Error” (tied for #26).

Season to date, NBC ranks #1 in adults 18-49, with a +10% margin over #2 Fox despite that network’s boosts from the Super Bowl and last fall’s seven-game Cubs-Indians World Series. NBC also ranks #1 or tied for #1 for the season among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults, men and women 25-54; women 18-49; and adults and women 18-34.

NBC is retaining 100% of its year-ago average in adults 18-49 (with a 2.2 rating vs. a 2.2), adults 18-34 (1.5. vs. 1.5) and adults 25-54 (2.8 vs. 2.8), while in total viewers, NBC is up +0.4% this season versus last (8.383 million vs. 8.353 million).

Week 30 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” April 10-16
CBS…0.9
ABC…0.9
NBC…0.9
Fox…0.8
CW…0.3
Total Viewers
CBS…6.6 million
ABC…4.5 million
NBC…4.4 million
Fox…2.5 million
CW…0.9 million
Season to Date, All Programs
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…2.2
Fox…2.0
CBS…1.9
ABC…1.6
CW…0.7
Total Viewers
CBS…9.9 million
NBC…8.4 million
ABC…6.3 million
Fox…6.3 million
CW…1.8 million

NBC highlights for the week of April 10-16:
Monday
NBC won Monday night among the Big 4 networks in all key categories, led by the #1 show of the night in adults 18-49, “The Voice” (2.1/8 in 18-49, 9.9 million viewers overall from 8-10:01 p.m. ET), which ranked #1 in its two-hour timeslot over “Dancing With the Stars” in every key demographic, including a win in adults 18-49 by a +31% margin (2.1 vs. 1.6). “Voice” retained 95% week to week in 18-49 (2.1 vs. 2.2) and 98% in total viewers (9.9 million vs. 10.0 million in official nationals. Versus the comparable episode of the prior cycle, “The Voice” grew +5% of in 18-49 (2.1 vs. 2.0 on Oct. 31, 2016) and +4% in total viewers (9.9 million vs. 9.5 million).

“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “The Voice” grew by +21% in 18-49 (from a 2.10 rating to a 2.55) and more than +1.4 million viewers overall (9.9 million to 11.3 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3.

“Live Plus Seven Day” Ratings: So far this season, “The Voice” is growing by +26% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.54 to a 3.20) and +2.0 million viewers overall (11.0 million to 13.0 million).

Upscale: Monday’s “The Voice” is delivering a strong upscale audience this season, indexing at a 115 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes, “most current” including L+3).

“Taken” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET) retained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8) and ranked #2 in the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers. L+3: “Taken” grew +32% in 18-49 (0.79 to 1.04) and +1.3 million viewers overall (4.2 million to 5.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: So far this season, “Taken” has increased by +30% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.18 to a 1.53) and +2.0 million viewers overall (5.8 million to 7.8 million).

Tuesday
NBC tied for #1 for the night in adults 18-49, marking the 16th straight Tuesday NBC has finished #1 or tied for #1 among the Big 4 networks.

An encore recap episode of “The Voice” (1.6/7 in 18-49, 7.8 million viewers overall from 8-9:01 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night in adults 18-49 by a +23% margin (with a 1.6 rating vs. a 1.3 for ABC’s #2 “The Middle”). “The Voice” grew +14% versus the comparable year-ago recap in 18-49 (1.6 vs. 1.4 on April 5, 2016) and +15% in total viewers (7.760 million vs. 6.719 million).

“Trial & Error” (0.9/3 in 18-49, 3.6 million viewers overall from 9:01-9:30 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.9) and 97% in total viewers (3.6 million vs. 3.8 million), despite a 16% drop in this week’s 18-49 lead-in (1.6 from an encore recap “Voice” vs. the previous week’s 1.9 for an original). L+3: The 9 p.m. “Trial” grew +19% in 18-49 (0.91 to 1.08) and +560,000 viewers overall (3.6 million to 4.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Trial & Error” has grown by +28% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (1.19 to a 1.52) and more than +1.1 million viewers overall (5.2 million to 6.3 million). Upscale: “Trial” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 121 at 9 p.m. and a 123 at 9:30 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

A second episode of “Trial & Error” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 2.9 million viewers overall from 9:30-10 p.m. ET) grew +14% versus the prior week’s 9:30 episode in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.7) and held 96% in total viewers (2.883 million vs. 3.014 million). It was the only Big 4 primetime telecast of the night to grow versus the prior Tuesday in 18-49. The 9:30 “Trial” retained 89% of its lead-in from the 9 p.m. telecast in adults 18-49 and 100% in adults 18-34 (0.5 vs. 0.5). L+3: The 9:30 “Trial” grew +18% in 18-49 (0.76 to 0.90) and +482,000 viewers overall (2.9 million to 3.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.

A rebroadcast of “Chicago Fire” (0.6/2 in 18-49, 3.0 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) maintained 100% of its most recent regular-slot encore in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.6 on Dec. 27, 2016) and grew +6% in total viewers (3.0 million vs. 2.9 million).

Wednesday
An 8 p.m. ET encore telecast of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.1 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) grew +14% versus the show’s priro rebroadcast in this timeslot in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.7 on March 8) to finish within 0.1 of Fox’s original “Shots Fired” (0.8 vs. 0.9 from 8-9 p.m.).

A rebroadcast “Law & Order: SVU” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.1 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) finished within 0.1 of CBS’ firstrun “Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders” in adult 18-49 rating (0.8 vs. 0.9 from 9-10 p.m.) and tied it in adults 18-34.

An encore telecast of “Chicago P.D.” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 3.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) finished within 0.1 of a point of #1 in 18-49 in the timeslot versus original dramas on ABC and CBS, tying CBS’ firstrun “Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders” (0.8) and pulling within 0.1 of of ABC’s slot-winning “Designated Survivor” (0.9).

Thursday
A special Thursday “Trial & Error” (0.6/3 in 18-49, 2.6 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET) retained 91% of its prior Tuesday telecast in total viewers (2.6 million vs. 2.9 million at 9:30 on April 11). L+3: “Trial” increased by +16% in 18-49 (0.64 to 0.74) and +345,000 viewers overall (2.6 million to 3.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3
“Powerless” (0.6/2 in 18-49, 2.0 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.6) while also retaining 100% of this week’s special lead-in from “Trial & Error” and growing versus lead-in in adults 18-34. L+3: “Powerless” grew by +35% in 18-49 (0.57 to 0.77) and +370,000 viewers overall (2.0 million to 2.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Powerless” is increasing by +38% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 so far this season (from a 0.77 to a 1.06) and +636,000 viewers overall (2.4 million to 3.1 million). Upscale: “Powerless” generates a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 117 among adult 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.
“Chicago Med” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 6.4 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) grew week to week by +10% in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 1.0) and +3% in total viewers (6.358 million vs. 5.984 million) to win the hour in total viewers and deliver the show’s top results in both measures since March 16 (1.4 in 18-49, 7.3 million viewers). L+3: “Med” increased by +59% in 18-49 (1.07 to 1.70) and +2.4 million viewers overall (6.4 million to 8.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: So far this season, “Med” has been increasing by +65% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.28 to a 2.11) and more than +3.2 million viewers overall (6.7 million to 10.0 million).

“The Blacklist: Redemption” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 3.8 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7) and grew +4% in total viewers (3.849 million vs. 3.715 million). “Redemption” also tied for #1 in the timeslot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults, men and women 18-34. L+3: “Blacklist: Redemption” grew by +54% in 18-49 (0.68 to 1.05) and +1.6 million viewers overall (3.8 million to 5.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Blacklist: Redemption” has grown by +62% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (0.78 to a 1.26) and more than +2.2 million viewers overall (4.1 million to 6.4 million). Upscale: “Blacklist: Redemption” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 112 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

Friday
“First Dates” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 3.2 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) finished within 0.1 of the timeslot win in adults 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.8 for CBS’ “MacGyver”) and tied for #1 in adults 18-34. “First Dates” equaled NBC’s average in the timeslot last season in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7, L+SD non-sports) and was up in total viewers (3.2 million vs. 3.1 million). “First Dates” finished within 0.1 of the previous week’s series debut in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.8) and grew in 18-34 (0.5 vs. 0.4). L+3: The prior week’s “First Dates” grew by +16% in 18-49 (0.79 to 0.92) and +456,000 viewers overall (3.8 million to 4.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: “First Dates” is a strong upscale performer, generating a 125 index among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 indicating an average concentration of those homes).

“Dateline NBC” (0.8/4 in 18-49, 1.2 in adults 25-54, 4.3 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in adults 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8) and adults 25-54 (1.2 vs. 1.2), while growing +5% in total viewers (4.3 million vs. 4.1 million). “Dateline” ranked #2 in the time period in total viewers. L+3: The previous Friday’s “Dateline” increased by +28% in 18-49 (0.82 to 1.05) and +879,000 viewers overall (4.1 million to 5.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “Dateline” is growing by +34% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.94 to a 1.26) and more than +1.2 million viewers overall (4.7 million to 6.0 million) going from L+SD to L+7. Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 111 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

Saturday
NBC Sports’ 8:09-11 p.m. ET coverage of Stanley Cup Playoff hockey, featuring the Nashville Predators at the Chicago Blackhawks, averaged a 0.5/2 in 18-49 and 1.7 million viewers overall.

Sunday
An encore telecast of “Little Big Shots” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 5.3 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) ranked #2 in the timeslot among the Big 4 nets in adults 18-49 and total viewers, building on its lead-in by +33% in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.6 for a 7 p.m. “LBS” rebroadcast) and +1.6 million persons or +44% in total viewers (5.3 million vs. 3.7 million).

“Chicago Justice” (0.9/3 in 18-49, 4.9 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) grew +13% versus its encore lead-in this week, after a 77% retention versus its original lead-in on the prior Sunday (1.0 vs. 1.3). “Justice” ranked #2 in the time period among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in 18-49 and total viewers. L+3: The previous week’s “Justice” grew by +41% in 18-49 (0.95 to 1.41) and +2.0 million viewers overall (5.5 million to 7.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “Chicago Justice” has grown by +53% so far this season in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.10 to a 1.68) and +2.6 million viewers overall (6.2 million to 8.8 million).

“Shades of Blue” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 4.1 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the timeslot among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas in adults 18-49 and every other key demo (including a tie in adults 25-54). Despite holiday distractions, “Shades” retained 100% week to week in adults 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7) and grew in total viewers (4.1 million vs. 4.0 million). L+3: The prior Sunday’s “Shades of Blue” grew +68% in 18-49 (0.68 to 1.14) and +2.1 million viewers overall (4.0 million to 6.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the night’s strongest L+3 lifts on the Big 4 networks in 18-49 rating and percentage, as well as total viewers. L+7: “Shades of Blue” is increasing by +83% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.82 to a 1.50) and +2.7 million viewers overall (4.5 million to 7.3 million).

‘SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE’ DELIVERS THE #3 RATING OF THE WEEK IN 18-49, WITH ‘SNL’S’ BEST RESULTS SINCE FEBURARY AND 2ND BEST SINCE NOVEMBER

With Host Jimmy Fallon & Musical Guest Harry Styles, the April 15 “SNL” Jumps +42% and 2.3 Million Viewers Above Last Year’s April Average

NEW YORK – April 16, 2017 – “Saturday Night Live” has outrated every primetime telecast on the broadcast networks so far this week in adults 18-49 except “The Big Bang Theory” and “Empire,” scoring “SNL’s” top results since February and second best since the November edition that immediately followed the Presidential election.

The April 15 telecast of "Saturday Night Live," with host Jimmy Fallon and musical guest Harry Styles, has averaged 7.880 million viewers overall and a 2.27 rating in adults 18-49 in “fast official” “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research.
The telecast, the first “SNL” to air live coast to coast (11:30 p.m. ET, 8:30 p.m. PT) and with 11:30 encores in western markets, generated the show’s top 18-49 and total-viewer results since the Feb. 11 telecast hosted by Alec Baldwin and featuring musical guest Ed Sheeran (3.10 in 18-49, 10.843 million viewers overall).

They’re also the show’s second highest results since Nov. 12, 2016 with host Dave Chappelle and musical guest A Tribe Called Quest (3.15 in 18-49, 8.691 million viewer), the first ‘’SNL” to follow the November Presidential Election

The April 15 “Saturday Night Live” ranks as the #3 telecast so far this week on the broadcast networks in adult 18-49 rating, behind only “The Big Bang Theory” and “Empire.”
Versus what “Saturday Night Live” averaged with originals for the month of April last year, last night’s telecast is up +42% in adults 18-49 (with a 2.27 rating vs. a 1.60) and +2.3 million persons or +42% in total viewers (7.880 million vs. 5.561 million for the month of April 2016).

The 2.27 rating in adults 18-49 beats last season’s final 11 “Saturday Night Live” originals, while the 7.880 million viewers overall outdelivers last season’s final 12 first-runs.
Last night’s “Saturday Night Live” was easily the #1 telecast of the night on the broadcast networks in both 18-49 and total viewers, topping every Saturday primetime telecast on those nets in both categories.

Online, Nielsen Social tracked 457,000 interactions from 195,000 unique users, making last night’s “SNL” the most social comedy broadcast of the month to date (Source: Nielsen Social Content Ratings, Comedy Series Ranked by Total Interactions, 4/1/17 - 4/15/17, Linear Metrics)."

Note that “SNL” adds significant viewership via time-shifting, with originals so far this season growing by +60% in 18-49 and +3.432 million persons or +45% in total viewers going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to “live plus seven day” figures. In L+SD, “SNL” this season has averaged a 2.21 rating in 18-49 and 7.568 million viewers overall, and in L+7, “SNL” grew to a 3.54 in 18-49 and 11.000 million viewers.

Versus the same point last season, “SNL” originals are up +22% in 18-49 (3.54 vs. 2.89) and +2.406 million persons or +28% in total viewers (11.000 million vs. 8.594 million).
The average 11.000 million viewers in L+7 makes this the show’s most-watched season at this point in 23 years (versus prior seasons’ original telecasts through comparable dates), best since 1993-94 (11.236 million for that season’s first 16 originals).

The 3.54 average in L+7 adults 18-49 rating average is the show’s best performances in the demo at this point since 2008-09 (4.02 for that season’s first 18 originals).

NBC RATINGS RESULTS FOR THE PRIMETIME WEEK OF APRIL 3-9

Monday’s “Voice” Ties “Empire” As the #2 Non-Sports Telecast of the Week on the Broadcast Nets & Tuesday’s “Voice” Ties for #4; “Little Big Shots,” “Chicago P.D.” & “Chicago Fire” Also Generate Top-20 Ratings
NBC Ties for #2 for the Week in 18-49, Ranks #2 Outright in 25-54 and Total Viewers Behind Only NCAA-Boosted CBS

Season to Date, NBC Ranks #1 in Adults 18-49 by +10% Over Super Bowl-Boosted Fox

"Voice" Is Monday's #1 Non-Sports Telecast in 18-49, Topping "Dancing" by +47%

L+3: “The Voice” Is Monday’s Top L+3 Gainer in 18-49 Rating & Total Viewers

Tuesday’s "Voice" Is the #1 Show of the Night in 18-49 by a +19% Margin; "Chicago Fire" Wins at 10

L+3: “Fire” Delivers Tuesday’s Biggest L+3 Increase in 18-49 Rating
Wednesday’s "Chicago P.D." Wins Its 12th Straight at 10 p.m., Equals Its High Since Jan. 18; “Blindspot” Increases Its Viewership for a Fourth Straight Telecast

NBC Wins Saturday Prime With “Dateline Mystery” the #1 Show in Total Viewers & “SNL Vintage” & “Dateline” Tying For #1 in 18-49

L+3: The Prior Sunday’s “Shades of Blue” Generated the Night’s Strongest L+3 Lifts on the Big 4 in 18-49 and Total Viewers

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — April 11, 2017 — NBC has tied for #2 for the primetime week of April 3-9 in adults 18-49 and finished #2 outright in adults 25-54 and total viewers behind only NCAA basketball-boosted CBS, according to “live plus same day” viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research.

NBC’s week was led by the Monday edition of “The Voice,” which tied Fox’s “Empire” as the #2 non-sports telecast of the week on the broadcast networks in adults 18-49, and the Tuesday “Voice,” which tied ABC’s “Modern Family” for #4.

Joining “The Voice” in the week’s top 20 non-sports programs on the Big 4 were Sunday’s “Little Big Shots” (tied for #17), Wednesday’s “Chicago P.D.” (tied for #17) and Tuesday’s “Chicago Fire” (tied for #17).

Season to date, NBC ranks #1 in adults 18-49, opening a +10% margin over #2 Fox despite that network’s boosts from the Super Bowl as well as last fall’s seven-game Cubs-Indians World Series. NBC also ranks #1 or tied for #1 for the season among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults, men and women 25-54; men and women 18-49; and women 18-34.

NBC is retaining 100% of its year-ago average in adults 18-49 (with a 2.2 rating vs. a 2.2) and in total viewers is up +1% this season versus last (8.5 million vs. 8.4 million).

Week 29 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” April 3-9
CBS…1.7
NBC…1.0
ABC…1.0
Fox…0.8
CW…0.3
Total Viewers
CBS…9.1 million
NBC…5.4 million
ABC…4.4 million
Fox…2.5 million
CW…1.0 million
Season to Date, All Programs
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…2.2
Fox…2.0
CBS…1.9
ABC…1.6
CW…0.7
Total Viewers
CBS…9.9 million
NBC…8.5 million
Fox…6.4 million
ABC…6.3 million
CW…1.8 million

NBC highlights for the week of April 3-9:
Monday
“The Voice” (2.2/8 in 18-49, 10.0 million viewers overall from 8-10:01 p.m. ET) ranked as the top non-sport alternative in the time period, topping ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” by a +47% margin in 18-49 (2.2 vs. 1.5 from 8-10 p.m.). “The Voice” was also the #1 entertainment show on the Big 4 Monday night in adult 18-49 rating and all other key demos. Despite competition from this week’s high-rated NCAA Basketball Championship on CBS, “The Voice” retained 92% of the prior week’s 2.4 in 18-49 and 95% of the previous Monday’s 10.6 million in total viewers.

“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “The Voice” grew by +25% in 18-49 (from a 2.20 rating to a 2.74) and +1.8 million viewers overall (10.0 million to 11.8 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3. The gains of +0.54 of a point in 18-49 and +1.8 million viewers overall were the night’s biggest L+3 lifts on the Big 4 networks.
“Live Plus Seven Day” Ratings: So far this season, “The Voice” is growing by +26% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.55 to a 3.21) and more than +2.0 million viewers overall (11.0 million to 13.1 million).

Upscale: Monday’s “The Voice” is delivering a strong upscale audience this season, indexing at a 114 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes, “most current” including L+3).

“Taken” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.7 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET) ranked #2 in the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in every key measure, behind only CBS’ high-rated NCAA Basketball Championship. L+3: “Taken” grew +25% in 18-49 (0.84 to 1.05) and +1.2 million viewers overall (4.7 million to 5.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: So far this season, “Taken” has increased by +29% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.23 to a 1.59) and +2.0 million viewers overall (6.0 million to 8.0 million).

Tuesday
NBC tied for #1 for the night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, marking the 14th straight Tuesday NBC has finished #1 or tied for #1.
“The Voice” (1.9/8 in 18-49, 9.5 million viewers overall from 8-9:01 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night in adults 18-49 by a +19% margin (with a 1.9 rating vs. a 1.6 for “NCIS”). “Voice” increased half-hour to half-hour in every key measure and grew versus the prior cycle’s first Tuesday Knockout result in total viewers (9.5 million vs. 9.4 million). L+3: “Voice” grew +22% in 18-49 (1.90 to 2.31) and more than +1.4 million viewers overall (9.5 million to 11.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: So far this season, Tuesday’s “Voice” has increased by +25% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.55 to a 3.19) and more than +2.0 million viewers overall (11.1 million to 13.2 million). Upscale: Tuesday’s “Voice” is generating a solid upscale audience this season, indexing at a 111 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
“Trial & Error” (0.9/3 in 18-49, 3.8 million viewers overall from 9:01-9:30 p.m. ET) finished within 0.1 of its week-earlier 18-49 rating despite original competition for the first time in the slot from ABC’s comedies, as well as competition this week from Fox’s “Prison Break” season premiere. “Trial” maintained 100% week to week in women 18-49 and men 18-34. L+3: The 9 p.m. “Trial” grew +20% in 18-49 (0.86 to 1.03) and +528,000 viewers overall (3.8 million to 4.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Trial & Error” has grown by +28% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (1.30 to a 1.67) and +1.4 million viewers overall (5.6 million to 7.0 million). Upscale: “Trial” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 122 at 9 p.m. and a 124 at 9:30 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

A second episode of “Trial & Error” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 3.0 million viewers overall from 9:30-10 p.m. ET) also retained 100% week to week in women 18-49 and men 18-34. L+3: The 9:30 p.m. “Trial” increased by +23% in 18-49 going from L+SD to L+3 (0.71 to 0.87) and +516,000 viewers overall (3.0 million to 3.5 million).

“Chicago Fire” (1.3/5 in 18-49, 6.3 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) ranked #1 in the hour among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 by a +30% margin (1.3 vs. 1.0 for CBS’ #2 “NCIS: New Orleans”). It was the 46th consecutive “Fire” original to win the 10 p.m. timeslot in 18-49 versus regular ABC-CBS competition, dating back to February 2015. “Fire” grew +17% from its first half-hour to its second in adults 18-49 (1.2.to 1.4), despite the 10 p.m. hour. L+3: “Fire” increased by +52% in 18-49 (1.30 to 1.97) and +2.8 million viewers overall (6.3 million to 9.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lift of the night in 18-49 rating. L+7: “Chicago Fire” has grown by +62% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.60 to a 2.59) and +3.7 million viewers overall (7.2 million to 10.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7.

Wednesday
“Blindspot” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 4.3 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) captured the show’s most-watched episode since Feb. 8 (4.6 million) and grew versus the prior episode in total viewers for a fourth telecast in a row (4.336 million vs. 4.324 million on March 29, 4.256 million on March 22, 4.131 million on Feb. 22 and 4.065 million on Feb. 15). In 18-49, “Blindspot” equaled its top rating since Feb. 8 (1.0). L+3: “Blindspot” grew +42% in 18-49 (0.89 to 1.26) and +1.3 million viewers overall (4.3 million to 5.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Blindspot” has increased this season by +74% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.09 to a 1.90) and +2.7 million viewers overall (5.1 million to 7.8 million). Upscale: “Blindspot” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 120 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
“Law & Order: SVU” (1.2/4 in 18-49, 5.1 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) grew +9% week to week in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.1) and +1% in total viewers (5.1 million vs. 5.0 million) and built on its lead-in by +33% in 18-49 and +17% in total viewers. L+3: “SVU” grew +54% in 18-49 (1.17 to 1.80) and +2.0 million viewers overall (5.1 million to 7.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “SVU” has grown by +74% so far this season in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.45 to a 2.53) and +3.0 million viewers overall (6.1 million to 9.1 million).

Chicago P.D.” (1.3/5 in 18-49, 6.5 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the 10 p.m. hour versus ABC’s “Designated Survivor” and CBS’ “Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders” in 18-49, total viewers and every other key measure (including a tie in men 25-54). It’s the 12th straight “P.D.” original to win the 10 p.m. hour versus its ABC and CBS competition in 18-49 (L+SD). “P.D.” grew week to week by +8% in 18-49 and +7% in total viewers (6.5 million vs. 6.1 million) to equal the show’s highest regular-slot 18-49 rating since Jan. 18 (1.5). L+3: “P.D.” grew by +50% in 18-49 (1.30 to 1.95) and +2.7 million viewers overall (6.5 million to 9.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “Chicago P.D.” is increasing by +72% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.40 to a 2.41) and +3.6 million viewers overall (6.6 million to 10.2 million).

Thursday
“Superstore” averaged a 0.8/4 in 18-49 and 3.1 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET.
L+3: “Superstore” increased by +57% in 18-49 (0.83 to 1.30) and +949,000 viewers overall (3.1 million to 4.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: So far this season, “Superstore” is growing by +49% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.19 to a 1.77) and +1.2 million viewers overall (4.2 million to 5.4 million). Upscale: “Superstore” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 117 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

“Powerless” (0.6/2 in 18-49, 2.0 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET) increased week to week by 0.1 of a point or +20% in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.5) and +12% in total viewers (2.0 million vs. 1.8 million). L+3: “Powerless” grew by +34% in 18-49 (0.59 to 0.79) and +373,000 viewers overall (2.0 million to 2.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Powerless” is increasing by +37% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 so far this season (from a 0.82 to a 1.12) and +679,000 viewers overall (2.6 million to 3.2 million). Upscale: “Powerless” generates a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 117 among adult 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.
“Chicago Med” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 6.0 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) grew +11% week to week in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 0.9) and retained 99.5% in total viewers (5.984 million vs. 6.014 million), to rank #2 in the hour in total viewers. L+3: “Med” increased by +57% in 18-49 (1.00 to 1.57) and +2.5 million viewers overall (6.0 million to 8.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The +68% increase is the biggest 18-49 L+3 percentage lift of the night on the Big 4. L+7: So far this season, “Med” has been increasing by +64% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.30 to a 2.13) and +3.2 million viewers overall (6.8 million to 10.0 million).
“The Blacklist: Redemption” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 3.7 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) tied for #2 in the timeslot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 and tied for #1 among those nets in men 18-34. L+3: “Blacklist: Redemption” grew by +60% in 18-49 (0.65 to 1.04) and +1.6 million viewers overall (3.7 million to 5.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Blacklist: Redemption” has grown by +59% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (0.79 to a 1.26) and more than +2.2 million viewers overall (4.2 million to 6.4 million). Upscale: “Blacklist: Redemption” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 115 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

Friday
The debut of “First Dates” (0.8/4 in 18-49, 3.8 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) grew +14% versus NBC’s average in the time period earlier this season in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.7, L+SD) and +4% in total viewers (3.8 million vs. 3.6 million). “First Date” finished within 0.1 of the timeslot win among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49 and tied for #1 in women 18-49 and 18-34.

“Dateline NBC” (0.8/4 in 18-49, 1.2 in adults 25-54, 4.1 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) finished within 0.1 of the prior week in adult 18-49 rating (0.8 vs. 0.9) and grew in adults 18-34 (0.5 vs. 0.4) and women 18-34 (0.6 vs. 0.5). L+3: The previous Friday’s “Dateline” increased by +24% in 18-49 (0.91 to 1.13) and +964,000 viewers overall (4.8 million to 5.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “Dateline” is growing by +33% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.95 to a 1.26) and more than +1.2 million viewers overall (4.7 million to 6.0 million) going from L+SD to L+7. Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 110 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

Saturday
NBC won the night in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers.
"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 1.0 in 25-54, 4.2 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET), with its first telecast in six weeks, tied “SNL Vintage” as the #1 primetime show of the night in adults 18-49 and 25-54 and ranked #1 in prime outright in total viewers. “Dateline Mystery” equaled the show’s highest 18-49 rating since April 9, 2016 (0.8). “Dateline Mystery” grew by +80% from its first half-hour to its fourth in adults 18-49 (from a 0.5 rating to a 0.9), +86% in adults 25-54 (0.7 to 1.3) and +54% or +1.8 million persons in total viewers (3.3 million to 5.1 million).
“SNL Vintage” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 3.0 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET, with an encore of the Dec. 1, 2001 telecast of “Saturday Night Live” hosted by Derek Jeter and featuring musical guest Shakira) tied “Dateline Mystery” as the #1 primetime show of the night in adults 18-49 and 25-54.

Sunday
“Little Big Shots” (1.3/5 in 18-49, 8.8 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.4 vs. 1.3) and in total viewers (8.8 million vs. 8.6 million), while building on this week’s lead-in by +117% in 18-49 (1.3 vs. 0.6) and +4.7 million persons or +114 in total viewers (8.8 million vs. 4.1 million). L+3: The prior week’s “LBS” increased by +17% in 18-49 (1.29 to 1.51) and +918,000 viewers overall (8.6 million to 9.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings. L+7: “Little Big Shots” is increasing by +19% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.74 to a 2.07) and +1.4 million viewers overall (10.3 million to 11.7 million).
“Chicago Justice” (1.0/3 in 18-49, 5.5 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) grew +11% week to week in adults 18-49 (1.0 vs. 0.9) to equal its top rating since March 12. L+3: The previous week’s “Justice” grew by +45% in 18-49 (0.92 to 1.33) and +2.0 million viewers overall (5.9 million to 7.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “Chicago Justice” has grown by +52% so far this season in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.14 to a 1.73) and +2.6 million viewers overall (6.3 million to 8.9 million).

“Shades of Blue” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 4.0 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) retained 100% week to week in adults 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7) and 97% in total viewers (4.0 million vs. 4.1 million), while growing week to week in women 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.8). L+3: The prior Sunday’s “Shades of Blue” grew +65% in 18-49 (0.68 to 1.12) and +2.0 million viewers overall (4.1 million to 6.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the night’s strongest L+3 lifts on the Big 4 networks in 18-49 rating and percentage, as well as total viewers. L+7: “Shades of Blue” is increasing by +80% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.86 to a 1.55) and +2.8 million viewers overall (4.6 million to 7.4 million).

“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS THE DEMO AGAIN

Nightly News Holds Largest Demo Lead Over Competition in Three Seasons The NBC News Broadcast is #1 Across the Board This Season

NEW YORK (April 11, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 in the demo for the week of April 3, averaging 1.8 million A25-54 viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +71,000 viewers (+4%) and “CBS Evening News” by +393,000 viewers (+29%). Nightly News holds its largest demo leads over ABC and CBS in three seasons. Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up +15%, while its advantage over CBS is up +12%.

Among A18-49, Nightly News averaged 1.3 million viewers, topping ABC by +74,000 (+6%) and CBS by +286,000 (+29%). The NBC News broadcast has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 88 of the last 89 weeks.

For the week, Nightly News averaged 8 million total viewers, leading CBS Evening News by +1.7 million (+27%). Season to date, Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast across the board.
Weekly Highlights:
  • Nightly News averaged 1.8 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +71,000 (+4%) and CBS by +393,000 (+29%).
  • Nightly News averaged 1.3 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +74,000 (+6%) and CBS by +286,000 (+29%).
  • Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 88 of the past 89 weeks.
  • Nightly News averaged 8 million total viewers, leading CBS Evening News by +1.662 million (+27%).
Season Highlights:
  • Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast across the board.
  • Nightly News holds its largest A25-54 advantages over ABC and CBS in three seasons.
  • Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up +15%, while its advantage over CBS is up +12%.
Week of April 3 – April 7, 2017:
Total Viewers A25-54 Rating A25-54 Viewers A18-49 Rating A18-49 Viewers
NBC 7.9101.461.7590.981.260
CBS 6.2481.141.3660.760.974
ABC 7.9291.401.6880.921.186

'TODAY' IS #1 AGAIN IN THE DEMO

TODAY Tops GMA in the Key Demo for 67 Straight Weeks, Best Streak in More Than 4 Years TODAY’s Demo Wins Over GMA Have Reached 5-Year Highs, Season to Date TODAY Has Cut the Total Viewer Gap with GMA

NEW YORK – April 11, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was the number-one morning show last week topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” once again in the key demo A25-54. TODAY has now won 67 straight weeks in the key demo (83 of 84 weeks), its best streak in more than four years. TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs, and TODAY has grown its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 56%, season to date. TODAY has also cut the total viewer gap with GMA by 27% season to date (-176,000 vs. -240,000 last season).

Additionally, TODAY was the number-one morning show for the month of March, the February sweep and for the first quarter of 2017 in the key demo.

TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
Week of April 3
NetHH
Rtg
HH
Shr
P2+
Imps
P18-49
Rtg
P18-49
Imps
P25-54
Rtg
P25-54
Imps
TODAY2.941240790.9211761.281542
CBS THIS MORNING2.691137250.597620.881052
GOOD MORNING AMERICA3.241343690.8010301.181416
For the week, TODAY averaged 1.542 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming GMA by +126,000 (+9%) and CBS by +490,000 (+47%)
  • TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 67 consecutive weeks (best streak in over four years) and 83 of the last 84 weeks
  • TODAY delivered a 1.28 A25-54 rating, +0.10 points ahead of GMA and +0.40 points more than CBS
TODAY averaged 1.176 million A18-49 viewers, +146,000 (+14%) more than GMA and +414,000 (+54%) higher than CBS
  • TODAY improved by +7,000 A18-49 viewers week-to-week
  • TODAY’s 0.92 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.12 points and CBS by +0.33 points
TODAY averaged 4.079 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +354,000 (+9%)
  • TODAY increased by +64,000 total viewers (+2%) compared to the prior week
Season-to-date:
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers and A18-49 viewers
  • TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 leads over GMA have reached five-year highs
  • TODAY has increased its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 56% vs. last season while its A18-49 lead over GMA has improved by 9%
TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA has been reduced by 27% (-176,000 vs. -240,000 last season)

TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS:
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 40 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in February for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 38 consecutive months (47 out of the last 48), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 4.3x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in February 2017.

‘TONIGHT SHOW’ DELIVERS WINS IN ALL KEY DEMOS FOR THE LATE-NIGHT WEEK OF APRIL 3-7

With its Top Results Since the Week of March 13, “Tonight” Equals Its 2nd-Biggest 18-49 Margin of Victory Since the Week of Jan. 30, Despite a Friday Encore

At 12:35 a.m., Seth Meyers Wins in 18-49 and Total Viewers

NEW YORK — April 11, 2017 — Despite a Friday encore, “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of April 3-7 in every key demographic – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 -- according to “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research. Note that Monday, Thursday and Friday telecasts of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” were excluded from weekly averages due to an NCAA Basketball overrun on Monday and Masters golf reports on Thursday and Friday.

With a week of telecasts from Orlando, “Tonight” generated its top numbers in 18-49 (with a 0.68 rating) and total viewers (2.982 million) since the week of March 13-17 (0.75 in 18-49, 3.072 million viewers).

For the week, “Tonight” equaled its second-biggest 18-49 margin of victory over CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” since the week of Jan. 30, prevailing in that key measure by +33% (with a 0.68 rating vs. a 0.51), despite “Tonight’s” Friday encore. The +33% lead equaled Fallon’s second-biggest since a +40% win the week of Jan. 30-Feb. 3, trailing over that span only the +39% win for March 13-17

It was also the second-strongest total-viewer finish relative to CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” since the week of Jan. 30, with “Tonight’s” average of 2.982 million viewers finishing within 68,000 of “Late Show’s” 3.050 million. It was Fallon’s second-closest finish to “Late Show” in total viewers since a 12,000-person gap the week of Jan. 30-Feb. 3, trailing over that span only the 32,000 gap for the week of March 20-24.

At 12:35 a.m. ET, “Late Night With Seth Meyers” outrated CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” in adults 18-49 (0.36 vs. 0.34) and total viewers (1.419 million vs. 1.407 million), despite significant Monday boosts for Corden following the high-rated NCAA basketball overrun.

LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of April 3-7. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research 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” 0.68 rating, 4 share *
CBS “Late Show,” 0.51/3 *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.40/2 *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.28/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.36/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.34/3 *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.23/2 *
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.982 million viewers *
CBS “Late Show,” 3.050 million viewers *
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.926 million viewers *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.263 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.419 million viewers *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 1.407 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.802 million viewers *
* “Late Show” excluded its Monday, Thursday and Friday results due to a Monday NCAA Basketball overrun and Masters Golf reports on Thursday and Friday, while “Late Late Show” excluded Thursday and Friday. Friday’s “Tonight,” “Kimmel,” “Late Night” and “Last Call” were encores.

SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.84 rating, 5 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.59/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.49/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.43/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.31/2
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.25/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.259 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.156 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.238 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.467 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.590 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.348 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.853 million viewers

SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK APRIL 3-7
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.26 **

TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.20 (R)
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.57
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.48
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.

TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.789 million **
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.453 million (R)

Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.163 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.945 million
** Thursday’s “Daily Show” was an encore.

"Saturday Night Live" Is the #1 Big 4 Telecast of the Night, Up 10% vs. Last Year's April Average
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, April 8.

[via press release from NBC]     
"SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE" IS THE #1 BIG 4 TELECAST OF THE NIGHT, UP +10% VS. LAST YEAR'S APRIL AVERAGE

"SNL" TIES AS THE #3 ENTERTAINMENT SHOW OF THE WEEK ON THE BIG 4 IN THE LOCAL PEOPLE METERS, BEHIND ONLY "BIG BANG THEORY" & "THE VOICE"
AT 10 P.M., THE "SNL VINTAGE" ENCORE TIES AS PRIMETIME'S #1 BIG 4 TELECAST IN 18-49 WITH "DATELINE MYSTERY," WHICH ALSO RANKS #1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS AND 25-54

In Late-Night Metered-Market Ratings for Saturday Night:
· The April 8 edition of "Saturday Night Live," with host Louis C.K. and musical guest The Chainsmokers, has averaged a 4.5 rating, 12 share in "live plus same day" household results from the 56 local markets metered by Nielsen Media Research and a 2.1/11 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.

· The 2.1 ties it with "Empire" and "Modern Family" as the #3 entertainment telecast so far this week on the Big 4 networks in 18-49 in the local people meters, behind only "Big Bang Theory" and "The Voice."

· Versus what "Saturday Night Live" averaged with originals for the month of April last year, last night's telecast is up +10% in meter-market households (4.5 vs. 4.1) and up +11% in 18-49 in the local people meters (2.1 vs. 1.9 for the month of April 2016).

· The 4.5 rating in households matches last season's highest rating over the final 10 "Saturday Night Live" originals, while the 2.1 in 18-49 equals the high for last season's final nine first-runs.

· Last night's "Saturday Night Live" was easily the #1 telecast of the night on the broadcast networks in both metered-market households and in 18-49 in the local people meters, outrating every Saturday primetime telecast on those nets in both categories.

· Compared with all primetime entertainment programming on the Big 4 networks so far this week, "SNL's" 2.1 is tied for #3 in 18-49 in the local people meters, behind only Thursday's "Big Bang Theory" (2.9) and Monday's "Voice" (2.2) and tied with Wednesday's "Empire" (2.1) and Wednesday's "Modern Family" (2.1).

· Note that "SNL" adds significant viewership via time-shifting, with originals so far this season growing by +60% in 18-49 and +3.432 million persons or +45% in total viewers nationally going from "live plus same day" Nielsens to "live plus seven day" figures. In L+SD, "SNL" this season has averaged a 2.21 rating in 18-49 nationally and 7.568 million viewers overall, and in L+7, "SNL" grew to a 3.54 in 18-49 and 11.000 million viewers.

· Versus the same point last season, "SNL" originals are up +22% in 18-49 nationally (3.54 vs. 2.89) and +2.406 million persons or +28% in total viewers (11.000 million vs. 8.594 million).

· The average 11.000 million viewers in L+7 makes this the show's most-watched season at this point in 23 years (versus prior seasons' original telecasts through comparable dates), best since 1993-94 (11.236 million for that season's first 16 originals).

· The 3.54 average in L+7 adults 18-49 rating nationally average is the show's best performances in the demo at this point since 2008-09 (4.02 for that season's first 18 originals).

· National ratings, including viewers numbers, are due from Nielsen on Tuesday.

Saturday Primetime Ratings:
In primetime, NBC won the night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers.

"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery" (0.7/3 in 18-49, 1.1 in 25-54, 4.5 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET):

· With its first telecast in six weeks, ties "SNL Vintage" as the #1 primetime show of the night on ABC, CBS, NBC or Fox in adults 18-49 and ranks as the #1 show of the night outright among those nets in adults 25-54 and total viewers.

· Equals the show's highest 18-49 rating since April 9, 2016 (0.8) and matches its high in adults 25-54 since March 12, 2016 (1.2).
 
· Ranks #1 among the Big 4 networks in the timeslot in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers.
· Grows by +80% from its first half-hour to its fourth in adults 18-49 (from a 0.5 rating to a 0.9), +63% in adults 25-54 (0.8 to 1.3) and +49% or +1.7 million persons in total viewers (3.6 million to 5.3 million).

"SNL Vintage" (0.7/3 in 18-49, 3.0 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET, with an encore of the Dec. 1, 2001 telecast of "Saturday Night Live" hosted by Derek Jeter and featuring musical guest Shakira):

· Ties "Dateline Mystery" as the #1 primetime show of the night on the Big 4 nets in adults 18-49.
· Grows +40% versus last week's encore in this time period in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.5) and +69% or 1.2 million persons in total viewers (2.972 million vs. 1.762 million).

· Currently ranks #1 in the timeslot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, pending updates.

NOTE: All ratings are "live plus same day" from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise indicated.

“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS THE DEMO AGAIN

Nightly News Holds Largest Demo Lead Over Competition in Three Seasons The NBC News Broadcast is #1 Across the Board This Season

NEW YORK (April 4, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 in the demo for the week of March 27, averaging 1.8 million A25-54 viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +115,000 viewers (+7%) and “CBS Evening News” by +433,000 viewers (+32%). Nightly News holds its largest demo leads over ABC and CBS in three seasons. Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up +17%, while its advantage over CBS is up +13%.

Among A18-49, Nightly News averaged 1.3 million viewers, topping ABC by +130,000 (+11%) and CBS by +303,000 (+31%). The NBC News broadcast has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 87 of the last 88 weeks.

For the week, Nightly News averaged 7.8 million total viewers, leading CBS Evening News by +1.3 million (+21%). Season to date, Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast across the board.
Weekly Highlights:
  • Nightly News averaged 1.8 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +115,000 (+7%) and CBS by +433,000 (+32%).
  • Nightly News averaged 1.3 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +130,000 (+11%) and CBS by +303,000 (+31%).
  • Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 87 of the past 88 weeks.
  • Nightly News averaged 7.8 million total viewers, leading CBS Evening News by +1.3 million (+21%)
Season Highlights:
  • Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast across the board.
  • Nightly News holds its largest A25-54 advantages over ABC and CBS in three seasons.
  • Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up +17%, while its advantage over CBS is up +13%.
Week of March 27 – March 31, 2017:
Total Viewers A25-54 Rating A25-54 Viewers A18-49 Rating A18-49 Viewers
NBC 7.8121.491.7961.011.292
CBS 6.4811.131.3630.770.989
ABC 8.0481.401.6810.911.162

'TODAY' IS #1 IN THE DEMO

TODAY Tops GMA in the Key Demo for 66 Straight Weeks, Best Streak in More Than 4 Years TODAY’s Demo Wins Over GMA Have Reached 5-Year Highs, Season to Date

NEW YORK – April 4, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was the number-one morning show last week topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” once again in the key demo A25-54. TODAY has now won 66 straight weeks in the key demo (82 of 83 weeks), its best streak in more than four years. TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs, season to date.

Additionally, TODAY was the number-one morning show for the month of March, the February sweep and for the first quarter of 2017 in the key demo.

TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
Week of March 27
NetHH
Rtg
HH
Shr
P2+
Imps
P18-49
Rtg
P18-49
Imps
P25-54
Rtg
P25-54
Imps
TODAY2.87124,0150.911,1681.281,544
CBS THIS MORNING2.64113,6390.597530.871,046
GOOD MORNING AMERICA3.13134,2400.759661.111,332
TODAY averaged 1.544 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming GMA by +212,000 (+16%) and CBS by +498,000 (+48%)
  • TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 66 consecutive weeks (best streak in over four years) and 82 of the last 83 weeks
  • Compared to the same week last season, TODAY’s advantage over GMA was up 36% (+212,000 vs. +156,000 last year)
  • TODAY delivered a 1.28 A25-54 rating, +0.17 points ahead of GMA and +0.41 points more than CBS
TODAY averaged 1.168 million A18-49 viewers, +202,000 (+21%) more than GMA and +415,000 (+55%) higher than CBS
  • TODAY’s 0.91 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.16 points and CBS by +0.32 points
TODAY averaged 4.015 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +376,000 (+10%)
Season-to-date:
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers and A18-49 viewers
  • TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 leads over GMA have reached five-year highs
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS:

TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 40 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in February for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 38 consecutive months (47 out of the last 48), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 4.3x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in February 2017.

‘TONIGHT SHOW’ SCORES VICTORIES IN EVERY KEY DEMO FOR THE LATE-NIGHT WEEK OF MARCH 27-31

Despite a Friday Encore, Fallon Wins in Adults, Men & Women 18-34, 18-49 & 25-54

At 12:35 a.m., Seth Meyers Finishes #1 in All Key Categories

NEW YORK — April 4, 2017 — Despite airing a Friday encore, “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of March 27-31 in every key ratings demographic – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 -- according to “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research. Note that ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” was in rebroadcast through the week.

In adults 18-49, “Tonight” generated a +22% margin over CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” for the week, with a 0.62 rating versus a 0.51. Among millennial viewers, Fallon’s lead was +26% (0.34 vs. 0.27 in adults 18-34), despite the Friday “Tonight” encore.

At 12:35 a.m. ET, “Late Night With Seth Meyers” outrated CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” in every key ratings measure, and also prevailed in all key categories versus ABC’s “Nightline” in their head to head 12:30-to-1 a.m. ET half-hour.

Meyers outrated “Corden” for the week by a +14% margin in adults 18-49 (0.33 vs. 0.29) and won its half-hour versus “Nightline” by +34% (0.39 vs. 0.29 from 12:30 to 1 a.m.).

LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of March 27-31. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research 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” 0.62 rating, 4 share *
CBS “Late Show,” 0.51/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.42/2 (R)
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.29/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.33/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.29/2 *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.20/2 *
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.590 million viewers *
CBS “Late Show,” 2.990 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.877 million viewers (R)
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.296 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.399 million viewers *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 1.264 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.735 million viewers *
* Friday’s “Tonight,” “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” 0.84 rating, 5 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.49/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.33/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.43/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.31/2
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.26/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.260 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.143 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.246 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.473 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.591 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.345 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.854 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK MARCH 27-31
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.30

TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.25
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.60
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.48
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.885 million
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.541 million

Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.213 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.960 million
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LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of March 27-31. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research 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” 0.62 rating, 4 share *
CBS “Late Show,” 0.51/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.42/2 (R)
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.29/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.33/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.29/2 *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.20/2 *
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.590 million viewers *
CBS “Late Show,” 2.990 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.877 million viewers (R)
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.296 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.399 million viewers *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 1.264 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.735 million viewers *
* Friday’s “Tonight,” “Late Night,” “Late Late Show” and “Last Call” were encores.

NBC RATINGS RESULTS FOR THE PRIMETIME WEEK OF MARCH 27-APRIL 2

Monday’s “Voice” Ties “Empire” As the #2 Non-Sports Telecast of the Week on the Broadcast Nets, Tuesday’s “Voice” Ties for #4; “Chicago Fire,” “Little Big Shots” & “Chicago P.D.” Also Generate Top-25 Ratings

NBC Ranks #2 or Tied for #2 Among the Big 4 Nets for the Week in Every Key Measure Behind Only NCAA-Boosted CBS

Season to Date, NBC Ranks #1 in Adults 18-49 Over Super Bowl-Boosted Fox
NBC Wins Monday in Every Key Measure, "Voice" Tops "Dancing By +44%, "Taken" Grows Week to Week to Win at 10

L+3: “The Voice” Is Monday’s Biggest L+3 Gainer in 18-49 Rating & Total Viewers

NBC Wins Its 13th Straight Tuesday in 18-49, "Voice" Is the #1 Show of the Night, “Chicago Fire” Wins at 10

L+3: “Fire” Delivers Tuesday’s Strongest L+3 Lifts in 18-49 Rating & Total Viewers

Wednesday’s "Chicago P.D." Captures the 10 p.m. Hour; "Blindspot" Grows in Total Viewers for a 3rd Straight Telecast

Thursday’s "Blacklist: Redemption" Grows Week to Week, Nabs Its Top Rating Since March 2

L+3: “Chicago Med” Sews Up Thursday’s Biggest 18-49 Percentage Lift on the Big 4

Friday’s "Grimm" Captures the Show’s Highest 18-49 Rating Since Its Season Premiere, Equals Its High Since March 2016

L+3: The Previous Week’s “Grimm” Captured the Night’s Strongest L+3 Lifts in 18-49 & Total Viewers

Sunday’s “Chicago Justice” Grows for a Second Straight Week in Total Viewers

L+3: The Prior Week’s “Justice” Generated the Night’s Strongest L+3 Lift in Total Viewers on the Big 4 Nets, While “Shades” Got the Top Increase in 18-49 Rating

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — April 4, 2017 — NBC has finished #2 for the primetime week of March 27-April 2 in adults 18-49 and total viewers, behind only NCAA basketball-boosted CBS, according to “live plus same day” viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research.
NBC’s week was paced by the Monday edition of “The Voice,” which tied Fox’s “Empire” as the #2 non-sports telecast of the week on the broadcast networks in adults 18-49, and the Tuesday “Voice,” which tied CBS’ coverage of “The ACM Awards” and ABC’s “Modern Family” for #4.

Joining “The Voice” in the week’s top 25 non-sports programs on the Big 4 were Tuesday’s “Chicago Fire” (tied for #14), Sunday’s “Little Big Shots” (tied for #17) and Wednesday’s “Chicago P.D.” (tied for #20). “Little Big Shots” was the week’s #1 Big 4 primetime telecast among kids 2-11.

Season to date, NBC ranks #1 in adults 18-49, remaining ahead of Fox despite that network’s boosts from the Super Bowl as well as last fall’s seven-game Cubs-Indians World Series. NBC also ranks #1 or tied for #1 for the season among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults, men and women 25-54, women 18-49 and women 18-34. In total viewers, NBC is up +1% this season versus last (8.5 million vs. 8.4 million).

Week 28 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” March 27-April 2
CBS…1.9
NBC…1.0
ABC…0.9
Fox…0.8
CW…0.5
Total Viewers
CBS…9.7 million
NBC…5.3 million
ABC…4.4 million
Fox…2.7 million
CW…1.4 million
Season to Date, All Programs
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…2.2
Fox…2.1
CBS…1.9
ABC…1.7
CW…0.7
Total Viewers
CBS…9.9 million
NBC…8.5 million
Fox…6.4 million
ABC…6.3 million
CW…1.8 million

NBC highlights for the week of March 27-April 2:
Monday
NBC won Monday night among the Big 4 networks in 18-49 and every other key measure, led by the #1 show of the night in 18-49, “The Voice.”
“The Voice” (2.4/9 in 18-49, 10.6 million viewers overall from 8-10:01 p.m. ET) won the time period over “Dancing With the Stars” by a +41% margin in 18-49 (2.4 vs. 1.7), up from the previous week’s +14% edge (2.4 vs. 2.1). “The Voice” retained 100% week to week in 18-49 (2.4 vs. 2.4) and 98% in total viewers (10.6 million vs. 10.7 million). This week’s “Voice” was the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in adult 18-49 rating and all other key demographics.

“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “The Voice” grew by +20% in 18-49 (from a 2.36 rating to a 2.84) and +1.6 million viewers overall (10.6 million to 12.1 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3. The gains of +0.48 of a point in 18-49 and +1.6 million viewers overall were the night’s biggest L+3 lifts on the Big 4 networks.

“Live Plus Seven Day” Ratings: So far this season, “The Voice” is growing by +26% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.56 to a 3.22) and more than +2.0 million viewers overall (11.0 million to 13.1 million).

Upscale: Monday’s “The Voice” is delivering a strong upscale audience this season, indexing at a 114 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes, “most current” including L+3).

“Taken” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 5.0 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET) grew +11% week to week in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 0.9) and +7% in total viewers (5.0 million vs. 4.7 million) to rank #1 in the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults, men and women 18-49; adults, men and women 25-54; and total viewers. “Taken” won the hour among those nets by a +43% margin (1.0 vs. 0.7 each for ABC and CBS). L+3: “Taken” grew +23% in 18-49 (1.00 to 1.23) and more than +1.3 million viewers overall (5.0 million to 6.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: So far this season, “Taken” has increased by +30% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.41 to a 1.83) and +2.2 million viewers overall (6.7 million to 8.9 million).

Tuesday
NBC won its 13th straight Tuesday in adults 18-49, with “The Voice” (2.1/8 in 18-49, 10.2 million viewers overall from 8-9:01 p.m. ET) ranking as the #1 show of the night by a +31% margin (with a 2.1 rating vs. a 1.6 for #2 “NCIS”). “Voice” was also Tuesday’s #1 show on the Big 4 networks in all other key demographics. L+3: “Voice” grew +20% in 18-49 (2.12 to 2.55) and more than +1.4 million viewers overall (10.2 million to 11.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: So far this season, Tuesday’s “Voice” has increased by +25% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.57 to a 3.20) and +2.0 million viewers overall (11.2 million to 13.2 million). Upscale: Tuesday’s “Voice” is generating a solid upscale audience this season, indexing at a 111 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
“Trial & Error” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall from 9:01-9:30 p.m. ET) tied for #2 in the time period in adults 18-49 despite competition from Fox’s “Bones” series finale. Week to week, “Trial” retained 100% among millennials (with a 0.6 rating vs. a 0.6 in adults 18-34) and grew among female millennials (0.8 vs. 0.7 in women 18-34). L+3: The 9 p.m. “Trial” grew +20% in 18-49 (0.96 to 1.15) and +595,000 viewers overall (4.2 million to 4.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: “Trial” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 123 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
A second episode of “Trial & Error” averaged a 0.8/3 in 18-49 and 3.2
million viewers overall from 9:30-10 p.m. ET. L+3: The 9:30 p.m. “Trial” increased by +22% in 18-49 going from L+SD to L+3 (0.77 to 0.94) and +557,000 viewers overall (3.2 million to 3.8 million).

“Chicago Fire” (1.4/5 in 18-49, 6.7 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) ranked #1 in the time slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 and nearly all other key demographics, taking the hour among those nets by a +27% margin in 18-49 (1.4 vs. a 1.1 for CBS’ #2 “NCIS: New Orleans”). It was the 45th consecutive “Fire” original to win the 10 p.m. timeslot in 18-49 versus regular ABC-CBS competition, dating back to February 2015. L+3: “Fire” increased by +51% in 18-49 (1.40 to 2.12) and +3.0 million viewers overall (6.7 million to 9.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lifts of the night in 18-49 rating and total viewers. L+7: “Chicago Fire” has grown by +61% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.61 to a 2.60) and +3.7 million viewers overall (7.2 million to 10.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7.

Wednesday
“Blindspot” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 4.3 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) captured its most-watched episode since Feb. 8 (4.6 million), growing versus the show’s prior episode in total viewers for a third telecast in a row (4.324 million vs. 4.256 million on March 22, 4.131 million on Feb. 22 and 4.065 million on Feb. 15). “Blindspot” also maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.9) to equal the show’s top rating since Feb. 8 (1.0). L+3: “Blindspot” grew +38% in 18-49 (0.94 to 1.30) and +1.4 million viewers overall (4.3 million to 5.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Blindspot” has increased this season by +74% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.11 to a 1.93) and +2.7 million viewers overall (5.2 million to 7.9 million). Upscale: “Blindspot” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 120 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
“Law & Order: SVU” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 5.0 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) built on its lead-in by +22% ub 18-49 rating and +16% in total viewers. L+3: “SVU” grew +62% in 18-49 (1.11 to 1.80) and +2.0 million viewers overall (5.0 million to 7.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “SVU” has grown by +74% so far this season in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.47 to a 2.56) and +3.0 million viewers overall (6.2 million to 9.2 million).

“Chicago P.D.” (1.2/4 in 18-49, 6.1 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the 10 p.m. hour versus ABC’s “Designated Survivor” and CBS’ “Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders” in 18-49 and total viewers, marking the 11th straight “P.D.” original to rank #1 in the 10 p.m. hour versus its ABC and CBS competition in 18-49 (L+SD). “P.D.” also ranked #1 or tied for #1 among those nets in every other key measure. Week to week, “P.D.” retained 100% in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.2) and 95% in total viewers (6.099 million vs. 6.389 million). L+3: “P.D.” grew by +67% in 18-49 (1.16 to 1.94) and +3.1 million viewers overall (6.1 million to 9.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “Chicago P.D.” is increasing by +72% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.41 to a 2.42) and +3.6 million viewers overall (6.6 million to 10.2 million).

Thursday
An encore telecast of “Superstore” averaged a 0.6/3 in 18-49, 2.5 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET. Upscale: “Superstore” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 117 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

“Powerless” (0.5/2 in 18-49, 1.8 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET), with its first telecast in three weeks, retained 100% of its lead-in in adults 18-34, men 18-49 and men 25-54, and increased versus lead-in in men 18-34. L+3: “Powerless” grew by +31% in 18-49 (0.54 to 0.71) and +347,000 viewers overall (1.8 million to 2.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Powerless” is increasing by +37% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 so far this season (from a 0.82 to a 1.12) and +679,000 viewers overall (2.6 million to 3.2 million). Upscale: “Powerless” generates a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 116 among adult 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.

“Chicago Med” (0.9/3 in 18-49, 6.0 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) ranked #2 or tied for #2 in the timeslot among the Big 4 networks in adults, men and women 18-34.
L+3: “Med” increased by +68% in 18-49 (0.94 to 1.58) and +2.6 million viewers overall (6.0 million to 8.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The +68% increase is the biggest 18-49 L+3 percentage lift of the night on the Big 4. L+7: So far this season, “Med” has been increasing by +64% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.30 to a 2.13) and +3.2 million viewers overall (6.8 million to 10.0 million).

“The Blacklist: Redemption” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.0 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) grew +14% week to week in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.7) and +1% in total viewers (3.990 million vs. 3.956 million), capturing a four-week high in 18-49, the show’s top rating since a 1.0 on March 2. “Redemption” tied for #1 in the timeslot among ABC, CBS and NBC in all key adult male demos. L+3: “Blacklist: Redemption” grew by +49% in 18-49 (0.76 to 1.13) and +1.7 million viewers overall (4.0 million to 5.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Blacklist: Redemption” has grown by +59% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (0.81 to a 1.29) and +2.3 million viewers overall (4.2 million to 6.5 million). Upscale: “Blacklist: Redemption” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 114 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

Friday
The “Grimm” series finale (0.9/4 in 18-49, 4.3 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) scored the show’s highest rating since its season premiere on Jan. 6 in adults 18-49 (0.9) and matched its 18-49 high since March 18, 2015 (1.0). “Grimm” also generated the show’s most-watched episode since its season debut (4.5 million). In the timeslot, “Grimm” tied for #1 among the Big 4 in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54.

“Dateline NBC” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 1.3 in adults 25-54, 4.8 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) ranked #2 in the two-hour time period among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers, growing from its first half-hour to its fourth by +25% in adults 18-49 (0.8 to 1.0) and by +20% in total viewers (4.2 million to 5.0 million). L+3: The previous Friday’s “Dateline” increased by +23% in 18-49 (0.98 to 1.21) and more than +1.0 million viewers overall (5.5 million to 6.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “Dateline” is growing by +34% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.94 to a 1.25) and +1.2 million viewers overall (4.7 million to 5.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7. Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 110 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

Saturday
The “World Figure Skating Championships” (0.2/1 in 18-49, 1.8 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) ranked #2 in the time period among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in total viewers, behind only CBS’ NCAA Tournament coverage.

“SNL Vintage” (0.5/2 in 18-49, 1.8 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET, with an encore of the Feb. 7, 2009 telecast of “Saturday Night Live” hosted by Bradley Cooper and featuring musical guest TV On The Radio) grew from its first half-hour to its second in nearly every key measure, despite the 10 p.m. hour.

Sunday
“Little Big Shots” (1.3/5 in 18-49, 8.6 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) ranked #2 in the timeslot among the Big 4 nets behind only CBS’ “ACM Awards” in 18-49 and total viewers. “LBS” built on its lead-in by +117% in 18-49 (1.3 vs. 0.6) and +4.2 million persons or +96% in total viewers (8.6 million vs. 4.4 million). L+3: The prior week’s “LBS” increased by +15% in 18-49 (1.70 to 1.95) and more than +1.0 million viewers overall (9.8 million to 10.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings. L+7: “Little Big Shots” is increasing by +19% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.76 to a 2.09) and +1.4 million viewers overall (10.5 million to 11.9 million).+19% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.76 to a 2.09) and +1.4 million viewers overall (10.5 million to 11.9 million).
“Chicago Justice” (0.9/3 in 18-49, 5.9 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET), despite competition from this week’s “ACM Awards,” finished within 0.1 of the prior week’s 18-49 rating (0.9 vs. 1.0) and grew for a second straight week in total viewers (5.9 million vs. 5.8 million on March 26 and 5.7 million on March 19). “Justice” ranked #2 in the time period among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox behind the “ACMs” in 18-49 and total viewers. L+3: The previous week’s “Justice” grew by +46% in 18-49 (1.01 to 1.47) and more than +2.1 million viewers overall (5.8 million to 8.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3, for the largest L+3 lift of the night on the Big 4 in total viewers. L+7: “Chicago Justice” has grown by +50% so far this season in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.19 to a 1.78) and +2.6 million viewers overall (6.5 million to 9.1 million).

“Shades of Blue” (0.7/2 in 18-49, 4.1 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) finished within 0.1 of the previous week’s 18-49 rating (0.7 vs. 0.8) and retained 94% of the prior week in total viewers (4.1 million vs. 4.4 million) despite this week’s competition from “The ACM Awards.” “Shades” finished #2 in the time period among ABC, CBS and NBC behind only the “ACMs” in every key measure. L+3: The prior Sunday’s “Shades of Blue” grew +63% in 18-49 (0.84 to 1.37) and +2.1 million viewers overall (4.4 million to 6.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the night’s strongest L+3 lift on the Big 4 networks in 18-49 rating. L+7: “Shades of Blue” is increasing by +81% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.86 to a 1.56) and more than +2.8 million viewers overall (4.7 million to 7.6 million).

"Grimm" Captures Its High Since the Show's Season Premiere, Matches Its High Since March 2016
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, March 31.

[via press release from NBC]
    
"GRIMM" SCORES ITS TOP 18-49 RATING SINCE THE SHOW'S SEASON PREMIERE ON JAN. 6, EQUALS ITS HIGH SINCE MARCH 2016

Friday Primetime Ratings (note the NBC station in San Francisco carried baseball coverage):
The "Grimm" series finale (0.9/4 in 18-49, 4.3 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET):
· Scores the show's highest rating since its season premiere on Jan. 6 in adults 18-49 (0.9)
· Matches the "Grimm" 18-49 high since March 18, 2016 (1.0).

· Generated the show's most-watched episode since its season debut (4.5 million).

· Ties for #1 in the time period among the Big 4 in adults, men and women 18-49 and adults and men 25-54.

· Increases +13% week to week in 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.8) and +4% in total viewers (4.305 million vs. 4.140 million).

· Will add substantial viewership via time-shifting:
· The prior week's "Grimm" grew by +60% in 18-49 (0.82 to 1.31) and more than +1.5 million viewers overall (4.1 million to 5.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings, for the biggest L+3 lifts of the night on the Big 4 networks in 18-49 rating and percentage and total viewers.

· This season, "Grimm" has been increasing by +75% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.81 to a 1.42) and more than +1.9 million viewers overall (4.1 million to 6.1 million).

"Dateline NBC" (0.9/4 in 18-49, 1.3 in adults 25-54, 4.8 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET):
· Ranks #2 in the two-hour time period among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers.

· Grows from its first half-hour to its fourth by +25% in adults 18-49 (0.8 to 1.0) and by +16% in total viewers (4.3 million to 5.0 million).

· Is the #1 newsmagazine of the night in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers.

· Will add substantial viewership via time-shifting - "Dateline" is increasing by +34% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.94 to a 1.25) and +1.2 million viewers overall (4.7 million to 5.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7.

· Upscale: Friday's "Dateline" is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 110 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

In Late-Night Metered Markets Friday Night:
· In Nielsen's 56 metered markets, household results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 2.0/5 with an encore telecast; "Late Show with Stephen Colbert," 2.7/7; and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 1.6/4 with an encore.

· In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, adult 18-49 results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 0.6/3 with an encore; "Late Show," 0.5/2; and "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 0.5/3 with an encore.

· From 12:35-1:05 a.m. ET, ABC's "Nightline" averaged a 1.1/3 in metered-market households and a 0.3/2 in 18-49 in the Local People Meters.

· From 12:35-1:35 a.m. ET, ratings were: "Late Night with Seth Meyers," 1.2/4 in metered-market households with an encore; CBS's "Late Late Show," 1.3/4 with an encore. In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, averages were: "Late Night," 0.3/2 in 18-49 with an encore; "Late Late Show," 0.3/2 with an encore.

· At 1:35 a.m., "Last Call with Carson Daly" averaged a 0.7/3 in metered-market households with an encore and a 0.2/2 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.

NOTE: Primetime results are based on "fast affiliate time period" data from Nielsen Media Research. All ratings are "live plus same day" unless otherwise indicated.

“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2017 ACROSS THE BOARD

The NBC News Broadcast Ranks #1 Across the Board this Season Nightly News Has Won Every Quarter in the Demo Since Lester Holt Took Over as Anchor The NBC News Broadcast Wins the Week Across the Board

NEW YORK (March 28, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 across the board in the first quarter of 2016, averaging 8.85 million total viewers, leading ABC by +46,000 and CBS by +1.6 million (+22%). The NBC News broadcast has won six of the last seven quarters across the board.
In the A25-54 demo, Nightly News averaged 2.1 million viewers for the quarter, leading ABC by +213,000 (+11%) and CBS by +523,000 (+33%). Nightly News has won seven consecutive quarters in the demo, leading in the A25-54 category for every quarter since Lester Holt took over as anchor. Compared to the first quarter of 2016, Nightly News improved its demo lead over the competition, rising an additional +2% over ABC and +21% over CBS.

Nightly News averaged 1.6 million A18-49 viewers for Q1 2017, topping ABC by +214,000 (+16%) and CBS by +447,000 (+40%). The NBC News broadcast has won seven consecutive quarters in the A18-49 demo.

For March 2017, Nightly News averaged 1.9 million A25-54 viewers, +184,000 (+11%) more than ABC and +499,000 (+35%) more than CBS. The NBC News broadcast ranks #1 in A25-54 for 21 consecutive months.

For the week of March 20, Nightly News averaged 8 million total viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +245,000 viewers (+3%) and “CBS Evening News” by +1.64 million viewers (+26%). This marked Nightly News’ largest total viewer win over ABC since the week after the presidential inauguration (January 23, 2017).

Nightly News continues its dominance in the demo, averaging 1.9 million A25-54 viewers for the week, leading ABC by +288,000 (+18%) and CBS by +512,000 (+37%). Among A18-49, Nightly News averaged 1.4 million viewers for the week, topping ABC by +279,000 (+25%) and CBS by +442,000 (+47%). The NBC News broadcast has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 86 of the last 87 weeks.
Nightly News ranks #1 across the board this season.
Q1 Highlights:
  • Nightly News averaged 8.85 million total viewers, leading ABC by +46,000 viewers and CBS by +1.6 million viewers (+22%).
  • Nightly News averaged 2.1 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +213,000 (+11%) and CBS by +523,000 (+33%).
  • Nightly News has been #1 in A25-54 for seven straight quarters and 33 of the last 36 quarters.
  • Nightly News averaged 1.6 million A18-49 viewers, +214,000 (+16%) higher than ABC and +447,000 (+40%) better than CBS.
  • Nightly News has been #1 in A18-49 for seven consecutive quarters and in 78 of the last 81 quarters.
March 2017 Highlights:
  • Nightly News averaged 8.3 million total viewers, leading CBS by +1.6 million (+24%).
  • Nightly News averaged 1.9 million A25-54 viewers, +184,000 (+11%) more than ABC and +499,000 (+35%) more than CBS.
  • Nightly News ranks #1 in A25-54 for 21 consecutive months.
  • Compared to March 2016, Nightly News posted larger advantages over both ABC (+5%) and CBS (+26%)
  • Nightly News had its biggest March win over ABC since 2013 and its best over CBS since 2012.
  • Nightly News averaged 1.42 million A18-49 viewers, leading ABC by +194,000 (+16%) and CBS by +407,000 (+40%).
  • Nightly News has won 23 consecutive months and 113 of the last 114 months among A18-9 viewers.
  • Versus March 2016, Nightly News improved its leads over both ABC (+38%) and CBS (+21%).
Weekly Highlights:
  • Nightly News ranked #1 across the board, averaging 8 million total viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +245,000 viewers (+3%) and “CBS Evening News” by +1.64 million viewers (+26%).
  • Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 86 of the past 87 weeks.
  • Nightly News averaged 1.9 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +288,000 (+18%) and CBS by +512,000 (+37%).
  • Nightly News’ demo advantage over ABC hit an eight-week high.
  • Nightly News averaged 1.4 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +279,000 (+25%) and CBS by + 442,000 (+47%).
Season Highlights:
  • Nightly News ranks #1 across the board this season.
  • Nightly News is showing its best A25-54 advantages over ABC and CBS in three years.
  • Versus last season, Nightly News has increased its A25-54 lead over ABC by +19% and CBS by +14%.
Week of March 20 – March 24, 2017:
Total Viewers A25-54 Rating A25-54 Viewers A18-49 Rating A18-49 Viewers
NBC 7.9991.581.8981.071.375
CBS 6.3611.151.3860.730.933
ABC 7.7541.341.6100.851.096

‘TONIGHT SHOW’ WINS EVERY KEY DEMO FOR THE LATE-NIGHT RATINGS WEEK OF MARCH 20-24

In Total Viewers, “Tonight” Delivers Its Strongest Finish Relative to “Late Show” Since the Week of Jan. 30

Seth Meyers Finishes #1 at 12:35 a.m. in All Key Categories
NEW YORK — March 28, 2017 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of March 20-24 in every key ratings demographic – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 -- according to “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research.

For the week, “Tonight” delivered its strongest total-viewer finish relative to CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” since the week of Jan. 30, with “Tonight’s” average of 2.736 million viewers finishing within 32,000 of “Late Show’s” 2.768 million. Note that CBS’ Thursday and Friday telecasts are excluded from the weekly averages due to NCAA Basketball overruns. It was Fallon’s closest finish to “Late Show” in total viewers since a 12,000-person gap the week of Jan. 30-Feb. 3 (2.759 for “Tonight,” 2.771 for “Late Show”).

In adults 18-49, “Tonight” generated a +31% margin over “Late Show” for the week, with a 0.64 rating versus a 0.49. Fallon also topped ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” for the week by +42% (0.64 vs. 0.45).

At 12:35 a.m. ET, “Late Night With Seth Meyers” outrated CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” in every key ratings measure, (including a tie in men 18-34) and also prevailed in all key categories versus ABC’s “Nightline” in their head to head 12:30-to-1 a.m. ET half-hour.

Meyers outrated “Corden” for the week by a +29% margin in 18-49 (0.36 vs. 0.28) and won the half-hour versus “Nightline” by +40% (0.42 vs. 0.30 from 12:30 to 1 a.m.).
LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES

(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of March 20-24. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research 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” 0.64 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.49/3 *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.45/2 *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.30/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.36/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.28/2 *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.22/2 *
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.736 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.768 million viewers *
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.085 million viewers *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.337 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.411 million viewers *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 1.189 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.772 million viewers *
* Thursday and Friday CBS shows were delayed by NCAA basketball and are 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” 0.85 rating, 5 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.49/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.33/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.44/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.31/2
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.26/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.276 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.133 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.257 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.478 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.593 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.347 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.858 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK MARCH 20-24
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.31

TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.23 **
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.59
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.47
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.928 million
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.470 million **

Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.145 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.880 million
** Thursday’s “Conan” was preempted.

'TODAY' WINS 6th STRAIGHT QUARTER IN DEMO

TODAY Wins 6th Straight Quarter, 19thStraight Month, and 65th Straight Week in the Key Demo A25-54 TODAY Posts Its Largest 1st Quarter and March Wins in 5 Years TODAY’s Demo Wins Over GMA Have Reached 5-Year Highs, Season to Date

NEW YORK – March 28, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY posted big wins as the number-one morning show last week, for the month of March, and for the first quarter 2017, topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” in the key demo 25-54 in all three measures. This marks TODAY’s sixth straight quarterly win, its 19th straight monthly win, and its 65th straight weekly win in the key demo. TODAY delivered its biggest first quarter and March wins over GMA in five years. TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs, season to date, and the total viewer gap between the two shows is 35% closer (-168,000 versus -257,000) versus last season.

Additionally, TODAY won the February sweep in the key demo, and last year, TODAY won eight weeks in total viewers including the week of the presidential election, the month of December, and the third quarter.

TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
1st QUARTER 2017
TODAY averaged 1.662 million A25-54 viewers, leading GMA by +183,000 (+12%) and CBS by +591,000 (+55%)
  • TODAY has been #1 in A25-54 for 6 straight quarters
  • This is TODAY’s biggest 1Q win over GMA in the demo since 2012
  • Compared to 1Q’16, TODAY improved its advantage over GMA by 19% (+183,000 vs. +154,000 last year)
TODAY averaged 1.235 million A18-49 viewers, topping GMA by +156,000 (+14%) and CBS by +455,000 (+58%)
  • TODAY has been #1 in A18-49 for 17 consecutive quarters and in 89 of the last 90 quarters (dating back to 4Q 1994)
TODAY averaged 4.327 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +633,000 (+17%)
MARCH 2017
TODAY averaged 1.633 million A25-54 viewers, +188,000 (+13%) more than GMA and +563,000 (+53%) more than CBS
  • TODAY posted its 19th consecutive monthly win among A25-54 (and 20th of the last 21 months)
  • TODAY improved its advantage over GMA versus the prior month (by 44%) and the same month last year (up 14%)
  • TODAY had its biggest March win over GMA since 2012
TODAY averaged 1.236 million A18-49 viewers, leading ABC by +160,000 (+15%) and CBS by +464,000 (+60%)
  • TODAY has won 24 consecutive months among A18-49 viewers
  • TODAY improved its A18-49 lead over GMA versus prior month (up 25%) and the same month in 2016 (up 28%)
  • TODAY had its best March A18-49 advantage over GMA in five years
TODAY averaged 4.206 million total viewers, leading CBS by +567,000 (+16%)
WEEK OF MARCH 20-26, 2017
NetHHRtgHHShrP2+ImpsP18-49RtgP18-49ImpsP25-54RtgP25-54Imps
TODAY2.951241000.9512171.351624
CBS THIS MORNING2.581035430.607660.881057
GOOD MORNING AMERICA3.151342680.779911.13
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TODAY was the #1 morning news broadcast across-the-board on Monday, leading GMA by +239,000 total viewers, +394,000 A25-54 viewers, and +317,000 A18-49 viewers
For the week, TODAY averaged 1.629 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming GMA by +271,000 (+20%) and CBS by +567,000 (+54%)
  • TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 65 consecutive weeks (best streak in over four years) and 81 of the last 82 weeks
  • TODAY improved its A25-54 lead over GMA for the fourth straight week, hitting its widest advantage since the week of 12/12/2016
  • Compared to the same week last season, TODAY’s advantage over GMA was up 51% (+271,000 vs. +180,000 last year)
  • TODAY delivered a 1.35 A25-54 rating, +0.22 points ahead of GMA and +0.47 points more than CBS
TODAY averaged 1.217 million A18-49 viewers, +226,000 (+23%) more than GMA and +451,000 (+59%) higher than CBS
  • TODAY’s lead over GMA was up 22% compared to the same week last season (+226,000 vs. +185,000 last year)
  • TODAY’s 0.95 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.18 points and CBS by +0.35 points
TODAY averaged 4.100 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +557,000 (+16%)
  • Week-to-week, TODAY closed the gap with GMA by 32% (-168,000 vs. -247,000 prior week) and improved its lead over CBS by 13% (+557,000 vs. +492,000 prior week)
  • TODAY’s total viewer delivery increased by +72,000 (+2%) week-to-week
Season-to-date:
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers and A18-49 viewers
  • TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 leads over GMA have reached five-year highs
  • TODAY has increased its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 64% vs. last season while its A18-49 lead over GMA has improved by 9%
TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA has been reduced by 32% (-168,000 vs. -247,000 last season)

TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS:
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 40 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in February for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 38 consecutive months (47 out of the last 48), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 4.3x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in February 2017.

‘THE VOICE’ ‘LITTLE BIG SHOTS’ & ‘CHICAGO FIRE’ ACCOUNT FOR 4 OF THE TOP 10 NON-SPORTS SHOWS ON THE BIG 4 NETS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 20-26

Also Generating Top 15 Ratings Among Non-Sports Telecasts Are “Trial & Error,” “SVU” & “Chicago P.D.”

Excluding Sports, NBC Ties for the Weekly Win in 18-49

Season to Date, NBC Continues to Lead Over #2 Fox in 18-49, Despite Super Bowl & World Series Boosts for Fox

NBC Wins Monday in 18-49, "Voice" Is the #1 Show of the Night, Topping the Premiere of "Dancing With the Stars"

L+3: “The Voice” Is Monday’s Biggest L+3 Gainer in 18-49 Rating

NBC's Tuesday Shows Rank #1, 2, 3 & 4 for the Night in 18-49; “Trial & Error’s” 9 p.m. Hour Retains 100% of the Prior Week’s 10 p.m. Hour, Which Benefited from a “This Is Us” Lead-in

L+3: “Chicago Fire” Scores Tuesday’s Best L+3 Lifts in 18-49 Rating & Total Viewers

Wednesday’s "Chicago P.D." Wins the 10 p.m. Hour Vs. "Designated Survivor" & "Beyond Borders"; At 8 p.m., "Blindspot" Grows Despite a Four-Week Break
"Grimm" Matches Its Best 18-49 Rating Since Its Jan. 6 Season Debut; "Dateline" Logs Its Most-Watched Friday Telecast Since Dec. 9

Sunday’s “Little Big Shots,” “Chicago Justice” & “Shades Of Blue” Grow Week to Week in Total Viewers

L+3: The Prior Week’s “Shades of Blue” Generated the Night’s Strongest L+3 Lifts in 18-49 & Total Viewers on the Big 4 Nets

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — March 28, 2017 — Monday and Tuesday editions of NBC’s “The Voice” have joined “Little Big Shots” and “Chicago Fire” to claim four of the top 10 rankings among non-sports programs on the Big 4 networks for the primetime week of March 20-26 in adults 18-49, according to “live plus same day” viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research.

Joining those four NBC telecasts in the week’s top 15 non-sports programs on the Big 4 were “Chicago P.D.,” “Law & Order: SVU” and “Trial & Error.”

NBC finished #2 for the week in 18-49 and total viewers behind CBS, which was boosted by coverage of the NCAA Basketball Tournament, and NBC tied CBS for the weeklong win among women 18-49 and women 25-54.

Counting entertainment programs only, NBC tied for #1 for the week in adults 18-49 (with a 1.1 rating each for NBC and ABC).

Ranking among the week’s top 15 primetime shows on the Big 4 in adults 18-49 excluding sports were Monday’s “The Voice” (#3), Tuesday’s “Voice” (#4), Sunday’s “Little Big Shots” (tied for #7), Tuesday’s “Chicago Fire” (#10), Tuesday’s 9 p.m. episode of “Trial & Error” (tied for #13), Wednesday’s “SVU” (tied for #13) and Wednesday’s “Chicago P.D.” (tied for #13).

Season to date, NBC ranks #1 in adults 18-49, remaining ahead of Fox despite its boosts from the Super Bowl as well as last fall’s seven-game Cubs-Indians World Series. NBC also ranks #1 or tied for #1 for the season among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults, men and women 25-54, women 18-49 and women 18-34.

NBC is up +1% this season versus last in total viewers (8.6 million vs. 8.5 million) and is retaining 100% of its year-ago rating in adults 18-49 (2.3 vs. 2.3), adults 25-54 (2.9 vs. 2.9) and adults 18-34 (1.5 vs. 1.5).

Week 27 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” March 20-26
CBS…1.5
NBC…1.1
ABC…0.9
Fox…0.9
CW…0.4
Total Viewers
CBS…7.4 million
NBC…5.6 million
ABC…4.4 million
Fox…2.8 million
CW…1.3 million
Season to Date, All Programs
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…2.3
Fox…2.1
CBS…1.9
ABC…1.7
CW…0.7
Total Viewers
CBS…9.9 million
NBC…8.6 million
Fox…6.5 million
ABC…6.3 million
CW…1.8 million

NBC highlights for the week of March 20-26:
Monday
NBC won Monday night in 18-49, led by the #1 show of the night by that measure, “The Voice” (2.4/9 in 18-49, 10.7 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET), which won the time period over ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” premiere by a +14% margin in 18-49 (2.4 vs. 2.1) and also prevailed over the “Dancing” debut in adults 18-34, adults 25-54, women 18-49, women 25-54 and all key adult-male demos. “Voice” increased steadily throughout its two-hour timeslot, with this half-hour track: 2.2, 2.4, 2.5. 2.6.

“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “The Voice” grew by +25% in 18-49 (from a 2.42 rating to a 3.02) and +1.9 million viewers overall (10.7 million to 12.6 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3. The 18-49 gain of +0.60 of a point was the night’s biggest L+3 lift on the Big 4 networks.

“Live Plus Seven Day” Ratings: So far this season, “The Voice” is growing by +25% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.56 to a 3.21) and +2.0 million viewers overall (11.0 million to 13.0 million).

Upscale: Monday’s “The Voice” is delivering a strong upscale audience this season, indexing at a 113 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes, “most current” including L+3).

“Taken” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 4.7 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) ranks #2 in the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers and virtually all other key measures. L+3: “Taken” grew +22% in 18-49 (0.95 to 1.16) and more than +1.4 million viewers overall (4.7 million to 6.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: So far this season, “Taken” has increased by +30% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.41 to a 1.83) and +2.2 million viewers overall (6.7 million to 8.9 million).

Tuesday
NBC won its 12th straight Tuesday in adults 18-49, with “The Voice,” “Chicago Fire” and two episodes of “Trial & Error” ranking as the #1, #2, #3 and #4 shows of the night on the Big 4 networks in 18-49. NBC also ranked #1 for the night among those nets in all other key measures.

“The Voice” (2.3/9 in 18-49, 10.8 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in 18-49 and total viewers and won the timeslot in every key category. “Voice” retained 92% of the year-ago cycle’s Week 4 result in 18-49 (2.3 vs. 2.5 on March 22, 2016) and grew in total viewers (10.837 million vs. 10.764 million). L+3: “Voice” grew +26% in 18-49 (2.26 to 2.85) and +1.7 million viewers overall (10.8 million to 12.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: So far this season, Tuesday’s “Voice” has increased by +25% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.57 to a 3.20) and more than +2.0 million viewers overall (11.1 million to 13.1 million). Upscale: Tuesday’s “Voice” is generating a solid upscale audience this season, indexing at a 111 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

“Trial & Error” (1.2/5 in 18-49, 5.3 million viewers overall from 9-9:30 p.m. ET) grew +20% in 18-49 versus the show’s previous telecast, the prior Tuesday at 10:30 (1.2 vs. 1.0) and +18% in total viewers (5.387 million vs. 4.580 million). Versus the prior week’s 10:01 p.m. series premiere, which benefited from a “This Is Us” lead-in, this week’s 9 p.m. episode retained 86% in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.4) and 89% in total viewers (5.3 million vs. 5.9 million viewers). “Trial” won the time period among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49 and every other key demographic. L+3: The 9 p.m. “Trial” grew +20% in 18-49 (1.23 to 1.47) and +804,000 viewers overall (5.3 million to 6.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: “Trial” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 124 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

A second episode of “Trial & Error” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall from 9:30-10 p.m. ET) retained 92% of its lead-in from the 9 p.m. “Trial & Error” in adults 18-49 and 100% among millennials (0.6 vs. 0.6 among adults 18-34). The 9:30 “Trial” won the time period among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and all other key demographics (including a tie in women 25-54). L+3: The 9:30 p.m. “Trial” increased by +19% in 18-49 going from L+SD to L+3 (1.08 to 1.29) and +735,000 viewers overall (4.2 million to 5.0 million).

For the 9-10 p.m. hour, the two episodes of “Trial & Error” (1.2 average in 18-49) maintained 100% of the 18-49 rating for the prior week’s two episodes that ran in 10-11 p.m. hour (1.2) and were boosted by a 3.4 lead-in from a “This Is Us” season finale.

“Chicago Fire” (1.5/6 in 18-49, 7.2 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) ranked as the #2 show of the night on the Big 4 in 18-49, behind only “The Voice” and won the time period among ABC, CBS and NBC in all key measures. It’s the 44th consecutive “Fire” original to win the 10 p.m. timeslot in 18-49 versus regular ABC-CBS competition, dating back to February 2015. L+3: “Fire” increased by +47% in 18-49 (1.54 to 2.26) and +2.8 million viewers overall (7.2 million to 10.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lifts of the night in 18-49 rating and total viewers. L+7: “Chicago Fire” has grown by +61% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.61 to a 2.60) and +3.7 million viewers overall (7.2 million to 10.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7.

Wednesday
“Blindspot” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 4.3 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) grew+0.1 of a point or +13% versus its prior original (0.9 vs. 0.8 on Feb. 22) and +3% in total viewers (4.256 million vs. 4.131 million), despite a four-week break since its prior telecast. These are the show’s top 18-49 and total-viewer results since Feb. 8 (1.0 in 18-49, 4.6 million viewers overall). L+3: “Blindspot” grew +54% in 18-49 (0.87 to 1.34) and more than +1.5 million viewers overall (4.3 million to 5.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Blindspot” has increased this season by +74% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.11 to a 1.93) and +2.7 million viewers overall (5.2 million to 7.9 million). Upscale: “Blindspot” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 120 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

“Law & Order: SVU” (1.2/4 in 18-49, 5.2 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) finished within 0.1 of its prior original (1.3 on Feb. 22), despite the return this week of “Empire” competition and a four-week break since the last “SVU” original. “SVU” increased its rating half-hour to half-hour by +18% in adults 18-49 (from a 1.1 rating to a 1.3) and +13% in adults 25-54 (1.5 to 1.7). L+3: “SVU” grew +65% in 18-49 (1.20 to 1.98) and +2.4 million viewers overall (5.2 million to 7.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “SVU” has grown by +74% so far this season in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.47 to a 2.56) and +3.0 million viewers overall (6.2 million to 9.2 million).

“Chicago P.D.” (1.2/5 in 18-49, 6.4 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the time period in 18-49 and total viewers over ABC’s “Designated Survivor” and CBS’ “Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders,” marking the 10th straight “P.D.” original to prevail in the 10 p.m. hour over its ABC and CBS competition in 18-49 (L+SD). Despite the 10 p.m. hour, “P.D.” grew half-hour to half-hour by +8% in adults 18-49 (1.2 to 1.3) and +6% in adults 25-54 (1.7 to 1.8). L+3: The previous week’s “P.D.” grew by +63% in 18-49 (1.25 to 2.04) and +3.0 million viewers overall (6.4 million to 9.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “Chicago P.D.” is increasing by +72% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.41 to a 2.42) and +3.6 million viewers overall (6.6 million to 10.2 million).

Thursday
“Superstore” (1.1/5 in 18-49, 4.1 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in adults 18-49 rating 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.1) to maintain a 1.1 for a fifth straight original telecast, and retained 99% in total viewers (4.1 million vs. 4.2 million). L+3: “Superstore” increased by +41% in 18-49 (1.13 to 1.59) and +946,000 viewers overall (4.1 million to 5.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: So far this season, “Superstore” is growing by +47% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.21 to a 1.78) and +1.2 million viewers overall (4.2 million to 5.4 million). Upscale: “Superstore” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 117 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
An encore telecast of “Trial & Error” averaged a 0.6/2 in 18-49 and 2.7 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET).

An encore telecast of “Chicago Med” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.6 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) maintained 100% of the show’s prior encore in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8 on Jan. 26) and grew +14% in total viewers (4.6 million vs. 4.0 million), to equal the show’s highest encore rating thus far in 18-49 and deliver its most watched rebroadcast to date.

“The Blacklist: Redemption” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 4.0 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) retained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7) and 96% in total viewers (3.956 million vs. 4.117 million), despite a decline in lead-in versus the prior week of 43% in 18-49 (0.8 for this week’s “Chicago Med” encore vs. 1.4 for the previous week’s “Med” original) and more than 2.7 million persons or 38% in total viewers (4.6 million vs. 7.3 million). L+3: “Blacklist: Redemption” grew by +51% in 18-49 (0.69 to 1.04) and +1.6 million viewers overall (4.0 million to 5.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Blacklist: Redemption” has grown by +59% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (0.83 to a 1.32) and +2.4 million viewers overall (4.2 million to 6.6 million). Upscale: “Blacklist: Redemption” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 113 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

Friday
NBC ranked #2 for the night among the Big 4 networks, #1 non-sports, with its most-watched Friday (5.0 million viewers) since Dec. 2 (5.3 million) and tying for its top Friday rating in 18-49 (0.9) since Jan. 6 (1.0).

“Grimm” (0.8/4 in 18-49, 4.1 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s highest 18-49 rating since its season premiere (0.9 on Jan. 6), maintaining 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8) and growing +5% in total viewers (4.140 million vs. 3.961 million). L+3: The prior week’s “Grimm” increased by +53% in 18-49 (0.83 to 1.27) and +1.5 million viewers overall (4.0 million to 5.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings. The 18-49 gain of +0.44 points tied for the #1 biggest L+3 lift of the night. L+7: So far this season, “Grimm” has been increasing by +75% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.81 to a 1.42) and more than +1.9 million viewers overall (4.2 million to 6.1 million).

“Dateline NBC” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 1.4 in adults 25-54, 5.5 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) tied as the night’s #1 non-sports telecast in adults 18-49, while delivering the show’s most-watched Friday telecast since Dec. 9, 2016 (5.6 million viewers) and equaling its high in adults 18-49 since Dec. 9 (1.1). “Dateline” grew +25% week to week in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 0.8) and +12% in total viewers (5.539 million vs. 4.948 million). “Dateline” ranked #2 in the two-hour time period among the Big 4 networks and #1 non-sports in 18-49 and total viewers. L+3: The previous Friday’s “Dateline” increased by +36% in 18-49 (0.85 to 1.16) and +1.3 million viewers overall (4.9 million to 6.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “Dateline” is growing by +34% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.95 to a 1.27) and +1.2 million viewers overall (4.7 million to 5.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7. Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 109 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

Saturday
NBC finished #1 Saturday night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, with the #1 primetime show of the night on those nets, “SNL Vintage,” plus an 8-10 p.m. win for “Despicable Me 2.”

An encore telecast of the feature film “Despicable Me 2” (0.5/2 in 18-49, 2.0 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) won the time period among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49, growing +50% from its first half-hour to its fourth in adult 18-49 rating (from a 0.4 to a 0.6) and by +64% in total viewers (1.8 million to 2.2 million).

“SNL Vintage” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 2.4 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET, with an encore of the April 18, 1992 telecast of “Saturday Night Live” hosted by Jerry Seinfeld and featuring musical guest Annie Lennox) ranked as the #1 primetime show of the night on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49.

Sunday
“Little Big Shots” (1.7/6 in 18-49, 9.8 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) grew +6% week to week in 18-49 and +2% in total viewers (9.8 million vs. 9.6 million), to equal the show’s 18-49 high since its March 5 season premiere (2.0). This week’s “LBS” built on its lead-in by +183% in 18-49 (1.7 vs. 0.6) and +5.7 million persons or +137% in total viewers (9.8 million vs. 4.1 million). L+3: The prior week’s “LBS” increased by +18% in 18-49 (1.56 to 1.84) and +1.1 million viewers overall (9.6 million to 10.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings. L+7: “Little Big Shots” is increasing by +18% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.85 to a 2.18) and more than +1.4 million viewers overall (10.9 million to 12.4 million).

Chicago Justice” (1.0/3 in 18-49, 5.8 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) retained 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 1.0) and increased +2% in total viewers (5.8 million vs. 5.7 million). L+3: The previous week’s “Justice” grew by +38% in 18-49 (1.04 to 1.44) and more than +2.0 million viewers overall (5.7 million to 7.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “Chicago Justice” has grown by +48% so far this season in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.26 to a 1.87) and +2.6 million viewers overall (6.8 million to 9.4 million).

“Shades of Blue” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.4 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8) and grew +8% in adults 25-54 (1.2 vs. 1.1) and +7% in total viewers (4.4 million vs. 4.1 million). L+3: The prior Sunday’s “Shades of Blue” grew +75% in 18-49 (0.75 to 1.31) and +2.2 million viewers overall (4.1 million to 6.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the night’s biggest L+3 lifts on the Big 4 networks in 18-49 rating and percentage, as well as total viewers. L+7: “Shades of Blue” is increasing by +77% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.92 to a 1.63) and +2.9 million viewers overall (5.0 million to 7.9 million).

‘THIS IS US’ RANKS #1 FOR WEEK OF MARCH 13-19 ON BIG 4 IN 18-49, COMBINES WITH ‘VOICE’ TO ACCOUNT FOR 3 OF TOP 4 IN 18-49 & TOTAL VIEWERS

Excluding Sports, NBC Ties for the Weekly Win in 18-49

Season to Date, NBC Continues to Lead Over #2 Fox in 18-49, Despite Super Bowl & World Series Boosts for Fox

NBC Wins Monday in Total Viewers, "Voice" Is #1 for the Night; At 10 p.m., "Taken" Maintains 100% Week to Week in 18-49 Despite “Bachelor” Competition

Tuesday’s “This Is Us” Breaks Series Records, Scores10-Year Timeslot Highs for NBC; "Voice" Grows in Viewers in Both Week 2 and Week 3 for First Time Ever


L+3: “Us” Grows to 16.9 Million Viewers in L+3, Another Series Record

Wednesday’s “Voice” Encore Recap Wins Its Two-Hour Slot in 18-49 and Total Viewers, “Chicago P.D.” Nabs Its Most-Watched Encore Ever

On Thursday, "Chicago Med" Wins at 9 in Total Viewers, Jumps +27% Vs. Its Prior Telecast in 18-49; "Superstore" Grows +20% in Total Viewers

"Grimm" Equals Its Top 18-49 Rating Since Its Jan. 6 Season Debut; "Dateline" Logs Its Most-Watched Friday Telecast Since December

Sunday’s “Little Big Shots” Wins at 8 p.m. Among the Big 4 in 18-49, “Chicago Justice” Ties at 9, “Shades Of Blue” Wins At 10


UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — March 21, 2017 — NBC’s “This Is Us” is the #1 primetime show on the Big 4 networks for the week of March 13-19 in adults 18-49, and has teamed with “The Voice” to account for three of the week’s top four shows in both 18-49 and total viewers, according to “live plus same day” viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research.

NBC has finished #2 for the week in 18-49 and total viewers behind CBS, which was boosted by coverage of the NCAA Basketball Tournament. NBC ranked #1 for the week in women 18-49 (tie) and women 25-54.

Excluding sports, NBC tied for the weekly win in adults 18-49 with a 1.3 rating (tied with ABC), ahead of CBS’ 1.2 and Fox’s 0.8. NBC also tied for #1 for the week excluding sports in adults 25-54.

Ranking among the week’s top 25 primetime shows on the Big 4 in 18-49 were Tuesday’s “This Is Us” (#1), Monday’s “The Voice” (#3), Tuesday’s “The Voice” (#4), Sunday’s “Little Big Shots” (tied for #11), Wednesday’s “Voice” encore recap (tied for #11), Thursday’s “Chicago Med” (tied for #19) and Tuesday’s debut of “Trial & Error” (tied for #19).

“This Is Us” was also the week’s top-rated show on the broadcast networks in adults 25-54, women 25-54, women 18-49 and teens 12-17 (tied with Monday’s “Voice,” which was also #1 among kids 2-11).

Season to date, NBC ranks #1 in adults 18-49, remaining ahead of Fox despite its boosts from the Super Bowl as well as last fall’s seven-game Cubs-Indians World Series. NBC also ranks #1 or tied for #1 for the season among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults, men and women 25-54; men and women 18-49; and adults and women 18-34.

NBC is up +1% this season versus last in total viewers (8.6 million vs. 8.5 million) and is retaining 100% of its year-ago rating in adults 18-49 (2.3 vs. 2.3), adults 25-54 (2.9 vs. 2.9) and adults 18-34 (1.6 vs. 1.6).

Week 26 Averages

Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” March 13-19

CBS…1.4

NBC…1.3

ABC…1.2

Fox…0.7

CW…0.4

Total Viewers

CBS…7.2 million

NBC…6.4 million

ABC…4.6 million

Fox…2.6 million

CW…1.1 million

Season to Date, All Programs

Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”

NBC…2.3

Fox…2.1

CBS…1.9

ABC…1.7

CW…0.7

Total Viewers

CBS…9.9 million

NBC…8.6 million

Fox…6.6 million

ABC…6.4 million

CW…1.8 million

NBC highlights for the week of March 13-19:

Monday

NBC won Monday in total viewers, led by the #1 show of the night by that measure, “The Voice” (2.6/9 in 18-49, 12.2 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET), which, despite this week’s start of Daylight Saving Time and competition from ABC’s “Bachelor” finale, grew week to week in total viewers (12.2 million vs. 12.0 million), retained 96% in 18-49 (2.6 vs. 2.7) and increased by +13% among millennial viewers (1.7 vs. 1.5 among adults 18-34). “Voice” won the time period over the “Bachelor” finale in total viewers, adults 25-54 and all key adult-male demos, growing +4% versus the third Monday episode of the prior cycle in total viewers (12.2 million vs. 11.8 million).


“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “The Voice” grew by +21% in 18-49 (from a 2.64 rating to a 3.19) and +1.7 million viewers overall (12.2 million to 13.9 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3.

Upscale: Monday’s “The Voice” is delivering a strong upscale audience this season, indexing at a 114 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes, “most current” including L+3).

“Taken” (1.2/4 in 18-49, 5.7 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.2) and 95% in total viewers (5.7 million vs. 6.0 million), despite this week’s special competition from “The Bachelor: After the Final Rose,” which increased ABC’s results in the hour versus one week earlier by +50% in 18-49 and +47% in total viewers. “Taken” also retained 100% week to week in adults 25-54 and grew +11% in women 25-54 (2.1 vs. 1.9). Versus NBC’s average in the timeslot this season prior to “Taken,” this week’s episode grew +16% in total viewers (5.731 million vs. 4.929 million). L+3: “Taken” grew +22% in 18-49 (1.15 to 1.40) and +1.5 million viewers overall (5.7 million to 7.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.


Tuesday

NBC won its 11thstraight Tuesday in adults 18-49, paced by the #1 show of the night, “This Is Us.”

“The Voice” (2.5/9 in 18-49, 11.7 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) grew week to week in total viewers (11.748 million vs. 11.618 million), marking the first time ever “The Voice” has grown in total viewers in both Week 2 and Week 3 (for either a Monday edition or a Tuesday edition). “The Voice” won the timeslot among the Big 4 networks in every key demographic, delivering a +67% margin of victory among the Big 4 nets in adults 18-49 (2.5 vs. 1.5 for CBS’ “NCIS”). The March 14 edition retained 96% of the year-ago cycle’s 8-9 p.m. Week 3 result in 18-49 (2.5 vs. 2.6 from 8-9 p.m. on March 15, 2016) and increased by +8% in total viewers (11.748 million vs. 10.855 million). L+3: “Voice” grew +19% in 18-49 (2.54 to 3.02) and +1.5 million viewers overall (11.7 million to 13.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: Tuesday’s “Voice” is generating a solid upscale audience this season, indexing at a 110 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.


The Season 1 finale of “This Is Us” (3.4/11 in 18-49, 12.8 million viewers overall from 9-10:01 p.m. PT) set new series records in 18-49 and total viewers, beating the prior Tuesday’s previous season records by +13% in 18-49 (3.4 vs. 3.0) and +15% in total viewers (12.835 million vs. 11.154 million). It was the 16th straight “Us” original to rank as the #1 entertainment show of the night in 18-49 on the Big 4. The March 14 “Us” delivered the highest-rated episode for any first-year drama since “Empire’s” first season (March 18, 2015), excluding Fox’s post-Super Bowl revival of “24”).

For NBC in the time period, it was the network’s top 18-49 and total-viewer result for a scripted program in 10 years (in 18-49 since Jan. 9, 2007, “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” 3.5, and in total viewrs since Jan. 2, 2007, “L&O: Criminal Intent,” 13.4 million). Counting any night of the week, it was NBC’s most-watched regularly scheduled scripted program (excluding post-Super Bowl telecasts) in the nearly eight years since the “ER” finale (16.4 million on Thursday, April 2, 2009).


L+3: “Us” increased by +46% in 18-49 (3.40 to 4.98) and +4.1 million viewers overall (12.8 million to 16.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The 16.9 million represents a second straight L+3 series record for “Us.” Upscale: “This Is Us” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 146 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

The debut of “Trial & Error” (1.4/5 in 18-49, 5.9 million viewers overall from 10:01-10:30 p.m. ET) generated strong sampling, winning the time period among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49. “Trial & Error” also won the timeslot in adults, men and women 18-34, women 18-49 and women 25-54. A second episode (1.0/4 in 18-49, 4.6 million viewers overall from 10:30-11 p.m. ET) delivered additional solid sampling, winning that half-hour among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-34, men 18-34 (tie), women 18-34 and women 18-49. L+3: The 10 p.m. “Trial” grew +26% in 18-49 (1.38 to 1.74) and +1.5 million viewers overall (5.9 million to 7.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, while the 10:30 episode increasesd by +25% in 18-49 (1.03 to 1.29) and +1.1 million viewers overall (4.6 million to 5.7 million).


Wednesday

An encore recap edition of “The Voice” (1.6/6 in 18-49, 7.7 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) won the time period in adults 18-49 and total viewers. From its first half-hour to its fourth, the “Voice” recap grew +21% in 18-49 rating (1.4 to 1.7).

An encore Chicago P.D.” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 4.8 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s highest 18-49 rating for a “Chicago P.D.” rebroadcast since March 4, 2015 (1.1) and ranks as the most-watched “P.D.” encore ever in total viewers. The March 15 rebroadcast jumped +43% versus the previous week’s encore in adult 18-49 rating (1.0 vs. 0.7) and +22% in total viewers (4.8 million vs. 4.0 million). The “P.D.”

rebroadcast ranked #2 in the 10 p.m. hour among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 ahead of CBS’ original “Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders.”

Thursday

“Superstore” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET) grew +19% versus its most recent original telecast in total viewers (4.2 million vs. 3.5 million on Feb. 23), to its top total-viewer result since Jan. 12 (4.3 million), and retained 100% in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.1). L+3: “Superstore” increased by +47% in 18-49 (1.07 to 1.57) and +1.1 million viewers overall (4.2 million to 5.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3. Upscale: “Superstore” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 118 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.


An encore telecast of Tuesday’s “Trial & Error” pilot averaged a 0.8/3 in 18-49 and 3.2 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET.

“Chicago Med” (1.4/5 in 18-49, 7.3 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) won the timeslot in total viewers ahead of “Scandal” and CBS basketball and tied “Scandal” for #1 in adults 18-49. It’s the first time NBC has tied a “Scandal” original head-to-head in 18-49 with regular programming. This was the most-watched “Med,” excluding a March 2 episode that benefited from “Voice” lead-in, so far this season and its highest-rated in 18-49 since Nov. 10 (1.4). “Med” grew +27% week to week in 18-49 (1.4 vs. 1.1) and +17% in total viewers (7.3 million vs. 6.3 million). L+3: “Med” grew +43% in 18-49 (1.40 to 2.00) and +2.6 million viewers overall (7.3 million to 9.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.


“The Blacklist: Redemption” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 4.1 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 rating (0.7 vs. 0.7) and increased +11% in total viewers (4.117 million vs. 3.694 million), to rank #2 in the hour among ABC, CBS and NBC in total viewers behind only CBS’ NCAA coverage. L+3: “Blacklist: Redemption” grew by +45% in 18-49 (0.75 to 1.09) and +1.7 million viewers overall (4.1 million to 5.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: “Blacklist: Redemption” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 114 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.


Friday

NBC generated its most-watched Friday (4.6 million viewers) since Dec. 16 (4.7 million).

“Grimm” (0.8/4 in 18-49, 4.0 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) matched the show’s highest 18-49 rating since its season premiere (0.9 on Jan. 6), growing +14% or 0.1 of a point week to week in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.7). L+3: The prior week’s “Grimm” increased by +67% in 18-49 (0.73 to 1.22) and more than +1.5 million viewers overall (4.0 million to 5.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings.


“Dateline NBC” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 1.2 in adults 25-54, 4.9 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) delivered the show’s most-watched Friday telecast since Dec. 16, 2016 (5.2 million viewers), growing +5% week to week (4.9 million vs. 4.7 million). L+3: The previous Friday’s “Dateline” increased by +32% in 18-49 (1.00 to 1.32) and +1.3 million viewers overall 4.7 million to 6.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3.


Sunday

“Little Big Shots” (1.6/5 in 18-49, 9.6 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) ranks #1 in the timeslot among the Big 4 in adults 18-49 and other key demos, building on its lead-in from a “LBS” encore by +129% in 18-49 (1.6 vs. 0.7) and +4.8 million persons or +101% in total viewers (9.6 million vs. 4.8 million). L+3: The prior week’s “LBS” increased by +16% in 18-49 (1.67 to 1.93) and +1.0 million viewers overall (10.1 million to 11.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings.

“Chicago Justice” (1.0/3 in 18-49, 5.7 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) tied for #1 in the time period among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and ranks #1 outright in the slot among those nets in women 18-49 and women 25-54. L+3: The previous week’s “Justice” grew by +38% in 18-49 (1.15 to 1.59) and +1.9 million viewers overall (6.4 million to 8.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3.

“Shades of Blue” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.1 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the time period in adults 18-49 (0.8 vs. a 0.6 for CBS’ “Elementary”), retaining 89% of the prior week’s 18-49 rating (0.8 vs. 0.9) and 100% in adults 18-34. L+3: The prior Sunday’s “Shades of Blue” grew +55% in 18-49 (0.85 to 1.32) and +2.0 million viewers overall (4.8 million to 6.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.

'TODAY' WINS OUTRIGHT MONDAY

TODAY Topped GMA in Total Viewers and All Demos Monday TODAY Tops GMA in the Key Demo for 64 Straight Weeks, Best Streak in More Than 4 Years TODAY Posts Its Best Key Demo Lead Over GMA in 3 Months TODAY’s Demo Wins Over GMA Have Reached 5-Year Highs, Season to Date

NEW YORK – March 21, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was the number-one morning show last Monday, topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” in total viewers and all demos. TODAY also won the week in the key A25-54 demo, beating GMA by +235,000 viewers, its best lead in three months. TODAY has now won 64 straight weeks in the key demo (80 of 81 weeks), its best streak in more than four years. TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs, season to date, and the total viewer gap between the two shows is 35% closer (-168,000 versus -257,000) versus last season.

Additionally, TODAY won the February sweep in the key demo, and last year, TODAY won eight weeks in total viewers including the week of the presidential election, the month of December, and the third quarter.
*Please note: TODAY is based on a 4-day average for the week of March 13 due to Tuesday’s winter storm.

TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
Week of March 13
Net HH RtgHH ShrP2+ ImpsP18-49 RtgP18-49 ImpsP25-54 RtgP25-54 Imps
TODAY 2.94 12 4106 0.98 1256 1.36 1629
CBS THIS MORNING2.591136140.607670.901084
GOOD MORNING AMERICA3.191343530.8010211.161394
TODAY averaged 1.629 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming GMA by +235,000 (+17%) and CBS by +545,000 (+50%)
  • TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 64 consecutive weeks (best streak in over four years) and 80 of the last 81 weeks
  • This was TODAY’s biggest A25-54 lead over GMA in three months (since the week of 12/12/2016)
  • TODAY widened its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 52% week-to-week (+235,000 vs. +155,000 prior week) and by 19% compared to the same week last season (+235,000 vs. +197,000 prior year)
  • TODAY delivered a 1.36 A25-54 rating, +0.20 points ahead of GMA and +0.46 points more than CBS
TODAY averaged 1.256 million A18-49 viewers, +235,000 (+23%) more than GMA and +489,000 (+64%) higher than CBS
  • TODAY hit a five-week high in A18-49 viewers and saw its biggest advantage over GMA since the week of 12/12/2016
  • TODAY was the only morning news broadcast to post an A18-49 increase week-to-week (up +28,000)
  • TODAY’s 0.98 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.18 points and CBS by +0.38 points
TODAY averaged 4.106 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +492,000 (+15%)
  • This was TODAY’s biggest total viewer win over CBS in six weeks. TODAY improved its advantage over CBS by 23% week-to-week (+691,000 vs. +564,000 prior week)
  • TODAY’s total viewer delivery increased by +72,000 (+2%) week-to-week
Season-to-date:
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers and A18-49 viewers
  • TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 leads over GMA have reached five-year highs
  • TODAY has increased its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 63% vs. last season while its A18-49 lead over GMA has improved by 9%
TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA has been reduced by 35% (-168,000 vs. -257,000 last season)
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS:

TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 40 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in February for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 38 consecutive months (47 out of the last 48), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 4.3x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in February 2017.

‘TONIGHT SHOW’ HITS 9-WEEK HIGHS TO WIN THE LATE-NIGHT WEEK OF MARCH 13-17 IN 18-49, DELIVER BIGGEST MARGIN OF VICTORY SINCE MID-JANUARY

At 12:35 a.m., Seth Meyers Beats “Late Late Show” & “Nightline” in Every Key Category


NEW YORK — March 21, 2017 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has scored nine-week highs in adults 18-49 and total viewers and its biggest margin of victory in the key 18-49 demo since mid-January, according to ratings results for the week of March 13-17.

Excluding weeks of encore telecasts, it’s the third week in a row “Tonight” has lengthened its 18-49 lead over “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” “Tonight” has won the March 13-17 week by a margin of +0.21 rating points (0.75 vs. 0.54), up from +0.18 for Feb. 27-March 3, +0.15 for Feb. 20-24 and +0.13 for Feb. 13-17. It’s the biggest Fallon advantage over Colbert since the week of Jan. 16-Feb. 20 (+0.21, 0.73 vs. 0.52).

Note that last week, CBS Thursday and Friday telecasts were delayed by NCAA basketball and are excluded from these weekly averages.

“Tonight’s” 0.75 rating in 18-49 and the 3.072 million viewers are the show’s highs since the week of Jan. 9-13 (0.81 in 18-49, 3.329 million viewers).

Fallon won the late-night ratings week of Feb. 27-March 3 versus Colbert and ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” in every key demographic – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 – according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research

At 12:35 a.m. ET, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” outrated CBS’ “Late Late Show with James Corden” in every key ratings measure, and also prevailed in all key categories versus ABC’s “Nightline” in their head to head 12:30-to-1 a.m. ET half-hour.
At 1:35 a.m. ET, an encore week of “Last Call with Carson Daly” (0.24 in 18-49, 882,000 viewers overall) matched the show’s 18-49 high in nine weeks (since the week of Dec. 19-23, 2016, 0.26) and hit a new nine-week high in total viewers (since the week of Dec. 19-23, 2016, 896,000).

LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of March 13-17. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research 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” 0.75 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.54/3 *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.49/3 *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.30/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.39/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.29/2 *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2 (R)
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.072 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.184 million viewers *
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.347 million viewers *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.394 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.496 million viewers *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 1.344 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.882 million viewers (R)
* Thursday and Friday CBS shows were delayed by NCAA basketball and are excluded. Friday’s “Kimmel,” “Late Night” and “Late Late Show” were encores.

SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.86 rating, 5 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.49/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.33/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.44/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.31/2
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.26/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.297 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.113 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.260 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.481 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.600 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.347 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.862 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK MARCH 13-17
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.31 **

TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.24 **
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.63
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.51
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.876 million **
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.512 million **

Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.255 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.993 million
** Tuesday’s “Daily Show” was an encore and Thursday’s “Conan” was preempted.

“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS THE DEMO AGAIN

Nightly News Holds Largest Demo Lead Over Competition in Three Seasons The NBC News Broadcast is #1 Across the Board This Season

NEW YORK (March 21, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 in the demo for the week of March 13, averaging 2 million A25-54 viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +111,000 (+6%) and “CBS Evening News” by +395,000 (+26%). Nightly News holds its largest demo leads over ABC and CBS in three seasons. Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up +21%, while its advantage over CBS is up +14%.

Among A18-49, Nightly News averaged 1.4 million viewers, topping ABC by +137,000 (+11%) and CBS by +338,000 (+32%). The NBC News broadcast has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 85 of the last 86 weeks.
For the week, Nightly News averaged 8.4 million total viewers, leading CBS Evening News by +1.6 million (+23%). Season to date, Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast across the board.

Weekly Highlights:
  • Nightly News averaged 2 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +111,000 (+6%) and CBS by +395,000 (+26%).
  • Nightly News averaged 1.4 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +137,000 (+11%) and CBS by +338,000 (+32%).
  • Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 85 of the past 86 weeks.
  • Nightly News averaged 8.4 million total viewers, leading CBS Evening News by +1.6 million (+23%)
Season Highlights:
  • Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast across the board.
  • Nightly News holds its largest A25-54 advantages over ABC and CBS in three seasons.
  • Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up +21%, while its advantage over CBS is up +14%.
Week of March 13 – March 17, 2017:
Total Viewers A25-54 Rating A25-54 Viewers A18-49 Rating A18-49 Viewers
NBC 8.3611.591.9141.101.413
CBS 6.8091.261.5190.841.075
ABC 8.4301.501.8030.991.276

NBC WINS THE PRIMETIME WEEK OF MARCH 6-12 IN 18-49; ‘THIS IS US’ IS THE #1 BROADCAST, COMBINES WITH ‘VOICE’ TO ACCOUNT FOR 3 OF THE TOP 4

After Outrating the Same Week’s Original “Big Bang” Three Times in a Row in L+3 and L+7, “This Is Us” Now Adds Its First Win Over That Week’s “Big Bang” in L+SD

Joining “Us” & “Voice” Among the Week’s Top 30 Big 4 Shows Are “Little Big Shots,” Two Editions of “Chicago Justice” & “Taken”

Season to Date, NBC Continues to Lead Over #2 Fox in 18-49, Despite Super Bowl & World Series Boosts for Fox 

NBC Wins Monday in 18-49 and Total Viewers, "Voice" Is the #1 Show of the Night in Both Measures, "Taken" Tops "Bachelor: Women Tell All” in Total Viewers to Rank #1 at 10

L+3: “The Voice” Generates Monday’s Biggest Lifts in 18-49 & Total Viewers  
Tuesday’s "This Is Us" Sets a Total-Viewer Series Record, "The Voice" Matches Its Tuesday 18-49 High Since September, "Chicago Justice" Wins at 10

L+3: “Us” Scores Tuesday’s Top L+3 Increases in 18-49 & Total Viewers, Hits a New L+3 Series High in Total Viewers

"Dateline" Reports Its Most-Watched Friday Telecast Since December
NBC’s Sunday Lineup Wins Again Among the Big 4, "Little Big Shots" Is the #1 Show of the Night on Those Nets, "Chicago Justice" the #1 Scripted Show, "Shades" Wins at 10 By +50% 

L+3: The Prior Week’s “Shades of Blue” & “Grimm” Score the Biggest 18-49 and Total-Viewer L+3 Lifts for Sunday and Friday Night Respectively
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — March 16, 2017 — NBC has won the primetime ratings week of March 6-12 in adults 18-49, led by the #1 telecast of the week on the broadcast networks, “This Is Us,” according to “live plus same day” viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research.

“This Is Us” combined with NBC’s “The Voice” to account for three of the week’s top four primetime shows on the Big 4 nets.

It’s the first time “This Is Us” has outrated the same week’s original of “The Big Bang Theory” in L+SD 18-49 ratings, though the win comes after “Us” had topped “Big Bang” in both “live plus three day” and “live plus seven day” Nielsens during each of the last three weeks both shows aired originals.

Ranking among the week’s top 30 primetime shows on the Big 4 in 18-49 were Tuesday’s “This Is Us” (#1), Monday’s “The Voice” (#3), Tuesday’s “The Voice” (#4), Sunday’s “Little Big Shots” (tied for #9), Tuesday’s special “Chicago Justice” (tied for #21), Sunday’s regular “Chicago Justice” (tied for #25) and Monday’s “Taken” (tied for #25).

Season to date, NBC ranks #1 in adults 18-49, remaining ahead of Fox despite its boosts from the Super Bowl as well as last fall’s seven-game Cubs-Indians World Series.   NBC also leads the season in adults 25-54, men 25-54 and all key adult-female demos (including a tie in women 18-34).

NBC is up +1% this season versus last in total viewers (8.647 million vs. 8.566 million) and is retaining 100% of its year-ago rating in adults 18-49 (2.3 vs. 2.3) and adults 18-34 (1.6 vs. 1.6). 

Week 25 Averages 
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” March 6-12 
NBC…1.2 
ABC…1.1 
CBS…1.1 
Fox…0.7 
CW…0.5 
Total Viewers 
CBS…7.3 million
NBC…5.9 million 
ABC…4.4 million
Fox…2.6 million 
CW…1.3 million 
Season to Date, All Programs 
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current” 
NBC…2.3 
Fox…2.2  
CBS…1.9 
ABC…1.7 
CW…0.7 
Total Viewers 
CBS…9.9 million 
NBC…8.6 million  
Fox…6.8 million 
ABC…6.4 million 
CW…1.8 million 

NBC highlights for the week of March 6-12: 
Monday
NBC won Monday night in adults 18-49 and total viewers with the #1 show of the night in both measures, “The Voice,” and a 10-11 p.m. win in total viewers for “Taken.”
“The Voice” (2.7/9 in 18-49, 12.0 million viewers overall from 8-10:01 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night in 18-49 and total viewers, while scoring the show’s second-highest 18-49 rating for a Monday telecast since Oct. 24, 2016 (2.7), trailing over that span only the prior week’s cycle 12 premiere (3.1).

“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “The Voice” grew by +22% in 18-49 (from a 2.68 rating to a 3.26) and +1.8 million viewers overall (12.0 million to 13.8 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3. The gains of +0.58 in 18-49 rating and +1.8 million viewers are the biggest L+3 lifts of the night.

“Live Plus Seven Day” Ratings: So far this season, “The Voice” is growing by +26% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.50 to a 3.14) and +2.0 million viewers overall (10.7 million to 12.7 million). 

Upscale: Monday’s “The Voice” is delivering a solid upscale audience this season, indexing at a 113 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes, “most current” including L+3).

“Taken” (1.2/5 in 18-49, 6.0 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET) beat “The Bachelor: The Women Tell All” in total viewers (6.0 million vs. 5.3 million from 10-11 p.m.) to win the 10 p.m. hour. Despite this week’s special “Bachelor” competition, “Taken” maintained 100% of NBC’s average in the timeslot this season prior to “Taken” (1.2 vs. 1.2, L+SD non-sports) and is up +22% in total viewers (6.0 million vs. 4.9 million). L+3: “Taken” grew +22% in 18-49 (1.19 to 1.45) and +1.5 million viewers overall (6.0 million to 7.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.

Tuesday
NBC won its 10th straight Tuesday in adults 18-49 and all other key demographics, paced by the #1 show of the night in adults 18-49, “This Is Us.” 

“The Voice” (2.6/10 in 18-49, 11.6 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) won the time period among the Big 4 in adults 18-49 and all other key demos, taking the slot by a +63% margin in 18-49 (2.6 vs. 1.6 for CBS’ “NCIS”). “Voice” maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (2.6 vs. 2.6) and built +2% on the previous week’s Tuesday premiere in total viewers (11.6 million vs. 11.3 million). “The Voice” equaled its highest Tuesday rating in 18-49 since Sept. 27, 2016. L+3: “Voice” grew +18% in 18-49 (2.62 to 3.10) and +1.6 million viewers overall (11.6 million to 13.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: So far this season, Tuesday’s “Voice” has increased by +24% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.56 to a 3.18) and more than +1.9 million viewers overall (11.1 million to 13.0 million).

“This Is Us” (3.0/10 in 18-49, 11.2 million viewers overall from 9-10:01 p.m. PT) set a new series record in total viewer and a new regular-slot series record in 18-49, while tying the 18-49 record for all telecasts (matching the 3.0 for a special Jan. 10 telecast at 10 p.m. that followed President Obama’s farewell address). In total viewers, “Us” beat an original “Bull” head to head for the first time. The March 7 “Us” generated NBC’s best in-season scripted Tuesday 9 p.m. hour in 18-49 and total viewers in 10 years (since the Jan. 9, 2007, “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” 3.5 in 18-49, 11.798 million viewers overall). It was the #1 show of the night in adults 18-49, marking the 15th straight “Us” original to rank as the #1 entertainment show of the night in 18-49 on the Big 4. L+3: “Us” increased by +61% in 18-49 (2.96 to 4.77) and +4.7 million viewers overall (11.2 million to 15.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest lifts of the night in 18-49 and total viewers. The 15.8 million is the biggest L+7 audience for “Us” to date. L+7: So far this season, “This Is Us” is growing by +81% in 18-49 rating (from a 2.62 to a 4.75) and +5.4 million viewers overall (9.6 million to 15.0 million) going from L+SD to L+7. The +2.13 lift in 18-49 is the biggest for any broadcast series and the prior three “This Is Us” originals have rated #1 among broadcast series for their respective weeks in L+7 18-49 rating ahead of “The Big Bang Theory.” Upscale: “This Is Us” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 145 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

A special Tuesday telecast of “Chicago Justice” (1.3/5 in 18-49, 6.1 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET) won the time period among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 and most other key demos and maintained 93% of Sunday’s regular-slot premiere rating (1.3 vs. 1.4 at 9 p.m. on March 5). In the time period, “Justice” outrated ABC’s premiere of “People Icons” by a +160% margin in adults 18-49 (1.3 vs. 0.5) and beat the ABC debut in all other key measures. L+3: “Justice” grew by +43% in 18-49 (1.27 to 1.81) and more than 2.3 million viewers overall (6.1 million to 8.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.

Wednesday 
An 8 p.m. ET encore telecast of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” averaged a 0.7/3 in 18-49 and 4.0 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET).

A rebroadcast “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.4 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) built on its lead-in from an 8 p.m. “SVU” encore by +14% in adults 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.7), +20% in adults 25-54 (1.2 vs. 1.0) and +15% in women 25-54 (1.5 vs. 1.3).

An encore telecast of “Chicago P.D.” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 4.0 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) finished within 0.2 of a point of CBS’ Season 2 premiere of “Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders” in adults 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.9).

Thursday 
An encore telecast of “Superstore” averages a 0.7/3 in 18-49 and 2.7 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET.

“Powerless” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 2.4 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET) retained 100% of its prior telecast of two weeks earlier in 18-49 (0.7 on Feb. 23), despite a +36% drop in lead-in (0.7 from a “Superstore” encore this week vs. a 1.1 from a “Superstore” original on Feb. 23), while also increasing by +5% in total viewers (2.4 million vs. 2.3 million). L+7: “Powerless” is increasing by +38% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 so far this season (from a 0.84 to a 1.16) and +733,000 viewers overall (2.6 million to 3.3 million). Upscale: “Powerless” generates a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 120 among adult 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.

“Chicago Med” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 6.3 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) maintained 92% of the most recent “Med” telecast that did not benefit from a “Voice” lead-in (1.2 on Feb. 16) and grew +3% in total viewers (6.3 million vs. 6.1 million). “Med” ranked #2 in the time period among the Big 4 networks in total viewers. L+7: So far this season, “Med” has been increasing by +67% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.27 to a 2.12) and +3.3 million viewers overall (6.6 million to 9.9 million).

“The Blacklist: Redemption” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 3.7 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) ranked #1 at 10 p.m. ET among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas in men 18-49 and tied for #1 among those nets in men 18-34 and men 25-54. Upscale: “Blacklist: Redemption” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 117 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

Friday
NBC generated its top-rated Friday in 18-49 (0.9) and total viewers (4.456 million viewers) since Jan. 6 (1.0 in 18-49, 4.485 million).

“Grimm” averaged a 0.7/3 in 18-49 and 4.0 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET. L+3: The prior week’s “Grimm” increased by +64% in 18-49 (0.81 to 1.33) and +1.6 million viewers overall (4.2 million to 5.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings, for the biggest lifts of the night in 18-49 rating and total viewers. L+7: So far this season, “Grimm” has been increasing by +76% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.82 to a 1.44) and +2.0 million viewers overall (4.2 million to 6.2 million).

“Dateline NBC” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 1.4 in adults 25-54, 4.7 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) delivered the show’s highest 18-49 result since Jan. 27 (1.0) and top 25-54 rating and most-watched Friday telecast since Dec. 16, 2016 (1.5 in 25-54, 5.2 million viewers). “Dateline” grew +25% week to week in adults 18-49 (1.0 vs. 0.8 for the previous Friday’s 10-11 p.m. telecast). L+3: The prior Friday’s “Dateline” increased by +38% in 18-49 (0.84 to 1.16) and +1.3 million viewers overall 4.4 million to 5.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “Dateline” is growing by +33% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.95 to a 1.26) and +1.2 million viewers overall (4.7 million to 5.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7.

Sunday
NBC’s Sunday lineup won the night in 18-49 among the Big 4 networks for a second straight week.

“Little Big Shots” (1.7/6 in 18-49, 10.1 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET): ranked as the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in 18-49 and total viewer and won the timeslot among those nets in adults 18-49, total viewers, adults 25-54, adults 18-34 and all key adult-female demos. “LBS” built on its lead-in by +143% in 18-49 (1.7 vs. 0.7) and +5.4 million persons or +115% in total viewers (10.123 million vs. 4.698 million) to win the time period by a +55% margin among the Big 4 networks in 18-49 (1.7 vs. 1.1 for CBS’ #2 “NCIS: LA”). L+3: The prior week’s “LBS” increased by +12% in 18-49 (2.03 to 2.27) and +1.2 million viewers overall (11.7 million to 12.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings.
“Chicago Justice” (1.2/4 in 18-49, 6.4 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 scripted show of the night on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in 18-49 and won the time period among the Big 4 nets in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and all key adult-female demos. L+3: The previous week’s “Justice” grew by +38% in 18-49 (1.38 to 1.91) and +2.3 million viewers overall (7.2 million to 9.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3.

“Shades of Blue” (0.9/3 in 18-49, 4.8 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the time period by a +50% margin among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 (0.9 vs. a 0.6 for CBS’ “Elementary”). “Shades” ranked #1 the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in every key measure (including a tie in men 18-34). On the first night of Daylight Saving Time, “Shades” retained 90% of the prior week’s season premiere in 18-49 (0.9 vs. 1.0), 92% in total viewers (4.837 million vs. 5.253 million) and 100% in all key adult-male demos. L+3: The prior Sunday’s “Shades of Blue” grew +66% in 18-49 (0.98 to 1.63) and +2.5 million viewers overall (5.3 million to 7.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lifts of the night on the Big 4 networks in 18-49 rating and total viewers.

"SNL" Is Saturday's #1 Telecast, Up 20% vs. the Show's March Average Last Year
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, March 11.

[via press release from NBC] "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE" IS THE #1 SHOW OF THE NIGHT, JUMPS +20% VERSUS LAST MARCH'S AVERAGE FOR ORIGINALS IN METERED-MARKET HOUSEHOLDS

In Late-Night Metered-Market Ratings for Saturday Night:
· The March 11 telecast of "Saturday Night Live," hosted by Scarlett Johansson and featuring musical guest Lorde, scored a 4.8 rating, 13 share in "live plus same day" household results from the 56 local markets metered by Nielsen Media Research and a 2.2/12 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.

· Versus what "Saturday Night Live" averaged with originals for the month of March last year, the March 11 telecast is up +20% in meter-market households (4.8 vs. 4.0) and up +16% in 18-49 in the local people meters (2.2 vs. 1.9 for the month of March 2016).

· The 4.8 rating in households beats results for the final 10 "Saturday Night Live" originals from last season, while the 2.2 in 18-49 in the local people meters tops last season's final nine first-runs.

· The March 11 "Saturday Night Live" was the #1 telecast of the night on the broadcast networks in both metered-market households and in 18-49 in the local people meters, outrating every Saturday primetime telecast on those nets in both categories.

· Note that "SNL" adds significant viewership via time-shifting, with originals so far this season growing by +59% in 18-49 and +3.405 million persons or +45% in total viewers nationally going from "live plus same day" Nielsens to "live plus seven day" figures. In L+SD, "SNL" this season has averaged a 2.24 rating in 18-49 nationally and 7.617 million viewers overall, and in L+7, "SNL" grew to a 3.57 in 18-49 and 11.022 million viewers.

· Versus the same point last season, "SNL" originals are up +21% in 18-49 nationally (3.57 vs. 2.94) and +2.253 million persons or +26% in total viewers (11.022 million vs. 8.769 million).

· The average 11.022 million viewers in L+7 makes this the show's most-watched season at this point in 24 years (versus prior seasons' original telecasts through comparable dates), best since 1992-93 (12.903 million for that season's first 13 originals).

· The 3.57 average in L+7 adults 18-49 rating nationally average is the show's best performances in the demo at this point since 2008-09 (4.11 for that season's first 16 originals).

Saturday Primetime Ratings:
Note: The NBC station in Raleigh carried college basketball.
A encore telecast of "The Voice" (0.5/2 in 18-49, 3.0 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET):
· Wins the time period among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in total viewers.
· Also ranks #1 among those networks in adults 25-54 and ties for #1 in adults 18-34.
A rebroadcast of "Taken" (0.4/1 in 18-49, 2.1 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET):
· Ties for #2 among the Big 4 networks in the timeslot in adults 18-34.
"SNL Vintage" (0.6/2 in 18-49, 2.4 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET, with an encore of the Jan. 9, 1999 telecast of "Saturday Night Live" with host Bill Paxton and musical guest Beck):
· Ties for #1 in the timeslot among ABC, CBS and NBC in men 25-54 and women 18-34.
· Ranks #2 among those nets in total viewers.
· Despite the 10 p.m. hour, grows +17% from its first half-hour to its second in adult 18-49 rating (0.6 to 0.7) and +29% in adults 25-54 (0.7 to 0.9).
                                   
NOTE: All ratings are "live plus same day" from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise indicated.

‘TONIGHT SHOW’ ENCORES WIN THE WEEK OF MARCH 6-10 VERSUS COLBERT ORIGINALS IN 18-49 AND ALL OTHER KEY DEMOS

At 12:35 a.m., Seth Meyers Rebroadcasts Beat “Late Late Show’s” Week of Mostly Originals in Adults 18-34, Adults 25-54 and All Key Men
NEW YORK — March 14, 2017 — Encore telecasts of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” have won the late-night ratings week of March 6-10 in every key demographic versus “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” which aired originals on five of five nights, and “Jimmy Kimmy Live,” which ran first-run episodes on four of five nights.

For the week, “Tonight” rebroadcasts averaged a 0.62 rating in adults 18-49 versus a 0.55 for the Colbert originals and a 0.49 for Kimmel’s week of mostly originals. 
Fallon also outrated both Colbert and Kimmel in adults, men and women 18-34; men and women 18-49; and adults, men and women 25-54. 

At 12:35 a.m. ET, rebroadcasts of “Late Night with Seth Meyers” virtually matched the adult 18-49 rating of “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” which aired originals on four of five nights last week (0.34 vs. 0.35). Meyers’ encores topped Corden’s mostly original week in adults 25-54, adults 18-34 and all key adult-male demos.
Meyers’ rebroadcasts also topped ABC’s “Nightline” in their head to head 12:30-to-1 a.m. ET half-hour in total viewers and all key demographics except women 25-54, where the two shows tied.

LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of March 6-10. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research 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” 0.62 rating, 4 share (R)
CBS “Late Show,” 0.55/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.49/3 *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.34/3 
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.34/3 (R)
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.35/3 *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.21/2 (R)
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.465 million viewers (R)
CBS “Late Show,” 3.277 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.280 million viewers * 
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.439 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.344 million viewers (R)
CBS “Late Late Show,” 1.443 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.757 million viewers (R)
* Friday’s “Kimmel” and “Late Late Show” were encores.

SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.86 rating, 5 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.49/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.33/2   
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.44/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.31/2      
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.26/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.295 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.079 million viewers     
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.248 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.482 million viewers   
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.597 million viewers  
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.344 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.863 million viewers

SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK MARCH 6-10
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.32

TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.27
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.898 million
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.535 million

'TODAY' IS #1 IN THE DEMO

TODAY Tops GMA in the Key Demo for 63 Straight Weeks, Best Streak in More Than 4 Years TODAY's Key Demo Lead Over GMA Is Up 94% Vs. a Year Ago  TODAY’s Demo Wins Over GMA Have Reached 5-Year Highs, Season to Date

NEW YORK – March 14, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was the number-one morning show last week topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” once again in the key demo A25-54.  TODAY has now won 63 straight weeks in the key demo (79 of 80 weeks), its best streak in more than four years. TODAY also grew its key demo lead over GMA by a giant 94% versus a year ago. TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs, season to date, and the total viewer gap between the two shows is 36% closer (-167,000 versus -262,000) versus last season. 

Additionally, TODAY won the February sweep in the key demo, and last year, TODAY won eight weeks in total viewers including the week of the presidential election, the month of December, and the third quarter. 

TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
NetHH RtgHHShrP2+ImpsP18-49RtgP18-49ImpsP25-54RtgP25-54Imps
TODAY3.091242680.9612271.361636
CBS THIS MORNING2.711037680.627990.891069
GOOD MORNING AMERICA3.401346380.8911371.231481
TODAY averaged 1.636 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming GMA by +155,000 (+11%) and CBS by +567,000 (+53%)
  • TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 63 consecutive weeks (best streak in over four years) and 79 of the last 80 weeks
  • This was TODAY’s best A25-54 lead over GMA in three weeks and an improvement of 58% week-to-week (+155,000 vs. +98,000 prior week)
  • Compared to the same week last season, TODAY’s demo lead over GMA was up 94% (+155,000 vs. +80,000 last year)
  • TODAY delivered a 1.36 A25-54 rating, +0.13 points ahead of GMA and +0.47 points more than CBS
TODAY averaged 1.227 million A18-49 viewers, +90,000 (+8%) more than GMA and +428,000 (+65%) higher than CBS
  • TODAY's 0.96 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.07 points and CBS by +0.34 points
TODAY averaged 4.268 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +500,000 (+15%)
  • This was TODAY’s biggest total viewer win over CBS in six weeks.  TODAY improved its advantage over CBS by 23% week-to-week (+691,000 vs. +564,000 prior week)
  • TODAY's total viewer delivery increased by +72,000 (+2%) week-to-week
Season-to-date:
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers and A18-49 viewers
  • TODAY's A25-54 and A18-49 leads over GMA have reached five-year highs
  • TODAY has increased its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 66% vs. last season while its A18-49 lead over GMA has improved by 8%
TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA has been reduced by 36% (-167,000 vs. -262,000 last season)
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS: 

TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 35.4 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in January for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 37 consecutive months (46 out of the last 47), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 3.4x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in January 2016.

“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS THE DEMO AGAIN

Nightly News Holds Largest Demo Lead Over Competition in Three Seasons The NBC News Broadcast is #1 Across the Board This Season Nightly News is the only Broadcast to Grow in the Demo from the Previous Week  

NEW YORK (March 14, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 in the demo for the week of March 6, averaging 2 million A25-54 viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +201,000 (+11%) and “CBS Evening News” by +562,000 (+39%). Nightly News was the only broadcast to add A25-54 viewers from the previous week (+17,000) while improving its demo lead over ABC by +47% (+201,000 vs. +139,000 prior week) and CBS by +8% (+562,000 vs. +518,000 prior week). Compared to the same week last season, Nightly News’ A25-54 advantage was up +36% over ABC (+201,000 vs. +148,000 last year) and +64% over CBS (+562,000 vs. +342,000 last year). Nightly News holds its largest demo leads over ABC and CBS in three seasons.

Among A18-49, Nightly News averaged 1.4 million viewers, topping ABC by +192,000 (+15%) and CBS by +428,000 (+42%). Compared to the same week last season, Nightly News’ A18-49 advantage over ABC was up +94% (+192,000 vs. +99,000) while its lead over CBS improved by +51% (+428,000 vs. +283,000). The NBC News broadcast has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 84 of the last 85 weeks.
For the week, Nightly News averaged 8.34 million total viewers, leading CBS Evening News by +1.64 million (+25%). The NBC News broadcast had the biggest total viewer gain from the previous week (+35,000). Season to date, Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast across the board.
Weekly Highlights: 
  • Nightly News averaged 2 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +201,000 (+11%) and CBS by +562,000 (+39%).
  • Nightly News was the only broadcast to add A25-54 viewers from the previous week (+17,000) while improving its demo lead over ABC by +47% (+201,000 vs. +139,000 prior week) and CBS by +8% (+562,000 vs. +518,000 prior week).
  • Compared to the same week last season, Nightly News’ A25-54 advantage was up +36% over ABC (+201,000 vs. +148,000 last year) and +64% over CBS (+562,000 vs. +342,000 last year).
  • Nightly News averaged 1.4 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +192,000 (+15%) and CBS by +428,000 (+42%).
  • Compared to the same week last season, Nightly News’ A18-49 advantage over ABC was up +94% (+192,000 vs. +99,000) while its lead over CBS improved by +51% (+428,000 vs. +283,000).
  • Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 84 of the past 85 weeks.
  • Nightly News averaged 8.345 million total viewers, leading CBS Evening News by +1.64 million (+25%)
  • Nightly News had the biggest total viewer gain from the previous week (+35,000).
Season Highlights:
  • Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast across the board.
  • Nightly News holds its largest A25-54 advantages over ABC and CBS in three seasons.
  • Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up +25%, while its advantage over CBS is up +14%.
Week of March 6 – March 10, 2017:
Total Viewers     A25-54 Rating     A25-54 Viewers     A18-49 Rating     A18-49 Viewers     
NBC     8.3451.651.9841.121.441
CBS 6.7011.181.4220.791.013
ABC 8.4191.481.7830.971.249
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ABOUT NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT

“NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” is America’s most-watched evening newscast, going beyond the day’s headlines to uncover stories of 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 Sam Singal is the executive producer.

"Dateline" Delivers Its Top Results Since December, Ties as #1 Show of the Night in 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, March 10.

[via press release from NBC] "DATELINE" DELIVERS ITS TOP RESULTS SINCE DECEMBER, TIES AS #1 SHOW OF THE NIGHT IN 18-49
"GRIMM" EQUALS ITS TOP 18-49 RATING SINCE THE SHOW'S SEASON PREMIERE JAN. 6

Friday Primetime Ratings:
NBC generates its top-rated Friday in 18-49 (1.0) since Jan. 6 (1.0) and most-watched Friday (4.710 million viewers) since Dec. 16, 2016 (4.738 million). Note that the NBC station in Raleigh carried college basketball.

"Dateline NBC" (1.1/4 in 18-49, 1.5 in adults 25-54, 4.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET):

· Delivers the show's highest adult 18-49 rating since Dec. 9, 2016 (1.1) and top 25-54 result and most-watched Friday telecast since Dec. 16, 2016 (1.5 in 25-54, 5.2 million viewers).

· Grows +38% week to week in adults 18-49 (1.1 vs. 0.8 for last week's 10-11 p.m. telecast), +25% in adults 25-54 (1.5 vs. 1.2) and +12% in total viewers (4.944 million vs. 4.419 million).

· Is tied as the #1 show of the night in adults 18-49.

· Ties for #1 in the two-hour time period among ABC, CBS and NBC.

· Will add substantial viewership via time-shifting - The prior Friday's "Dateline" increased by +38% in 18-49 (0.84 to 1.16) and +1.3 million viewers overall 4.4 million to 5.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3.

"Grimm" (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET):
· Equals the show's highest 18-49 rating since its season premiere (0.9 on Jan. 6) and delivers its most-watched episode since Jan. 27 (4.281 million).

· Maintains 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8) and grows in total viewers (4.243 million vs. 4.234 million).

· Will add substantial viewership via time-shifting:
· The prior week's "Grimm" delivered the biggest lifts of the night in 18-49 rating and total viewers -- +64% in 18-49 (0.81 to 1.33) and +1.6 million viewers overall (4.2 million to 5.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings.

· So far this season, "Grimm" has been increasing in L+7 by +76% in 18-49 rating (from a 0.82 to a 1.44) and +2.0 million viewers overall (4.2 million to 6.2 million).

In Late-Night Metered Markets Friday Night:
· In Nielsen's 56 metered markets, household results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 1.9/5 with an encore telecast; "Late Show with Stephen Colbert," 2.8/7; and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 1.8/4 with an encore.

· In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, adult 18-49 results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 0.5/3 with an encore; "Late Show," 0.4/2; and "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 0.5/2 with an encore.

· From 12:35-1:05 a.m. ET, ABC's "Nightline" averaged a 1.2/4 in metered-market households and a 0.3/2 in 18-49 in the Local People Meters.

· From 12:35-1:35 a.m. ET, ratings were: "Late Night with Seth Meyers," 1.1/4 in metered-market households with an encore; CBS's "Late Late Show," 1.3/4 with an encore. In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, averages were: "Late Night," 0.4/3 in 18-49 with an encore; "Late Late Show," 0.3/2 with an encore.

· At 1:35 a.m., "Last Call with Carson Daly" averaged a 0.7/3 in metered-market households with an encore and a 0.2/2 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.

NOTE: Primetime results are based on "fast affiliate time period" data from Nielsen Media Research. All ratings are "live plus same day" unless otherwise indicated.

"This Is Us" Heads a List of 12 NBC Series That Are More Than Doubling in Rating This Season Going from L+SD to L+35 Linear & Non-Linear
NBC further spins the numbers for the season to date.


[via press release from NBC]

     "THIS IS US" HEADS A LIST OF 12 NBC SERIES THAT ARE MORE THAN DOUBLING IN RATING THIS SEASON GOING FROM L+SD TO L+35 LINEAR & NON-LINEAR
THE PILOT OF "THIS IS US" SOARS TO AN 11.4 RATING COUNTING ADDITIONAL NON-LINEAR VIEWING, A +303% INCREASE ON ITS NEXT-DAY 2.85

NBC's hit drama "This Is Us" leads a list of 12 primetime NBC series that are more than doubling in adults 18-49 going from "live plus same day" ratings from Nielsen Media Research to "live plus 35 day" figures that combine linear results and estimated non-linear ratings.

On average, "This Is Us" originals this season are growing by +180% going from L+SD to L+35, with a 2.65 average rating in L+SD and a 7.41 in L+35.

Adding in additional alternate-platform viewership, the "This Is Us" pilot has now quadrupled its next-day L+SD rating. Counting 35 days of linear viewing and estimates based on 160 days of non-linear data, the Sept. 20, 2016 premiere telecast of "This is Us" has soared to an 11.40 rating in adults 18-49, for a +303% lift versus the pilot's L+SD rating of a 2.85.

Here are the NBC series that are more than doubling their 18-49 averages this season when going from L+SD ratings to L+35 figures that combine linear results with estimated non-linear ratings for the period Sept. 19, 2016 through Jan. 15, 2017:

· This Is Us, +180% (2.65 to 7.41).
· The Blacklist, +166% (1.12 to 2.97).
· The Good Place, +164% (1.19 to 3.15).
· Law & Order: SVU, +161% (1.48 to 3.87).
· Timeless, +156% (1.28 to 3.27).
· Superstore, +154% (1.23 to 3.12).
· Blindspot, +152% (1.15 to 2.90).
· Emerald City, +149% (0.93 to 2.32).
· Grimm, +138% (0.86 to 2.05).
· Chicago P.D., +126% (1.39 to 3.14).
· Chicago Med, +121% (1.31 to 2.90).
· Chicago Fire, +106% (1.62 to 3.33).

In the fourth quarter of 2016, NBC entertainment series originals rose to an average 3.52 rating in long-tail adult 18-49 results that cover 28 days of linear viewership and 35 days of non-linear. That's up from a comparable 3.37 for the fourth quarter of 2015.

Source: Linear ratings: Nielsen Npower L+35 (content+ads); Alternate Platform ratings (inclusive of all digital and Set Top Box D4+):Internal estimates based on time spent viewing content via Hulu, NBC Digital (App/.com) and Rentrak (inclusive of ads), adjusted to account for audience composition.

NBC DOMINATES THE PRIMETIME WEEK OF FEB. 27-MARCH 5 WITH 10 OF THE WEEK’S TOP 15 SHOWS ON THE BIG 4

NBC Wins Six of Seven Nights in Adults 18-49, Takes the Week in Every Key Ratings Measure

Three Editions of “The Voice” Plus “Little Big Shots,” News Analysis, the Debut of “Taken” and Four “Chicago” Dramas Rank Among the Week’s Top 15 Shows in Both 18-49 and Total Viewers

Season to Date, NBC Continues to Lead Over #2 Fox in 18-49, Despite Super Bowl & World Series Boosts for Fox 

NBC Sweeps Monday, as "Taken" Wins Across the Board at 10, Scoring as the Most-Watched New Drama Debut Since October; "The Voice" Ranks #1 for the Night, Up +24% Vs. the Show’s Fall Finale
L+3: “The Voice” Ties for the Biggest Lift of Monday Night in 18-49 Rating  

NBC Takes Its Ninth Straight Tuesday in 18-49, "Voice" Wins at 8 p.m. by a +136% Margin, Grows Vs. Last Fall's Finale & Hits a Five-Month Slot High in Total Viewers

Wednesday’s “Chicago” Crossover Dominates, "Justice" Preview Locks Up a One-Year High for NBC Series in the Slot; "P.D." Captures a Total-Viewer Series Record; “Fire” Jumps +55% Vs. NBC’s Wed. 8 p.m. Slot Average

NBC Wins Thursday, as "Blacklist: Redemption" Scores as the First New Mid-Season Drama Since "Empire" to Grow From Week 1 to Week 2; "Chicago Med" Hits Highs Since April 2016; "Voice" Tops the Night
L+3: “Chicago Med” Delivers Thursday’s Top L+3 Increase in Total Viewers, “Blacklist: Redemption” Nabs the Night’s Best 18-49 Percentage Lift on the Big 4

NBC Ranks #1 Friday in 18-49 as “Grimm” Matches Its High Since the Show’s Season Premiere and “Emerald City” Scores a Six-Week Best
NBC Rules Sunday Among the Big 4, As "Little Big Shots" Wins by +54% at 8, "Chicago Justice" by +27% at 9 & "Shades of Blue" by +67% at 10
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — March 7, 2017 — NBC has dominated the primetime ratings week of Feb. 27-March 5, winning the week in every key measure and taking six of seven nights in the key demographic of adults 18-49, according to “live plus same day” viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research.

NBC claimed 10 of the week’s top 15 primetime shows on the Big 4 networks in the key adult 18-49 demographic, as well as total viewers, with Monday’s premiere of “The Voice 12” ranking #1 in adults, men and women 18-49; adults, men and women 25-54; kids 2-11 (tied with Sunday’s debut of NBC’s “Little Big Shots”) and teens 12-17.

Ranking in the week’s top 15 in 18-49 are three editions of “The Voice” (#1 on Monday, #2 on Tuesday and #4 on Thursday), Sunday’s “Little Big Shots” debut (tied for #5); Wednesday’s “Chicago P.D.” (#7); Tuesday’s Presidential address analysis (#8); Wednesday’s “Chicago Fire” (tied for #10); Wednesday’s “Chicago Justice” preview (tied for #10); Thursday’s “Chicago Med” (tied for #10); and Monday’s premiere of “Taken” (tied for #13).

In total viewers, NBC’s top-15 shows among primetime Big 4 telecasts were: the three editions of “The Voice” (#1 on Monday, #3 on Tuesday and #4 on Thursday), Sunday’s “Little Big Shots” debut (#2); Wednesday’s “Chicago P.D.” (#6); Wednesday’s “Chicago Fire” (#7); Thursday’s “Chicago Med” (#10); Wednesday’s “Chicago Justice” (#11); Tuesday’s news analysis (#13); and Monday’s premiere of “Taken” (#15)

NBC won every night of the week in adults 18-49 except Saturday, marking the first time any network had won six of seven nights since NBC did it last Thanksgiving week.

The total-viewer win is NBC’s first during a full in-season week with no NFL football since March 7-13, 2016.

Season to date, NBC ranks #1 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49, remaining ahead of Fox despite its boosts from the Super Bowl as well as last fall’s seven-game Cubs-Indians World Series.   NBC also leads the season in adults 25-54, men 25-54 and all key adult-female demos.

NBC is up +2% this season versus last in total viewers (8.7 million vs. 8.6 million) is retaining 100% of its year-ago rating this in adults 18-49 (2.3 vs. 2.3) and adults 18-34 (1.6 vs. 1.6). 

Week 24 Averages 
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” Feb. 27-March 5 
NBC…1.5 
CBS…1.0 
ABC…0.8 
Fox…0.7 
CW…0.5 
Total Viewers 
NBC…7.3 million 
CBS…6.1 million
ABC…3.2 million
Fox…2.4 million 
CW…1.4 million 
Season to Date, All Programs 
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current” 
NBC…2.3 
Fox…2.2  
CBS…1.9 
ABC…1.7 
CW…0.7 
Total Viewers 
CBS…10.0 million 
NBC…8.7 million  
Fox…6.9 million 
ABC…6.4 million 
CW…1.8 million 

NBC highlights for the week of Feb. 27-March 5: 
Monday
NBC won Monday night in adults 18-49 and every other key measure among the Big 4 networks.
The debut of “The Voice 12” (3.1/11 in 18-49, 13.0 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) jumped +24% above where the show closed its prior cycle in 18-49 (3.1 vs. 2.5 for the fall finale on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016) and +7% in total viewers (13.0 million vs. 12.1 million). The Feb. 28 telecast scored the show’s highest rating since Tuesday, Sept. 27 in 18-49 (3.3) and biggest overall viewership in nearly a year, since Tuesday, March 8 (13.5 million). “The Voice” was the #1 show of the night in 18-49 and total viewers, winning the time period by a +94% margin in 18-49 (3.1 vs. 1.6 for ABC) and by +100% or +6.5 million persons in total viewers (13.0 million vs. 6.5 million for CBS). “The Voice” grew +8% in total viewers versus its prior premiere (13.0 million vs. 12.1 million on Sept. 19, 2016)

“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “The Voice” grew by +20% in 18-49 (from a 3.15 rating to a 3.78) and +2.0 million viewers overall (13.0 million to 15.0 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3. The +0.63 gain in 18-49 rating tied for the biggest L+3 lift of the night.

“Live Plus Seven Day” Ratings: So far this season, “The Voice” is growing by +26% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.50 to a 3.14) and +2.0 million viewers overall (10.7 million to 12.7 million). 
Upscale: Monday’s “The Voice” is delivering a solid upscale audience this season, indexing at a 113 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes, “most current” including L+3).

The premiere of “Taken” (1.6/6 in 18-49, 7.5 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) ranks as the most-watched new drama premiere anywhere on television since early October (“Timeless” on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, 7.597 million, excludes Fox’s post-Super Bowl revival of “24”), while outrating the prior seven new drama premieres on the Big 4 in 18-49 (including the regular-slot premiere of Fox’s revival of “24”). “Taken” won the 10 p.m. hour among ABC, CBS and NBC in every key measure, delivering a +33% margin of victory in 18-49 (1.6 vs. 1.2 for CBS’ “Scorpion). “Taken” increased by +33% versus NBC’s average in the slot this season in 18-49 (1.6 vs. 1.2, L+SD non-sports) and delivered NBC regular-program highs in the slot since Oct. 3 in 18-49 and total viewers. L+3: “Taken” grew +23% in 18-49 (1.63 to 2.00) and +1.9 million viewers overall (7.5 million to 9.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.

Tuesday
NBC won Tuesday night in every key ratings measure.
The Tuesday debut of “The Voice 12” (2.6/10 in 18-49, 11.4 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) grew +4% versus where the show ended its prior cycle in 18-49 (2.6 vs. 2.5 for the fall finale from 9-11 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016) and retained 94% in total viewers (11.422 million vs. 12.139 million). “The Voice” won the slot by a +136% margin among the Big 4 nets in adults 18-49 (2.6 vs. 1.1 for ABC’s second-place comedies) and scored a five-month timeslot high in total viewers (NBC’s biggest audience in the Tuesday 8-9 p.m. hour since Sept. 27, 2016, 11.5 million). “The Voice” retained 93% of the comparable 8-9 p.m. hour of the year-ago Tuesday debut (2.6 vs. 2.8 on March 1, 2016) and 98% in total viewers (11.4 million vs. 11.7 million), to win the time period in adults 18-49, total viewers and all other key measures. L+7: So far this season, Tuesday’s “Voice” has increased by +24% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.56 to a 3.18) and more than +1.9 million viewers overall (11.1 million to 13.0 million).
NBC News coverage of President Trump’s Address from 9-10:09 p.m. ET aired as sustaining programming and will not be included in nightly or weekly averages. A news analysis segment ran from 10:09-10:19 p.m. ET and averaged a 1.8/6 in 18-49 and 8.0 million viewers overall and a second analysis segment ran from 10:30-10:37 and averaged a 1.3/5 in 18-49 and 6.0 million viewers overall.
An encore telecast of “The Wall,” joined in progress at 10:37 p.m. ET, averaged a 1.0/4 in 18-49 and 4.3 million viewers overall.

Wednesday
NBC won the night in every key measure, as a “Chicago” crossover event averaged a 1.8 rating in adults 18-49, making it NBC’s highest-rated Wednesday in 18-49 with in-season series programming since November 11, 2015. In total viewers, the average 9.110 million made it NBC’s best Wednesday with in-season series programming since Nov. 12, 2014.

A special Wednesday telecast of “Chicago Fire” (1.7/7 in 18-49, 9.0 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) won the time period in total viewers with the show’s strongest average since Dec. 8, 2015 (9.1 million), while jumping versus NBC’s timeslot season average in 18-49 by +55% (1.7 vs. 1.1, L+SD, excludes live news and sports). “Fire” generated NBC’s highest rating in the hour with in-season scripted series programming in more than three years in 18-49 (since Sept. 25, 2013, 1.8) and in more than two years in total viewers (since Sept. 24, 2014, 10.010 million). “Fire” scored NBC’s first total-viewer win in the slot with in-season scripted series programming in more than two years (since Sept. 24, 2014). L+3: “Fire” grew +38% in 18-49 (1.71 to 2.36) and +2.4 million viewers overall (9.0 million to 11.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Chicago Fire” has grown by +61% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.61 to a 2.60) and +3.7 million viewers overall (7.2 million to 10.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7.

A special 9 p.m. edition of “Chicago P.D.” (1.9/7 in 18-49, 9.6 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) set a series record in total viewers and won the time period among the broadcast networks in every key category. It marked the first time NBC has won the Wednesday 9 p.m. hour in 18-49 with scripted series programming against all originals on the Big 4 competition since in more than nine years (since Sept. 26, 2007). The March 1 “P.D.” captured the show’s highest 18-49 rating in more than a year (since Feb. 10, 2016, 2.0) and scored NBC’s best adult 18-49 rating in the hour with in-season scripted series programming since Jan. 13, 2016 (“Law & Order: SVU,” 2.0). “P.D.” delivered NBC’s best total-viewer result with in-season series programming in more than two years (since “Law & Order: SVU” on Nov. 12, 2014, 10.007 million). L+3: “P.D.” increased by +42% in 18-49 (1.90 to 2.69) and +2.8 million viewers overall (9.6 million to 12.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Chicago P.D.” is increasing by +73% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.38 to a 2.39) and +3.6 million viewers overall (6.3 million to 9.9 million).

A preview of “Chicago Justice” (1.7/7 in 18-49, 8.7 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) equaled NBC’s highest 18-49 rating in the timeslot with series programming in more than a year (since Feb. 10, 2016, 2.0) and scored NBC’s best total-viewer result in the timeslot with series programming in more than a year (since Jan. 6, 2016, 8.746 million). The Wednesday preview scored as television’s most-watched new drama debut since premiere week last fall, excluding Fox’s post-Super Bowl revival of “24,” and joins Monday’s premiere of “Taken” as the two most-watched drama debuts on all of television since Oct. 3 (7.597 million with “Timeless,” excludes Fox’s post-Super Bowl revival of “24”). “Chicago Justice” won the 10 p.m. hour among ABC, CBS and NBC, beating the combined ABC-CBS competition in every key measure. L+3: “Justice” increased by +42% in 18-49 (1.68 to 2.39) and more than +2.9 million viewers overall (8.7 million to 11.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens

Thursday
NBC won the night in adults 18-49 and total viewers with “The Voice,” “Chicago Med” and “The Blacklist: Redemption” sweeping six of six half-hours among the Big 4 networks in both 18-49 and total viewers. NBC equaled its highest non-sports Thursday average in 18-49 since Dec. 3, 2015 (“The Wiz Live!”) to win its first Thursday in 18-49 and total viewers without sports since Christmas Eve 2015 with “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
A special Thursday edition of “The Voice” (2.3/9 in 18-49, 10.7 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) wasthe #1 show of the night in 18-49, total viewers and all other key measures, with NBC’s best results in the time period since December 2015, excluding sports, in both 18-49 and total viewers (highest non-sports since Dec. 3, 2015 with “The Wiz Live!,” 3.4 in 18-49, 12.1 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m.). “The Voice” won the hour in all key categories for NBC’s first non-sports victory in the Thursday 8-9 p.m. hour in 18-49 since Dec. 3, 2015 (“The Wiz Live!”) and in total viewers since Dec. 4, 2014 (“Peter Pan Live!”). ). L+3: “Voice” grew +21% in 18-49 (2.29 to 2.76) and +1.7 million viewers overall (10.7 million to 12.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.

“Chicago Med” (1.7/6 in 18-49, 8.8 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) delivered the show’s highest 18-49 and total-viewer results since Tuesday, April 26, 2016 (1.8 in 18-49, 9.0 million viewers overall), growing versus the show’s prior telecast by +42% in 18-49 (1.7 vs. 1.2 on Feb. 16) and +45% in total viewers (8.8 million vs. 6.1 million). “Med” equaled NBC’s highest non-sports rating in the Thursday 9-10 p.m. hour in 18-49 since Dec. 3, 2015 (“The Wiz Live!”) and scored a non-sports slot high in total viewers since Dec. 10, 2015 (“Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors”). L+3: “Med” grew +41% in 18-49 (1.67 to 2.28) and more than +2.6 million viewers overall (8.8 million to 11.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lifts of the night in 18-49 rating and total viewers. L+7: So far this season, “Med” has been increasing by +67% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.27 to a 2.12) and +3.3 million viewers overall (6.6 million to 9.9 million).

“The Blacklist: Redemption” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 4.8 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) grew +25% week to week  in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 0.8) and +12% in total viewers (4.757 million vs. 4.257 million), making it the first new mid-season drama to generate Week 2 growth in 18-49 since Fox’s “Empire” in January 2015, and the first among new drama among 19 so far on the Big 4 this season to grow from Week 1 to Week 2 in either 18-49 or total viewers. “Redemption” won the time period among ABC, CBS and NBC in every key measure. L+3: “Blacklist: Redemption” grew by +41% in 18-49 (0.97 to 1.37) and +1.9 million viewers overall (4.8 million to 6.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The +41% increase is the highest 18-49 percentage lift of the night on the Big 4. Upscale: “Blacklist: Redemption” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 132 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

Friday
NBC won the night in adults 18-49, marking the fifth consecutive night the network had ranked #1.

“Grimm” (0.8/4 in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s highest 18-49 rating since its season premiere (0.9 on Jan. 6) and delivered its most-watched episode since Jan. 27 (4.3 million). L+3: The prior week’s “Grimm” increased by +72% in 18-49 (0.79 to 1.36) and +1.8 million viewers overall (4.0 million to 5.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings, for the biggest 18-49 percentage lift of the night on the Big 4. L+7: So far this season, “Grimm” has been increasing by +74% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.82 to a 1.43) and +2.0 million viewers overall (4.2 million to 6.2 million).

“Emerald City” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 2.9 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) hit a six-week high in 18-49, with its top rating since Jan. 27 (0.7), and a seven-week best in total viewers, with its high since Jan. 13 (3.2 million). “Emerald City” grew +17% week to week in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.6) and +22% in total viewers (2.9 million vs. 2.4 million). L+3: The previous week’s “Emerald City” grew by +67% in 18-49 (0.58 to 0.97) and +1.1 million viewers overall (2.4 million to 3.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “Emerald City” has grown by +75% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (0.73 to a 1.28) and +1.7 million viewers overall (3.1 million to 4.8 million).
“Dateline NBC” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 1.2 in adults 25-54, 4.4 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) delivered the show’s most-watched Friday telecast since Dec. 16 (5.2 million) and equaled its top ratings in 18-49 and 25-54 since Jan. 27 (1.0 in 18-49, 1.3 in 25-54). “Dateline” won the time period among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 and tied for #1 in adults 25-54. L+3: “Dateline” increased by +33% in 18-49 (0.81 to 1.08) and +1.1 million viewers overall 4.0 million to 5.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “Dateline” is growing by +34% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.95 to a 1.27) and +1.2 million viewers overall (4.7 million to 5.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7.

Sunday 
NBC won the night in 18-49 with the network’s top Sunday average in 18-49 (1.3), excluding sports and Golden Globes, since March 20, 2016, and in total viewers (7.6 million) with those exclusions since March 13, 2016.

The second season premiere of “Little Big Shots” (2.0/7 in 18-49, 11.7 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in 18-49 and total viewers. The 2.0 rating in 18-49 equals or tops all but two of the show’s regular-slot telecasts from last season in 18-49 and matches the show’s best rating since March 20, 2016. “LBS” doubled its lead-in in 18-49 (2.0 vs. 1.0) and grew +94% in total viewers (11.8 million vs. 6.0 million) and won the time period by a +54% margin among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 (2.0 vs. 1.3 for #2 CBS).

The regular-slot debut of “Chicago Justice” (1.4/4 in 18-49, 7.2 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) ranked as the #2 telecast of the night on the Big 4 networks in 18-49. “Justice” won the hour by a +27% margin among those nets in 18-49 (1.4 vs. 1.1 for #2 Fox) and equaled NBC’s top 18-49 result in the timeslot excluding live news and sports and the Golden Globes, since an special “American Ninja Warrior: USA Vs. the World” on Jan. 31, 2016 in 18-49. It was also NBC’s top-scoring Sunday scripted program in 18-49 and total viewers since April 2015.

The second season debut of “Shades of Blue” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 5.3 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the time period by a +67% margin among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 (1.0 vs. a 0.6 each for ABC and CBS) and won the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in every key measure. “Shades” equaled the show’s average for its last four episodes last season in 18-49(1.0 from March 10 through March 31). L+7: Last season, “Shades of Blue” increased by +95% in adult 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (1.17 to 2.28) and +4.1 million persons in total viewers (5.8 million vs. 9.9 million).

“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS THE DEMO AGAIN

Nightly News Holds Largest Demo Lead Over Competition in Three Seasons The NBC News Broadcast More than Doubles its Demo Lead Over ABC from Same Week Last Season Nightly News is #1 Across the Board This Season

NEW YORK (March 7, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 in the demo for the week of February 27, averaging 2 million A25-54 viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +139,000 (+8%) and “CBS Evening News” by +518,000 (+36%). Compared to the same week last season, Nightly News more than doubled its demo lead over ABC (+139,000 vs. +61,000 last year) while its advantage over CBS improved by +7% (+518,000 vs. +483,000). Nightly News holds its largest demo leads over ABC and CBS in three seasons.

Among A18-49, Nightly News averaged 1.5 million viewers, topping ABC by +171,000 (+13%) and CBS by +424,000 (+41%). Compared to the same week last season, Nightly News more than tripled its A18-49 lead over ABC (+171,000 vs. +46,000 last year). The NBC News broadcast has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 83 of the last 84 weeks.

For the week, Nightly News averaged 8.3 million total viewers, leading CBS Evening News by +1.6 million (+22%). Season to date, Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast across the board.
Weekly Highlights: 
  • Nightly News averaged 2 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +139,000 (+8%) and CBS by +518,000 (+36%).
  • Compared to the same week last season, Nightly News more than doubled its demo lead over ABC (+139,000 vs. +61,000 last year) while its advantage over CBS improved by 7% (+518,000 vs. +483,000).
  • Nightly News averaged 1.5 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +171,000 (+13%) and CBS by +424,000 (+41%).
  • Compared to the same week last season, Nightly News more than tripled its A18-49 lead over ABC (+171,000 vs. +46,000 last year).
  • Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 83 of the past 84 weeks.
Season Highlights:
  • Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast across the board.
  • Nightly News holds its largest A25-54 advantages over ABC and CBS in three seasons.
  • Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up +25%, while its advantage over CBS is up +13%.
Week of February 27 – March 3, 2017:
Total Viewers     A25-54 Rating     A25-54 Viewers     A18-49 Rating     A18-49 Viewers     
NBC     8.3111.641.9661.131.452
CBS 6.6981.211.4480.801.028
ABC 8.5351.521.8271.001.281

'TODAY' WINS THE WEEK IN THE DEMO

TODAY Tops GMA in the Key Demo for 62 Straight Weeks, Best Streak More Than in 4 Years TODAY Gains the Most Demo Viewers of the Morning Shows Week to Week TODAY’s Demo Wins Over GMA Have Reached 5-Year Highs, Season to Date

NEW YORK – March 7, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was the number-one morning show for the week topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” once again in the key demo A25-54.  TODAY has now won 62 straight weeks in the key demo (78 of 79 weeks), its best streak in more than four years. TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs, season to date, and the total viewer gap between the two shows is 41% closer (-157,000 versus -267,000) versus last season. Additionally, TODAY won the February sweep in the key demo, and last year, TODAY won eight weeks in total viewers including the week of the presidential election, the month of December, and the third quarter. 
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS: 
Week of February 27
NetHH
Rtg
HH
Shr
P2+
Imps
P18-49
Rtg
P18-49
Imps
P25-54
Rtg
P25-54
Imps
TODAY3.091243180.9712441.371642
CBS THIS MORNING2.611036270.597550.891067
GOOD MORNING AMERICA3.541448040.8911481.28
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TODAY averaged 1.642 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming GMA by +98,000 (+6%) and CBS by +575,000 (+54%)

·         TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 62 consecutive weeks (best streak in over four years) and 78 of the last 79 weeks

·         TODAY’s demo lead over CBS hit a three week high

·         Week-to-week, TODAY added +63,000 A25-54 viewers, the most among the morning news programs

·         TODAY delivered a 1.37 A25-54 rating, +0.09 points ahead of GMA and +0.48 points more than CBS

TODAY averaged 1.244 million A18-49 viewers, +96,000 (+8%) more than GMA and +489,000 (+65%) higher than CBS

·         TODAY posted its best A18-49 win over CBS in five weeks

·         TODAY saw the biggest A18-49 gain week-to-week (+69,000, or +6%)

·         TODAY’s 0.97 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.08 points and CBS by +0.38 points

TODAY averaged 4.318 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +691,000 (+15%)
·         This was TODAY’s biggest total viewer win over CBS in six weeks.  TODAY improved its advantage over CBS by 23% week-to-week

·         TODAY’s total viewer delivery increased by +72,000 (+2%) week-to-week

Season-to-date:
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers and A18-49 viewers
·         TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 leads over GMA have reached five-year highs
·         TODAY has increased its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 65% vs. last season while its A18-49 lead over GMA has improved by 7%

TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA has been reduced by 41% (-157,000 vs. -267,000 last season)
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS: 

TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 35.4 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in January for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 37 consecutive months (46 out of the last 47), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 3.4x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in January 2016.

‘TONIGHT’ HITS 5-WEEK HIGHS DURING THE LATE-NIGHT RATINGS WEEK OF FEB. 27-MARCH 3, DELIVERS ITS BIGGEST 18-49 MARGIN IN 4 WEEKS

At 12:35 a.m., Seth Meyers Reports 10-Week Highs, Wins in Every Key Measure

NEW YORK — March 7, 2017 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has delivered five-week highs in adults 18-49 and total viewers and its biggest margin of victory in the key 18-49 demo in four weeks, according to ratings results for the week of Feb. 27-March 3.
It’s the second week in a row “Tonight” has lengthened its 18-49 lead over “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. “Tonight” has won the Feb. 27-March 3 week by +0.18 of a point over “Late Show” (with a 0.73 rating vs. a 0.55), up from +0.15 the prior week and +0.13 the week before that. It’s the biggest Fallon advantage in four weeks, since the week of Jan. 30-Feb. 4 (+0.19, 0.67 vs. 0.48). 

The 0.73 rating in 18-49 and the 2.918 million viewers are “Tonight’s” highs since the week of Jan. 23-27 (0.75 in 18-49, 3.017 million viewers).

Fallon won the late-night ratings week of Feb. 27-March 3 versus Colbert and ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” in every key demographic – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 – according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research 
At 12:35 a.m. ET, “Late Night With Seth Meyers” delivered 10-week highs in 18-49 (0.41 rating) and total viewers (1.559 million), the show’s best since the week of Dec. 19-23 (0.47 in 18-49, 1.712 million viewers overall).

Meyers led his CBS and ABC time-period competition in every key measure.

LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of Feb. 27-March 3. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research 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” 0.73 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.55/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3 *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2 
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.41/3 *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.30/2 *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2 *
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.918 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.003 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.350 million viewers * 
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.465 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.559 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.288 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.846 million viewers *
* Friday’s “Kimmel,” “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” 0.87 rating, 5 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.57/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.49/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.33/2   
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.44/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.31/2      
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.26/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.322 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.043 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.245 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.483 million viewers   
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.603 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.337 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.867 million viewers

SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK FEB. 27-MARCH 3
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.35

TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.23
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.65
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.49
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 1.016 million
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.489 million

Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.284 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.987 million

"Saturday Night Live" Scores the Show's Second-Highest Local-Market Rating Since Nov. 12
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, March 4.

[via press release from NBC] "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE" SCORES THE SHOW'S SECOND-HIGHEST LOCAL-MARKET RATING SINCE NOV. 12

"SNL" JUMPS +30% VERSUS LAST MARCH'S AVERAGE FOR ORIGINALS IN METERED-MARKET HOUSEHOLDS
In Late-Night Metered-Market Ratings for Saturday Night:
· "Saturday Night Live" has generated the show's second-highest overnight rating since Nov. 12.

· The March 4 telecast, hosted by Octavia Spencer and featuring musical guest Father John Misty, scored a 5.2 rating, 14 share in "live plus same day" household results from the 56 local markets metered by Nielsen Media Research and a 2.3/12 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.
· The 5.2 in household rating ranks as the second strongest "Saturday Night Live" local-market result since the Nov. 12 telecast (with host Dave Chappelle and musical guest A Tribe Called Quest, 6.2), which was the first "SNL" to follow the Presidential election, trailing over that span only the Feb. 11 edition (with host Alec Baldwin and musical guest Ed Sheeran, 7.2).

· Versus what "Saturday Night Live" averaged with originals for the month of March last year, last night's telecast is up +30% in meter-market households (5.2 vs. 4.0) and up +21% in 18-49 in the local people meters (2.3 vs. 1.9 for the month of March 2016).

· The 5.2 rating in households beats results for the final 12 "Saturday Night Live" originals from last season, while the 2.3 in 18-49 in the local people meters tops last season's final nine first-runs.

· Last night's "Saturday Night Live" was the #1 telecast of the night on the broadcast networks in both metered-market households and in 18-49 in the local people meters, outrating every Saturday primetime telecast on those nets in both categories.
· Compared with all primetime programming on the Big 4 networks this week, "SNL's" 2.3 would be tied for #4 in 18-49 in the local people meters, behind only Monday's "Voice" (3.1), Monday's "Bachelor" (2.6) and Wednesday's "Modern Family" (2.4) and tied with Tuesday's "Voice" (2.3).

· Note that "SNL" adds significant viewership via time-shifting, with originals so far this season growing by +59% in 18-49 and +3.405 million persons or +45% in total viewers nationally going from "live plus same day" Nielsens to "live plus seven day" figures. In L+SD, "SNL" this season has averaged a 2.24 rating in 18-49 nationally and 7.617 million viewers overall, and in L+7, "SNL" grew to a 3.57 in 18-49 and 11.022 million viewers.

· Versus the same point last season, "SNL" originals are up +21% in 18-49 nationally (3.57 vs. 2.94) and +2.253 million persons or +26% in total viewers (11.022 million vs. 8.769 million).

· The average 11.022 million viewers in L+7 makes this the show's most-watched season at this point in 24 years (versus prior seasons' original telecasts through comparable dates), best since 1992-93 (12.903 million for that season's first 13 originals).

· The 3.57 average in L+7 adults 18-49 rating nationally average is the show's best performances in the demo at this point since 2008-09 (4.11 for that season's first 16 originals).
· National ratings, including viewer totals, for last night's "Saturday Night Live" encore are due from Nielsen on Tuesday.

Saturday Primetime Ratings:
Encores of Wednesday's three crossover "Chicago" dramas ranked #2 for the night among the Big 4 in total viewers and tied for #2 in 18-49.

A encore of Wednesday's "Chicago Justice" preview (0.6/2 in 18-49, 3.4 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET):
· Won the time period among ABC, CBS and NBC in total viewers.

· Despite the 10 p.m. hour, grows +20% from its first half-hour to its second in adults 18-49 (0.5 vs. 0.6), +14% in adults 25-54 (0.7 to 0.8), +11% in women 25-54 (0.9 to 1.0) and +15% in total viewers (3.2 million to 3.7 million).

A rebroadcast of Wednesday's "Chicago P.D." (0.5/2 in 18-49, 2.8 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET):
· Wins the time period among the Big 4 networks in total viewers.
· Ranks #1 or tied for #1 in all key adult-female demos.
An encore of Wednesday's "Chicago Fire" (0.4/2 in 18-49, 2.1 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET):
· Ranks #2 the slot among the Big 4 in total viewers.
· Grows half-hour to half-hour in nearly all key measures.

NOTE: All ratings are "live plus same day" from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise indicated.

“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” CLAIMS BIGGEST FEBRUARY SWEEP DEMO WIN IN THREE YEARS

The NBC News Broadcast Won 33 of Last 36 Sweeps in the A25-54 Demo Nightly News Increased its A18-49 Demo Win by +62% from February 2016

NEW YORK (March 3, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 in the demo for the February 2017 sweep period, averaging 2.1 million A25-54 viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +181,000 viewers (+10%) and “CBS Evening News” by 489,000 viewers (+31%). This represented Nightly News’s biggest February sweep demo win over ABC since 2014. The NBC News broadcast has finished #1 in the demo for seven consecutive sweep periods and 33 of the last 36 sweeps.
Among A18-49, Nightly News averaged 1.5 million viewers for the sweep period, topping ABC by +211,000 (+16%) and CBS by +436,000 (+40%). Nightly News has been #1 in A18-49 for seven straight sweeps and 37 of the last 38 sweeps. The NBC News broadcast posted its widest February sweep A18-49 lead over ABC since 2014 and increased its advantage over ABC by +62% from the February 2016 sweep.  

Nightly News averaged 8.7 million total viewers for February sweep, leading CBS Evening News by +1.6 million viewers (+22%). Nightly News improved its lead over CBS by +2% from the February 2016 sweep.  

February Sweeps Highlights:
  • Nightly News averaged 2.1 million A25-54 viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +181,000 (10%) and “CBS Evening News” by 489,000 (+31%).
  • This represented Nightly News’s biggest February sweep demo win over ABC since 2014.
  • Nightly News has finished #1 in the demo for seven consecutive sweep periods and 33 of the last 36 sweeps.
  • Nightly News averaged 1.5 million A18-49 viewers for the sweep period, topping ABC by +211,000 viewers (+16%) and CBS by +436,000 viewers (+40%).
  • Nightly News has been #1 in A18-49 for seven straight sweeps and 37 of the last 38 sweeps.
  • Nightly News posted its widest February sweep A18-49 lead over ABC since 2014.
  • Versus the February 2016 sweep, Nightly News improved its A18-49 advantage over ABC by +62% (+211,000 vs. +130,000 last year) and over CBS by +10% (+436,000 vs. +396,000 last year).
  • Nightly News averaged 8.7 million total viewers for February sweep, leading CBS Evening News by +1.6 million viewers (+22%).

'TODAY' WINS FEBRUARY SWEEP IN DEMO

TODAY Tops GMA in the Key Demo A25-54 for the 2017 February Sweep  TODAY Has Been #1 for 7 Consecutive Sweeps in the Demo TODAY Has Cut the Total Viewer Gap with GMA in Half Vs. Last Season TODAY’s Demo Wins Over GMA Have Reached 5-Year Highs, Season to Date
NEW YORK – March 3, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was the number-one morning show for the February sweep topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” in the key demo A25-54.  TODAY has now won seven consecutive sweeps and 20 straight months in the key demo.  TODAY has also spent 61 straight weeks in first place (77 of 78 weeks) in the key demo, its best streak in more than four years. TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs, season to date, and the total viewer gap between the two shows is 46% closer (-142,000 versus -265,000) versus last season. Additionally, TODAY won eight weeks in total viewers last year including the week of the presidential election, the month of December, and the third quarter.

TODAY HIGHLIGHTS: 
FEBRUARY 2017 SWEEP
P2+ (000)A25-54 RtgA25-54 (000)A18-49 RtgA18-49 (000)
TODAY4,3201.381,6530.961,226
Good Morning America4,6771.261,5110.871,114
CBS This Morning3,7510.921,1060.63809
TODAY ranked #1 in A25-54 for the seventh consecutive sweep period
  • TODAY averaged 1.653 million A25-54 viewers, +9% (+142,000) more than GMA and +49% (+547,000) ahead of CBS This Morning
TODAY ranked #1 in A18-49 for the ninth consecutive sweep period
  • TODAY averaged 1.226 million A18-49 viewers, outperforming GMA by +10% (+112,000) and CBS by +52% (+417,000)
  • TODAY has won every February sweep since 1994, a 24-year run
TODAY averaged 4.320 million total viewers, leading CBS by +15% (+569,000)

‘TONIGHT SHOW’ TAKES THE WEEK OF FEB. 20-24 IN EVERY KEY DEMO

“Tonight” Tops “Late Show” by +28% in 18-49, Up from a +24% Margin the Prior Week; Scores a Four-Week High in Total Viewers
“Late Night” Wins at 12:35 a.m. ET in Every Key Measure

NEW YORK — Feb. 28, 2017 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of Feb. 20-24 in every key demographic – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 – according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research

“Tonight” increased its adult 18-49 lead week to week, delivering a +28% margin over CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (with a 0.68 rating vs. a 0.53) for the week of Feb. 20-24, up from a +24% advantage for the prior week (0.67 vs. 0.54). 
“Tonight” generated a four-week high in total viewers, averaging 2.885 million, best since the week of Jan. 23-27 (3.017 million). Fallon grew +1% week to week in 18-49 (with a 0.68 rating vs. a 0.67) and +7% in total viewers (2.885 million vs. 2.708 million). Note that Monday telecasts for most last-night shows were excluded last week due to the Presidents Day holiday.  
 At 12:35 a.m. ET, “Late Night With Seth Meyers” led his CBS and ABC competition in every key measure. “Late Night” increased its margin of victory over “Late Late Show” to +28% (with a 0.37 rating vs. 0.29), up from the previous week’s +20% (0.36 vs. 0.30).

LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of Feb. 20-24. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research 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” 0.68 rating, 4 share *
CBS “Late Show,” 0.53/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.42/2 (R) *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.31/2 *
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.37/3 *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.29/2 *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.22/2 *
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.885 million viewers *
CBS “Late Show,” 3.069 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.890 million viewers (R) * 
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.356 million viewers *
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.449 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.264 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.792 million viewers *
* All Monday telecasts except “Late Show” are excluded due to the Presidents Day holiday. 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” 0.87 rating, 5 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.57/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.49/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.33/2   
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.44/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.31/2      
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.26/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.329 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.015 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.236 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.480 million viewers   
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.598 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.336 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.868 million viewers

SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK FEB. 20-24
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.25 (R)

TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.22 (R)
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.65
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.50
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.703 million (R)
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.481 million (R)

Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.357 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 1.028 million

NBC PRIMETIME RATINGS FOR THE WEEK OF FEB. 20-26

“This Is Us” Ties as the #2 Series of the Week on the Big 4 in L+SD 18-49, Will Rise to #1 in L+3

“Chicago Fire,” “The Wall,” a “Ninja” Special,” “SVU” & “Chicago P.D.” Join “This Is Us” in the Week’s Top 30

Season to Date, NBC Continues to Lead Over #2 Fox in 18-49, Despite Super Bowl & World Series Boosts for Fox 

On Monday, "Timeless" Grows for a Second Straight Week to Match the Show's High Since Dec.12; A “Ninja” Special Scores NBC’s Top Results in the Timeslot Since Dec. 19

L+3: “Timeless” Clocks Monday’s Biggest 18-49 Percentage Lift on the Big 4  
NBC Takes Its Eighth Straight Tuesday in 18-49, "This Is Us" Grows Week to Week, Is the #1 Show of the Night; "Chicago Fire" Grows & Ties as the #2 Show; “The Wall” Maintains 100%

L+3: "This Is Us" Delivers Another New Record for Biggest L+3 Lift Ever for a Tuesday Broadcast Program, +5.022 Million Viewers

NBC Wins Wednesday in Total Viewers, as "Chicago P.D." Leads at 10 in Every Key Measure

L+3: “Blindspot” Captures Wednesday’s Top 18-49 Percentage Lift, “P.D.” the Biggest Total-Viewer Increase; Thursday’s “Blacklist” Grabs the Night’s Strongest Lift in 18-49 Percentage  

"Grimm" Matches the Show's 18-49 High Since Its Season Debut, "Dateline" Grows +21% Week to Week in Total Viewers to Its Friday High Since December

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Feb. 28, 2017 — NBC has tied for #2 in the key adult 18-49 demographic for the primetime ratings week of Feb. 20-26, averaging a 1.0 rating in adults 18-49 and 4.4 million viewers overall, according to “live plus same day” viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research.

NBC’s week was led by Tuesday’s “This Is Us,” which tied for #5 among the week’s primetime programs on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adult 18-49 and tied for #2 among series programs on those networks. When the week is fully tabulated in L+3 results, “This Is Us” is poised to finish #1 for the week among broadcast series, rising to a 4.46 rating in L+3 18-49 versus a 3.92 for CBS’ “The Big Bang Theory.”

Also ranking in the “live plus same day” top 25 last week among primetime Big 4 shows were Tuesday’s “Chicago Fire” (tied for #11), Tuesday’s “The Wall” (tied for #17), Monday’s “American Ninja Warrior” special (tied for #17) and Wednesday’s “Law & Order: SVU” (tied for #25) and “Chicago P.D.” (tied for #25).

Season to date, NBC ranks #1 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49, remaining ahead of Fox despite its boosts from the Super Bowl as well as last fall’s seven-game Cubs-Indians World Series.   NBC also leads the season in adults 25-54 and ranks #1 or tied for #1 in men 25-54, men 18-49 and all key adult-female demos.

NBC is up +1% this season versus last in total viewers (8.7 million vs. 8.6 million) is retaining 100% of its year-ago rating this in adults 25-54 (3.0 vs. 3.0) and adults 18-34 (1.6 vs. 1.6) and is up +7% in men 18-34 (1.6 vs. 1.5). 

Week 23 Averages 
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” Feb. 20-26 
ABC…2.4 
CBS…1.0 
NBC…1.0 
Fox…0.8 
CW…0.5 
Total Viewers 
ABC…8.8 million 
CBS…6.8 million
NBC…4.3 million 
Fox…2.9 million 
CW…1.4 million 
Season to Date, All Programs 
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current” 
NBC…2.3 
Fox…2.2  
CBS…1.9 
ABC…1.7 
CW…0.6 
Total Viewers 
CBS…10.0 million 
NBC…8.7 million  
Fox…7.0 million 
ABC…6.5 million 
CW…1.8 million 

NBC highlights for the week of Feb. 20-26: 
Monday
“American Ninja Warrior: All Stars” (1.4/5 in adults 18-49, 5.3 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) earned NBC’s top 18-49 and total-viewer results in the timeslot since Dec. 19 (“America’s Got Talent” special, 1.8 in 18-49, 9.5 million viewers overall). Versus “Ninja’s” year-ago winter special, “All Stars” maintained 100% in adult 18-49 rating (1.4 vs. 1.4 from 8-11 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016 for “American Ninja Warrior: USA Vs. the World”) and increased by +16% in total viewers (5.256 million vs. 4.549 million).

“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “Ninja” grew by +13% in 18-49 (from a 1.40 rating to a 1.58) and +579,000 viewers overall (5.3 million to 5.8 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3.

“Timeless” (0.9/3 in 18-49, 3.4 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) grew for a second straight week in both 18-49 and total viewers to equal the show’s top 18-49 rating since Dec. 12 (1.0) and earn a three-week high in total viewers (best since Jan. 30, 3.5 million). “Timeless” increased week to week by +29% in 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.7) and +13% in total viewers (3.371 million vs. 2.993 million). L+3: “Timeless” grew +69% in 18-49 (0.89 to 1.50) and more than +2.1 million viewers overall (3.4 million to 5.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The gain of +69% in 18-49 was the biggest L+3 lift of the night on the Big 4 networks. L+7: “Timeless” has increased by +88% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.14 to a 2.14) and more than +3.4 million viewers overall (4.8 million to 8.3 million). Upscale: “Timeless” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 124 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

Tuesday
NBC won its eighth straight Tuesday in adults 18-49, paced by the #1 show of the night in, “This Is Us.” 
“The Wall” (1.4/5 in 18-49, 5.9 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) finished within 0.2 of “NCIS” and the timeslot lead in adults 18-49 and tied for #1 in adults 18-34. “The Wall” maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.4 vs. 1.4) and increased by +2% in total viewers (5.9 million vs. 5.8 million). This week’s “Wall” grew half-hour to half-hour in every key measure, including gains of +15% in adults 18-49 (1.3 to 1.5), +12% in adults 25-54 (1.7 to 1.9) and +16% in women 25-54 (1.9 to 2.2). L+7: So far this season, “The Wall” has increased by +12% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.54 to a 1.73) and +595,000 viewers overall (6.2 million to 6.8 million). Upscale: “The Wall” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 115 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes
“This Is Us” (2.5/9 in 18-49, 9.4 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. PT) grew +4% week to week in both 18-49 (2.5 vs. 2.4) and total viewers (9.354 million vs. 9.034 million) to rank as the #1 show of the night in adults 18-49. It’s the 14th straight “Us” original to rank as the #1 entertainment show of the night in 18-49 on the Big 4. “Us” delivered a +92% margin of victory in the timeslot over #2 “Bull” in 18-49 (2.5 vs. 1.3). L+3: “Us” increased by a series record +80% in 18-49 (2.48 to 4.46) and +5.0 million viewers overall (9.4 million to 14.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, to set a new “This Is Us” record for biggest L+3 total-viewer lift (+5.022 million), as well as the biggest lift ever for a Tuesday program on any broadcast network. L+7: So far this season, “This Is Us” is growing by +78% in 18-49 rating (from a 2.65 to a 4.73) and more than +5.3 million viewers overall (9.6 million to 15.0 million) going from L+SD to L+7. The +2.05 lift in 18-49 is the biggest for any broadcast series. Upscale: “This Is Us” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 145 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

“Chicago Fire” (1.6/6 in 18-49, 7.2 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) tied as the #2 show of the night with “NCIS” (1.6 each) and won the 10-11 p.m. slot by a +45% margin (1.6 vs. 1.1 for CBS’ “NCIS: New Orleans”), up from last week’s +25% advantage (1.5 vs. 1.2). Week to week, “Fire” grew +7% in 18-49 (1.6 vs. 1.5) and +6% in total viewers (7.2 million vs. 6.8 million) to earn its strongest Nielsens since Jan. 24 (1.8 in 18-49, 7.381 million viewers overall). It was the 43rd consecutive “Fire” original to win the 10 p.m. timeslot in 18-49 versus regular ABC-CBS competition, dating back to February 2015. L+3: “Fire” grew +48% in 18-49 (1.58 to 2.34) and +3.1 million viewers overall (7.2 million to 10.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Chicago Fire” has grown by +61% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.62 to a 2.61) and +3.7 million viewers overall (7.2 million to 10.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7.

Wednesday 
NBC won Wednesday night in total viewers.
“Blindspot” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.1 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) retained 100% week to week in adult 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8) and grew in total viewers (4.131 million vs. 4.065 million). L+3: “Blindspot” increased by +59% in 18-49 (0.83 to 1.32) and +1.7 million viewers overall (4.1 million to 5.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3, for the biggest 18-49 percentage lift of the night on the Big 4 networks. L+7: “Blindspot” has increased by +72% so far this season in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.15 to a 1.98) and +2.7 million viewers overall (5.4 million to 8.1 million). Upscale: “Blindspot” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 120 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes
“Law & Order: SVU” (1.3/5 in 18-49, 5.8 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) tied for #2 in the timeslot among the Big 4 nets in adults 18-49 and increased its audience half-hour to half-hour in every key measure. L+3: “SVU” grew +58% in 18-49 (1.32 to 2.08) and +2.4 million viewers overall (5.8 million to 8.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “SVU” has grown by +74% so far this season in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.49 to a 2.59) and more than +3.0 million viewers overall (6.2 million to 9.3 million).
“Chicago P.D.” (1.3/5 in 18-49, 6.7 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the 10 p.m. hour among ABC, CBS and NBC in all key demographics plus total viewers. “P.D.” retained 100% week to week in adult 18-49 rating (1.3 vs. 1.3) and captured a +44% margin of victory among ABC, CBS and NBC in the time period in adults 18-49 (1.3 vs. 0.9 for ABC’s “The Match Game”). L+3: “P.D.” increased by +54% in 18-49 (1.33 to 2.05) and +2.9 million viewers overall (6.7 million to 9.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The gain of +2.9 million persons is the biggest L+3 lift of the night in total viewers. L+7: “Chicago P.D.” is increasing by +73% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.39 to a 2.40) and +3.6 million viewers overall (6.3 million to 9.9 million).

Thursday 
“Superstore” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 3.5 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.1) and 96% in total viewers (3.510 million vs. 3.671 million) while growing week to week in adults 18-34 (0.7 vs. 0.6). L+3: “Superstore” increased by +37% in 18-49 (1.07 to 1.47) and +853,000 viewers overall (3.5 million to 4.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: So far this season, “Superstore” is growing by +48% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.22 to a 1.81) and +1.3 million viewers overall (4.3 million to 5.6 million). Upscale: “Superstore” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 117 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

“Powerless” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 2.3 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET) grew week to week among millennials (0.5 vs. 0.4 in adults 18-34) and female millennials (0.6 vs. 0.5 in women 18-34). L+3: “Powerless” grew by +34% in 18-49 (0.68 to 0.91) and +487,000 viewers overall (2.3 million to 2.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Powerless” is increasing by +37% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 so far this season (from a 0.95 to a 1.30) and +835,000 viewers overall (2.8 million to 3.7 million). Upscale: “Powerless” generates a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 119 among adult 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.

A special 9 p.m. edition of “The Blacklist” (0.9/3 in 18-49, 5.0 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) retained 100% week to week in adults 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.9 at 10 p.m. on Feb. 16) and grew +5% in total viewers (4.978 million vs. 4.759 million), to its most-watched episode since Feb. 2 (5.047 million at 10 p.m.). L+3: “Blacklist” increased by +76% in 18-49 (0.93 to 1.64) and more than +3.0 million viewers overall (5.0 million to 8.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lift of the night in 18-49 percentage. L+7: “Blacklist” has grown by +106% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (1.08 to a 2.23) and more than +4.5 million viewers overall (5.6 million to 10.1 million). Upscale: “Blacklist” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 125 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

“The Blacklist: Redemption” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.3 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) finished within 0.1 of its lead-in from a 9 p.m. “Blacklist” in adults 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.9) and within 0.1 of the prior Thursday’s “Blacklist” in the 10 p.m. timeslot (0.8 vs. 0.9), while retaining 100% of that Feb. 16 “Blacklist” among millennial viewers, adults, men and women 18-34. Despite the 10 p.m. hour, “Blacklist: Redemption” maintained 100% half-hour to half-hour in adults 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8) and adults 25-54 (1.1 vs. 1.1). In the timeslot, “Blacklist: Redemption” ranked#2 or tied for #2 in the timeslot among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas in in every key measure. L+3: “Blacklist: Redemption” grew by +51% in 18-49 (0.79 to 1.19) and more than +1.9 million viewers overall (4.3 million to 6.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.

Friday
“Grimm” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.0 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s highest 18-49 rating since its season premiere (0.9 on Jan. 6), maintaining 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8) and growing +2% in total viewers (4.0 million vs. 3.9 million). L+3: The prior week’s “Grimm” increased by +66% in 18-49 (0.77 to 1.28) and +1.6 million viewers overall (3.9 million to 5.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings, for the biggest 18-49 percentage lift of the night on the Big 4. L+7: So far this season, “Grimm” has been increasing by +75% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.83 to a 1.45) and +2.0 million viewers overall (4.2 million to 6.2 million).

“Emerald City” (0.6/2 in 18-49, 2.4 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) retained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.6) to maintain a 0.6 rating in adults 18-49 for a fifth straight telecast. L+3: The previous week’s “Emerald City” grew by +56% in 18-49 (0.63 to 0.98) and more than +1.1 million viewers overall (2.5 million to 3.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “Emerald City” has grown by +75% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (0.75 to a 1.31) and more than +1.7 million viewers overall (3.2 million to 5.0 million).
“Dateline NBC” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 1.2 in adults 25-54, 4.0 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) delivered its most-watched Friday telecast since Dec. 30 (4.4 million) and top rating in 25-54 since Jan. 27 (1.3), while equaling its 18-49 high since Jan. 27 (1.0). “Dateline” maintained 100% week to week in adults 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8), while growing +9% versus the prior week in adults 25-54 (1.2 vs. 1.1) and +21% in total viewers (4.0 million vs. 3.3 million). L+3: The prior week’s “Dateline” increased by +38% in 18-49 (0.81 to 1.12) and +1.1 million viewers overall (3.3 million to 4.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “Dateline” is growing by +32% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.96 to a 1.27) and +1.2 million viewers overall (4.7 million to 5.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7.

Saturday
NBC Sports coverage of the Philadelphia Flyers-Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Stadium Series game from Heinz Field in Pittsburgh averaged a 0.6/3 in 18-49 and 1.9 million viewers overall from 8-11 p.m. ET. NBC tied for #2 for the night in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with Local People Meters, with he Flyers-Penguins game growing +13% in total viewers versus last year’s comparable Saturday primetime outdoor game on NBC (1.916 million vs. 1.698 million viewers overall for Red Wings-Avalanche on Feb. 27, 2016).

Sunday
An encore telecast of “Dateline NBC” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 1.2 rating in adults 25-54, 4.8 million viewers overall from 7-9 p.m. ET) ranked #2 in the timeslot behind only ABC’s Oscars coverage among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, growing +33% versus the prior Sunday’s 7-8 p.m. “Dateline” equaled the show’s season high for a Sunday telecast in adults 18-49 and set a new season high in adults 25-54.
The 2014 feature film “Neighbors” averaged a 0.5/1 in 18-49 and 1.4 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET):

'TODAY' IS #1 FOR 20 MONTHS STRAIGHT

TODAY Tops GMA in the Key Demo A25-54 for 20 Straight Months TODAY Has Cut the Total Viewer Gap with GMA in Half Vs. Last Season TODAY’s Demo Wins Over GMA Have Reached 5-Year Highs, Season to Date

NEW YORK – February 28, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was the number-one morning show for the month of February topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” in the key demo A25-54.  TODAY has now won 20 straight months in the key demo.  TODAY also won the week of February 20 in the key demo, marking 61 straight weeks in first place (77 of 78 weeks), its best streak in more than four years. TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs, season to date, and the total viewer gap between the two shows is 46% closer (-142,000 versus -265,000) versus last season. Additionally, TODAY won eight weeks in total viewers last year including the week of the presidential election, the month of December, and the third quarter. 

*Please note: All three morning news programs are based on a 4-day average for the week of Feb. 20 (Tue-Fri) due to the President’s Day holiday.

TODAY HIGHLIGHTS: 
February 2017 (Nielsen Month)
TODAY has been #1 among A25-54 viewers for 20 consecutive months
  • TODAY averaged 1.660 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming GMA by +165,000 (+11%) and CBS by +559,000 (+51%)
TODAY has won 23 consecutive months among A18-49 viewers
  • TODAY averaged 1.228 million A18-49 viewers, leading GMA by +128,000 (+12%) and CBS by +421,000 (+52%)
Week of February 20
*All three morning news programs are based on a 4-day average (Tue-Fri) due to the President’s Day holiday.
NetHH
Rtg
HH
Shr
P2+
Imps
P18-49
Rtg
P18-49
Imps
P25-54
Rtg
P25-54
Imps
TODAY3.03124,2460.921,1751.311,579
CBS THIS MORNING2.64103,6820.627960.901,079
GOOD MORNING AMERICA3.35134,6130.861,0981.251,502
TODAY averaged 1.579 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming GMA by +77,000 (+5%) and CBS by +500,000 (+46%)
  • TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 61 consecutive weeks (best streak in over four years) and 77 of the last 78 weeks
  • TODAY delivered a 1.31 A25-54 rating, +0.06 points ahead of GMA and +0.41 points more than CBS
TODAY averaged 1.175 million A18-49 viewers, +77,000 (+7%) more than GMA and +379,000 (+48%) higher than CBS
  • TODAY’s 0.92 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.06 points and CBS by +0.30 points
TODAY averaged 4.246 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +564,000 (+15%)
Season-to-date
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers and A18-49 viewers
  • TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 leads over GMA have reached five-year highs
  • TODAY has increased its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 67% vs. last season (+227,000 vs. +136,000 in 2015-16) while its A18-49 lead over GMA has improved by 8% (+210,000 vs. +195,000 last season)
TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA has been reduced by 46% (-142,000 vs. -265,000 last season)

TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS: 
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 35.4 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in January for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 37 consecutive months (46 out of the last 47), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 3.4x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in January 2016.

“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS THE WEEK ACROSS THE BOARD

Nightly News is Only Evening Newscast to Grow Week to Week in Total Viewers and the Demo The NBC News Broadcast Ranks #1 Across the Board Season to Date Nightly News Wins 20th Consecutive Month in the Demo 

NEW YORK (February 28, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 across the board for the week of February 20, averaging 8.6 million total viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +123,000 viewers (+1%) and “CBS Evening News” by +1.6 million viewers (+22%). Nightly News won across the board all five evenings last week and it was the only broadcast to gain viewers from the previous week.  
The NBC News broadcast ranked #1 in the demo, averaging 2 million A25-54 viewers, leading ABC by +232,000 (+13%) and “CBS Evening News” by +423,000 (+27%). Nightly News’ lead over ABC more than doubled from the same week last year (+232,000 vs. +99,000). The NBC News broadcast won its 20th consecutive month among A25-54 viewers in February 2017.  

Among A18-49, Nightly News averaged 1.5 million viewers, topping ABC by +230,000 (+19%) and CBS by +408,000 (+39%). Compared to the same week last season, Nightly News’ lead over ABC was up +76% (+230,000 vs. +131,000). Nightly News won its 22nd consecutive month among A18-49 viewers in February 2017. Additionally, the NBC News broadcast has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 82 of the last 83 weeks.
Season to date, Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast across the board. Nightly News holds its largest A25-54 advantages over ABC and CBS in three seasons.

Weekly Highlights: 
  • Nightly News ranked #1 across the board, averaging 8.6 million total viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +123,000 viewers (+1%) and “CBS Evening News” by +1.6 million viewers (+22%).
  • Nightly News was the only broadcast to gain viewers week to week (+21,000) and posted its best margin over ABC in four weeks.
  • Nightly News finished #1 across the board all five evenings.
  • Nightly News averaged 2 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +232,000 (+13%) and CBS by +423,000 (+27%).
  • Nightly News added +7,000 A25-54 viewers week to week (only program with an increase), while its advantage over ABC hit a three-week high.
  • Nightly News’ lead over ABC improved by +80% versus prior week (+232,000 vs. +129,000) and more than doubled the same week last year (+232,000 vs. +99,000).
  • Nightly News averaged 1.5 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +230,000 (+19%) and CBS by +408,000 (+39%).
  • Compared to the same week last season, Nightly News’ lead over ABC was up +76% (+230,000 vs. +131,000).
  • Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 82 of the past 83 weeks.
Monthly Highlights:
  • Nightly News won its 20th consecutive month in the demo, averaging 2.1 million A25-54 viewers. Nightly News topped ABC by +200,000 viewers and CBS by +501,000 viewers in the demo.
  • Nightly News won its 22nd consecutive month among A18-49 viewers, averaging 1.5 million viewers. Nightly News led ABC by +224,000 viewers and CBS by +449,000 viewers.  
Season Highlights:
  • Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast across the board.
  • Nightly News holds its largest A25-54 advantages over ABC and CBS in three seasons.
  • Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up +23%, while its advantage over CBS is up +13%.
Week of February 20 – February 24, 2017:
Total Viewers     A25-54 Rating     A25-54 Viewers     A18-49 Rating     A18-49 Viewers     
NBC     8.5611.661.9911.141.466
CBS 7.0041.301.5680.821.058
ABC 8.4381.461.7590.961.236

"SNL" Encore Is #1 for the Night in 18-49 Metered Market Results
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, February 25.

[via press release from NBC] In Late-Night Metered-Market Ratings for Saturday Night:
· A Feb. 25 encore of "Saturday Night Live," with host Emma Stone and musical guest Shawn Mendes, has averaged a 3.3 rating, 9 share in households in Nielsen's 56 metered markets and a 1.2/7 in 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.

· Last night's "Saturday Night Live" encore was the #1 show of the night on the broadcast networks in 18-49 in the local people meters, outrating every Saturday primetime telecast on those nets in the 18-49 demo.

· Versus what the show averaged last year with February rebroadcasts, last night's "Saturday Night Live" is up +10% in metered-market households (3.3 vs. 3.0). In fact, the 3.3 rating in households beats every encore telecast of "SNL" from last season in metered-market households.

· Note that "SNL" adds significant viewership via time-shifting, with originals so far this season growing by +59% in 18-49 and +3.405 million persons or +45% in total viewers nationally going from "live plus same day" Nielsens to "live plus seven day" figures. In L+SD, "SNL" this season has averaged a 2.24 rating in 18-49 nationally and 7.617 million viewers overall, and in L+7, "SNL" grew to a 3.57 in 18-49 and 11.022 million viewers.

· Versus the same point last season, "SNL" originals are up +21% in 18-49 nationally (3.57 vs. 2.94) and +2.253 million persons or +26% in total viewers (11.022 million vs. 8.769 million).

· The average 11.022 million viewers in L+7 makes this the show's most-watched season at this point in 24 years (versus prior seasons' original telecasts through comparable dates), best since 92-93 (12.903 million for that season's first 13 originals).

· The 3.57 average in L+7 adults 18-49 rating nationally average is the show's best performances in the demo at this point since 08-09 (4.11 for that season's first 16 originals).

· National ratings, including viewer totals, for last night's "Saturday Night Live" encore are due from Nielsen on Tuesday.

Saturday Primetime Ratings:
· Regarding this morning's Nielsens, note that the fast-affiliate ratings that came in at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT are not time zone-adjusted and are subject to change for live sports coverage. In these preliminary results, NBC is currently tied for #2 for the night among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49 and #2 outright among those networks in adults 18-34 an all key adult-male demos in the fast-affiliate ratings.

· In metered-market results, which are time zone-adjusted, NBC Sports coverage of the Philadelphia Flyers-Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Stadium Series game from Heinz Field in Pittsburgh averaged a 1.18 rating in metered-market households from 8-11 p.m. ET. NBC ranked #2 for the night in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with Local People Meters.

· The Flyers-Penguins game grew +13% in metered-market households versus last year's comparable Saturday primetime outdoor game on NBC (1.04 for Red Wings-Avalanche on Feb. 27, 2016).
· Locally, the game scored a 16.3 rating in Pittsburgh, a top-five result for a regular-season game in that market. The Philadelphia market delivered a 5.1 rating.

NOTE: All ratings are "live plus same day" from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise indicated.

"Grimm" Matches Its 18-49 High Since the Show's Season Premiere
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, February 24.


[via press release from NBC] "GRIMM" MATCHES ITS 18-49 HIGH SINCE THE SHOW'S SEASON PREMIERE

"DATELINE" GROWS +19% WEEK TO WEEK IN TOTAL VIEWERS TO ITS MOST-WATCHED FRIDAY EDITION SINCE DECEMBER

"EMERALD CITY" MAINTAINS 100% WEEK TO WEEK
L+7: "GRIMM" & "EMERALD CITY" ARE EACH GROWING BY AN AVERAGE OF +75% THIS SEASON GOING FROM L+SD TO L+7

Friday Primetime Ratings:
"Grimm" (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.0 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET):

· Equals the show's highest 18-49 rating since its season premiere (0.9 on Jan. 6).

· Maintains 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8) and grows +2% in total viewers (3.979 million vs. 3.918 million).

· Will add substantial viewership via time-shifting - so far this season, "Grimm" has been increasing by +75% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.83 to a 1.45) and +2.0 million viewers overall (4.2 million to 6.2 million).

"Emerald City" (0.6/2 in 18-49, 2.3 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET):

· Retains 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.6).

· Maintains a 0.6 in adults 18-49 for a fifth straight telecast.
· Will increase substantially via time-shifting - "Emerald City" has grown by +75% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (0.75 to a 1.31) and more than +1.7 million viewers overall (3.2 million to 5.0 million).

"Dateline NBC" (0.8/3 in 18-49, 1.2 in adults 25-54, 4.0 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET):

· Delivers its most-watched Friday telecast since Dec. 30 (4.4 million) and top rating in 25-54 since Jan. 27 (1.3), while equaling its 18-49 high since Jan. 27 (1.0).

· Maintains 100% week to week in adults 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8),
· Grows +9% versus last week in adults 25-54 (1.2 vs. 1.1) and +19% in total viewers (3.970 million vs. 3.331 million).

· Ties for #2 in the time period among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49.

· Despite the 10 p.m. hour, increases by +29% half-hour to half-hour in adults 18-49 (0.7 to 0.9), +18% in adults 25-54 (1.1 to 1.3) and +23% in women 25-54 (1.3 to 1.6).

· Will add substantial viewership via time-shifting - "Dateline" is growing by +32% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.96 to a 1.27) and +1.2 million viewers overall (4.7 million to 5.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7.

In Late-Night Metered Markets Friday Night:
· In Nielsen's 56 metered markets, household results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 2.2/6; "Late Show with Stephen Colbert," 2.4/6; and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 1.7/4 with an encore.

· In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, adult 18-49 results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 0.7/4; "Late Show," 0.5/3; and "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 0.5/3 with an encore.

· From 12:35-1:05 a.m. ET, ABC's "Nightline" averaged a 1.3/4 in metered-market households and a 0.4/3 in 18-49 in the Local People Meters.

· From 12:35-1:35 a.m. ET, ratings were: "Late Night with Seth Meyers," 1.2/4 in metered-market households with an encore; CBS's "Late Late Show," 1.1/4 with an encore. In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, averages were: "Late Night," 0.4/3 in 18-49 with an encore; "Late Late Show," 0.2/2 with an encore.

· At 1:35 a.m., "Last Call with Carson Daly" averaged a 0.7/3 in metered-market households with an encore and a 0.2/2 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.
NOTE: Primetime results are based on "fast affiliate time period" data from Nielsen Media Research. All ratings are "live plus same day" unless otherwise indicated.

‘THIS IS US’ TIES FOR #2 AMONG BIG 4 TELECASTS FOR THE PRIMETIME WEEK OF FEB. 13-19 IN 18-49

Joining “Us” Among Week’s the Top 25 Big 4 Primetime Telecasts Are “Chicago Fire,” “The Wall,” “SVU” & “Chicago P.D.”
Season to Date, NBC Continues to Lead Over #2 Fox in 18-49, Despite Super Bowl & World Series Boosts for Fox 
L+3: “Timeless” Doubles in L+3, for the Top 18-49 Lift on the Big 4 Monday Night
NBC Takes Its Seventh Straight Tuesday in 18-49, "This Is Us" Is #1 for the Night With an +85% Margin in the 9 p.m. Hour; "Fire" Wins at 10
L+3: "This Is Us" Scores the Biggest L+3 Lifts of the Night in 18-49 Rating and Total Viewers; For the Last Two Weeks in a Row, “Us” Has Outrated “Big Bang Theory” in L+3 18-49
Wednesday’s "Chicago P.D." Sweeps the 10 p.m. Hour Among ABC, CBS & NBC in All Key Measures
On Thursday, "Chicago Med" Grows Week to Week, While "Superstore," "Powerless" & "Blacklist" Retain 100%; "Blacklist" Wins at 10 in Total Viewers
Friday’s "Grimm" Matches Its High Since the Show's Season Premiere; "Dateline" Grows Week to Week
L+3: “Blindspot” Captures Wednesday’s Top 18-49 Percentage Lift, “P.D.” the Biggest Total-Viewer Increase; Thursday’s “Blacklist” Grabs the Night’s Strongest Lifts in 18-49 Percentage & Total Viewers 
NBC Wins Saturday Among the Big 4 Networks, With "SNL Vintage" the #1 Primetime Show of the Night on Those Nets in 18-49 and "Dateline Mystery" #1 in Total Viewers
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Feb. 22, 2017 — NBC has averaged a 1.0 rating in adults 18-49 and 4.6 million viewers overall for the primetime ratings week of Feb. 13-19, according to “live plus same day” viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research, giving the network a #2 finish for the week in total viewers.
NBC’s week was paced by Tuesday’s “This Is Us,” which tied for #2 among primetime programs on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox for the week in adult 18-49. “This Is Us” finished in the top 10 in every key ratings measure – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers – as well as kids 2-11 and teens 12-17.
Also ranking the top 25 last week among primetime Big 4 shows were Tuesday’s “Chicago Fire” (tied for #11), Tuesday’s “The Wall” (tied for #17), Wednesday’s “Law & Order: SVU” (tied for #17) and Wednesday’s “Chicago P.D.” (tied for #22).
Season to date, NBC ranks #1 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49, remaining ahead of Fox despite its boosts from the Super Bowl as well as last fall’s seven-game Cubs-Indians World Series.   NBC also leads the season in adults 25-54 and ranks #1 or tied for #1 in men 25-54 and all key adult-female demos.
NBC is retaining 100% of its year-ago rating this season in adults 18-49 (2.4 vs. 2.4) and adults 25-54 (3.0 vs. 3.0) and is up +1% in total viewers (8.8 million vs. 8.7 million). 
Week 22 Averages 
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” Feb. 13-19 
ABC…1.2 
CBS…1.1 
NBC…1.0 
Fox…0.8 
CW…0.4 
Total Viewers 
CBS…7.5 million 
NBC…4.6 million  
ABC…4.5 million 
Fox…2.9 million 
CW…1.2 million 
Season to Date 
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current” 
NBC…2.4 
Fox…2.3  
CBS…1.9 
ABC…1.6 
CW…0.6 
Total Viewers 
CBS…10.1 million 
NBC…8.8 million  
Fox…7.1 million 
ABC…6.3 million 
CW…1.8 million 

NBC highlights for the week of Feb. 13-19:
Monday

An encore telecast of “The Wall” (0.9/3 in 18-49, 3.9 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) grew half-hour to half-hour by +11% in 18-49 (0.9 to 1.0) and +2% in total viewers (3.864 million to 3.925 million)

“The Celebrity Apprentice” (0.9/3 in 18-49, 3.5 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) maintained 100% of the prior week’s rating in adults 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.9 from 8-10 on Feb. 6) and grew slightly in total viewers (3.478 million vs. 3.475 million).

“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “Celebrity Apprentice” grew by +22% in 18-49 (from a 0.89 rating to a 1.09) and +611,000 viewers overall (3.5 million to 4.1 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3.

“Live Plus Seven Day” Ratings: So far this season, “The New Celebrity Apprentice” is growing by +23% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.12 to a 1.38) and +833,000 viewers overall (4.2 million to 5.0 million).
Upscale: “The Celebrity Apprentice” is delivering a strong upscale audience, generating a 115 index among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes, according to “most current” Nielsens, including L+3).

“Timeless” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 3.0 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) grew week to week by 0.1 of a point or +17% in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.6) and +2% in total viewers (3.0 million vs. 2.9 million) to finish #2 in the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers. L+3: “Timeless” grew +100% in 18-49 (0.69 to 1.38) and +2.4 million viewers overall (3.0 million to 5.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The gain of +100% in 18-49 was the biggest L+3 lift of the night on the Big 4 networks. L+7: “Timeless” has increased by +85% so far this season in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.18 to a 2.18) and more than +3.4 million viewers overall (5.0 million to 8.4 million). Upscale: “Timeless” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 123 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
Tuesday

NBC won its seventh straight Tuesday in adults 18-49 and most other key demographics, paced by the #1 show of the night in adults 18-49, “This Is Us.” 

“The Wall” (1.4/5 in 18-49, 5.7 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) grew half-hour to half-hour in every key measure, including a gain of +15% in adults 18-49 (1.3 to 1.5), +12% in adults 25-54 (1.7 to 1.9) and +16% in women 25-54 (1.9 vs. 2.2). L+7: So far this season, “The Wall” has increased by +12% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.56 to a 1.74) and +598,000 viewers overall (6.2 million to 6.8 million). Upscale: “The Wall” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 116 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

“This Is Us” (2.4/8 in 18-49, 9.0 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. PT) ranked as the #1 show of the night in adults 18-49, marking the 13thstraight time an “Us” original has ranked as the #1 entertainment show of the night on the Big 4. This week’s “Us” delivered an +85% margin of victory in the timeslot over #2 “Bull” in 18-49 (2.4 vs. 1.3).

L+3: “Us” increased by +77% in 18-49 (2.38 to 4.22) and +4.8 million viewers overall (9.0 million to 13.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The increases of +1.84 points in 18-49 and 4.8 million viewers overall were the biggest L+3 lifts of the night. “This Is Us” has now outrated “The Big Bang Theory” during each of the last two weeks, giving the NBC drama its first two L+3 wins over the same week’s “Big Bang.” The Feb. 7 “This Is Us” rose to a 4.52 in L+3 versus a 4.47 for the Feb. 9 “Big Bang,” and the Feb. 14 “Us” earned a 4.22 in L+3 to top the 3.92 of the Feb. 16 “Big Bang.”

L+7: So far this season, “This Is Us” is growing by +77% in 18-49 rating (from a 2.66 to a 4.71) and +5.3 million viewers overall (9.6 million to 14.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7. The +2.05 lift in 18-49 is the biggest for any broadcast series. The Feb. 7 telecast of “This Is Us” rose to that week’s #1 rating among broadcast series programs in L+7 18-49 rating, marking the first time “Us” has outrated the same week’s original of “The Big Bang Theory” on the L+7 ranker. “This Is Us” grew by +2.44 rating points with the Feb. 7 episode going from s 2.55 in L+SD to a 4.99 in L+7 to top the 4.83 rating in L+7 for the Feb. 9 “Big Bang.” In total viewers, “This Is Us” generated the biggest L+7 lift on television for that week of Feb. 6-12, growing by 6.236 million viewers (from 9.565 million in L+SD to 15.801 million in L+7).
Upscale: “This Is Us” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 144 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

“Chicago Fire” (1.5/6 in 18-49, 6.8 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) retained 100% of the prior week’s rating in 18-49 (1.5 vs. 1.5) to win the slot by a +25% margin (1.5 vs. 1.2 for CBS’ “NCIS: New Orleans,” which crossed over with “NCIS”). It was the 42nd consecutive “Fire” original to win the 10 p.m. timeslot in 18-49 versus regular ABC-CBS competition, dating back to February 2015. L+3: “Fire” grew by +52% in 18-49 (1.51 to 2.29) and +3.1 million viewers overall (6.8 million to 9.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “Chicago Fire” has grown by +61% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.63 to a 2.62) and +3.7 million viewers overall (7.3 million to 11.0 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
Wednesday

“Blindspot” averaged a 0.8/3 in 18-49 and 4.1 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET. L+3: “Blindspot” increased by +67% in 18-49 (0.83 to 1.39) and more than +1.8 million viewers overall (4.1 million to 5.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3, for the biggest 18-49 percentage lift of the night on the Big 4 networks. L+7: “Blindspot” has increased by +72% so far this season in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.16 to a 2.00) and more than +2.7 million viewers overall (5.4 million to 8.2 million). Upscale: “Blindspot” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 120 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes

“Law & Order: SVU” (1.4/5 in 18-49, 6.0 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) finished #2 in the timeslot among the Big 4 nets in adults 18-49 and rose to a tie for #1 for its second half-hour from 9:30 to 10 p.m. in adults 18-49. “SVU” increased half-hour to half-hour in every key measure, including gains of +7% in adults 18-49 (1.4 to 1.5), +11% in adults 25-54 (1.8 to 2.0) and +13% in women 25-54 (2.3 to 2.6). L+3: “SVU” grew +54% in 18-49 (1.44 to 2.22) and +2.2 million viewers overall (6.0 million to 8.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “SVU” has grown by +75% so far this season in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.47 to a 2.57) and more than +3.0 million viewers overall (6.1 million to 9.2 million).

“Chicago P.D.” (1.3/5 in 18-49, 6.7 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the 10 p.m. hour among ABC, CBS and NBC in all key demographics plus total viewers, retaining 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.3 vs. 1.3) and growing +7% in total viewers (6.7 million vs. 6.3 million). L+3: “P.D.” increased by +60% in 18-49 (1.31 to 2.10) and +3.0 million viewers overall (6.7 million to 9.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The gain of +3.0 million persons is the biggest L+3 lift of the night in total viewers. L+7: “P.D.” is increasing by +72% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.40 to a 2.41) and +3.6 million viewers overall (6.3 million to 9.9 million).
Thursday

“Superstore” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 3.7 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET) retained100% week to week in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.1) and grew in total viewers, adults, men and women 25-54 and women 18-34. L+3: “Superstore” increased by +36% in 18-49 (1.14 to 1.55) and +855,000 viewers overall (3.7 million to 4.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: So far this season, “Superstore” is growing by +48% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.23 to a 1.82) and more than +1.2 million viewers overall (4.4 million to 5.6 million). Upscale: “Superstore” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 117 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

“Powerless” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 2.5 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8) and grew +13% in men 25-54 (0.8 to 0.9). L+3: “Powerless” grew by +29% in 18-49 (0.77 to 0.99) and +472,000 viewers overall (2.5 million to 3.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: “Powerless” generates a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 115 among adult 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.

“Chicago Med” (1.2/4 in 18-49, 6.1 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) grew +9% week to week in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.1) and +7% in adults 25-54 (1.6 vs. 1.5), equaling its 18-49 high since Jan. 12 (1.3) “Med” ranked #2 in the time period in adults 18-34. L+3: “Med” grew +52% in 18-49 (1.17 to 1.78) and +2.6 million viewers overall (6.1 million to 8.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: So far this season, “Med” has been increasing by +67% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.29 to a 2.15) and +3.3 million viewers overall (6.7 million to 10.0 million).

“The Blacklist” (0.9/3 in 18-49, 4.8 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) wonthe timeslot in total viewers and maintained 100% week to week in adults 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.9). L+3: “Blacklist” increased by +82% in 18-49 (0.87 to 1.58) and +3.2 million viewers overall (4.8 million to 8.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lifts of the night in 18-49 percentage and total viewers. L+7: “Blacklist” has grown by +106% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (1.09 to a 2.25) and +4.6 million viewers overall (5.6 million to 10.2 million). Upscale: “Blacklist” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 126 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

Friday
“Grimm” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 3.9 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) grew +14% week to week in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.7) to equal the show’s highest 18-49 rating since its season premiere (0.9 on Jan. 6). L+3: “Grimm” increased by +66% in 18-49 (0.77 to 1.28) and +1.6 million viewers overall (3.9 million to 5.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings, for the biggest 18-49 percentage lift of the night on the Big 4. L+7: So far this season, “Grimm” has been increasing by +72% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.85 to a 1.46) and +1.9 million viewers overall (4.3 million to 6.2 million).
“Emerald City” (0.6/2 in 18-49, 2.5 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.6) and increased +6% week to week in total viewers (2.5 million vs. 2.3 million) to a three-week high. L+3: “Emerald City” grew by +56% in 18-49 (0.63 to 0.98) and more than +1.1 million viewers overall (2.5 million to 3.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “Emerald City” has grown by +73% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (0.78 to a 1.35) and +1.7 million viewers overall (3.4 million to 5.1 million).

“Dateline NBC” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 1.1 in adults 25-54, 3.3 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) grew +14% week to week in adults 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.7) and +10% in adults 25-54 (1.1 vs. 1.0). L+3: “Dateline” increased by +38% in 18-49 (0.81 to 1.12) and +1.1 million viewers overall (3.3 million to 4.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “Dateline” is growing by +32% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.97 to a 1.28) and +1.2 million viewers overall (4.8 million to 6.0 million) going from L+SD to L+7.

Saturday
NBC won the night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, total viewers and all other key measures (including a tie in women 18-34).

"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 0.9 in 25-54, 4.2 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 primetime show of the night on ABC, CBS, NBC or Fox in total viewers and equaled the show’s highest 18-49 rating since April 9, 2016 (0.8). “Dateline Mystery” finished #1 among the Big 4 networks in the timeslot in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers.

“SNL Vintage” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 3.7 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET, with an encore of the April 6, 2013 telecast of “Saturday Night Live” with host Melissa McCarthy and musical guest Phoenix) ranked as the #1 primetime show of the night on the Big 4 nets in adults 18-49 and won timeslot among ABC, CBS and NBC in all key demographics. It was the most-watched “SNL” encore in this time period in two years (since Feb. 21, 2015, 4.3 million with a December 1975 telecast hosted by Richard Pryor and featuring musical guest Gil Scott-Heron).

Sunday
An encore telecast of “Dateline NBC” (0.6/2 in 18-49, 0.8 rating in adults 25-54, 3.6 million viewers overall from 7-8 p.m. ET) grew 0.1 of a point or +20% from its first half-hour to its second in adults 18-49 (0.5 to 0.6) and +13% in adults 25-54 (0.8 to 0.9).

The NBC Special “The Paley Center Salutes NBC’s 90thAnniversary” (0.7/2 in 18-49, 4.4 million viewers overall from 8-11 p.m. ET) ranked #1 for its third hour from 10-11 p.m. among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, while also finishing #1 or tied for #1 among those nets in adults and men 18-34, men and women 18-49 and men and women 25-54. 

“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS THE DEMO AGAIN, RANKS #1 ACROSS THE BOARD THIS SEASON

The NBC News Broadcast Holds Largest Demo Leads Over Competition in Three Seasons Nightly News is #1 in the Demo for 81 of Last 82 Weeks

NEW YORK (February 22, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 in the demo for the week of February 13, averaging 2 million A25-54 viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +129,000 (+10%) and “CBS Evening News” by +416,000 (+27%). Nightly News holds its largest demo leads over ABC and CBS in three seasons, while the NBC News broadcast has increased its demo lead over ABC by +20% from last season.

Among A18-49, Nightly News averaged 1.5 million viewers, topping ABC by +172,000 (+13%) and CBS by +386,000 (+36%). The NBC News broadcast has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 81 of the last 82 weeks. Compared to the same week last season, Nightly News’ lead over ABC was up +79% (+172,000 vs. +96,000 last year).

For the week, Nightly News averaged 8.5 million total viewers, leading CBS Evening News by +1.4 million (+20%). Season to date, Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast across the board.
Weekly Highlights: 
  • Nightly News averaged 2 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +129,000 (+10%) and CBS by +416,000 (+27%).
  • Nightly News averaged 1.5 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +172,000 (+13%) and CBS by +386,000 (+36%).
  • Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 81 of the past 82 weeks.
Season Highlights:
  • Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast across the board.
  • Nightly News holds its largest A25-54 advantages over ABC and CBS in three seasons.
  • Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up +20%, while its advantage over CBS is up +13%.
Week of February 13 – February 17, 2017:
Total Viewers     A25-54 Rating     A25-54 Viewers     A18-49 Rating     A18-49 Viewers     
NBC     8.541.651.9841.151.473
CBS 7.0971.301.5680.851.087
ABC 8.6771.541.8551.011.301

'TODAY' IS #1 FOR 60 WEEKS STRAIGHT

TODAY Tops GMA in the Key Demo A25-54 for 60 Straight Weeks, a First in More Than 4 Years TODAY Has Cut the Total Viewer Gap with GMA in Half Vs. Last Season TODAY’s Demo Wins Over GMA Have Reached 5-Year Highs, Season to Date

NEW YORK – February 22, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was once again the number-one morning show last week topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” in the key demo A25-54.  TODAY has won 60 straight weeks in the key demo (76 of 77 weeks), a first in more than four years. TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs, season to date, and the total viewer gap between the two shows is 50% closer (-134,000 versus -269,000) versus last season. Additionally, TODAY won eight weeks in total viewers last year including the week of the presidential election, the month of December, and the third quarter. 
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS: 
Week of February 13: 
NetHH
Rtg
HH
Shr
P2+
Imps
P18-49
Rtg
P18-49
Imps
P25-54
Rtg
P25-54
Imps
TODAY3.08124,2990.951,2231.381,664
CBS THIS MORNING2.75103,7810.658340.931,115
GOOD MORNING AMERICA3.41134,6380.851,0871.211,454
For the week, TODAY averaged 1.664 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming GMA by +210,000 (+14%) and CBS by +549,000 (+49%)
  • TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 60 consecutive weeks (best streak in over four years) and 76 of the last 77 weeks
  • TODAY improved its A25-54 lead over GMA for the 2ndstraight week, up 14% vs. prior week
  • TODAY won all five mornings in A25-54 last week, extending its #1 streak to 171 consecutive broadcasts dating back to June 10, 2016
  • TODAY delivered a 1.38 A25-54 rating, +0.17 points ahead of GMA and +0.45 points more than CBS
TODAY averaged 1.223 million A18-49 viewers, +136,000 (+13%) more than GMA and +389,000 (+47%) higher than CBS
  • TODAY’s 0.95 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.10 points and CBS by +0.30 points
TODAY averaged 4.299 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +518,000 (+15%)
  • CBS This Morning has now seen 7 consecutive week of P2+ losses and 9 straight weeks of A25-54 losses vs. prior year. 
Season-to-date:
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers and A18-49 viewers
  • TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 leads over GMA have reached five-year highs
  • TODAY has increased its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 73% vs. last season (+232,000 vs. +134,000 in 2015-16) while its A18-49 lead over GMA has improved by 10% (+215,000 vs. +195,000 last season)
TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA has been reduced by 50% (-134,000 vs. -269,000 last season)
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS: 
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 35.4 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in January for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 37 consecutive months (46 out of the last 47), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 3.4x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in January 2016.

WITH 16.0 MILLION VIEWERS IN L+7, THE FEB. 11 ‘SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE’ DELIVERS THE SHOW’S MOST-WATCHED TELECAST IN EIGHT YEARS

In 18-49, the Feb. 11 “SNL” Ranks #2 Among Broadcast Series for That Week in L+7, Behind Only “This Is Us” and Ahead of “Big Bang Theory”
A Feb. 18 Encore Ranks as “SNL’s” Most-Watched Rebroadcast, Excluding NFL Nights, in Two Years

In L+7, “SNL” Is Delivering Its Most-Watched Season in 24 Years
NEW YORK – Feb. 22, 2017 – “Saturday Night Live” has delivered its most-watched telecast in “live plus seven day” Nielsens in more than eight years

The Feb. 11 edition, hosted by Alec Baldwin and featuring musical guest Ed Sheeran, averaged a 4.88 rating in adults 18-49 and 16.030 million viewers in “live plus seven day” figures from Nielsen Media Research, giving it the show’s biggest overall audience in L+7 since Oct. 19, 2008. That 2008 telecast featured host Josh Brolin and musical guest Adele, with cameo appearances by Vice Presidential nominee Gov. Sarah Palin, Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin.  

The 16.030 million in L+7 for the Feb. 11 edition is a gain of +5.2 million persons or +48% versus the show’s 10.843 million in “live plus same day” Nielsens. 

In adults 18-49, the episode grew +57% to a 4.88 rating (from a 3.10 in L+SD), growing to “SNL’s” highest L+7 rating since the first telecast after last November’s election (5.11 with host Dave Chappelle and musical guest A Tribe Called Quest on Nov. 12, 2016) and second best since Dec. 21, 2013 (5.55 with host Jimmy Fallon and musical guest Justin Timberlake). 

The 4.88 beats every primetime L+7 result for a broadcast series over that Nielsen week of Feb. 6-12 except the Feb. 7 telecast of NBC’s hit drama “This Is Us” (4.99 in L+7), finishing ahead of that week’s #2 primetime broadcast series, the Feb. 9 episode of “The Big Bang Theory” (4.83).

This past weekend, the Feb. 18 encore edition of "Saturday Night Live," with host Dave Chappelle and musical guest A Tribe Called Quest, averaged a 1.33 rating, 7 share in adults 18-49 and 5.375 million viewers.  

That makes it the most-watched “SNL” encore in 18-49, excluding nights of NFL overruns, in two years (since Feb. 14, 2015, with an encore of the “SNL” series premiere featuring host George Carlin and musical guests Janis Ian and Billy Preston, 5.740 million). 

In adult 18-49 rating, the Feb. 18 edition is the top “SNL” encore, excluding nights of NFL overruns and New Year’s Eve, since April 18, 2015 (1.37 with host James Franco and musical guest Nicki Minaj). 

So far this season, “Saturday Night Live” originals have been growing by +59% in 18-49 and +3.405 million persons or +45% in total viewers when going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to “live plus seven day” figures. In L+SD, “SNL” this season has averaged a 2.24 rating in 18-49 and 7.617 million viewers overall, and in L+7, “SNL” grows to a 3.57 in 18-49 and 11.022 million viewers.

Versus the same point last season, “SNL” originals are up +21% in 18-49 (3.57 vs. 2.94) and +2.253 million persons or +26% in total viewers (11.022 million vs. 8.769 million).

The average 11.022 million viewers in L+7 makes this the show’s most-watched season at this point in 24 years (versus prior seasons’ original telecasts through comparable dates), best since 1992-93 (12.903 million for that season’s first 13 originals).

The 3.57 average in L+7 adults 18-49 rating nationally average is the show’s best performances in the demo at this point since 2008-09 (4.11 for that season’s first 16 originals).

‘TONIGHT SHOW’ WINS THE WEEK OF FEB. 13-17 IN EVERY KEY DEMOGRAPHIC, TAKING FIVE OF FIVE NIGHTS IN ADULTS 18-49

“Tonight” Tops “Late Show” by +24% in Adults 18-49, “Kimmel” by +60%
“Late Night” Wins at 12:35 a.m. in Every Key Category

NEW YORK — Feb. 22, 2017 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of Feb. 13-17 in every key demographic – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 – with five wins on five nights in the key adult 18-49 demographic, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.

“Tonight” led the 11:35 p.m. ET hour by a +24% margin in adults 18-49 over CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (with a 0.67 rating vs. a 0.54) and by +60% over ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (0.67 vs. 0.42).

At 12:35 a.m. ET, “Late Night With Seth Meyers” led his CBS and ABC competition in every key measure. “Late Night” generated margins of +20% over CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (0.36 vs. 0.30) and +43% versus ABC’s “Nightline” in their common half-hour from 12:30 to 1 a.m. (0.40 vs. 0.28).

Note that “Kimmel,” “Late Night,” “Late Late Show” and “Last Call” aired encores on Friday.

LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of Feb. 13-17. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research 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” 0.67 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.54/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.42/2 *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.28/2 
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.36/3 *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.30/2 *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.22/2 *
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.708 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.004 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.110 million viewers *  
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.410 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.427 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.341 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.791 million viewers *
* Friday’s “Kimmel,” “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” 0.87 rating, 5 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.56/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.49/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.33/2   
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.44/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.31/2      
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.26/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.334 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.983 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.247 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.482 million viewers   
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.596 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.337 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.870 million viewers

SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK FEB. 13-17
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.36

TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.26 **
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.65
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.49
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.997 million
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.589 million **

Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.307 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.996 million
** Thursday’s “Conan” was an encore.

‘THIS IS US’ RANKS #3 AMONG BIG 4 TELECASTS FOR THE PRIMETIME WEEK OF FEB. 6-12 IN 18-49

“SVU” Ties for #11, “The Wall” & “Chicago Fire” Tie for #14
Season to Date, NBC Continues to Lead Over #2 Fox in Adults 18-49, Despite Super Bowl & World Series Boosts for Fox 

L+3: “Timeless” Clocks the Biggest 18-49 Lift for Monday Night 
"This Is Us" Is the #1 Show Tuesday Night, Wins Its Hour by +100%; "Chicago Fire" Takes 10 p.m. Among the ABC-CBS-NBC Dramas by +50%
L+3: "This Is Us" Generates the Biggest L+3 Lift Ever for a Tuesday Broadcast Program, +5.0 Million Viewers

On Wednesday, the 400th Episode of "SVU" Apprehends the Show’s Strongest Nielsens Since September; "Chicago P.D." Wins at 10 in Every Key Measure

L+3: Wednesday’s “Blindspot” Captures the Biggest 18-49 Percentage Lift, “P.D.” the Biggest Total-Viewer Increase; Thursday’s “Blacklist” Grabs the Night’s Strongest 18-49 Percentage Lift on the Big 4 

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Feb. 14, 2017 — NBC has averaged a 1.0 rating in adults 18-49 and 3.7 million viewers overall for the primetime ratings week of Feb. 6-12, according to “live plus same day” viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research.
NBC was led for the week by Tuesday’s “This Is Us,” which ranked #3 among primetime programs on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adult 18-49, behind only CBS’ “Grammy Awards” and “Big Bang Theory.” “This Is Us” finished in the top 10 for the week in every key ratings measure – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers – as well as kids 2-11 and teens 12-17.

Other top-rated NBC programs last week included Wednesday’s 400th episode of “Law & Order: SVU” (tied for #11 among primetime Big 4 shows), Tuesday’s “The Wall” and “Chicago Fire” (tied for #14) and Wednesday’s “Chicago P.D.” (tied for #26).

Season to date, NBC ranks #1 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49, remaining ahead of Fox despite its boosts from the Super Bowl as well as last fall’s high-rated seven-game Cubs-Indians World Series.   NBC also leads the season in adults 25-54 and ranks #1 in women 18-49, women 25-54 and men 25-54.

NBC is retaining 100% of its year-ago rating this season in adults 18-49 (2.5 vs. 2.5), adults 18-34 (1.7 vs. 1.7) and adults 25-54 (3.1 vs. 3.1) and is up +2% in total viewers (9.0 million vs. 8.8 million). 

Week 21 Averages 
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” Feb. 6-12 
CBS…2.1 
ABC…1.4 
NBC…1.0 
Fox…0.9 
CW…0.5 
Total Viewers 
CBS…10.3 million 
ABC…5.1 million 
NBC…4.5 million  
Fox…3.1 million 
CW…1.5 million 
Season to Date, All Programs 
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current” 
NBC…2.4 
Fox…2.3  
CBS…2.0 
ABC…1.6 
CW…0.6 
Total Viewers 
CBS…10.2 million 
NBC…9.0 million  
Fox…7.3 million 
ABC…6.4 million 
CW…1.8 million 

NBC highlights for the week of Feb. 6-12: 
Monday
“The Celebrity Apprentice” (0.9/3 in 18-49, 3.5 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) finished within 0.1 of the prior week’s rating in adults 18-49 (0.9 vs. 1.0) and retained 94% in total viewers (3.5 million vs. 3.7077 million) and 100% in adults 18-34 and men 18-34.
“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “Celebrity Apprentice” grew by +23% in 18-49 (from a 0.88 rating to a 1.08) and +623,000 viewers overall (3.5 million to 4.1 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3.

“Live Plus Seven Day” Ratings: So far this season, “The New Celebrity Apprentice” is growing by +23% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.15 to a 1.42) and +834,000 viewers overall (4.3 million to 5.1 million).
Upscale: “The Celebrity Apprentice” is delivering a strong upscale audience, generating a 115 index among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes, according to “most current” Nielsens, including L+3).

“Timeless” (0.6/2 in 18-49, 2.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) ranked #2 in the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in total viewers and adults 25-54. L+3: “Timeless” grew +117% in 18-49 (0.64 to 1.39) and +2.5 million viewers overall (2.9 million to 5.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The gains of +0.75 and +117% in 18-49 were the biggest L+3 lifts of the night on the Big 4 networks. L+7: “Timeless” has increased by +83% so far this season in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.21 to a 2.22) and +3.5 million viewers overall (5.1 million to 8.6 million). Upscale: “Timeless” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 123 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

Tuesday
NBC wins its sixth straight Tuesday in adults 18-49 and also leads in most other key demographics, paced by the #1 show of the night in 18-49, “This Is Us.”

“The Wall” (1.5/5 in 18-49, 6.1 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week in 18-49 (1.5 vs. a 1.5 at 9 p.m. on Jan. 31) and grew in total viewers (6.142 million vs. 6.064 million). “The Wall” tied for #2 in the time period among the Big 4 networks in 18-49 and ranked #2 outright in total viewers, while growing substantially from half-hour to half-hour in every key measure. L+7: So far this season, “The Wall” has increased by +13% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.56 to a 1.77) and +653,000 viewers overall (6.3 million to 6.9 million). Upscale: “The Wall” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 115 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

“This Is Us” (2.6/9 in 18-49, 9.6 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. PT) ranks as the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and most other key demographics, winning the time period by a +100% margin over #2 “Bull” in 18-49 (2.6 vs. 1.3). It’s the 12thstraight “Us” original to rank as the #1 entertainment show of the night in 18-49 on the Big 4. L+3: “Us” increased by +77% in 18-49 (2.55 to 4.52) and +5.0 million viewers overall (9.6 million to 14.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, to set a new “This Is Us” record for biggest L+3 total-viewer lift (+5.014 million), as well as the biggest lift ever for a Tuesday program on any broadcast network. L+7: So far this season, “This Is Us” is growing by +77% in 18-49 rating (from a 2.66 to a 4.71) and +5.3 million viewers overall (9.6 million to 14.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7. The +2.05 lift in 18-49 is the biggest for any broadcast series. Upscale: “Us” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 143 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

“Chicago Fire” (1.5/6 in 18-49, 6.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the slot by a +50% margin among ABC, CBS and NBC (1.5 vs. 1.0 for CBS’s “NCIS: New Orleans”). It’s the 41st consecutive “Fire” original to win the 10 p.m. timeslot in 18-49 versus regular ABC-CBS competition, dating back to February 2015. L+3: “Fire” grew by +51% in 18-49 (1.51 to 2.28) and +3.0 million viewers overall (6.9 million to 9.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “Chicago Fire” has grown by +61% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.63 to a 2.62) and +3.7 million viewers overall (7.3 million to 11.0 million) going from L+SD to L+7.

Wednesday
“Blindspot” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 4.6 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET), with its first telecast in three weeks, grew +11% versus its prior episode in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 0.9 on Jan. 18). L+3: “Blindspot” increased by +62% in 18-49 (0.95 to 1.54) and more than +2.0 million viewers overall (4.6 million to 6.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3, for the biggest 18-49 percentage lift of the night on the Big 4 networks. L+7: “Blindspot” has increased by +72% so far this season in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.16 to a 2.00) and more than +2.7 million viewers overall (5.4 million to 8.2 million). Upscale: “Blindspot” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 120 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

The 400thepisode of “Law & Order: SVU” (1.6/6 in 18-49, 6.9 million viewers overall from 9-10:02 p.m. ET) captured the show’s top 18-49 rating since week 2 of the season (1.6 on Sept. 28) and the show’s strongest total-viewer results since its season premiere Sept. 21 (7.8 million) to ranks #1 for the hour in the latter measure. With its first original in three weeks, “SVU” grew +14% versus its prior telecast in 18-49 (1.6 vs. 1.4 on Jan. 18). This week’s episode increased half-hour to half-hour in every key measure and grew to win its second half-hour among the Big 4 networks in all key categories. L+3: “SVU” grew +56% in 18-49 (1.64 to 2.56) and +2.6 million viewers overall (6.9 million to 9.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “SVU” has grown by +75% so far this season in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.47 to a 2.57) and more than +3.0 million viewers overall (6.1 million to 9.2 million).

“Chicago P.D.” (1.3/5 in 18-49, 6.3 million viewers overall from 10:02-11 p.m. ET) won the 10 p.m. hour among ABC, CBS and NBC in all key demographics, plus total viewers. It’s the seventh straight “P.D.” original to win the 10 p.m. hour versus its ABC and CBS timeslot competition. L+3: “P.D.” increased by +58% in 18-49 (1.30 to 2.05) and +3.0 million viewers overall (6.3 million to 9.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The gain of +3.0 million viewers is the biggest L+3 lift of the night. L+7: “P.D.” is increasing by +72% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.40 to a 2.41) and +3.6 million viewers overall (6.3 million to 9.9 million).

Thursday
“Superstore” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 3.5 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET) retained +92% week to week in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.2). L+3: “Superstore” increased by +39% in 18-49 (1.09 to 1.52) and +937,000 viewers overall (3.5 million to 4.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: So far this season, “Superstore” is growing by +49% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.23 to a 1.83) and +1.3 million viewers overall (4.4 million to 5.7 million). Upscale: “Superstore” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 117 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

“Powerless” averaged a 0.8/3 in 18-49 and 2.5 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET. L+3: “Powerless” grew by +30% in 18-49 (0.82 to 1.07) and +544,000 viewers overall (2.5 million to 3.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: “Powerless” generated a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 125 among adult 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.

“Chicago Med” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 6.1 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) retained 92% week to week in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.2) and 96% in total viewers (6.1 million vs. 6.3 million). L+3: “Med” grew +59% in 18-49 (1.11 to 1.77) and +2.6 million viewers overall (6.1 million to 8.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: So far this season, “Med” has been increasing by +66% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.30 to a 2.16) and +3.3 million viewers overall (6.8 million to 10.1 million).

“The Blacklist” (0.9/3 in 18-49, 4.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) maintained +100% week to week in adults 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.9) and 97% in total viewers (4.9 million vs. 5.1 million). L+3: “Blacklist” increased by +80% in 18-49 (0.92 to 1.66) and +3.5 million viewers overall (4.9 million to 8.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lift of the night in 18-49 percentage. L+7: “Blacklist” has grown by +105% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (1.11 to a 2.28) and +4.6 million viewers overall (5.7 million to 10.3 million). The +84% increase was the biggest L+3 lift of the night on the Big 4. Upscale: “Blacklist” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 126 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

Friday
“Grimm” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 4.0 million viewers o4.0verall from 8-9 p.m. ET) retained 98% week to week in in total viewers (4.0 million vs. 4.1 million) and 100% in adults 18-34 and all key adult-male demos. L+3: The prior week’s “Grimm” increased by +64% in 18-49 (0.84 to 1.38) and +1.8 million viewers overall (4.2 million to 6.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings. L+7: So far this season, “Grimm” has been increasing by +66% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.86 to a 1.41) and +1.9 million viewers overall (4.3 million to 6.2 million).

“Emerald City” (0.6/2 in 18-49, 2.3 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.6) and grew week to week in all key adult-male demos. L+3: The previous week’s “Emerald City” grew by +73% in 18-49 (0.56 to 0.97) and more than +1.2 million viewers overall (2.5 million to 3.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3, for the biggest 18-49 percentage lift of the night on the Big 4. L+7: “Emerald City” has grown by +72% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (0.82 to a 1.41) and +1.8 million viewers overall (3.6 million to 5.4 million).

“Dateline NBC” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 1.0 in adults 25-54, 3.6 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) increased half-hour to half-hour in every key measure, including gains of +33% in adult 18-49 rating (0.6 to 0.8), +22% in adults 25-54 (0.9 to 1.1) and +18% in women 25-54 (1.1 to 1.3). L+3: The previous week’s “Dateline” increased by +48% in 18-49 (0.75 to 1.11) and +1.4 million viewers overall (3.8 million to 5.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “Dateline” is growing by +31% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.98 to a 1.28) and +1.2 million viewers overall (4.8 million to 6.0 million) going from L+SD to L+7.

Saturday 
"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 1.0 in 25-54, 4.5 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s highest 18-49 rating since April 9, 2016 (0.8).   “Dateline Mystery” rose +17% week to week in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.6) and +9% in total viewers (4.5 million vs. 4.1 million).

“SNL Vintage” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 3.5 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET, with an encore of the Feb. 23, 1991 telecast of “Saturday Night Live” with host Alec Baldwin and musical guest Whitney Houston) scored as the most-watched “SNL” encore in this time period since Nov. 7, 2015 (3.6 million with an October 1976 telecast hosted by Buck Henry and featuring musical guest The Band). “SNL Vintage” increased by +14% versus the prior week’s encore in this slot in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.7) and +18% in total viewers (3.517 million vs. 2.970 million).

Sunday 
An encore “Dateline NBC” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 1.1 rating in adults 25-54, 5.1 million viewers overall from 7-8 p.m. ET) topped both its prior Sunday editions so far this season in total viewers (4.9 million on Jan. 22 and 3.9 million on Jan. 29).
The 2013 feature film “Fast & Furious 6” (0.7/2 in 18-49, 2.5 million viewers overall from 8-11 p.m. ET) grew 0.2 of a point or +33% from its first half-hour to its sixth in adult 18-49 rating (0.6 to 0.8).

‘TONIGHT SHOW’ WINS THE WEEK OF FEB. 6-10 IN EVERY KEY DEMO, TAKES FIVE OF FIVE NIGHTS IN ADULTS 18-49

Growing Week to Week by +6%, “Tonight” Tops “Late Show” by +31%, “Kimmel” by +54%
“Late Night” Hits a Four-Week High in Total Viewers

NEW YORK — Feb. 14, 2017 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of Feb. 6-10 in every key demographic – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 – with five wins on five nights in the key adult 18-49 demographic, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.

Week to week, “Tonight” grew +6% in 18-49 (to a 0.71 rating from a 0.67) and +4% in total viewers (2.759 million vs. 2.879 million).

“Tonight” led the 11:35 p.m. ET hour by a +31% margin in adults 18-49 over CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (with a 0.71 rating vs. a 0.54) and by +54% over ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (0.71 vs. 0.46).

At 12:35 a.m. ET, “Late Night With Seth Meyers” toped his CBS and ABC competition in every key measure and was up +3% week to week in 18-49 (0.39 vs. 0.38) to equal his highest rating in four weeks (0.40 for the week of Jan. 9-13).

In total viewers, “Late Night” grew +5% week to week (1.501 million vs. 1.431 million) to its highest average in four weeks (since Jan. 9-13, 1.511 million).

Note that “Late Late Show” was in rebroadcast last and “Kimmel” and “Late Night” aired encores on Friday. 
LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of Feb. 6-10. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research 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” 0.71 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.54/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.46/3 *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.29/2 
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.39/3 *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.28/2 (R)
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.22/2 *
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.879 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.013 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.103 million viewers *  
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.367 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.501 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.261 million viewers (R)
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.811 million viewers *
* 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” 0.88 rating, 5 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.56/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.49/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.33/2   
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.45/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.31/2      
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.27/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.353 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.953 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.249 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.482 million viewers   
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.598 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.333 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.874 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK FEB. 6-10
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.34

TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.26
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.64
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.49
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.980 million
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.588 million

Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.277 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.977 million

“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS THE DEMO AGAIN

The NBC News Broadcast Ranks #1 Across the Board Season to Date Nightly News is #1 in the Demo for 80 of Last 81 Weeks 

NEW YORK (February 14, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 in the demo for the week of February 6, averaging 2.2 million A25-54 viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +202,000 (10%) and “CBS Evening News” by +513,000 (+31%). Compared to the same week last season, Nightly News posted higher advantages over both ABC (+12%) and CBS (+34%).

Among A18-49, Nightly News averaged 1.6 million viewers, topping ABC by +222,000 (+17%) and CBS by +434,000 (+39%). The NBC News broadcast has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 80 of the last 81 weeks.
For the week, Nightly News averaged 9 million total viewers, leading CBS Evening News by 1.5 million (+21%). Season to date, Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast across the board.

Weekly Highlights: 
  • Nightly News averaged 2.2 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +202,000 (+10%) and CBS by +513,000 (+31%).
  • Compared to the same week last season, Nightly News posted higher advantages over both ABC (+12%: +202,000 vs. +181,000 last season) and CBS (+34%: +513,000 vs. +382,000 last season).
  • Nightly News averaged 1.6 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +222,000 (+17%) and CBS by +434,000 (+39%).
  • Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 80 of the past 81 weeks.
Season Highlights:
  • Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast across the board.
Week of February 6 – February 10, 2017:
Total Viewers     A25-54 Rating     A25-54 Viewers     A18-49 Rating     A18-49 Viewers     
NBC     8.996 1.812.1791.221.563
CBS 7.4501.391.6660.881.129
ABC 9.1091.651.9771.041.341
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'TODAY' WINS WEEK AGAIN IN DEMO

TODAY Tops GMA Once Again in the Key Demo A25-54 TODAY Has Been #1 in the Key Demo for 59 Straight Weeks, a First in More Than 4 Years TODAY’s Demo Wins Over GMA Have Reached 5-Year Highs, Season to Date

NEW YORK – February 14, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was once again the number-one morning show last week topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” in the key demo A25-54.  TODAY has won 59 straight weeks in the key demo (75 of 76 weeks), a first in more than four years. TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs, season to date, and the total viewer gap between the two shows is 56% closer (-123,000 versus -278,000) versus last season. Additionally, TODAY won eight weeks in total viewers last year including the week of the presidential election, the month of December, and the third quarter. 

TODAY HIGHLIGHTS: 
Week of February 6: 
NetHH
Rtg
HH
Shr
P2+
Imps
P18-49
Rtg
P18-49
Imps
P25-54
Rtg
P25-54
Imps
TODAY3.09124,355 0.981,257 1.421,703
CBS THIS MORNING2.74103,828 0.63811 0.931,121
GOOD MORNING AMERICA3.41134,635 0.871,113 1.26
1,518

For the week, TODAY averaged 1.703 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming GMA by +185,000 (+12%) and CBS by +582,000 (+52%)
  • TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 59 consecutive weeks (best streak in over four years) and 75 of the last 76 weeks
  • TODAY added +23,000 A25-54 viewers week-to-week (+1%)
  • TODAY posted wider demo advantages over GMA compared to prior week (by 6%) and the same week last season (by 67%)
  • TODAY won all five mornings in A25-54 last week, extending its #1 streak to 166 consecutive broadcasts dating back to June 10, 2016
  • TODAY delivered a 1.42 A25-54 rating, +0.16 points ahead of GMA and +0.49 points more than CBS
  • CBS has seen 9 straight weeks of A25-54 losses vs. prior year 
TODAY averaged 1.257 million A18-49 viewers, +144,000 (+13%) more than GMA and +446,000 (+55%) higher than CBS
  • TODAY’s 0.98 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.11 points and CBS by +0.35 points
TODAY averaged 4.355 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +527,000 (+15%)
  • CBS has now seen 7 consecutive week of P2+ losses vs. prior year 
Season-to-date:
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers and A18-49 viewers
  • TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 leads over GMA have reached five-year highs
  • TODAY has increased its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 81% vs. last season (+234,000 vs. +129,000 in 2015-16) while its A18-49 lead over GMA has improved by 13% (+220,000 vs. +194,000 last season)
TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA has been reduced by 56% (-123,000 vs. -278,000 last season)
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS: 
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 37.9 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in December for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 36 consecutive months (45 out of the last 46), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo.

TODAY.com mobile unique visitors have grown +5% over the last 12 months while GMA on Yahoo declined -20% for the same period. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to over 4.3x GMA on Yahoo's mobile visitor number in December 2016.

"Dateline NBC" Is #1 Non-Sports Program, Equals Highest Adults 18-49 Rating Since April 2016
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, February 11.

[via press release from NBC] "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE," WITH HOST ALEC BALDWIN AND MUSICAL GUEST ED SHEERAN, HITS A SIX-YEAR HIGH IN METERED-MARKET HOUSEHOLDS
IN I8-49 IN THE LOCAL PEOPLE METERS, "SNL" IS #1 SHOW OF THE WEEK TO DATE
In Late-Night Metered-Market Ratings for Saturday Night:

· "Saturday Night Live" has scored the show's highest metered-market household rating since January 2011.

· The Feb. 11 telecast, with host Alec Baldwin and musical guest Ed Sheeran, scored a 7.2 rating, 18 share in "live plus same day" household results from the 56 local markets metered by Nielsen Media Research and a 3.6/18 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.

· The 7.2 in metered-market households is the highest for "Saturday Night Live" since Jan. 8, 2011, when the telecast hosed by Jim Carrey and featuring musical guest The Black Keys averaged a 7.8 on the night of an NFL overrun. The 3.6 in 18-49 is the strongest "SNL" rating in the local people meters since the Nov. 12, 2016 edition (with host Dave Chappelle and musical guest A Tribe Called Quest, 3.9).

· The 3.6 in 18-49 is also the #1 rating of the week to date in the local people meters, topping all primetime programs thus far this week.
                           
· The last time "Saturday Night Live" scored a higher metered-market household rating than last night's 7.2 on a non-NFL night was May 8, 2010 (with host Betty White and musical guest Jay-Z, 8.8).

· Versus what "Saturday Night Live" averaged with originals for the month of February last year, last night's 7.2 rating in meter-market households is up +50% (7.2 vs. 4.8) and the 3.6 in 18-49 in the local people meters is up +57% (3.6 vs. 2.3 for the month of February 2016).

· This was Baldwin's record-breaking 17th time hosting "SNL." The program featured Baldwin appearing as President Donald Trump, Melissa McCarthy as White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer and Kate McKinnon as Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway.

· Note that "SNL" adds significant viewership via time-shifting, with originals so far this season growing by +58% in 18-49 and +3.214 million persons or +44% in total viewers nationally going from "live plus same day" Nielsens to "live plus seven day" figures. In L+SD, "SNL" this season has averaged a 2.19 rating in 18-49 nationally and 7.386 million viewers overall, and in L+7, "SNL" grew to a 3.46 in 18-49 and 10.600 million viewers.

· Versus the same point last season, "SNL" originals are up +19% in 18-49 nationally (3.46 vs. 2.92) and +1.907 million persons or +22% in total viewers (10.600 million vs. 8.693 million).

· The average 10.600 million viewers in L+7 makes this the show's most-watched season at this point in 22 years (versus prior seasons' original telecasts through comparable dates), best since 94-95 (10.620 million for that season's first 11 originals).

· The 3.46 average in L+7 adults 18-49 rating nationally average is the show's best performances in the demo at this point since 2008 (4.26 for that season's first 13 originals).

· National ratings, including viewer totals, for last night's "Saturday Night Live" encore are due from Nielsen on Tuesday.

Saturday Primetime Ratings:
In primetime, NBC ranked #2 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, total viewers, and most other key measures.

"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery" (0.7/3 in 18-49, 1.0 in 25-54, 4.5 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET):

· Equals the show's highest 18-49 rating since April 9, 2016 (0.8).
 
· Grows +17% week to week in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.6) and +8% in total viewers (4.458 million vs. 4.132 million).

· Ranks #2 (and #1 non-sports) among the Big 4 networks in the timeslot in adults 18-49, adults 25-54, total viewers and most other key measures.

· Grows by +60% from its first half-hour to its fourth in adults 18-49 (from a 0.5 rating to a 0.8), by +38% in adults 25-54 (0.8 to 1.1) and by +28% or +1.1 million persons in total viewers (3.9 million to 5.0 million).

"SNL Vintage" (0.8/3 in 18-49, 3.6 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET, with an encore of the Feb. 23, 1991 telecast of "Saturday Night Live" with host Alec Baldwin and musical guest Whitney Houston):

· Is the most-watched "SNL" encore in this time period since Feb. 21, 2015 (4.3 million with a December 1975 telecast hosted by Richard Pryor and featuring musical guest Gil Scott-Heron).
· Ranks #2 (and #1 non-sports) in the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49, total viewers and all other key measures (including a tie in women 25-54).

· Grows +14% versus last week's encore in this slot in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.7) and +20% in total viewers (3.568 million vs. 2.970 million).

NOTE: All ratings are "live plus same day" from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise indicated.
RATINGS: Dateline NBC is #1 Non-Sports Program, Equals Highest A18-49 Rating Since April 2016

Good afternoon - last night's "Dateline NBC" (8-10 p.m ET) was the #1 non-sports program in the time period among the Big 4 networks. The show averaged 4.5 million total viewers, a 1.0 in A25-54 and a .7/3 in A18-49.

The episode also equaled Dateline's highest Saturday rating in A18-49 since April 9, 2016 (0.8). The episode grew by +60% from its first half-hour to its fourth in A18-49 (from a 0.5 rating to a 0.8), by+38% in A25-54 (0.8 to 1.1) and by +28% or +1.1 million in total viewers (3.9 million to 5.0 million).

'"Dateline" aired an encore of "The Good Husband," a report by Andrea Canning about the investigation into Tom Kolman's death.


‘SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE’ HITS A SIX-YEAR HIGH IN METERED-MARKET HOUSEHOLDS



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‘SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE’ HITS A SIX-YEAR HIGH IN METERED-MARKET HOUSEHOLDS

With Host Alec Baldwin & Musical Guest Ed Sheeran, “SNL” Ranks as the #1 Show of the Week to Date in 18-49 in the Local People Meters

NEW YORK – Feb. 12, 2017 – “Saturday Night Live” has scored the show’s highest metered-market household rating since January 2011.

The Feb. 11 telecast, with host Alec Baldwin and musical guest Ed Sheeran, scored a 7.2 rating, 18 share in “live plus same day” household results from the 56 local markets metered by Nielsen Media Research and a 3.6/18 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.

The 7.2 in metered-market households is the highest for “Saturday Night Live” since Jan. 8, 2011, when the telecast hosed by Jim Carrey and featuring musical guest The Black Keys averaged a 7.8 on the night of an NFL overrun.  The 3.6 in 18-49 is the strongest “SNL” rating in the local people meters since the Nov. 12, 2016 edition (with host Dave Chappelle and musical guest A Tribe Called Quest, 3.9).

The 3.6 in 18-49 is also the #1 rating of the week to date in the local people meters, topping all primetime programs thus far this week.

The last time “Saturday Night Live” scored a higher metered-market household rating than last night’s 7.2 on a non-NFL night was May 8, 2010 (with host Betty White and musical guest Jay-Z, 8.8).

Versus what “Saturday Night Live” averaged with originals for the month of February last year, last night’s 7.2 rating in meter-market households is up +50% (7.2 vs. 4.8) and the 3.6 in 18-49 in the local people meters is up +57% (3.6 vs. 2.3 for the month of February 2016).
This was Baldwin’s record-breaking 17th time hosting “SNL.” The program featured Baldwin appearing as President Donald Trump, Melissa McCarthy as White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer and Kate McKinnon as Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway.

Note that “SNL” adds significant viewership via time-shifting, with originals so far this season growing by +58% in 18-49 and +3.214 million persons or +44% in total viewers nationally going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to “live plus seven day” figures.   In L+SD, “SNL” this season has averaged a 2.19 rating in 18-49 nationally and 7.386 million viewers overall, and in L+7, “SNL” grew to a 3.46 in 18-49 and 10.600 million viewers.

Versus the same point last season, “SNL” originals are up +19% in 18-49 nationally (3.46 vs. 2.92) and +1.907 million persons or +22% in total viewers (10.600 million vs. 8.693 million).

The average 10.600 million viewers in L+7 makes this the show’s most-watched season at this point in 22 years (versus prior seasons’ original telecasts through comparable dates), best since 94-95 (10.620 million for that season’s first 11 originals).

The 3.46 average in L+7 adults 18-49 rating nationally average is the show’s best performances in the demo at this point since 2008 (4.26 for that season’s first 13 originals).
National ratings, including viewer totals, for last night’s “Saturday Night Live” encore are due from Nielsen on Tuesday.

‘THE TONIGHT SHOW’ OUTPERFORMS ABC, CBS TIMESLOT COMPETITION IN ALL KEY DEMOS FOR WEEK OF JAN. 30-FEB. 3

Fallon Wins Five of Five Nights in 18-49 While “Late Night” Beats Its Head-to-Head Competition For theWeek in All Categories

NEW YORK — Feb. 7, 2017 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has outperformed its ABC and CBS timeslot competition and won the late-night ratings week of Jan. 30-Feb. 3 in every key demographic — adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 — according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.  

Fallon won five of five nights for the week in adults 18-49 and three of five in total viewers versus “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”

For the week, “Tonight” led the hour by a decisive +40% margin in adults 18-49 over Colbert (with a 0.67 rating vs. a 0.48) and by +49% over Kimmel (0.67 vs. 0.45).

At 12:35 a.m. ET, “Late Night With Seth Meyers” topped his CBS and ABC competition in every key measure and generated margins of +27% over CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (0.38 vs. 0.30) and +45% versus ABC’s “Nightline” in their common half-hour from 12:30 to 1 a.m. (0.42 vs. 0.29).

LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of Jan. 30-Feb. 3. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research 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” 0.67 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.48/2
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.45/3 *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.29/2 
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.38/3 *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.30/2     
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.22/2 (R)
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.759 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.771 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.055 million viewers *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.434 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.431 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.277 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.766 million viewers (R)  
* Friday’s “Kimmel” and “Late Night” were encores.

SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.88 rating, 5 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.56/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.50/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.33/2   
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.45/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.31/2      
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.27/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.365 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.947 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.252 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.486 million viewers   
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.596 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.336 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.876 million viewers

SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK JAN. 30-FEB. 3
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.33

TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.29
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.62
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.48
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.919 million
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.635 million

Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.305 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.997 million

NBC PRIMETIME RATINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JAN. 30-FEB. 5

“The Wall” Delivers a Top-10 Rating for the Week in 18-49, “Superstore” & “Chicago Med” Also Finish in the Top 20

Season to Date, NBC Continues to Lead Over #2 Fox in 18-49, Despite Super Bowl & World Series Boosts for Fox 

In Total Viewers, NBC Runs Within 935,000 of the Lead, Its Narrowest Gap at 20 Weeks Vs. CBS in 15 Years

Monday’s "Timeless" Takes the 10 p.m. Hour Among ABC, CBS & NBC in 18-49, Generates Its Most-Watched Episode Since Dec. 12

L+3: “Timeless” Ticks Off the Top 18-49 and Total-Viewer Lifts of the Night 
NBC Wins Tuesday in 18-49 With "The Wall" Ranking as the #1 Show of the Night; An Encore "This Is Us" Prevails at 10

Wednesday’s "SVU" Equals Its Best 18-49 Rating for an Encore Since April 2014

On Thursday, "Powerless" Retains 92% of Its Lead-In From "Superstore," Which Equals Its Regular-Slot High Since October; "Blacklist" Wins at 10 in Total Viewers

L+3: The Prior Week’s “Grimm” Captures That Night’s Biggest L+3 Lifts in 18-49 and Total Viewers

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Feb. 7, 2017 — NBC has averaged a 0.8 rating in adults 18-49 and 3.7 million viewers overall for the primetime ratings week of Jan. 30-Feb. 5, according to “live plus same day” viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research.
NBC was led for the week by Tuesday’s “The Wall,” which ranked #9 among primetime programs on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49 and was joined in the top 20 by Thursday’s Superstore” and “Chicago Med” (tied for #16). Rankings exclude sports pre- and post-game shows.

Season to date, NBC ranks #1 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49, remaining ahead of Fox despite that network’s boosts from Sunday’s Super Bowl and last fall’s high-rated seven-game Cubs-Indians World Series. NBC also leads the season in adults 25-54 and ranks #1 or tied for #1 in all key adults female demos, men 18-49 and men 25-54.
NBC is retaining 100% of its year-ago rating this season in adults 18-49 (2.5 vs. 2.5), as well as adults 18-34 (1.7 vs. 1.7) and adults 25-54 (3.1 vs. 3.1), while growing +2% in total viewers (9.1 million vs. 8.9 million). 

In total viewers for the season, NBC is running within 935,000 viewers of perennial total-viewer leader CBS (9.1 million vs. 10.1 million), the narrowest gap through 20 weeks between NBC and CBS in 15 years, since NBC held the advantage at the 20-week mark during the 2001-02 season.

Counting only entertainment programs season to date (excluding live news and sports), NBC ranks #1 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and is also #1 or tied for #1 in adults 25-54, adults 18-34, men 18-49 and all key adult-female demos. 

Week 20 Averages 
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” Jan. 30-Feb. 5 
Fox…9.8 
ABC…1.1 
CBS…0.9 
NBC…0.8 
CW…0.5 
Total Viewers 
Fox…29.7 million 
CBS…6.0 million 
ABC…4.0 million 
NBC…3.7 million  
CW…1.6 million 
Season to Date, All Programs 
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current” 
NBC…2.5 
Fox…2.4  
CBS…1.9 
ABC…1.6 
CW…0.6 
Total Viewers 
CBS…10.1 million 
NBC…9.1 million  
Fox…7.4 million 
ABC…6.4 million 
CW…1.7 million 
Season to Date, Entertainment Programs Only 
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current” 
Excludes Live News & Sports 
NBC…1.8  
CBS…1.6 
ABC…1.6 
Fox…1.5 
CW…0.6 

NBC highlights for the week of Jan. 30-Feb. 5: 

Monday
“The Celebrity Apprentice” (1.0/3 in 18-49, 3.7 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) retained 95% of the prior week’s result in total viewers (3.707 million vs. 3.904 million).
“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “Celebrity Apprentice” grew by +23% in 18-49 (from a 0.96 rating to a 1.18) and +678,000 viewers overall (3.7 million to 4.4 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3.

“Live Plus Seven Day” Ratings: So far this season, “The New Celebrity Apprentice” is growing by +22% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.19 to a 1.45) and +836,000 viewers overall (4.4 million to 5.2 million).

Upscale: “The Celebrity Apprentice” is delivering a strong upscale audience, generating a 116 index among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes, according to “most current” Nielsens, including L+3).

“Timeless” (0.9/3 in 18-49, 3.5 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 and ranked #1 or tied for #1 among those nets in adults 25-54 and all key adult-male demos. “Timeless” retained 100% week to week in 18-49 rating (0.9 vs. 0.9) and increased in total viewers (3.506 million vs. 3.456 million) to its most-watched episode since Dec. 12. L+3: “Timeless” grew +76% in 18-49 (0.86 to 1.51) and +2.3 million viewers overall (3.5 million to 5.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The +0.65 gain in 18-49 rating and the +2.3 million increase in total viewers are the biggest L+3 lifts of the night on the Big 4 networks. L+7: “Timeless” has increased by +82% so far this season in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.24 to a 2.26) and more than +3.5 million viewers overall (5.2 million to 8.8 million). Upscale: “Timeless” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 122 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

Tuesday
NBC won Tuesday night among the Big 4 networks in every key demo (including ties in adults and men 18-34).

From 8-8:17 p.m. ET, coverage of President Trump’s Supreme Court Nomination announcement was sustaining and is not included in nightly or weekly averages. 
A rebroadcast of “The Wall” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 4.6 million viewers overall from 8:17-9 p.m. in the Eastern U.S., 10-11 p.m. in the West), during its second half-hour from 8:30-9 p.m. ET, tied for #1 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and was #1 outright among those nets in adults 25-54, women 25-54 and women 18-49.

“The Wall” (1.5/5 in 18-49, 6.1 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. in the Eastern U.S. and 8-9 p.m. in the West) ranked as the #1 show of the night in adults 18-49 and was also #1 among the Big 4 networks in adults and women 18-34; men and women 18-49; and adults, men and women 25-54. “The Wall” won its timeslot among the Big 4 nets by a +67% margin in 18-49 over CBS’ annual “Super Bowl’s Greatest Commercials” special (1.5 vs. 0.9). L+7: So far this season, “The Wall” has increased by +13% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.56 to a 1.76) and +635,000 viewers overall (6.2 million to 6.8 million). Upscale: “The Wall” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 114 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes. 

An encore telecast of “This Is Us” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 4.5 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. in the Eastern U.S., 9-10 p.m. in the West) won the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-34 and all other key demographics (including a tie in men 18-34), beating the show’s prior best encore results to date (0.8 in 18-49 and 3.6 million for a Dec. 27 rebroadcast).

Wednesday 
An 8 p.m. ET encore telecast of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (0.9/3 in 18-49, 4.6 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) grew versus the prior week by +10% in total viewers (4.620 million vs. 4.215 million) to finish #2 in the slot among the Big 4 networks.
A rebroadcast “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 4.7 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s highest 18-49 rating for an encore in more than two and a half years (since April 16, 2014, 1.3), to finish within 0.2 of CBS’ original “Criminal Minds” and Fox’s original “Star” and the time period lead in adults 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.3) and beats it in adults 18-34 and women 18-34.

An encore telecast of “Chicago P.D.” (0.9/3 in 18-49, 4.5 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) grew +13% versus the prior week’s rebroadcast in 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.8) to finish within 0.2 of CBS’ first-run “Code Black” and the time-period lead in adults 18-49 (0.9 vs. 1.1).

Thursday
“Superstore” (1.2/5 in 18-49, 4.0 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET) matched its highest regular-slot 18-49 rating since Oct. 27 (1.3). With its first original in three weeks, “Superstore” retained +100% of its prior first-run telecast in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.2 on Jan. 12).
L+3: “Superstore” increased by +34% in 18-49 (1.25 to 1.68) and +930,000 viewers overall (4.0 million to 4.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: So far this season, “Superstore” is growing by +49% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.23 to a 1.83) and +1.3 million viewers overall (4.4 million to 5.7 million). Upscale: “Superstore” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 117 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
The debut of “Powerless” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 3.1 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET) retained 92% of its 18-49 lead-in, which matched the top “Superstore” regular-slot rating since October, and held 100% in men 18-49 (1.0 vs. 1.0). “Powerless” equaled NBC’s highest 18-49 rating in the timeslot, excluding sports, since Nov. 10 and grew+10% versus what NBC averaged in the time period last season in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.0, L+SD non-sports). L+3: “Timeless” grew by +31% in 18-49 (1.08 to 1.41) and +878,000 viewers overall (3.1 million to 4.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: “Powerless” generated a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 113 among adult 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (L+SD).

“Chicago Med” (1.2/4 in 18-49, 6.3 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) retained +100% of its prior original telecast in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.2 on Jan. 19) and 98% in total viewers (6.3 million vs. 6.4 million), despite airing an encore the prior week and facing original “Scandal” competition for the first time this week. L+3: “Med” grew +52% in 18-49 (1.24 to 1.89) and +2.6 million viewers overall (6.3 million to 8.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: So far this season, “Med” has been increasing by +66% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.30 to a 2.16) and +3.3 million viewers overall (6.8 million to 10.1 million).

“The Blacklist” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 5.0 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the slot in total viewers versus CBS’ premiere of “Training Day” and ABC’s “How to Get Away With Murder” and tied or beat the premiere of “Training Day” in every key measure. L+3: “Blacklist” increased by +84% in 18-49 (0.92 to 1.69) and more than +3.3 million viewers overall (5.0 million to 8.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lift of the night in 18-49 percentage. L+7: “Blacklist” has grown by +105% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (1.11 to a 2.28) and +4.6 million viewers overall (5.7 million to 10.3 million). The +84% increase was the biggest L+3 lift of the night on the Big 4.Upscale: “Blacklist” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 127 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

Friday
“Grimm” (0.8/4 in 18-49, 4.1 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) retained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8) and 97% in total viewers (4.132 million vs. 4.281 million) and has now maintained a 0.8 for four straight weeks since opening its season with a 0.9 on Jan. 6. Versus last season’s fifth episode, “Grimm” increased by +8% in total viewers (4.132 million vs. 3.694 million at 9 p.m. on Dec. 4, 2015) and maintained 100% in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8). L+3: The prior week’s “Grimm” increased by +71% in 18-49 (0.83 to 1.42) and more than +1.7 million viewers overall (4.3 million to 6.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings, for the biggest 18-49 and total-viewer L+3 lifts of the night. L+7: So far this season, “Grimm” has been increasing by +66% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.86 to a 1.41) and +1.9 million viewers overall (4.3 million to 6.2 million).

“Emerald City” (0.6/2 in 18-49, 2.5 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.6). L+3: The previous week’s “Emerald City” grew by +68% in 18-49 (0.6- to 1.01) and +1.3 million viewers overall (2.8 million to 4.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “Emerald City” has grown by +69% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (0.88 to a 1.49) and +1.8 million viewers overall (3.8 million to 5.6 million).

“Dateline NBC” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 1.1 in adults 25-54, 3.7 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) retained +98% week to week in total viewers (3.744 million vs. 3.839 million). Despite the 10 p.m. hour, “Dateline“ grew +14% from half-hour to half-hour in adults 18-49 (0.7 to 0.8), +10% in adults 25-54 (1.0 to 1.1) and +17% in women 25-54 (1.2 to 1.4). L+3: The previous week’s “Dateline” increased by +31% in 18-49 (0.96 to 1.26) and +1.1 million viewers overall (3.8 million to 4.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “Dateline” is growing by +31% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.98 to a 1.28) and +1.2 million viewers overall (4.8 million to 6.0 million) going from L+SD to L+7.

Saturday
"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery” (0.6/3 in 18-49, 1.0 in 25-54, 4.1 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) won the slot among the Big 4 networks in total viewers. From its first half-hour to its fourth, “Dateline Mystery” grew by +60% in adults 18-49 (from a 0.5 rating to a 0.8), by +50% in adults 25-54 (0.8 to 1.2) and by +39% or more than +1.3 million persons in total viewers (3.4 million to 4.8 million).
“SNL Vintage” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 2.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET, with an encore of the May 14, 2016 telecast of “Saturday Night Live” with host and musical guest Drake) ranked #2 in the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49.

Sunday 
The 2013 feature film “Safe Haven” averaged a 0.2/0 in 18-49 and 1.2 million viewers overall from 7-9 p.m. ET.
The 2014 feature film “Ride Along” (0.4/1 in 18-49, 1.3 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) grew +200% from its first half-hour to its fourth in adult 18-49 rating (0.2 to 0.6), +133% in adults 25-54 (0.3 to 0.7) and +145% or 1.3 million persons in total viewers (0.905 million to 2.214 million).

'TODAY' WINS WEEK AGAIN IN DEMO

TODAY Tops GMA Once Again in the Key Demo A25-54 TODAY Wins Outright Wednesday in Total Viewers and All Demos TODAY Has Been #1 in the Key Demo for 58 Straight Weeks, a First in More Than 4 Years TODAY’s Demo Wins Over GMA Have Reached 5-Year Highs, Season to Date
NEW YORK – February 7, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was once again the number-one morning show last week topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” in the key demo A25-54.  TODAY has won 58 straight weeks in the key demo (74 of 75 weeks), a first in more than four years. TODAY was also the top-rated morning show outright Wednesday, beating GMA in total viewers and all demos.  TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs, season to date, and the total viewer gap between the two shows is 59% closer (-114,000 versus -281,000) versus last season. Additionally, TODAY won eight weeks in total viewers last year including the week of the presidential election, the month of December, and the third quarter. 
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS: 
Week of January 30: 
NetHH
Rtg
HH
Shr
P2+
Imps
P18-49
Rtg
P18-49
Imps
P25-54
Rtg
P25-54
Imps
TODAY3.11124,3660.971,2461.401,680
CBS THIS MORNING2.74103,7850.617870.901,084
GOOD MORNING AMERICA3.40134,6010.861,1031.251,505
TODAY finished #1 across-the-board on Wednesday, leading GMA by +7,000 total viewers, +289,000 A25-54 viewers, and +231,000 A18-49 viewers
  •  This was TODAY’s 23rd across-the-board daily win season-to-date
For the week, TODAY averaged 1.680 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming GMA by +175,000 (+12%) and CBS by +596,000 (+55%)
  •  TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 58 consecutive weeks (best streak in over four years) and 74 of the last 75 weeks
  •  TODAY won all five mornings in A25-54 last week, extending its #1 streak to 161 consecutive broadcasts dating back to June 10, 2016
  •  TODAY delivered a 1.40 A25-54 rating, +0.15 points ahead of GMA and +0.50 points more than CBS
TODAY averaged 1.246 million A18-49 viewers, +143,000 (+13%) more than GMA and +459,000 (+58%) higher than CBS
  •  TODAY’s 0.97 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.11 points and CBS by +0.36 points
TODAY averaged 4.477 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +581,000 (+15%)
  •  CBS This Morning has now seen 6 consecutive weeks of P2+ losses and 8 straight weeks of A25-54 losses vs. prior year. 
Season-to-date:
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers and A18-49 viewers
  •  TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 leads over GMA have reached five-year highs
  •  TODAY has increased its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 82% vs. last season (+237,000 vs. +130,000 in 2015-16) while its A18-49 lead over GMA has improved by 15% (+224,000 vs. +195,000 last season)
TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA has been reduced by 59% (-114,000 vs. -281,000 last season)
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS: 
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 37.9 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in December for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 36 consecutive months (45 out of the last 46), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo.

TODAY.com mobile unique visitors have grown +5% over the last 12 months while GMA on Yahoo declined -20% for the same period. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to over 4.3x GMA on Yahoo's mobile visitor number in December 2016.

“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS ACROSS THE BOARD AGAIN



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“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS ACROSS THE BOARD AGAIN

Nightly News Ranks #1 Across the Board Season to Date The NBC News Broadcast Increases Demo Lead over ABC by +22% from Same Week Last Season 
NEW YORK (February 7, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 across the board for the week of January 30, averaging 9.1 million total viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +72,000 viewers (+1%) and “CBS Evening News” by +1.8 million viewers (+25%). Nightly News has won across the board nine times in the last 11 weeks.  
Nightly News continues its dominance in the demo, averaging 2.2 million A25-54 viewers for the week, leading ABC by +238,000 (+12%) and CBS by +650,000 (+41%). Compared to the same week last season, Nightly News posted higher advantages over both ABC (+22%) and CBS (+53%).
Among A18-49, Nightly News averaged 1.6 million viewers, topping ABC by +271,000 (+20%) and CBS by +565,000 (+53%). The NBC News broadcast has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 79 of the last 80 weeks.
Season to date, Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast across the board and leads ABC with its best A25-54 advantage in four years (2012-13). Compared to last season, Nightly News has increased its A25-54 lead over ABC by +22% (+266,000 vs. +218,000).
Weekly Highlights: 
  • Nightly News ranked #1 across the board, averaging 9.104 million total viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +72,000 (+1%) viewers and “CBS Evening News” by +1.8 million viewers (+25%).
  • Nightly News averaged 2.23 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +238,000 (+12%) and CBS by +650,000 (+41%).
  • Nightly News averaged 1.624 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +271,000 (+20%) and CBS by +565,000 (+53%).
  • Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 79 of the past 80 weeks.
Season Highlights:
  • Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast across the board.
  • Nightly News leads ABC  with its best A25-54 advantage in four years (2012-13).
  • Nightly News has increased its A25-54 lead over ABC by +22% from last season (+266,000 vs. +218,000).
Week of January 30 – February 3, 2017:
Total Viewers     A25-54 Rating     A25-54 Viewers     A18-49 Rating     A18-49 Viewers     
NBC     9.104 1.862.2301.271.624
CBS 7.2901.311.5800.831.059
ABC 9.0321.661.9921.051.353

"Saturday Night Live" Equals Its Highest Local-Market 18-49 Rating Since Nov. 12
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, February 4.

[via press release from NBC] "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE" EQUALS ITS HIGHEST LOCAL-MARKET 18-49 RATING SINCE NOV. 12

In Late-Night Metered-Market Ratings for Saturday Night:
· "Saturday Night Live" has matched the show's highest adult 18-49 rating in Nielsen's local people meters since Nov. 12.

· The Feb. 4 telecast, with host Kristen Stewart and musical guest Alessia Cara, and featuring an appearance by Melissa McCarthy as White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer, scored a 5.0 rating, 13 share in "live plus same day" household results from the 56 local markets metered by Nielsen Media Research and a 2.5/13 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.

· The 2.5 in 18-49 equals the strongest "Saturday Night Live" local-market rating since the Nov. 12 telecast, which was the first "SNL" to follow the Presidential election.

· The 5.0 in metered-market households makes this the second highest rated "SNL" by that measure since Nov. 12, trailing over that span only the Jan. 21 edition hosted by Aziz Ansari with musical guest Big Sean (5.1). That Jan. 21 episode is also the only other "SNL" since Nov. 12 to generate a 2.5 in 18-49 in the local people meters.

· The Nov. 12 telecast, featuring host Dave Chappelle and musical guest A Tribe Called Quest, averaged a 6.2 household rating and a 3.9 in 18-49 in the local people meters.

· Versus what "Saturday Night Live" averaged with originals for the month of February last year, last night's 5.0 rating in meter-market households is up +4% (5.0 vs. 4.8) and the 2.5 in 18-49 in the local people meters is up +9% (2.5 vs. 2.3 for the month of February 2016).

· The 5.0 rating in households beats results for the final 10 "Saturday Night Live" originals from last season, while the 2.5 in 18-49 in the local people meters tops last season's final 11 first-runs.
· Last night's "Saturday Night Live" was the #1 telecast of the night on the broadcast networks in both metered-market households and in 18-49 in the local people meters, outrating every Saturday primetime telecast on those nets in both categories.

· Note that "SNL" adds significant viewership via time-shifting, with originals so far this season growing by +58% in 18-49 and +3.214 million persons or +44% in total viewers nationally going from "live plus same day" Nielsens to "live plus seven day" figures. In L+SD, "SNL" this season has averaged a 2.19 rating in 18-49 nationally and 7.386 million viewers overall, and in L+7, "SNL" grew to a 3.46 in 18-49 and 10.600 million viewers.

· Versus the same point last season, "SNL" originals are up +19% in 18-49 nationally (3.46 vs. 2.92) and +1.907 million persons or +22% in total viewers (10.600 million vs. 8.693 million).
· The average 10.600 million viewers in L+7 makes this the show's most-watched season at this point in 22 years (versus prior seasons' original telecasts through comparable dates), best since 94-95 (10.620 million for that season's first 11 originals).

· The 3.46 average in L+7 adults 18-49 rating nationally average is the show's best performances in the demo at this point since 2008 (4.26 for that season's first 13 originals).
· National ratings, including viewer totals, for last night's "Saturday Night Live" encore are due from Nielsen on Tuesday.

Saturday Primetime Ratings:
In primetime, NBC ranked #2 among the Big 4 networks in total viewers, tied for #1 in adults 25-54 and ranked #1 outright among those nets in women 25-54 and women 18-49.

"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery" (0.7/3 in 18-49, 1.0 in 25-54, 4.1 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET):
· Equals the show's highest 18-49 rating since April 9, 2016 (0.8).
· Wins the slot among the Big 4 networks in total viewers.
· Grows by +60% from its first half-hour to its fourth in adults 18-49 (from a 0.5 rating to a 0.8), by +50% in adults 25-54 (0.8 to 1.2) and by +38% or more than +1.3 million persons in total viewers (3.4 million to 4.8 million).

"SNL Vintage" (0.7/3 in 18-49, 2.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET, with an encore of the Feb. 6, 2013 telecast of "Saturday Night Live" with host Christoph Waltz and musical guest Alabama Shakes):
· Ranks #2 in the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 and tied for #1 among those nets in adults 25-54, women 18-34 and women 18-49.
NOTE: All ratings are "live plus same day" from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise indicated.

"Grimm" Retains 100% Week to Week in 18-49 and 97% in Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, February 3.

[via press release from NBC]
     Friday Primetime Ratings:
"Grimm" (0.8/4 in 18-49, 4.1 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET):
· Is close to rounding up to a 0.9 (currently reporting a 0.84 in these prelim fast-affiliate ratings).
· Is currently retaining 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8) and 97% in total viewers (4.132 million vs. 4.281 million).

· Has maintained a 0.8 for four straight weeks since opening its season with a 0.9 on Jan. 6.
· Maintains 100% of what the show was averaging at the end of last season during the May sweep in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8) and grows +8% in total viewers (4.132 million vs. 3.822 million).
· Increases +8% versus last season's fifth episode in total viewers (4.132 million vs. 3.694 million at 9 p.m. on Dec. 4, 2015) and maintains 100% in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8).

· Ties for #1 in the time period in women 18-34 among the Big 4 network.

· Will add substantial viewership via time-shifting - last week's "Grimm" increased by +71% in 18-49 (0.83 to 1.42) and more than +1.7 million viewers overall (4.3 million to 6.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings, for the biggest 18-49 and total-viewer L+3 lifts of the night.
"Emerald City" (0.6/2 in 18-49, 2.5 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET):
· Maintains 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.6).

· Will increase substantially via time-shifting - the previous week's "Emerald City" grew by +68% in 18-49 (0.6- to 1.01) and +1.3 million viewers overall (2.8 million to 4.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3.

"Dateline NBC" (0.7/3 in 18-49, 1.1 in adults 25-54, 3.7 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET):

· Is close to rounding up to a 0.8 (currently reporting a 0.74 in these prelim fast-affiliate ratings).
· Retains +98% week to week in total viewers (3.744 million vs. 3.839 million).
· Despite the 10 p.m. hour, grows +14% from half-hour to half-hour in adults 18-49 (0.7 to 0.8), +10% in adults 25-54 (1.0 to 1.1) and +17% in women 25-54 (1.2 to 1.4).

· Will add substantial viewership via time-shifting - the previous week's "Dateline" increased by +31% in 18-49 (0.96 to 1.26) and +1.1 million viewers overall (3.8 million to 4.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3.

NOTE: The NBC station in Portland carried NBA basketball.

In Late-Night Metered Markets Friday Night:
"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" scored its highest 18-49 rating in the local people meters (0.8) since Wednesday, Jan. 24 (0.9).

It's Fallon's biggest margin over an original of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" (+0.4) since Friday, Jan. 13 (+0.4)

· In Nielsen's 56 metered markets, household results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 2.3/6; "Late Show with Stephen Colbert," 2.5/6; and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 1.7/4 with an encore.

· In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, adult 18-49 results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 0.8/4; "Late Show," 0.4/2; and "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 0.5/3 with an encore.
· From 12:35-1:05 a.m. ET, ABC's "Nightline" averaged a 1.2/4 in metered-market households and a 0.3/2 in 18-49 in the Local People Meters.

· From 12:35-1:35 a.m. ET, ratings were: "Late Night with Seth Meyers," 1.2/4 in metered-market households with an encore; CBS's "Late Late Show," 1.3/4 with an encore. In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, averages were: "Late Night," 0.5/3 in 18-49 with an encore; "Late Late Show," 0.3/2 with an encore.

· At 1:35 a.m., "Last Call with Carson Daly" averaged a 0.7/3 in metered-market households with an encore and a 0.3/2 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.
NOTE: Primetime results are based on "fast affiliate time period" data from Nielsen Media Research. All ratings are "live plus same day" unless otherwise indicated.


"Powerless" Retains 92% of Its "Superstore" Lead-In
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 2.

[via press release from NBC] "POWERLESS" RETAINS 92% OF ITS "SUPERSTORE" LEAD-IN
"SUPERSTORE" EQUALS ITS TOP REGULAR-SLOT RATING SINCE OCTOBER
"CHICAGO MED" RETAINS 100% OF ITS PRIOR ORIGINAL DESPITE "SCANDAL" COMPETITION
"BLACKLIST" WINS AT 10 IN TOTAL VIEWERS

Thursday Primetime Ratings:
The debut of "Powerless" (1.1/4 in 18-49, 3.1 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET):
· Retains 92% of its 18-49 lead-in, which matched the top "Superstore" regular-slot rating since October, and held 100% in men 18-49 (1.0 vs. 1.0).

· Equals NBC's highest 18-49 rating in the slot, excluding sports, since Nov. 10.
· Grows +10% versus what NBC averaged in the timeslot last season in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.0, L+SD non-sports) and maintains 100% of NBC's average so far this season with entertainment programming (1.1 vs. 1.1).

"Superstore" (1.2/5 in 18-49, 4.0 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET):
· Matches its highest regular-slot 18-49 rating since Oct. 27 (1.3).

· With its first original in three weeks, retains +100% of its prior first-run telecast in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.2 on Jan. 12).

· Will add substantial viewership via time-shifting and VOD - so far this season, "Superstore" is growing by +49% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.23 to a 1.83) and +1.3 million viewers overall (4.4 million to 5.7 million).

· Upscale: "Superstore" is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 117 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

"Chicago Med" (1.2/4 in 18-49, 6.3 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET):
· Retains +100% of its prior original telecast in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.2 on Jan. 19) and 98% in total viewers (6.252 million vs. 6.410 million), despite last week's encore and this week facing original "Scandal" competition for the first time.

· Ranked #2 or tied for #2 among the Big 4 nets in adults, men and women 18-34, men 18-49 and men 25-54.

· Will add substantial viewership via time-shifting and VOD - so far this season, "Med" has been increasing by +66% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.30 to a 2.16) and +3.3 million viewers overall (6.8 million to 10.1 million).

"The Blacklist" (0.9/4 in 18-49, 5.0 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET):
· Wins the slot in total viewers versus CBS' premiere of "Training Day" and ABC's "How to Get Away With Murder."

· Ranks #1 or tied for #1 versus that drama competition in all key adult-male demos.
· Ties or beats the premiere of "Training Day" in every key measure.

· Will increase dramatically via time-shifting and VOD - "Blacklist" has grown by +105% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (1.11 to a 2.28) and +4.6 million viewers overall (5.7 million to 10.3 million).

· Upscale: "Blacklist" is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 127 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

In Late-Night Metered Markets Thursday Night:
· In Nielsen's 56 metered markets, household results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 2.2/6; "Late Show with Stephen Colbert," 2.2/6; and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 1.8/5.
· In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, adult 18-49 results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 0.6/4; "Late Show," 0.5/3; and "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 0.5/3.

· From 12:35-1:05 a.m. ET, ABC's "Nightline" averaged a 1.3/4 in metered-market households and a 0.3/2 in 18-49 in the Local People Meters.

· From 12:35-1:35 a.m. ET, ratings were: "Late Night with Seth Meyers," 1.2/4 in metered-market households; CBS's "Late Late Show," 1.1/4. In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, averages were: "Late Night," 0.4/3 in 18-49; "Late Late Show," 0.3/2.

· At 1:35 a.m., "Last Call with Carson Daly" averaged a 0.7/3 in metered-market households with an encore and a 0.2/3 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.

NOTE: Primetime results are based on "fast affiliate time period" data from Nielsen Media Research. All ratings are "live plus same day" unless otherwise indicated.

‘THIS IS US’ RANKS #1 FOR THE WEEK OF JAN. 23-29 IN 18-49
It’s the Third Time This Season the Hit Drama Has Rated #1 Among the Week’s Entertainment Telecasts on the Broadcast Nets

“This Is Us” Also Finishes #1 for the Week in 25-54, Demonstrates Its Broad Appeal by Ranking in the Top 10 in Every Key Measure – Adults, Men & Women 18-34, 18-49 & 25-54, Plus Total Viewers – Even Kids 2-11 & Teens 12-17

In L+5 Time-Shifting Results, “This Is Us” Sets a New Series Record in 18-49
“Chicago Fire” Finishes #6 Among Big 4 Shows for the Week in 18-49, "The Wall" Ties for #10

Season to Date, NBC Leads #2 Fox by a +25% Margin in 18-49, the Biggest Advantage For Any Network 19 Weeks into the Season in Nine Years 
In Total Viewers, NBC Runs Within 868,000 of the Lead, Its Narrowest Gap at 19 Weeks Vs. CBS in 15 Years

L+3: “Timeless” Generates Monday’s Biggest L+3 Lift on the Big 4 With an +81% Jump in 18-49 

NBC Takes Tuesday as "This Is Us" Matches Its Second-Best L+SD Rating to Date; "Fire" Equals Its High Since December 2015

Wednesday’s “SVU” Ranks as the Show’s Most-Watched Encore in Four Years

Friday & Sunday Editions of “Dateline” Rank #1 at 10 p.m. Among ABC, CBS & NBC in 18-49

Saturday’s “Dateline Mystery” Delivers Its Most-Watched Episode Since Last March, “SNL Vintage” Draws Its Biggest Crowd Since October
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Jan. 31, 2017 — “This Is Us” has earned the #1 ranking for the ratings week of Jan. 23-29 in the key demographic of adults 18-49, according to “live plus same day” viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research. It’s the third time this season “This Is Us” has rated #1 among entertainment programs on the broadcast networks.
The hit drama also finished #1 in adults 25-54 and demonstrated its broad appeal by ranking in the top 10 among the week’s primetime telecasts on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in every key ratings measure – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers – as well as kids 2-11 and teens 12-17.

After five days of DVR time-shifting and video-on-demand viewership, “This Is Us” has grown to a 5.07 rating in adults 18-49, from its 2.83 in “live plus same day” figures. The 5.07 sets a new series record for the show in “live plus five day” Nielsens.

For the week, NBC averaged a 1.0 rating in adults 18-49 and 4.2 viewers overall, according to Nielsen 

Joining “This Is Us” among the week’s top primetime shows on the Big 4 networks in 18-49 were “Chicago Fire” (#6) and “The Wall” (tied for #10).

In 18-49, NBC is leading the season by a +25% margin over #2 CBS and Fox, with a 2.5 versus 2.0 ratings in “most current” Nielsens. On a percentage basis, that’s the biggest advantage 19 weeks into the season over the #2 network for any net in nine years, since Fox led by +28% 19 weeks into the 2007-08 season.  On a rating-point basis, the 0.5 lead matches the biggest margin for any network in seven years, since Fox led by 0.6 at 19 weeks during the 2009-10 season.

In total viewers for the season to date, NBC is running within 868,000 viewers of perennial total-viewer leader CBS (9.3 million vs. 10.2 million), the narrowest gap through 19 weeks between NBC and CBS in 15 years, since NBC trailed by 426,000 viewers during the 2001-02 season.

Season to date, NBC ranks #1 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49 and every other key demographic.

NBC is retaining 100% of its year-ago rating this season in adults 18-49 (2.5 vs. 2.5) and adults 18-34 (1.8 vs. 1.8) and adults 25-54 (3.2 vs. 3.2) and is up +3% in total viewers (9.3 million vs. 9.1 million). 

Counting only entertainment programs season to date (excluding live news and sports), NBC ranks #1 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and is also #1 or tied for #1 in adults 25-54, adults 18-34, men 25-54, men 18-49 and all key adult-female demos. 

Week 19 Averages 
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” Jan. 23-29 
ABC…1.3 
CBS…1.1 
Fox…1.1 
NBC…1.0 
CW…0.5 
Total Viewers 
CBS…7.5 million 
ABC…5.0 million 
NBC…4.2 million  
Fox…3.6 million 
CW…1.5 million 
Season to Date, All Programs 
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current” 
NBC…2.5 
Fox…2.0  
CBS…2.0 
ABC…1.6 
CW…0.6 
Total Viewers 
CBS…10.2 million 
NBC…9.3 million  
ABC…6.5 million 
Fox…6.2 million 
CW…1.7 million 
Season to Date, Entertainment Programs Only 
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current” 
Excludes Live News & Sports 
NBC…1.8  
CBS…1.6 
ABC…1.6 
Fox…1.5 
CW…0.6 
NBC highlights for the week of Jan. 23-29: 
Monday 
“The New Celebrity Apprentice” (1.1/3 in 18-49, 3.9 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) retained 92% of the prior week’s rating in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.2) and 100% from two weeks earlier (1.1 vs. 1.1).
“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “Celebrity Apprentice” grew by +20% in 18-49 (from a 1.05 rating to a 1.26) and +621,000 viewers overall (3.9 million to 4.5 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3.

Upscale: “The Celebrity Apprentice” is delivering a strong upscale audience, generating a 119 index among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes, according to “most current” Nielsens, including L+3).

“Timeless” (0.9/3 in 18-49, 3.5 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.9) and grew slightly in total viewers (3.456 million vs. 3.453 million). In the time period, “Timeless” ranked #2 among ABC, CBS and NBC, ahead of ABC’s Monday debut of “Quantico,” in adults 18-49, as well as adults 25-54 and total viewers. L+3: “Timeless” grew +81% in 18-49 (0.86 to 1.56) and +2.4 million viewers overall (3.5 million to 5.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The +81% increase in 18-49 is the biggest L+3 lift of the night on the Big 4 networks. Upscale: “Timeless” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 122 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

Tuesday
NBC won Tuesday night in adults 18-49 and most other key demographics.
“The Wall” (1.6/6 in 18-49, 6.6 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) rated within 0.1 of its series high in 18-49 (1.6 vs. 1.7). In the time period, “The Wall” rated #1 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-34, women 18-34 (tie) and men 18-34. “The Wall” grew from half-hour to half-hour in every key measure, including gains of +13% in adults 18-49 (1.5 to 1.7), +16% in adults 25-54 (1.9 to 2.2) and +18% in women 25-54 (2.2 to 2.6). Upscale: “The Wall” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 115 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

“This Is Us” (2.8/9 in 18-49, 9.6 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. PT) matched its second-best rating to date in 18-49 (behind only a 3.0 for the Jan. 10 telecast, which received a lead-in in the Eastern U.S. from President Obama’s farewell address and added viewers from a West Coast replay). “Us” was the #1 show of the night in 18-49, making it the 11th straight “Us” telecast to rank as the #1 entertainment show of the night in 18-49 on the Big 4. “Us” dominated the slot with a +115% margin of victory over #2 “Bull” in 18-49 (2.8 vs. 1.3). L+3: “Us” increased by +67% in 18-49 (2.83 to 4.72) and +4.9 million viewers overall (9.6 million to 14.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, to raise “Us” to its best L+3 rating to date in 18-49. L+5: With five days of time-shifted and VOD viewership tallied, “Us” is up by +79% in 18-49 (2.83 to 5.07) and +5.8 million viewers overall (9.6 million to 15.4 million) going from L+SD to L+5 Nielsens, raising “Us” to a L+5 series high in 18-49. Upscale: “Us” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 142 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes. 

“Chicago Fire” (1.8/6 in 18-49, 7.4 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s highest rating since Dec. 8, 2015 in 18-49 (2.0), achieving a 1.8 for the first time since last fall’s season premiere on Oct. 11, 2016. “Fire” grew +13% week to week in 18-49 (1.8 vs. 1.6) and +3% in total viewers (7.381 million vs. 7.151 million) and won the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 and all other key demos (including a tie in men 25-54). It’s the 40th consecutive time an original “Fire” has won the 10 p.m. timeslot in adults 18-49 versus regular ABC-CBS competition, dating back to February 2015. “Fire” led the hour by a +64% margin in the time period among the ABC, CBS and ABC dramas in 18-49 (1.8 vs. 1.1 for CBS’ “NCIS: New Orleans”). L+3: “Fire” grew by +49% in 18-49 (1.60 to 2.38) and more than +3.0 million viewers overall (7.1 million to 10.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3.

Wednesday 
An 8 p.m. ET encore telecast of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” averaged a 0.9/3 in 18-49 and 4.2 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET.
A second rebroadcast “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 5.2 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) captured the show’s top 18-49 rating for a rebroadcast since June 18, 2014 (1.1) and the top total-viewer average for an “SVU” encore in four years, since Dec. 26, 2012 (5.488 million viewers). In the time period, the “SVU” rebroadcast ranked #2 in total viewers.
An encore telecast of “Chicago P.D.” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.4 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET), versus original competition on ABC and CBS, tied for #2 among those nets in men 18-49 and adults, men and women 18-34.

Thursday 
An 8 p.m. rebroadcast of “Superstore” averaged a 0.7/3 in 18-49 and 2.8 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET and an 8:30 encore (0.7/2 in 18-49, 2.4 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET) retained 100% of that 18-49 lead-in.
A rebroadcast of “Chicago Med” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.0 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s highest rating to date for an encore in 18-49. Versus all original competition on the other Big 4 networks, “Med” tied for #2 in the timeslot among those nets in adults 18-49.
A rebroadcast of “The Blacklist” averaged a 0.5/2 in 18-49 and 2.5 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET).

Friday
“Grimm” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.3 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8) and 99.8% in total viewers (4.281 million vs. 4.289 million). Versus last season’s fourth episode, “Dateline” increased by +18% in total viewers (4.3 million vs. 3.6 million at 9 p.m. on Nov. 20, 2015). L+3: The prior week’s “Grimm” increased by +56% in 18-49 (0.85 to 1.33) and +1.6 million viewers overall (4.3 million to 5.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings. L+7: So far this season, “Grimm” has been increasing by +66% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.86 to a 1.43) and +1.8 million viewers overall (4.4 million to 6.2 million).

“Emerald City” (0.6/2 in 18-49, 2.8 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) finished within 0.1 of a point of the previous week’s Nielsens in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.7) and within 1% in total viewers (2.790 million vs. 2.829 million). L+3: The previous week’s “Emerald City” grew +79% in 18-49 (0.71 to 1.27) and more than +1.5 million viewers overall (2.8 million to 4.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3. The 1.27 in L+3 18-49 rating represents a 100% retention of the show’s Week 2 rating of one week earlier, while the +79% gain in 18-49 was the biggest of the night on the Big 4 networks. L+7: “Emerald City” has grown by +66% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (0.93 to a 1.54) and +1.9 million viewers overall (4.1 million to 6.0 million).

“Dateline NBC” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 1.3 in adults 25-54, 3.8 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the timeslot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 and tied for #1 in adults 25-54, with week-to-week growth of +25% in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 0.8), +9% in adults 25-54 (1.2 vs. 1.1) and +23% in total viewers (3.781 million vs. 3.063 million). It was the top-rated “Dateline” in 18-49 and 25-54 since Dec. 16. L+3: The previous week’s “Dateline” increased by +29% in 18-49 (0.77 to 0.99) and 899,000 viewers overall (3.1 million to 4.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “Dateline” is growing by +30% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.99 to a 1.29) and +1.2 million viewers overall (4.9 million to 6.1 million) going from L+SD to L+7.

Saturday
"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 1.1 in 25-54, 4.9 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) delivered the show’s most-watched episode since March 19, 2016 (5.0 million) and equaled its highest 18-49 rating since April 9, 2016 (0.8). “Dateline Mystery” won the time period among the Big 4 in total viewers and adults 25-54 while growing +20% versus the its prior telecast in total viewers (4.878 million vs. 4.077 million). From its first half-hour to its fourth, “Dateline Mystery” grew by +50% in adults 18-49 (from a 0.6 rating to a 0.9), +63% in adults 25-54 (0.8 to 1.3) and +46% or +1.8 million persons in total viewers (3.9 million to 5.7 million).

“SNL Vintage” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 3.3 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET, with an encore of the Feb. 6, 2013 telecast of “Saturday Night Live” with host Christoph Waltz and musical guest Alabama Shakes) grew +14% versus the prior “SNL Vintage” encore in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.7 on Jan. 14) and +5% in total viewers (3.261 million vs. 3.093 million), to match a season high for an “SNL” rebroadcast in this slot in 18-49 and hit a total-viewer high since Oct. 1 (3.295 million with an encore of the Oct. 20, 2012 “SNL” featuring host and musical guest Bruno Mars).

Sunday
A rebroadcast of “The New Celebrity Apprentice” (0.4/1 in 18-49, 1.2 million viewers overall from 7-9 p.m. ET) grew +15% from its first hour to its second in total viewers (1.1 million to 1.2 million).

“Dateline NBC” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 1.1 rating in adults 25-54, 3.9 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) won its second hour from 10-11 p.m. among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults18-49 and adults 25-54. “Dateline” increased steadily throughout its two-hour time period in 18-49, 25-54 and total viewers, growing by +43% from its first half-hour to its fourth in adult 18-49 rating (0.7 to 1.0), by +44% in adults 25-54 (0.9 to 1.3) and by+39% or 1.2 million persons in total viewers (3.2 million to 4.4 million).
“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS THE WEEK AND MONTH ACROSS THE BOARD



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“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS THE WEEK AND MONTH ACROSS THE BOARD

Nightly News Tops ABC Across the Board on Evening of Muir’s Interview with President Trump The NBC News Broadcast Ranks #1 Across the Board Season to Date Nightly News Wins Across the Board for Eighth Time in Last 10 Weeks

NEW YORK (January 31, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 across the board for the week of January 23, averaging 9.4 million total viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +313,000 viewers (+3%) and “CBS Evening News” by +1.5 million viewers (+19%). Nightly News has won across the board eight times in the last 10 weeks.  

Opposite ABC’s interview with President Trump on Wednesday, Nightly News finished #1 across the board in total viewers (+260,000 over ABC), A25-54 viewers (+459,000), and A18-49 viewers (+409,000). Nightly News posted its biggest Wednesday wins over ABC in total viewers since December 14, 2016 and among A25-54 viewers since October 5, 2016.

Nightly News continues its dominance in the demo, averaging 2.3 million A25-54 viewers for the week, leading ABC by +344,000 (+17%) and CBS by +462,000 (+25%), with its biggest demo win over ABC in five weeks. Among A18-49, Nightly News averaged 1.33 million viewers, topping ABC by +303,000 (+22%) and CBS by +447,000 (+35%). The NBC News broadcast has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 78 of the last 79 weeks.
The NBC News broadcast won its third consecutive month across the board, averaging 9.4 million total viewers. Nightly News has won total viewers in 17 of the 19 months since Holt became anchor and has won every month among A25-54 and A18-49 viewers since Holt took over.

Season to date, Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast across the board and leads the competition with its best A25-54 advantage in four years (2012-13). Compared to last season, Nightly News has increased its A25-54 lead over ABC by +21% (+267,000 vs. +220,000).

Weekly Highlights: 
  • Nightly News ranked #1 across the board, averaging 9.4 million total viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +313,000 (+3%) viewers and “CBS Evening News” by +1.5 million viewers (+19%).
  • Nightly News averaged 2.3 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +344,000 (+17%) and CBS by +462,000 (+25%).
  • Nightly News averaged 1.7 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +303,000 (+22%) and CBS by +447,000 (+35%).
  • Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 78 of the past 79 weeks.
Monthly Highlights:
  • Nightly News won its third consecutive month in total viewers and has won 17 of the 19 months since Lester Holt became anchor.
  • Nightly News averaged 9.429 million total viewers, +172,000 (+2%) over ABC and +1.837 million (+24%) more than CBS.
  • Nightly News posted higher margins over the competition than January 2016: +5% higher vs. ABC and +15% higher vs. CBS.
  • Nightly News has been #1 among A25-54 viewers for 19 consecutive months.
  • Nightly News averaged 2.332 million A25-54 viewers, leading ABC by +253,000 (+12%) and CBS by +615,000 (+36%).
  • Nightly News has been #1 among A18-49 viewers for 21 straight months.
  • Nightly News averaged 1.695 million A18-49 viewers, outperforming ABC by +223,000 (+15%) and CBS by +509,000 (+43%).
Season Highlights:
  • Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast across the board.
  • Nightly News leads the competition with its best A25-54 advantage in four years (2012-13).
  • Nightly News has increased its A25-54 lead over ABC by +21% from last season (+267,000 vs. +220,000). 
Week of January 23 – January 27, 2017:
Total Viewers     A25-54 Rating     A25-54 Viewers     A18-49 Rating     A18-49 Viewers     
NBC     9.363 1.942.3291.331.707
CBS 7.8551.551.8670.981.260
ABC 9.0501.651.9851.091.404

'TODAY' IS #1 FOR 17 STRAIGHT MONTHS IN DEMO



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'TODAY' IS #1 FOR 17 STRAIGHT MONTHS IN DEMO

TODAY Tops GMA in the Key Demo A25-54 For the Month of January TODAY Posts Its Biggest January Demo Win Over GMA in 5 Years TODAY Has Been #1 in the Key Demo for 57 Straight Weeks, a First in More Than 4 Years TODAY’s Demo Wins Over GMA Have Reached 5-Year Highs, Season to Date

NEW YORK – January 31, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was the number-one morning show for the month of January topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” in the key demo A25-54.  The win marks TODAY’s 17th straight month (57 straight weeks) in first place in the key demo, a first in four years, and its best January demo win over GMA in five years. TODAY also won last Wednesday outright, besting GMA in both total viewers and all demos.  TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs, season to date, and the total viewer gap between the two shows is 63% closer (-107,000 versus -290,000) versus last season. Additionally, TODAY won eight weeks in total viewers last year including the week of the presidential election, the month of December, and the third quarter. 

TODAY HIGHLIGHTS: 
MONTHLY – JANUARY 2017
NetHH
Rtg
HH
Shr
P2+
Imps
P18-49
Rtg
P18-49
Imps
P25-54
Rtg
P25-54
Imps
TODAY3.18134,4450.971,2401.411,690
CBS THIS MORNING2.67103,6720.597620.871,044
GOOD MORNING AMERICA3.40134,6460.831,0631.251,497
TODAY has been #1 among A25-54 viewers for 17 consecutive months and 18 of the last 19 months
  •  TODAY averaged 1.690 million A25-54 viewers, leading GMA by +193,000 (+13%) and CBS This Morning by +646,000 (+62%)
  •  TODAY posted its biggest January A25-54 advantage over GMA since 2012
  •  Versus January 2016, TODAY improved its advantage over GMA by 24%
TODAY has won 22 consecutive months among A18-49 viewers (and 24 of the last 26 months)
  •  TODAY averaged 1.240 million A18-49 viewers, +177,000 (+17%) more than ABC and +478,000 (+63%) higher than CBS
  •  TODAY had its best January A18-49 lead over GMA since 2012
  •  Compared to January 2016, TODAY’s A18-49 lead over GMA was up 9%
TODAY averaged 4.445 million total viewers, leading CBS by +773,000 (+21%)
WEEK OF JANUARY 23
NetHH
Rtg
HH
Shr
P2+
Imps
P18-49
Rtg
P18-49
Imps
P25-54
Rtg
P25-54
Imps
TODAY3.18124,4771.031,3221.471,768
CBS THIS MORNING2.78113,8330.638020.931,116
GOOD MORNING AMERICA3.45134,7240.871,1191.301,558
For the week, TODAY averaged 1.768 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming GMA by +210,000 (+13%) and CBS by +652,000 (+58%)
  •  TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 57 consecutive weeks (best streak in over four years) and 73 of the last 74 weeks
  •  TODAY posted its biggest demo audience in six weeks (since the week of 12/12/2016)
  •  TODAY won all five mornings in A25-54 last week, extending its #1 streak to 156 consecutive broadcasts dating back to June 10, 2016
  •  Week-to-week, TODAY added +72,000 A25-54 viewers and improved its lead over GMA by 11%
  •  Compared to the same week last season, TODAY widened its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 74% (+201,000 vs. +121,000 last year)
  •  TODAY delivered a 1.47 A25-54 rating, +0.17 points ahead of GMA and +0.54 points more than CBS
TODAY averaged 1.322 million A18-49 viewers, +203,000 (+18%) more than GMA and +520,000 (+65%) higher than CBS
  •  TODAY had its biggest A18-49 audience since the week of 12/12/2016 and its best advantage over GMA since the week of 12/19/2016
  •  TODAY saw the biggest week-to-week gain in A18-49 viewers (+103,000, or +8%)
  •  TODAY’s 1.03 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.16 points and CBS by +0.40 points
TODAY averaged 4.477 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +644,000 (+20%)
Season-to-date:
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers and A18-49 viewers
  •  TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 leads over GMA have reached five-year highs
  •  TODAY has increased its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 90% vs. last season (+240,000 vs. +126,000 in 2015-16) while its A18-49 lead over GMA has improved by 18% (+228,000 vs. +193,000 last season)
TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA has been reduced by 63% (-107,000 vs. -290,000 last season)
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS: 
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 37.9 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in December for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 36 consecutive months (45 out of the last 46), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo.

TODAY.com mobile unique visitors have grown +5% over the last 12 months while GMA on Yahoo declined -20% for the same period. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to over 4.3x GMA on Yahoo's mobile visitor number in December 2016.

"Saturday Night Live" Rebroadcast Is the #1 Show of the Night in 18-49 in the Local People Meters, Growing 17% vs. Last Year
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, January 28.

[via press release from NBC] "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE" REBROADCAST IS THE #1 SHOW OF THE NIGHT IN 18-49 IN THE LOCAL PEOPLE METERS, GROWING +17% VS. LAST YEAR
EXCLUDING NFL NIGHTS, IT'S THE TOP-RATED "SNL" ENCORE IN METERED-MARKET HOUSEHOLDS IN NEARLY TWO YEARS
"DATELINE MYSTERY" DELIVERS ITS MOST-WATCHED EPISODE SINCE LAST MARCH

In Late-Night Metered-Market Ratings for Saturday Night:

· A Jan. 28 encore of "Saturday Night Live," with host Kristen Wiig and musical guest The xx, averaged a 3.5/9 in households in Nielsen's 56 metered markets and a 1.4/7 in 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.

· Excluding the Jan. 7 rebroadcast, which benefited from an NFL Playoff overrun, it's the highest-rated "Saturday Night Live" encore in nearly two years in metered-market households (since Feb. 14, 2015, with an encore of the "SNL" series premiere with host George Carlin and musical guests Janis Ian and Billy Preston, 3.8).

· In 18-49 in the local people meters, last night's 1.4 equals "Saturday Night Live's" best for a rebroadcast, excluding the NFL-boosted Jan. 7 encore and a Dec. 31 rebroadcast that benefited from the New Year's Eve holiday, since the Feb. 14, 2015 encore of the "SNL" series premiere.
· Versus a rebroadcast on the same night last year, the Jan. 28 "SNL" is up +9% in 18-49 (3.5 vs. 3.2) and up +17% in 18-49 in the local people meters (1.4 vs. 1.2).

· Last night's "Saturday Night Live" encore was the #1 telecast of the night on the broadcast networks in 18-49 in the local people meters, outrating every Saturday primetime telecast on those nets in that category, and was tied for #1 for the night in metered-market households.

· Note that "SNL" adds significant viewership via time-shifting, with originals so far this season growing by +58% in 18-49 and +3.214 million persons or +43% in total viewers nationally going from "live plus same day" Nielsens to "live plus seven day" figures. In L+SD, "SNL" this season has averaged a 2.20 rating in 18-49 nationally and 7.400 million viewers overall, and in L+7, "SNL" grew to a 3.47 in 18-49 and 10.614 million viewers.

· Versus the same point last season, "SNL" originals are up +20% in 18-49 nationally (3.47 for 11 episodes this year vs. 2.89 for 10 last year, including a high-rated post-NFL Wild Card installment) and +1.977 million persons or +23% in total viewers (10.614 million vs. 8.637 million).
· The average 10.614 million viewers in L+7 makes this the show's most-watched season at this point in 23 years (versus prior seasons' original telecasts through comparable dates), best since 93-94 (10.833 million for that season's first 12 originals).

· The 3.47 average in L+7 adults 18-49 rating nationally average is the show's best performances in the demo at this point since 2008 (4.26 for that season's first 13 originals).
· National ratings, including viewer totals, for last night's "Saturday Night Live" encore are due from Nielsen on Tuesday.

Saturday Primetime Ratings:
"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery" (0.7/3 in 18-49, 1.1 in 25-54, 4.9 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET):

· Delivers the show's most-watched episode since March 19, 2016 (5.0 million).
· Is close to rounding up to a 0.8 in 18-49 (currently reporting a 0.743 in these prelim fast-affiliate ratings).

· Equals the show's highest rating since April 9, 2016 in 18-49 (0.8).
· Wins the time period among the Big 4 in total viewers and adults 25-54 and ties for #2 in adults 18-49.

· Maintains 100% of the rating for its prior telecast in adults 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7 on Jan. 14), grows +10% in adults 25-54 (1.1 vs. 1.0) and increases by +19% in total viewers (4.852 million vs. 4.077 million).

· Grows by +50% from its first half-hour to its fourth in adults 18-49 (from a 0.6 rating to a 0.9), by +63% in adults 25-54 (0.8 to 1.3) and by +46% or more than +1.7 million persons in total viewers (3.9 million to 5.6 million).

"SNL Vintage" (0.8/3 in 18-49, 3.2 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET, with an encore of the Feb. 6, 2013 telecast of "Saturday Night Live" with host Christoph Waltz and musical guest Alabama Shakes):

· Grows +14% versus the prior "SNL Vintage" encore in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.7 on Jan. 14) and +5% in total viewers (3.236 million vs. 3.093 million).

· Matches a season high for an "SNL" rebroadcast in this slot in 18-49 and generates the highest overall viewership since Oct. 1 (3.295 million with an encore of the Oct. 20, 2012 "SNL" featuring host and musical guest Bruno Mars).

· Ranks #2 in the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 and tied for #1 among those nets in women 18-34 and men 25-54.

NOTE: All ratings are "live plus same day" from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise indicated.

"Dateline" Ties for #1 at 10 P.M. in 18-49, Jumps 23% Week to Week in Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, January 27.

[via press release from NBC] "DATELINE" TIES FOR #1 AT 10 P.M. IN 18-49, JUMPS +23% WEEK TO WEEK IN TOTAL VIEWERS
"GRIMM" GROWS +15% IN TOTAL VIEWERS VS. ITS FOURTH EPISODE LAST SEASON
L+3: THE PRIOR WEEK'S "EMERALD CITY" GROWS +79% IN L+3, FOR THE BIGGEST LIFT OF THE NIGHT ON THE BIG 4

Friday Primetime Ratings:
"Dateline NBC" (0.9/4 in 18-49, 1.2 in adults 25-54, 3.8 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET):

· Ties for #1 in the timeslot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49.

· Grows +13% week to week in 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.8), +9% in adults 25-54 (1.2 vs. 1.1) and +23% in total viewers (3.781 million vs. 3.063 million).

· Despite the 10 p.m. hour, maintains or increases its rating half-hour to half-hour in every key ratings measure, including an increase of +25% in adults 18-49 (0.8 to 1.0), +27% in adults 25-54 (1.1 to 1.4) and +21% in women 25-54 (1.4 to 1.7).

· For its second half-hour from 10:30-11 p.m., ranks #1 outright among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and all key adult-female demos.

· Will add substantial viewership via time-shifting - the previous week's "Dateline" increased by +29% in 18-49 (0.77 to 0.99) and 899,000 viewers overall (3.1 million to 4.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3..

"Grimm" (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET):

· Maintains 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8) and 97% in total viewers (4.178 million vs. 4.289 million).

· Maintains 100% of what the show was averaging at the end of last season during the May sweep in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8) and grows +9% in total viewers (4.178 million vs. 3.822 million).
· Increases +15% versus last season's fourth episode in total viewers (4.178 million vs. 3.625 million at 9 p.m. on Nov. 20, 2015).

· Ties for #2 in the time period in adults 18-49 among the Big 4 networks, ranks #2 outright among those nets in adults 25-54 and adults 18-34 and ties for #1 in men 18-34.

· Will add substantial viewership via time-shifting - last week's "Grimm" increased by +56% in 18-49 (0.85 to 1.33) and +1.6 million viewers overall (4.3 million to 5.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      
"Emerald City" (0.6/2 in 18-49, 2.7 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET):

· Finishes within 0.1 of a point of last week's Nielsens in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.7) and within 3% in total viewers (2.741 million vs. 2.829 million).

· Will increase substantially via time-shifting - the previous week's "Emerald City" grew by +79% in 18-49 (0.71 to 1.27) and more than +1.5 million viewers overall (2.8 million to 4.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3. The +79% gain in 18-49 was the biggest of the night on the Big 4 networks.

In Late-Night Metered Markets Friday Night:
· In Nielsen's 56 metered markets, household results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 2.5/6; "Late Show with Stephen Colbert," 1.8/4 with an encore; and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 1.9/5 with an encore.

· In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, adult 18-49 results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 0.7/4; "Late Show," 0.3/2 with an encore; and "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 0.5/3 with an encore.

· From 12:35-1:05 a.m. ET, ABC's "Nightline" averaged a 1.3/4 in metered-market households and a 0.4/2 in 18-49 in the Local People Meters.

· From 12:35-1:35 a.m. ET, ratings were: "Late Night with Seth Meyers," 1.2/4 in metered-market households with an encore; CBS's "Late Late Show," 1.0/3 with an encore. In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, averages were: "Late Night," 0.4/3 in 18-49 with an encore; "Late Late Show," 0.2/1 with an encore.

· At 1:35 a.m., "Last Call with Carson Daly" averaged a 0.7/3 in metered-market households with an encore and a 0.3/2 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.
NOTE: Primetime results are based on "fast affiliate time period" data from Nielsen Media Research. All ratings are "live plus same day" unless otherwise indicated.

‘TONIGHT SHOW’ & ‘LATE NIGHT’ WIN THE WEEK OF JAN. 16-20 IN EVERY KEY MEASURE

In 18-49, Fallon Prevails for the Week by a +40% Margin Vs. Colbert and +46% Vs. Kimmel; Meyers Tops Corden by +34% and “Nightline” by +38%
NEW YORK – Jan. 24, 2017 – “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “Late Night with Seth Meyers” have won the week of Jan. 16-20, outrating their ABC and CBS time-period rivals in every key measure – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers -- according to “live plus same day” late-night ratings results from Nielsen Media Research.

For the week, Fallon outrated CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” by a +40% margin in adults 18-49 (with a 0.73 rating vs. a 0.52) and ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” by +46% (0.73 vs. 0.50). 

At 12:35 a.m. ET, Meyers topped CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” by +34% (0.39 vs. 0.29) and, in their 12:30-1 a.m. head-to-head half-hour, “Late Night” beat ABC’s “Nightline” by +38% (0.44 vs. 0.32). 

LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of Jan. 16-20. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research 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” 0.73 rating, 4 share *
CBS “Late Show,” 0.52/3 *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.50/3 *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2 *
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.39/3 *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.29/2 *    
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.22/2 (R) *
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.850 million viewers *
CBS “Late Show,” 2.842 million viewers *
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.257 million viewers *  
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.454 million viewers *
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.408 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.296 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.755 million viewers (R) *
* All Monday shows except “The Late Show” are excluded from these averages due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Friday’s “Late Night” and “Late Late Show” were encores.

SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.90 rating, 5 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.56/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.50/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.33/2   
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.45/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.31/2      
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.27/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.390 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.946 million viewers     
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.252 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.484 million viewers   
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.604 million viewers  
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.344 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.887 million viewers

SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK JAN. 16-20
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.29

TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.26
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.66
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.50
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.876 million
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.598 million

Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.364 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 1.034 million

‘THIS IS US’ & ‘THE WALL’ EARN TOP-10 RANKINGS FOR THE PRIMETIME RATINGS WEEK OF JAN. 16-22

#4 “This Is Us” and #7 “The Wall” Are Joined Among the Week's Top-25 Primetime Big 4 Telecasts by “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago P.D.” and “Law & Order: SVU”

Season to Date, NBC Leads #2 CBS & Fox by a +30% Margin in 18-49, the Biggest Lead For Any Network 18 Weeks into the Season in 19 Years 
In Total Viewers, It’s NBC’s Most-Watched Season in 10 Years With the Closest Gap Vs. CBS in 15 Years

L+3: “Timeless” Clocks Monday’s Biggest L+3 Lift on the Big 4 With a Best-Yet +89% Jump in 18-49 

NBC Wins Tuesday, "This Is Us" Ranks #1 for the Night, "The Wall" Equals Its Series High, "Fire" Wins at 10, Maintaining 100% of Its Prior Telecast
L+3: “This Is Us” Sets Tuesday Records for Biggest L+3 Lifts

NBC Ties for #1 in 18-49 Wednesday Night, as "Chicago P.D." Wins at 10 With Its Most-Watched Episode Since Last March, "SVU" Ties for #1 at 9 and Locks Up Its Biggest Overall Audience Since Premiere Week

L+3: “SVU” Is Wednesday’s Biggest L+3 Gainer in 18-49, “Chicago P.D. Grows the Most in Total Viewers
Thursday’s "Good Place" Grabs Its Best Viewer Total Since October, "Blacklist" Wins at 10 in 18-49

L+3: “Blacklist” Captures Thursday’s Biggest 18-49 Percentage Lift
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Jan. 24, 2017 — NBC has finished #2 in total viewers and adults 25-54 for the primetime ratings week of Jan. 16-22 among the Big 4 networks, a week highlighted by top-10 rankings in adults 18-49 for Tuesday first-season hits “This Is Us” and “The Wall.”

According to “live plus same day” viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research, “This Is Us” ranked #4 for the week among primetime programs on ABC, CBS, NBC or Fox and “The Wall” tied for #7.

Joining “Us” and “The Wall” among the week’s top 25 primetime programs on the Big 4 in 18-49 were Tuesday’s “Chicago Fire,” tied for #12; Wednesday’s “Chicago P.D.,” tied for #14; and Wednesday’s “Law & Order: SVU,” tied for #21. Rankings exclude sports pre- and post-game shows.

“This Is Us” finished in the top 10 for the week in every key measure – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers.

In 18-49, NBC is leading the season by a +30% margin over #2 CBS and Fox, with a 2.6 versus 2.0 ratings in “most current” Nielsens. On a percentage basis, that’s the biggest advantage 18 weeks into the season over the #2 network for any net in 19 years, since NBC led by +35% 18 weeks into the 1997-98 season.  On a rating-point basis, the 0.6 lead is the biggest margin for any network in 15 years, since NBC led by 0.7 at 18 weeks during the 2001-02 season.

In total viewers for the season to date, NBC is delivering its most-watched season in 10 years, with its 9.5 million the network’s best average at 18 weeks since 9.9 million in 2006-07.

For the season, NBC is running within 725,000 viewers of perennial total-viewer leader CBS (9.5 million vs. 10.3 million), the narrowest gap through 18 weeks between NBC and CBS in 15 years, since NBC trailed by 570,000 viewers during the 2001-02 season.
Season to date, NBC ranks #1 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49 and every other key demographic.

NBC is retaining 100% of its year-ago rating this season in adults 18-49 (2.6 vs. 2.6) and adults 18-34 (1.8 vs. 1.8) and is up season to season in adults 25-54 (+3%, 3.3 vs. 3.2) and total viewers (+3%, 9.5 million vs. 9.3 million).

Counting only entertainment programs season to date (excluding live news and sports), NBC ranks #1 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and is also #1 or tied for #1 in adults 25-54, adults 18-34 and every key adult-female demo.

Week 18 Averages 
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” Jan. 16-22
CBS…3.3
ABC…1.1
NBC…1.0
Fox…0.9
CW…0.3
Total Viewers
CBS…13.3 million
NBC…4.6 million
ABC…4.1 million
Fox…3.0 million
CW…0.9 million
Season to Date, All Programs 
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…2.6
CBS…2.0
Fox…2.0
ABC…1.6
CW…0.6
Total Viewers
CBS…10.3 million
NBC…9.5 million
ABC…6.5 million
Fox…6.3 million
CW…1.7 million
Season to Date, Entertainment Programs Only
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
Excludes Live News & Sports
NBC…1.8
CBS…1.7
ABC…1.6
Fox…1.5
CW…0.6
NBC highlights for the week of Jan. 16-22:

Monday
“The Celebrity Apprentice” (1.2/4 in 18-49, 4.3 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) grew +9% week to week in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.1), +11% in total viewers (4.333 million vs. 3.912 million), +14% in adults 25-54 (1.4 to 1.6) and +27% in men 25-54 (1.1 to 1.4).
“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “Celebrity Apprentice” grew by +19% in 18-49 (from a 1.19 rating to a 1.42) and +628,000 viewers overall (4.3 million to 5.0 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3.
Upscale: “The Celebrity Apprentice” is delivering a strong upscale audience, generating a 121 index among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes, according to “most current” Nielsens, including L+3).
“Timeless” (0.9/3 in 18-49, 3.5 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET), with its first telecast in five weeks, finished within 0.1 of the prior episode in 18-49 (0.9 vs. 1.0 on Dec. 12) and maintained 100% in adults, men and women 18-34. L+3: “Timeless” grew a best-yet +89% in 18-49 (0.88 to 1.66) and more than +2.5 million viewers overall (3.5 million to 6.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The +89% increase in 18-49 is the biggest L+3 lift of the night on the Big 4 networks. L+7: “Timeless” has increased by +80% so far this season in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.28 to a 2.30) and +3.6 million viewers overall (5.4 million to 9.0 million). With those big L+7 gains, “Timeless” ranks as Monday’s #1 drama on the Big 4 this season in 18-49. Upscale: “Timeless” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 121 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

Tuesday
NBC won Tuesday in adults 18-49 and most other key demographics.
“The Wall” (1.7/6 in 18-49, 6.6 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) tied the show’s highest rating among five original telecasts to date in 18-49 and has now maintained its regular-slot premiere rating through Weeks 2 and 3. This week’s episode won the hour in adults 18-34 and grew substantially from half-hour to half-hour in every key measure, including gains of +13% in adults 18-49 (1.6 to 1.8), +15% in adults 25-54 (2.0 to 2.3) and +18% in women 25-54 (2.2 to 2.6). L+7: So far this season, “The Wall” has increased by +15% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.39 to a 1.60) and 719,000 viewers overall (5.5 million to 6.2 million).
“This Is Us” (2.6/9 in 18-49, 9.6 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. PT) ranked as the #1 show of the night in 18-49, marking the 10thstraight “Us” telecast to rate as the #1 entertainment show of the night in 18-49 on the Big 4. “Us” dominated the slot with a +73% margin of victory over the hour’s #2 telecast, “Bull,” in 18-49 (2.6 vs. 1.5).

L+3: “Us” increased by a highest-yet +79% in 18-49 (2.57 to 4.60) and a series-record +4.9 million viewers overall (9.6 million to 14.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The Jan. 17 telecast set new records for the biggest L+3 lifts for any Tuesday telecast on any broadcast network in both adults 18-49 and total viewers. With those record lifts, last week’s “This Is Us” becomes the #2 highest-rated episode of “Us” to date in L+3 18-49 rating, jumping all the way up from #8 among “Us” episodes thus far in “live plus same day” Nielsens. The last two weeks of “This Is Us” are now the two highest rated Tuesday dramas on the broadcast networks in L+3 18-49 rating (4.60 on Jan. 17 and 4.64 on Jan. 10) in more than three years (since the second episode of ABC’s “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” averaged a 4.92 on Oct. 1, 2013). And the last two “Us” episodes rank as the two top Tuesday dramas on NBC in more than eight years (since “Law & Order: SVU” averaged a 5.05 on April 15, 2008). With the L+3 increase, the Jan. 17 “Us” is retaining 99% of its series-record 18-49 rating for the prior week’s episode (4.60 vs. 4.64), which received a lead-in in the Eastern U.S. from President Obama’s farewell address and added viewers from a West Coast replay. That’s up from L+SD results, where “Us” retained 85% of the previous week’s record rating (2.57 vs. 3.02). L+7: So far this season, “This Is Us” is growing by +76% in 18-49 rating (from a 2.61 to a 4.59) and more than +5.0 million viewers overall (9.6 million to 14.6 million) going from L+SD to L+7. The +1.98 lift in 18-49 is the highest for any broadcast series. Upscale: “Us” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 141 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

“Chicago Fire” (1.6/6 in 18-49, 7.1 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) maintained 100% of its prior telecast in 18-49 (1.6 vs. 1.6 at 9 p.m. on Jan. 3) and won the slot in 18-49 and most other key demos, marking “Fire’s” 39th consecutive time-period win in adults 18-49 versus regular ABC-CBS competition in the 10-11 p.m. timeslot when in original, dating back to February 2015. L+3: “Fire” grew by +49% in 18-49 (1.60 to 2.38) and more than +3.0 million viewers overall (7.1 million to 10.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “Chicago Fire” has grown by +61% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.62 to a 2.61) and more than +3.6 million viewers overall (7.3 million to 10.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7.

Wednesday
NBC tied for the nightlong win in adults 18-49.
“Blindspot” (0.9/3 in 18-49, 4.7 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) maintained 90% of its rating week to week in adults 18-49 (0.9 vs. 1.0), 94% in total viewers (4.7 million vs. 5.0 million) and 100% in men 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54. L+3: “Blindspot” increased by +58% in 18-49 (0.89 to 1.41) and more than +1.7 million viewers overall (4.7 million to 6.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3. Upscale: “Blindspot” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 119 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes

“Law & Order: SVU” (1.4/5 in 18-49, 6.5 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) tied for the slot win among the Big 4 nets in adults 18-49 and other key demos. “SVU” maintained 100% of its prior-week rating in 18-49 (1.4 vs. 1.4) and grew +7% in total viewers (6.5 million vs. 6.0 million) to lock up its top total-viewers delivery since the show’s season premiere Sept. 21 (7.8 million). L+3: “SVU” grew +65% in 18-49 (1.39 to 2.30) and +2.5 million viewers overall (6.5 million to 9.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The +65% increase in 18-49 is the biggest L+3 lift of the night on ABC, CBS, NBC or Fox.
“Chicago P.D.” (1.5/6 in 18-49, 7.1 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night in total viewers and #2 in adults 18-49. “P.D.” equaled the show’s best Wednesday 18-49 rating since the show’s Sept. 21 season premiere (1.6) and hit a season high for a Wednesday telecast in total viewers, its biggest overall audience since March 2, 2016 (7.2 million). “P.D.” won the hour among ABC, CBS and NBC in every key measure (including a tie in men 18-34). L+3: “P.D.” increased by +55% in 18-49 (1.49 to 2.31) and +3.0 million viewers overall (7.1 million to 10.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The gain of +3.0 million viewers is the biggest L+3 lift of the night.

Thursday
The hour-long season finale of “The Good Place” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 3.9 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.1 on Jan. 12 from 8:30-9 p.m.) and grew +8% in total viewers (3.9 million vs. 3.6 million) to deliver the show’s biggest overall audience since Oct. 13 (4.2 million). L+3: “Good Place” grew by +46% in 18-49 (1.12 to 1.63) and more than +1.3 million viewers overall (3.9 million to 5.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings. Upscale: “Good Place” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 132 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (100 represents an average concentration of those homes).

“Chicago Med” (1.2/4 in 18-49, 6.4 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) finished #2 in the slot in every key measure. L+3: “Med” grew +58% in 18-49 (1.18 to 1.87) and +2.6 million viewers overall (6.4 million to 9.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
“The Blacklist” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 5.0 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and adults 18-34, maintaining 100% of its rating week to week in all three categories. L+3: “Blacklist” increased by +81% in 18-49 (0.99 to 1.79) and +3.4 million viewers overall (5.0 million to 8.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lift of the night in 18-49 percentage. Upscale: “Blacklist” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 127 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

Friday
“Grimm” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.3 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8) and grew in total viewers (4.3 million vs. 4.2 million). Versus last season’s third episode “Grimm” increased by +17% in total viewers (4.3 million vs. 3.7 million at 9 p.m. on Nov. 13, 2015). L+3: The prior week’s “Grimm” increased by +73% in 18-49 (0.80 to 1.38) and more than +1.7 million viewers overall (4.2 million to 6.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings. In L+3, that Jan. 13 “Grimm” grew +10% versus the prior week’s season premiere (1.38 vs. 1.26). The +73% gain in 18-49 was the biggest of the night on the Big 4 networks.

“Emerald City” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 2.8 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) retained 88% of its lead-in in adults 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.8) and 100% in adults 18-34 and men 18-34. L+3: The previous week’s “Emerald City” grew +61% in 18-49 (0.79 to 1.27) and +1.4 million viewers overall (3.2 million to 4.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.         
     
“Dateline NBC” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 1.0 in adults 25-54, 3.0 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) increased by +14% week to week in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.7) and by +10% in adults 25-54 (1.1 vs. 1.0). Despite the 10 p.m. hour, “Dateline” maintained or increased its rating half-hour to half-hour in every key ratings measure. L+7: “Dateline” is growing by +31% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 1.00 to a 1.31) and +1.2 million viewers overall (5.0 million to 6.2 million) going from L+SD to L+7.

Saturday
NBC Sports’ primetime coverage of the “U.S. Figure Skating Championships” averaged a 0.4 rating, 2 share in adults 18-49 and 2.8 million viewers overall from 8-11 p.m. ET. From its first half-hour to its sixth, the “U.S. Figure Skating Championships” grew by 0.1 of a point or +25% in 18-49 rating (0.4 to 0.5), +40% in adults 25-54 (0.5 to 0.7) and +27% in total viewers (2.7 million to 3.4 million).

Sunday 
“Dateline NBC” (0.8/2 in 18-49, 1.1 rating in adults 25-54, 4.9 million viewers overall from 7-8:30 p.m. ET) grew from its first half-hour to its third by +29% in adult 18-49 rating (0.7 to 0.9), +30% in adults 25-54 (1.0 to 1.3) and +16% in total viewers (4.6 million to 5.4 million), ranking #2 in the time period among the Big 4 networks in total viewers behind only CBS’ AFC Championship Game coverage among those nets.

A rebroadcast the 2012 feature film “Ted” (0.6/2 in 18-49, 2.3 million viewers overall from 8:30-11 p.m. ET) ranked #2 for its final hour from 10-11 p.m. among ABC, CBS and NBC in all key measures, trailing only CBS’ NFL-boosted lineup among those networks.

“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS ACROSS THE BOARD, RANKS #1 THIS SEASON

Nightly News Wins Across the Board for Seventh Time in Last Nine Weeks The NBC News Broadcast Ranks #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 77 of the last 78 Weeks

NEW YORK (January 24, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 across the board for the week of January 16, averaging 9.44 million total viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +306,000 viewers (+3%) and “CBS Evening News” by +1.9 million viewers (+26%). Nightly News has been #1 among total viewers in seven of the last nine weeks.

Season to date, Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast across the board. Compared to last season, Nightly News has increased its A25-54 lead over ABC by +24 percent (+262,000 vs. +211,000).

Nightly News continues its dominance in the demo, averaging 2.4 million A25-54 viewers for the week, leading ABC by +223,000 (+10%) and CBS by +701,000 (+42%). Among A18-49, Nightly News averaged 1.8 million viewers, topping ABC by +247,000 (+16%) and CBS by +582,000 (+50%). The NBC News broadcast has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 77 of the last 78 weeks.

Holt spent last week across the U.S. on the road to Washington D.C. for the presidential inauguration, talking with Americans about the nation’s most pressing issues and their hopes for the next four years. Holt anchored “NBC Nightly News” from Sacramento, Calif., Warren, Mich., Fayetteville, N.C. and the nation’s capital as part of “Across America,” a special series for “NBC Nightly News.” He also led NBC News’ all-day inauguration coverage on January 20, which was the most-watched coverage on the broadcast networks, averaging 5.8 million total viewers.  
Weekly Highlights: 
  • Nightly News ranked #1 across the board, averaging 9.44 million total viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +306,000 (+3%) viewers and “CBS Evening News” by +1.9 million viewers (+26%).
  • Nightly News averaged 2.4 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +223,000 (+10%) and CBS by +701,000 (+42%).
  • Nightly News averaged 1.8 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +247,000 (+16%) and CBS by +582,000 (+50%).
  • Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 77 of the past 78 weeks.
Season Highlights:
  • Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast across the board.
  • Nightly News has increased its A25-54 lead over ABC by +24 percent from last season (+262,000 vs. +211,000).
Week of January 16 – January 20, 2017:
Total Viewers     A25-54 Rating     A25-54 Viewers     A18-49 Rating     A18-49 Viewers     
NBC     9.444 1.972.3681.371.753
CBS 7.5111.391.6670.911.171
ABC 9.1381.792.1451.171.506

'TODAY' WINS WEEK AGAIN IN DEMO

TODAY Tops GMA Once Again in the Key Demo A25-54 TODAY Has Been #1 in the Key Demo for 56 Straight Weeks, a First in More Than 4 Years TODAY’s Demo Wins Over GMA Have Reached 5-Year Highs, Season to Date

NEW YORK – January 24, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was once again the number-one morning show last week topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” in the key demo A25-54.  TODAY has won 56 straight weeks in the key demo (72 of 73 weeks), a first in more than four years. TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs, season to date. TODAY has almost doubled its key demo advantage over GMA, and the total viewer gap between the two shows is 67% closer (-98,000 versus -298,000) versus last season. Additionally, TODAY won eight weeks in total viewers last year including the week of the presidential election, the month of December, and the third quarter. 

*Please note: The morning news shows were based on 3-day averages due to Monday’s Martin Luther King holiday and Friday’s coverage of the Presidential Inauguration.

TODAY HIGHLIGHTS: 
Week of January 16: 
NetHH
Rtg
HH
Shr
P2+
Imps
P18-49
Rtg
P18-49
Imps
P25-54
Rtg
P25-54
Imps
TODAY3.17124,4040.951,2191.411,696
CBS THIS MORNING2.65103,6710.607750.861,029
OOD MORNING AMERICA3.43134,6870.821,0551.251,506
For the week, TODAY averaged 1.696 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming GMA by +190,000 (+13%) and CBS by +667,000 (+65%)
  • TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 56 consecutive weeks (best streak in over four years) and 72 of the last 73 weeks
  • TODAY won all three rated mornings in A25-54 last week, extending its streak to 151 consecutive broadcasts dating back to June 10, 2016
  • TODAY delivered a 1.41 A25-54 rating, +0.16 points ahead of GMA and +0.55 points more than CBS
TODAY averaged 1.219 million A18-49 viewers, +164,000 (+16%) more than GMA and +444,000 (+57%) higher than CBS
  • TODAY’s 0.95 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.13 points and CBS by +0.35 points
TODAY averaged 4.404 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +733,000 (+20%)
Season-to-date:
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers and A18-49 viewers
  • TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 leads over GMA have reached five-year highs
  • TODAY has almost doubled its A25-54 advantage over GMA vs. last season (+242,000 vs. +126,000 in 2015-16) while its A18-49 lead over GMA has improved by 17% (+230,000 vs. +196,000 last season)
TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA has been reduced by 67% (-98,000 vs. -298,000 last season)
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS: 
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 37.9 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in December for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 36 consecutive months (45 out of the last 46), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo.

TODAY.com mobile unique visitors have grown +5% over the last 12 months while GMA on Yahoo declined -20% for the same period. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to over 4.3x GMA on Yahoo's mobile visitor number in December 2016.

"Saturday Night Live," with Host Aziz Ansari and Musical Guest Big Sean, Scores the Show's Top Overnights Since Nov. 12
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, January 21.

[via press release from NBC] "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE," WITH HOST AZIZ ANSARI AND MUSICAL GUEST BIG SEAN, SCORES THE SHOW'S TOP OVERNIGHTS SINCE NOV. 12

In Late-Night Metered-Market Ratings for Saturday Night:
· "Saturday Night Live" has scored the show's highest metered-market ratings since Nov. 12.
· The Jan. 21 telecast, with host Aziz Ansari and musical guest Big Sean, scored a 5.1 rating, 13 share in "live plus same day" household results from the 56 local markets metered by Nielsen Media Research and a 2.5/12 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.
· These are the strongest "Saturday Night Live" local-market ratings since the Nov. 12 telecast, which was the first "SNL" to follow the Presidential election. Featuring host Dave Chappelle and musical guest A Tribe Called Quest, the Nov. 12 edition averaged a 6.2 household rating and a 3.9 in 18-49 in the local people meters.

· The 5.1 rating in households beat results for the final 10 "Saturday Night Live" originals from last season, while the 2.5 in 18-49 in the local people meters topped last season's final 11 first-runs.
· Last night's "Saturday Night Live" was the #1 telecast of the night on the broadcast networks in both metered-market households and in 18-49 in the local people meters, outrating every Saturday primetime telecast on those nets in both categories.

· National ratings, including viewer totals, for last night's "Saturday Night Live" are due from Nielsen on Tuesday.

· Note that "SNL" adds substantial viewership via time-shifting, with originals so far this season growing by +58% in 18-49 and +3.280 million persons or +44% in total viewers nationally going from "live plus same day" Nielsens to "live plus seven day" figures. In L+SD, "SNL" this season has averaged a 2.25 rating in 18-49 nationally and 7.525 million viewers overall, and in L+7, "SNL" grew to a 3.55 in 18-49 and 10.805 million viewers.

· Versus the same point last season, "SNL" originals are up +27% in 18-49 nationally (3.55 vs. 2.79) and +2.317 million persons or +27% in total viewers (10.805 million vs. 8.488 million).
· The average 10.805 million viewers in L+7 makes this the show's most-watched season at this point in 24 years (versus prior seasons' original telecasts through comparable dates), best since 1992 (12.308 million for that season's first eleven originals).

· The 3.55 average in L+7 adults 18-49 rating nationally average is the show's best performances in the demo at this point since 2008 (4.34 for that season's first eleven originals).
Saturday Primetime Ratings:

· NBC Sports' primetime coverage of the "U.S. Figure Skating Championships" averaged a 0.4 rating, 2 share in adults 18-49 and 2.8 million viewers overall from 8-11 p.m. ET.
· From its first half-hour to its sixth, the "U.S. Figure Skating Championships" grew by 0.1 of a point or +25% in 18-49 rating (0.4 to 0.5), +40% in adults 25-54 (0.5 to 0.7) and +25% in total viewers (2.7 million to 3.3 million).

NOTE: All ratings are "live plus same day" from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise indicated.

"Grimm" Maintains 100% Week to Week in 18-49 and 99.7% in Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, January 20.

[via press release from NBC]

     Friday Primetime Ratings:
"Grimm" (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET):

· Is close to rounding up to a 0.9 (currently reporting a 0.84 in these preliminary fast-affiliate ratings).

· Is currently maintaining 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8) and 99.7% in total viewers (4.230 million vs. 4.241 million).
· Maintains 100% of what the show was averaging at the end of last season during the May sweep in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8) and grows +11% in total viewers (4.230 million vs. 3.822 million).
· Increases +16% versus last season's third episode in total viewers (4.230 million vs. 3.658 million at 9 p.m. on Nov. 13, 2015).

· Will add substantial viewership via time-shifting - last season "Grimm" first-runs grew by +89% in 18-49 rating (from a 0.89 to a 1.68) and +2.3 million viewers overall (4.0 million to 6.3 million) going from L+SD to L+7.

"Emerald City" (0.7/3 in 18-49, 2.8 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET):
· Retains 88% of its lead-in in adults 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.8) and 100% in adults 18-34 and men 18-34.

· Retains 88% week to week in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.8)
· Will increase substantially via time-shifting - last week's "Emerald City" grew by +61% in 18-49 (0.79 to 1.27) and +1.4 million viewers overall (3.2 million to 4.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.

"Dateline NBC" (0.8/3 in 18-49, 1.0 in adults 25-54, 3.0 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET):

· Grows +14% week to week in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.7) and maintains 100% in adults 25-54 (1.0 vs. 1.0).

· Despite the 10 p.m. hour, maintains or increases its rating half-hour to half-hour in every key ratings measure, including an increase of +10% in adults 25-54 (1.0 to 1.1).

· Will add substantial viewership via time-shifting - "Dateline" is growing by +31% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 1.00 to a 1.31) and +1.2 million viewers overall (5.0 million to 6.2 million) going from L+SD to L+7.

In Late-Night Metered Markets Friday Night:
· In Nielsen's 56 metered markets, household results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 2.3/5; "Late Show with Stephen Colbert," 2.9/7; and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 1.9/5.

· In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, adult 18-49 results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 0.8/4; "Late Show," 0.6/3; and "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 0.6/3.
· From 12:35-1:05 a.m. ET, ABC's "Nightline" averaged a 1.3/4 in metered-market households and a 0.5/3 in 18-49 in the Local People Meters.

· From 12:35-1:35 a.m. ET, ratings were: "Late Night with Seth Meyers," 1.1/4 in metered-market households with an encore; CBS's "Late Late Show," 1.2/4 with an encore. In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, averages were: "Late Night," 0.5/3 in 18-49 with an encore; "Late Late Show," 0.3/2 with an encore.

· At 1:35 a.m., "Last Call with Carson Daly" averaged a 0.6/2 in metered-market households with an encore and a 0.2/2 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.
NOTE: Primetime results are based on "fast affiliate time period" data from Nielsen Media Research. All ratings are "live plus same day" unless otherwise indicated.

‘TONIGHT SHOW’ & ‘LATE NIGHT’ TAKE THE WEEK OF JAN. 9-13 IN EVERY KEY MEASURE

The Jan. 11 “Tonight” Hits a 14-Month Wednesday High With Guest First Lady Michelle Obama

“Late Night” Ties Colbert for the Week in 18-49 Despite Starting an Hour Later
NEW YORK – Jan. 18, 2017 – “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “Late Night with Seth Meyers” have won the week of Jan. 9-13, beating their ABC and CBS time-period rivals in every key measure – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers -- according to “live plus same day” ratings results from Nielsen Media Research.
Wednesday’s “Tonight Show,” featuring guest First Lady Michelle Obama and musical guest Stevie Wonder (0.93 rating in 18-49, 4.090 million viewers overall) earned the show’s best Wednesday total-viewer delivery in 14 months, since Oct. 28, 2015 (4.143 million, with guests Sandra Bullock and Rod Stewart) and highest Wednesday 18-49 rating since Oct. 26 (also a 0.93, with guests Justin Timberlake and Tracey Ullman). 

For the week, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” equaled CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” in adult 18-49 rating (0.40 vs. 0.40), despite starting an hour later.

LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of Jan. 9-13. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research 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” 0.81 rating, 4 share *
CBS “Late Show,” 0.40/2 *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.47/3 *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.28/2 
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.40/3 *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.25/2 *    
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2 (R) *
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.329 million viewers *
CBS “Late Show,” 2.541 million viewers *
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.183 million viewers *  
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.372 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.511 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.227 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.845 million viewers (R) *
* NBC excluded its Monday telecasts from these averages and CBS excluded Tuesday’s. Friday’s “Kimmel,” “Late Night” and “Late Late Show” were encores.

SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.90 rating, 5 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.56/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.49/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.33/2   
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.45/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.31/2      
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.27/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.416 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.929 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.248 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.482 million viewers   
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.613 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.340 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.894 million viewers

SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK JAN. 9-13
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.29

TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.24
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.64
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.47
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.808 million
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.561 million

Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.352 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.993 million

NBC WINS THE WEEK OF JAN. 9-15 IN 18-49, STEELERS-CHIEFS FOOTBALL IS THE #1 PRIMETIME SHOW, “THIS IS US” IS THE #1 ENTERTAINMENT SHOW

It’s NBC’s 10th Weekly Win in a Row in 18-49, Matching the Net’s Longest In-Season Winning Streak in 20 Years

 Joining Football & “Us” in the Top 30 Are “The Wall,” “Chicago P.D.,” “SVU,” “Chicago Med” & “Superstore”

Season to Date, NBC Leads #2 Fox by a +35% Margin in 18-49, the Biggest Lead For Any Network 17 Weeks into the Season in the History of Nielsen’s People Meter Sample

In Total Viewers, It’s NBC’s Most-Watched Season in 10 Years With the Closest Gap Vs. CBS in 17 Years

Tuesday’s “This Is Us” Sets a New Series Record in 18-49, “The Wall” Wins at 8, Maintaining 100% of the Prior Week’s Regular-Slot Debut
L+3: “Us” Generates the Night’s Biggest L+3 Lift to Rise to Another Series High

"Chicago P.D." & "SVU" Lock Up Their Top Wednesday Audiences Since September; "P.D." Wins at 10, "SVU" Ties for #2 at 9

On Thursday, "Chicago Med” and “The Blacklist” Tie for Their Time-Period Leads and “Superstore” Ties for #2; “Good Place” Grows Week to Week

L+3: “SVU” and “P.D.” Capture Wednesday’s Strongest L+3 Lifts, “Blacklist” Nabs Thursday’s Biggest Increases and “Grimm” Leads Friday’s 18-49 Gainers

NBC Sports’ Steelers-Chiefs Coverage Scores as the Most-Watched Primetime Game Ever in the NFL’s Divisional or Wild Card Playoff Rounds  

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Jan. 18, 2017 — NBC has won the primetime ratings week of Jan. 9-15 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, led by the week’s top primetime telecast on those networks in 18-49 and total viewers, Sunday’s Steelers-Chiefs NFL Divisional Playoff game and the top entertainment telecast of the week in both 18-49 and total viewers, “This Is Us.”

Joining Steelers-Chiefs football and “This Is Us” among the week’s 18-49 top 30 primetime programs on the Big 4 were Tuesday’s “The Wall,” tied for #10; Wednesday’s “Chicago P.D.,” tied for #15; Wednesday’s “Law & Order: SVU,” tied for #17; Thursday’s “Chicago Med,” tied for #23; and Thursday’s “Superstore,” tied for #28.

According to “live plus same day” viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research, the Sunday NFL Playoff game was the week’s top primetime program on ABC, CBS, NBC or Fox in every key measure – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers – as well as kids 2-11 and teens 12-17.

NBC has won the last 10 weeks in a row in 18-49, equaling its longest in-season winning streak in 20 years, since a 13-week streak covering the weeks of Jan. 27 to April 21, 1997.

In 18-49, NBC is leading the season by a +35% margin over #2 Fox, with a (2.7 rating versus Fox’s 2.0 in “most current” Nielsens. On a percentage basis, that’s the biggest advantage 17 weeks into the season over the #2 network for any net in the history of Nielsen’s current people meter sample, which dates back to 1987.  On a rating-point basis, the 0.7 lead is the biggest margin for any network in 15 years, since NBC led by 0.7 at 17 weeks during the 2001-02 season. The last time any net led through 17 weeks by more than 0.7 of a point was 19 years ago (NBC, +1.3 during the 1997-98 season). 
In total viewers for the season to date, NBC is running within 192,000 viewers of perennial total-viewer leader CBS (9.7 million vs. 9.9 million), the narrowest gap through 17 weeks between NBC and CBS in 17 years, since NBC trailed by 9000 viewers during the 1999-2000 season. From late November through early January, NBC won seven weeks in a row in total viewers, its longest in-season winning streak by that measure in 21 years (since an eight-week streak in January-February, 1996).
Counting only entertainment programs season to date (excluding live news and sports), NBC ranks #1 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and is also #1 in adults 25-54, adults 18-34 and every key adult-female demo.

Week 17 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” Jan. 9-15
NBC…2.5
Fox…2.4
CBS…2.2
ABC…1.1
CW…0.3
Total Viewers
CBS…10.3 million
NBC…9.1 million
Fox…7.6 million
ABC…4.5 million
CW…0.9 million
Season to Date, All Programs
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…2.7
Fox…2.0
CBS…1.9
ABC…1.7
CW…0.6
Total Viewers
CBS…9.9 million
NBC…9.7 million
ABC…6.6 million
Fox…6.4 million
CW…1.8 million
Season to Date, Entertainment Programs Only
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
Excludes Live News & Sports
NBC…1.8
ABC…1.6
CBS…1.6
Fox…1.5
CW…0.6

NBC highlights for the week of Jan. 9-15:
Monday
“The Celebrity Apprentice” (1.1/3 in 18-49, 3.9 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) tied for #2 in the time period among the Big 4 networks in men 18-49 and women 18-49.

“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “Celebrity Apprentice” grew by +19% in 18-49 (1.06 to 1.26 and +657,000 viewers overall (3.9 million to 4.6 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3.

Upscale: “The Celebrity Apprentice” is delivering a strong upscale audience, generating a 121 index among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes, according to “most current” Nielsens, including L+3).

An encore telecast of “The Wall” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 2.8 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) finished within 0.1 of a point of the time-period lead among ABC, CBS and NBC versus ABC’s debut hour of “Big Fan” (0.8 vs. 0.9), and for its second half-hour from 10:30-11 p.m., moves ahead of “Big Fan” in adults 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.7) and adults 25-54 (1.0 vs. 0.9). Despite the 10 p.m. hour and an encore telecast, “The Wall” held steady or grew half-hour to half-hour in every key measure.

Tuesday
NBC won Tuesday night in every key measure.
“The Wall” (1.7/6 in 18-49, 7.0 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) won the timeslot in adults 18-49, adults 18-34 (tie), adults 25-54 and all key adult-male demos, maintaining 100% of the prior week’s strong regular-slot debut in 18-49 (1.7 vs. 1.7), the highest “Wall” rating thus far. In total viewers, “The Wall” grew to its biggest audience to date (+3% week to week, 7.0 million vs. 6.8 million), topping the previous Tuesday’s regular-slot debut and two Monday previews, one of which benefited from a high-rated “America’s Got Talent” lead-in. This week’s telecast increased substantially from half-hour to half-hour in virtually every key measure, including gains of +19% in adults 18-49 (1.6 to 1.9), +21% in men 18-49 (1.4 to 1.7) and +24% in women 18-49 (1.7 to 2.1). Excluding last season’s NBC hit “Little Big Shots,” this is the most-watched telecast of an in-season first-year alternative series on the Big 4 networks since March 2013.

From 9-10 p.m. ET, coverage of President Obama’s Farewell Address was sustaining and will not be included in nightlong or weeklong averages.
“This Is Us” (3.0/11 in 18-49, 10.5 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET and 9-10 p.m. PT with a 10-11 p.m. PT replay) set a new series record in 18-49 and ranked for a ninth straight telecast as Tuesday’s #1 entertainment show of the night in 18-49 on the Big 4. The 3.0 made it NBC’s top-rated scripted show in the time period in nearly seven years (since “Parenthood,” 3.1 on March 2, 2010) and the 10.5 million viewers made it NBC’s most-watched scripted show in the timeslot in more than seven years (since “Law & Order: SVU,” 11.6 million on June 2, 2009). L+3: “Us” increased by +54% in 18-49 (3.02 to 4.64) and more than +4.2 million viewers overall (10.5 million to 14.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The 4.64 in 18-49 is a new series record in L+3, breaking the previous high of a 4.49 set with the show’s prior original on Dec. 6. The gains of +1.62 in 18-49 rating and 4.253 million viewers overall are the biggest L+3 lifts of the night on the Big 4 networks. Upscale: “This Is Us” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 140 among adults 18-49 living in $100K+ homes.

Wednesday
“Blindspot” averaged a 1.0/4 in 18-49 and 5.0 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET. L+3: “Blindspot” grew by +59% in 18-49 (1.00 to 1.59) and +2.0 million viewers overall (5.0 million to 7.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings. Upscale: “Blindspot” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 120 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes

“Law & Order: SVU” (1.4/5 in 18-49, 6.0 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) apprehended the show’s biggest audience since Sept. 28 (6.1 million) and tied for #2 in the slot among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49. “SVU” built on its lead-in by +40% in 18-49 and +21% in total viewers. L+3: “SVU” grew +60% in 18-49 (1.40 to 2.24) and +2.4 million viewers overall (6.0 million to 8.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The +60% increase in 18-49 is the biggest L+3 lift of the night. 

“Chicago P.D.” (1.5/5 in 18-49, 6.6 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s best Wednesday 18-49 rating since its Sept. 21 season premiere (1.6) locked up its most-watched Wednesday episode since that same Sept. 21 season debut (6.9 million). “P.D.” won the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and nearly all other key demos. L+3: “P.D.” increased by +56% in 18-49 (1.47 to 2.30) and +3.1 million viewers overall (6.6 million to 9,7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The gain of +3.1 million viewers is the biggest L+3 lift of the night.

Thursday
“Superstore” (1.2/5 in 18-49, 4.3 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET) maintained100% of its 18-49 rating week to week to tie for #2 in the time period among the Big 4 networks and equal the show’s highest regular-slot rating since Oct. 27 (1.3). L+3: “Superstore” increased by +37% in 18-49 (1.21 to 1.66) and +1.1 million viewers overall (4.3 million to 5.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: “Superstore” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 116 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

“The Good Place” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 3.6 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET) increased by +10% week to week in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.0) and +3% in total viewers (3.6 million vs. 3.5 million). L+3: “Good Place” grew by +50% in 18-49 (1.07 to 1.61) and more than +1.3 million viewers overall (3.6 million to 5.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings. Upscale: “Good Place” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 131 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (100 represents an average concentration of those homes).

“Chicago Med” (1.3/4 in 18-49, 6.9 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) won the slot in total viewers and tied for #1 in 18-49. “Med” grew +8% week to week in 18-49 (1.3 vs. 1.2) and +10% in total viewers (6.9 million vs. 6.2 million), to capture its most-watched episode since Oct. 27. L+3: “Med” grew +53% in 18-49 (1.28 to 1.96) and +2.6 million viewers overall (6.9 million to 9.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.

“The Blacklist” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 5.3 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) tied for #1 in the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49, while maintaining 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 1.0) and increasing in total viewers by +3% (5.341 million vs. 5.210 million). L+3: “Blacklist” increased by +76% in 18-49 (1.02 to 1.80) and +3.3 million viewers overall (5.3 million to 8.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lifts of the night in 18-49 percentage and total viewers. Upscale: “Blacklist” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 126 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

Friday
“Grimm” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) increased by +12% versus last season’s second episode in total viewers (4.241 million vs. 3.783 million at 9 p.m. on Nov. 6, 2015). L+3: “Grimm” increased by +73% in 18-49 (0.80 to 1.38) and more than +1.7 million viewers overall (4.2 million to 6.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings. In L+3, “Grimm” grew +10% versus the prior week’s season premiere (1.38 vs. 1.26). The +73% gain in 18-49 is the biggest of the night on the Big 4 networks. L+7: “Grimm” first-runs grew by +89% last season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.89 to a 1.68) and +2.3 million viewers overall (4.0 million to 6.3 million) going from L+SD to L+7.

“Emerald City” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 3.2 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) retained 100% of its lead-in in adults 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8) and grew in adults 18-34 (0.6 vs. 0.5) to tie for #2 in the time period among the Big 4 networks in 18-34. L+3: “Emerald City” grew +61% in 18-49 (0.79 to 1.27) and +1.4 million viewers overall (3.2 million to 4.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.

“Dateline NBC” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 1.0 in adults 25-54, 3.5 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) maintained or increased its rating half-hour to half-hour in every key ratings measure despite the 10 p.m. hour. L+7: “Dateline” is growing by +31% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.99 to a 1.30) and +1.2 million viewers overall (5.0 million to 6.2 million) going from L+SD to L+7.

Saturday
"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery” (0.7/2 in 18-49, 1.0 in 25-54, 4.1 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s highest rating since April 9 in 18-49 (0.8), maintaining 100% of its prior telecast in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7 on Nov. 12), 91% in adults 25-54 (1.0 vs. 1.1) and 99.7% in total viewers (4.077 million vs. 4.088 million). From its first half-hour to its fourth “Dateline Mystery” increased by +50% in adults 18-49 (from a 0.6 rating to a 0.9), by +63% in adults 25-54 (0.8 to 1.3) and by +41% or 1.4 million persons in total viewers (3.3 million to 4.7 million).

“SNL Vintage” (0.7/2 in 18-49, 3.1 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET, with an encore of the Nov. 18, 1978 telecast of “Saturday Night Live” with host Carrie Fisher and musical guest The Blues Brothers) maintained 100% of the prior “SNL Vintage” encore in this slot in 18-49 rating (0.7 vs. 0.7 on Dec. 10) and grew +4% in total viewers (3.1 million vs. 3.0 million). 

Sunday
NBC Sports coverage of the Pittsburgh Steelers-Kansas City Chiefs NFL Playoff Game (12.0/35 in 18-49, 37.1 million viewers overall from 8:20-11:19 p.m. ET) won the night in every key measure – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers. The game ranks at the most-watched primetime NFL telecast ever in the league’s Divisional or Wild Card Playoff rounds. The 37.1 million average tops the prior record set three years ago with NBC’s Saints-Eagles NFC Wild Card telecast on Jan. 4, 2014 (34.4 million). Sunday’s viewership peaked during the 9-9:30 p.m. ET half-hour with 39.1 million persons.

'TODAY' WINS OUTRIGHT 2 DAYS STRAIGHT

TODAY Tops GMA in Total Viewers and All Demos Last Tuesday and Wednesday TODAY Wins the Week in the Key Demo A25-54 TODAY Has Been #1 in the Key Demo for 55 Straight Weeks, a First in More Than 4 Years Season-to-Date, TODAY Is Posting Its Biggest Demo Wins in 5 Years
NEW YORK – January 18, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was the number-one morning show outright for two days straight topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” in total viewers and all demos last Tuesday and Wednesday.  TODAY also won the week in the key demo A25-54 marking 55 straight weeks in the top spot, a first in more than four years. TODAY had its best A25-54 and A18-49 leads over GMA in three weeks, and its best season-to-date advantages over GMA in five years.  Versus last season, TODAY has almost doubled its key demo advantage over GMA, and the total viewer gap between the two shows is 70% closer (-93,000 versus -306,000). Additionally, TODAY won eight weeks in total viewers last year including the week of the presidential election and the month of December. 

*Please note: As of 12/28/15, Nielsen national ratings are based on an expanded sample known as “NPX,” which effectively doubles the size of the Nielsen panel through a combination of additional meters and HHs. While NPX is now the official currency of record, all data pre-12/28/15 remains based on the old sample — so year-to-year and other comparisons are versus pre-NPX data. 
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS: 
Week of January 9: 
Net HH RtgHH ShrP2+ ImpsP18-49 RtgP18-49 ImpsP25-54 RtgP25-54 Imps
TODAY 3.30 13 4,621 0.99 1,269 1.44 1,725 
CBS THIS MORNING2.76113,7800.627950.891,067
GOOD MORNING AMERICA3.48134,7130.851,0861.261,513
TODAY ranked #1 across the board on 2 mornings last week 
  • Tuesday: led GMA by +84,000 total viewers, +325,000 A25-54 viewers, and +200,000 A18-49 viewers 
  • Wednesday: led GMA by +44,000 total viewers, +251,000 A25-54 viewers, and +246,000 A18-49 viewers 
  • Season-to-date, TODAY has now posted 21 across-the-board daily wins 
For the week, TODAY averaged 1.725 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming GMA by +212,000 (+12%) and CBS by +658,000 (+62%) 
  • TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 55 consecutive weeks (best streak in over four years) and 71 of the last 72 weeks
  • TODAY posted its best demo lead over GMA in 3 weeks.  Week-to-week, TODAY’s advantage was up 13% (+212,000 vs. +188,000 prior week)
  • TODAY won all five mornings in the demo last week, extending its streak to 148 consecutive broadcasts dating back to June 10, 2016
  • TODAY delivered a 1.44 A25-54 rating, +0.18 points ahead of GMA and +0.55 points more than CBS
TODAY averaged 1.269 million A18-49 viewers, +183,000 (+17%) more than GMA and +474,000 (+60%) higher than CBS 
  • Among A18-49 viewers, TODAY has now posted 75 consecutive wins and has been #1 in 81 of the last 83 weeks and 92 of the last 96 weeks
  • TODAY’s A18-49 lead vs. GMA was a 3-week high, up 17% from the prior week (+183,000 vs. +157,000 last week)
  • TODAY’s 0.99 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.14 points and CBS by +0.37 points
TODAY averaged 4.621 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +841,000 (+22%) 
  • TODAY had its highest audience since the week of 12/19/2016 and posted the biggest total viewer gain vs. prior week (+62,000, or +1%)
  • TODAY reduced GMA’s total viewers for the second straight week (-92,000 vs. -147,000 prior week, or by 37%)
  • Compared to the same week last season, TODAY also reduced GMA’s lead by 29% (-92,000 vs. -129,000 last year)
Season-to-date: 
TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA has been reduced by 70% (-93,000 vs. -306,000 last season) 
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers 
  • TODAY has almost doubled its advantage over GMA vs. last season (+243,000 vs. +122,000 in 2015-16)
  • This is TODAY’s best A25-54 season-to-date advantage in 5 years (since the 2011-12 season)
TODAY ranks #1 among A18-49 viewers 
  • TODAY’s A18-49 lead over GMA has improved by 17% vs. last season (+231,000 vs. +198,000 in 2015-16)
  • This is TODAY best A18-49 season-to-date advantage in five years
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS: 
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 37.9 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in December for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 36 consecutive months (45 out of the last 46), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com mobile unique visitors have grown +5% over the last 12 months while GMA on Yahoo declined -20% for the same period. 

NBC DELIVERS A SEASON OF HISTORIC RATINGS DOMINANCE

Leading #2 Fox for the Season by a +35% Margin in 18-49, NBC Opens Up the Biggest Lead for Any Network 17 Weeks Into the Season in the History of Nielsen’s People Meter Sample With 10 Weekly Wins in a Row in 18-49, NBC Matches Its Longest In-Season Winning Streak in 20 Years NBC Also Ranks #1 in All Other Key Demos, Leads Solidly in 18-49, Excluding Sports In Total Viewers, It’s NBC’s Most-Watched Season in 10 Years With the Closest Gap Vs. CBS in 17 Years In Late Night, “Saturday Night Live” Is Generating Its Most-Watched Season in 24 Years; “Tonight” & “Late Night” Lead Their Timeslots in Every Key Ratings Measure
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Jan. 18, 2017 — With a schedule energized by the biggest hit of the new season, “This Is Us”; the #1 series on broadcast television, “Sunday Night Football”; television’s #1 alternative series, “The Voice”; and a lineup of breakthrough special programs, NBC is delivering a season of historic ratings dominance.

Through 17 weeks of the 2016-17 television season, NBC is leading #2 Fox in primetime’s key demographic of adults 18-49 by a +35% margin, with a 2.7 rating versus Fox’s 2.0 in “most current” ratings from Nielsen Media Research. It’s the biggest lead 17 weeks into a season for any net in the history of Nielsen’s current people meter sample, which dates back to 1987.

NBC has won the last 10 weeks in a row in 18-49, equaling its longest in-season winning streak in 20 years, since a 13-week streak covering the weeks of Jan. 27 to April 21, 1997.

NBC also leads the season in all other key demographics — adults 18-34 and 25-54; men 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54; and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 — and ranks #1 even when sports are excluded in such vital demos as adults 18-49, adults 18-34 and adults 25-54.

In total viewers, NBC is running within 192,000 persons of perennial total-viewer leader CBS (9.7 million vs. 9.9 million), the narrowest gap through 17 weeks between NBC and CBS in 17 years since NBC trailed by 9000 viewers during the 1999-2000 season. From late November through early January, NBC won seven weeks in a row in total viewers, its longest in-season winning streak by that measure in 21 years (since an eight-week streak in January-February, 1996).

The average of 9.7 million viewers makes this NBC’s most-watched season in 10 years, since averaging 9.9 million viewers through 17 weeks during the 2006-07 season.

Adult 18-49 Ratings, “Most Current”
Net…2015-16…2016-17…Diff
NBC…2.7…2.7…Even
CBS…2.3…1.9…-17%
ABC…1.9…1.7…-11%
Fox…2.0…2.0…Even
Total Viewers, “Most Current”
Net…2015-16…2016-17…Diff
NBC…9.4 million…9.7 million…+3%
CBS…11.1 million…9.9 million…-10%
ABC…6.9 million…6.6  million…-5%
Fox…5.9 million…6.4 million…+8%
Entertainment Programs Only
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
Excludes Live News & Sports
Net…2015-16…2016-17…Diff
NBC…1.9…1.8…-5%
CBS…1.9…1.6…-16%
ABC…1.9…1.6…-16%
Fox…1.7…1.5…-12%

“This Is Us” has scored as the hit of the season, averaging a 4.6 rating in adults 18-49 and 14.6 million viewers in “live plus seven day” Nielsens for its original episodes, making it television’s #4 entertainment series in 18-49 and #5 entertainment series in total viewers. “Us” returned to the schedule this last week after a five-week break and set 18-49 series records in “live plus same day” (3.0) and “live plus three days” (4.6), delivering NBC’s top L+3 rating in the timeslot with scripted programming since April 2008.

“NBC Sunday Night Football” is poised to finish the season as primetime’s #1 broadcast series in adults 18-49 for a sixth consecutive season, with an average of a 7.0 rating in adults 18-49.  NBC was also boosted this season by the addition of five “Thursday Night Football” games, which are currently tied as broadcast’s #2 primetime series season to date, with a 5.2 average in 18-49.

“The Voice” continues to rule as television’s #1 alternative series in adults 18-49, with the 3.1 average rating for its fall cycle a +7% gain over the prior cycle’s 2.9.
NBC also recently added another strong new alternative element to the schedule with Tuesday’s “The Wall,” the second-biggest in-season alternative hit on the Big 4 in five years, behind only “Little Big Shots.” The last time any other first-year in-season alternative series averaged more viewers than “The Wall’s” 6.2 million average to date was during the 2011-12 season with Fox’s “The X Factor.”

NBC also continues to dominate in late night, where “Saturday Night Live” originals are up year to year by +27% to 10.8 million viewers in “live plus seven day” ratings, making this its most-watched season in 24 years. On weeknights, “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “Late Night with Seth Meyers” are beating their ABC and CBS time-period competition in every key ratings measure. “Tonight Show” generated its second biggest fourth-quarter victory in the time period in 18 years, with a +59% margin over #2 Colbert in adult 18-49 rating (with a 0.92 vs. a 0.58).
NBC News also delivers #1 results in morning news, evening news, Sunday morning public affairs and primetime. “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” won 2016 across the board, with an average of 8.5 million viewers overall, marking “Nightly’s” ninth consecutive year as most-watched evening newscast. “Today” has won the morning news race in the target news demographic of adults 25-54 for the last five quarters in a row. “Meet the Press with Chuck Todd” moved ahead in the 2016 Sunday morning public affairs race in the key 25-54 demographic, ranking #1 for the year for the first time since 2012. And in primetime, “Dateline NBC” rates as the #1 Friday newsmagazine so far this season in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers.

“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS THE WEEK ACROSS THE BOARD

Nightly News Is Only Evening Newscast To Grow Its Total Audience from the Same Week Last Year  The NBC News Broadcast Delivered Best Demo Lead Over ABC in Three Weeks Nightly News Ranks #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 76 of the last 77 Weeks

NEW YORK (January 18, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 across the board for the week of January 9, averaging 9.58 million total viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +376,000 viewers (+4%)  and “CBS Evening News” by 1.96 million viewers (+26%). Compared to the same week last season, Nightly News was the only evening newscast to grow its total audience (+184,000 viewers, or +2%) while doubling its advantage over ABC (+376,000 vs. +130,000).

Nightly News continues its dominance in the demo, averaging 2.31 million A25-54 viewers for the week, leading ABC by +291,000 (+14%) and CBS by +571,000 (+33%). The NBC broadcast delivered its best demo lead over ABC in three weeks. Compared to the same week last season, Nightly News increased its leads over both ABC (by 28%) and CBS (by 15%).

Among A18-49, Nightly News averaged 1.68 million viewers for the week, topping ABC by +282,000 (+20%) and CBS by + 489,000 (+44%). The NBC News broadcast has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 76 of the last 77 weeks.

This week, Lester Holt is traveling “Across America” on the road to the Inauguration, talking with Americans about the nation’s most pressing issues and their hopes for the next four years. On Friday, Holt leads NBC News’ all-day inauguration coverage, including a special one-hour edition of “NBC Nightly News.”
Weekly Highlights:
  • Nightly News ranked #1 across the board, averaging 9.584 million total viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +376,000 (+4%) viewers and “CBS Evening News” by 1.955 million viewers (+26%).
  • Compared to the same week last season, Nightly was the only evening newscast to grow its total audience (+184,000, +2%) while more than doubling its advantage over ABC (+376,000 vs. +130,000).
  • Nightly News averaged 2.306 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +291,000 (+14%) and CBS by +571,000 (+33%).
  • Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 76 of the past 77 weeks.
  • Compared to the same week last season, Nightly News’s A25-54 lead versus ABC was up +28% (+291,000 vs. +228,000 last year).
  • Nightly News averaged 1.680 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +282,000 (+20%) and CBS by +489,000 (+44%).
Season Highlights:
  • Nightly News is having its best A25-54 advantages to start a season over ABC and CBS in three years (2013-14).
  • Versus last season, Nightly News has increased its A25-54 lead over ABC by 35% (+263,000 vs +195,000 last year).
Week of January 9 – January 13, 2016:
Total Viewers     A25-54 Rating     A25-54 Viewers     A18-49 Rating     A18-49 Viewers     
NBC     9.5841.922.3061.311.680
CBS 7.6291.441.7350.931.191
ABC 9.2081.682.0151.091.398

Steelers-Chiefs Score a Record Overnight Rating for a Primetime NFL Wild Card or Divisional Playoff Game
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, January 15.

[via press release from NBC]
Sunday Primetime Ratings:
NBC Sports coverage of the NFL Playoff game featuring the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Kansas City Chiefs averaged a 21.9 rating, 34 share from 8:15-11:15 p.m. ET in household results from the 56 markets metered by Nielsen Media Research (not including digital data).

NBC's 21.9/34 for Steelers-Chiefs is the best-ever primetime metered-market household rating for an NFL Wild Card or Divisional Playoff game - note this was the first-ever Wild Card or Divisional Playoff game to be played on a Sunday night.

NBC's 21.9/34 for Steelers-Chiefs is up +8% versus NBC's Saturday Primetime NFC Divisional telecast last January (20.3/34 for a Packers-Cardinals overtime thriller).
The metered-market household rating for NBC's Steelers-Chiefs AFC Divisional Playoff game peaked at a 23.8/40 from 11-11:15 p.m. ET.

Top markets for Steelers-Chiefs on NBC: Pittsburgh 57.1/76; Kansas City 55.2/72; Denver 28.5/46; Norfolk 27.8/40; Richmond 27.1/39; Dayton 26.6/38; New Orleans 26.4/37; Baltimore 26.2/40; Phoenix 26.1/40; and Las Vegas 25.2/39.
NOTE: All ratings are "live plus same day" from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise indicated.

Sunday Primetime Ratings:
Regarding this morning's Nielsens, note that the fast-affiliate ratings that came in at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT are not time zone-adjusted and are subject to change for live sports coverage.
In these preliminary results, NBC ranks #1 for the night among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49, total viewers and every other key category in the fast-affiliate ratings.
In time zone-adjusted household results, NBC Sports coverage of the NFL Playoff game featuring the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Kansas City Chiefs averaged a 21.9 rating, 34 share from 8:15-11:15 p.m. ET in household results from the 56 markets metered by Nielsen Media Research (not including digital data).

NBC's 21.9/34 for Steelers-Chiefs is the best-ever primetime metered-market household rating for an NFL Wild Card or Divisional Playoff game - note this was the first-ever Wild Card or Divisional Playoff game to be played on a Sunday night.

NBC's 21.9/34 for Steelers-Chiefs is up +8% versus NBC's Saturday Primetime NFC Divisional telecast last January (20.3/34 for a Packers-Cardinals overtime thriller).
The metered-market household rating for NBC's Steelers-Chiefs AFC Divisional Playoff game peaked at a 23.8/40 from 11-11:15 p.m. ET.
Top markets for Steelers-Chiefs on NBC: Pittsburgh 57.1/76; Kansas City 55.2/72; Denver 28.5/46; Norfolk 27.8/40; Richmond 27.1/39; Dayton 26.6/38; New Orleans 26.4/37; Baltimore 26.2/40; Phoenix 26.1/40; and Las Vegas 25.2/39.
NOTE: All ratings are "live plus same day" from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise indicated.

NBC'S CHIEFS-STEELERS IS MOST-WATCHED, HIGHEST-RATED PRIMETIME PLAYOFF GAME EVER IN NFL DIVISIONAL & WILD CARD ROUNDS
Pittsburgh's Two-Point Win over Kansas City in AFC Divisional Playoff is Most-Watched & Highest-Rated Sunday Primetime Program on Any Network since Super Bowl 50
Live Stream of Steelers-Chiefs is NBC Sports Digital's Most-Viewed Sunday NFL Game, Excluding Super Bowls

STAMFORD, Conn. - January 16, 2017 - The Pittsburgh Steelers' down-to-the-wire 18-16 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Playoff on NBC last night averaged a Total Audience Delivery (TAD) of 37.4 million viewers across NBC and NBC Sports Digital platforms, according to Fast National data released by The Nielsen Company, and digital data from Adobe Analytics.

The NBC-only broadcast of Steelers-Chiefs, the first-ever Sunday NFL Playoff game to kick off after 8 p.m. ET, averaged 37.1 million viewers - ranking as the most-watched primetime game ever in the NFL's Divisional and Wild Card Playoff rounds. TV viewership for Steelers-Chiefs peaked at 39.1 million from 9-9:30 p.m. ET.

Last night's viewership topped by 8% the prior primetime NFL Wild Card/Divisional Playoff record set three years ago by NBC's Saints-Eagles NFC Wild Card telecast (34.4 million viewers on Jan. 4, 2014) and was 10% higher than NBC's primetime Saturday Divisional Playoff game last year (33.7 million for Packers-Cardinals). The NFL introduced primetime Saturday games in the Wild Card and Divisional rounds in the 2001 season.

NBC's average of 37.1 million viewers for Steelers-Chiefs is the best for a Sunday primetime program on any network since Super Bowl 50 (Feb. 7, 2016). Last night's viewership is the best for an NBC NFL Playoff telecast since it acquired the Sunday Night Football package beginning with the 2006 season (excluding Super Bowls).

In addition, NBC's Steelers-Chiefs AFC Divisional Playoff telecast (8:20-11:19 p.m. ET) posted a 19.8/32 household rating, ranking as the highest-rated primetime NFL Divisional or Wild Card playoff game ever. The prior record was also set by NBC's Saints-Eagles Wild Card telecast in 2014 (19.1/31).

NBC Sports Digital's presentation of Steelers-Chiefs totaled 52 million live streaming minutes- NBC's best ever for a Sunday NFL game, excluding Super Bowls. The 52 million live streaming minutes is up 48% from last year's primetime NBC Divisional Playoff (35.1 million for Packers-Cardinals). In addition, NBC Sports Digital reached 1.1 million unique users for Steelers-Chiefs, up 44% from last year's Divisional Playoff (759,000). The Average Minute Audience for the Steelers-Chiefs live stream via the NBC Sports app, NBCSports.com, NBC.com 'TV Everywhere,' and NFL Mobile from Verizon was 260,000 viewers.

NBC's Sunday Night Football and NBC/NFL Network Thursday Night Football finished the fall TV season as the #1 and #2 shows on primetime television, based on Nielsen live+same day metrics. NBC's Sunday Night Football is on pace to be primetime TV's #1 show for a record-tying sixth consecutive year.

NBC Sports will bookend the 2017 NFL season, televising the season-opening "NFL Kickoff" game on Sept. 7, and concluding with Super Bowl LII from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Feb. 4, 2018.

"Saturday Night Live" Is the #1 Non-Sports Telecast of the Night on the Big 4 Networks
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, January 14.

[via press release from NBC] In Late-Night Metered-Market Ratings for Saturday Night:
· The Jan. 14 telecast of "Saturday Night Live," with host Felicity Jones and musical guest Sturgill Simpson, scored a 4.3 rating, 11 share in "live plus same day" household results from the 56 local markets metered by Nielsen Media Research and a 2.0/9 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.

· Both the 4.3 rating in households and the 2.0 in 18-49 in the metered markets top the last eight "Saturday Night Live" originals from last season, excluding the April 23 Prince tribute.

· "Saturday Night Live" is the #1 non-sports telecast of the night on the Big 4 networks in both metered-market households and in adults 18-49 in the local people meters, outrating all primetime entertainment programs on those nets.

· National ratings, including viewer totals, for last night's "Saturday Night Live" are due from Nielsen on Tuesday.

· Note that "SNL" adds significant viewership via time-shifting, with originals so far this season growing by +58% in 18-49 and +3.280 million persons or +44% in total viewers nationally going from "live plus same day" Nielsens to "live plus seven day" figures. In L+SD, "SNL" this season has averaged a 2.25 rating in 18-49 nationally and 7.525 million viewers overall, and in L+7, "SNL" grew to a 3.55 in 18-49 and 10.805 million viewers.

· Versus the same point last season, "SNL" originals are up +27% in 18-49 nationally (3.55 vs. 2.79) and +2.317 million persons or +27% in total viewers (10.805 million vs. 8.488 million).

· The average 10.805 million viewers in L+7 makes this the show's most-watched season at this point in 24 years (versus prior seasons' original telecasts through comparable dates), best since 1992 (12.308 million for that season's first eleven originals).

· The 3.55 average in L+7 adults 18-49 rating nationally average is the show's best performances in the demo at this point since 2008 (4.34 for that season's first eleven originals).

Saturday Primetime Ratings:
"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery" (0.7/2 in 18-49, 1.0 in 25-54, 4.1 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET):

· Equals the show's highest rating since April 9 in 18-49 (0.8).
 
· Maintains 100% of its prior telecast in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7 on Nov. 12), 91% in adults 25-54 (1.0 vs. 1.1) and 99% in total viewers (4.064 million vs. 4.088 million).

· Is #1 among non-sports programs on the Big 4 in the time period in total viewers.

· Increases by +50% from its first half-hour to its fourth in adults 18-49 (from a 0.6 rating to a 0.9), by +63% in adults 25-54 (0.8 to 1.3) and by +39% or 1.3 million persons in total viewers (3.4 million to 4.7 million).

"SNL Vintage" (0.7/2 in 18-49, 3.1 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET, with an encore of the Nov. 18, 1978 telecast of "Saturday Night Live" with host Carrie Fisher and musical guest The Blues Brothers):
· Maintains 100% of the prior "SNL Vintage" encore in this slot in 18-49 rating (0.7 vs. 0.7 on Dec. 10) and grows +4% in total viewers (3.082 million vs. 2.951 million).

· Ranks #2 in the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in all key categories (including a tie in men 18-34) and #1 excluding sports.

NOTE: All ratings are "live plus same day" from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise indicated.

"Grimm" Retains 96% of Last Week's Season Debut in Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, January 13.

[via press release from NBC] Friday Primetime Ratings:
"Grimm" (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.3 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET):
· Finishes within 0.1 of last week's season premiere in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.9) and retains 96% in total viewers (4.302 million vs. 4.485 million).
· Maintains 100% of what the show was averaging at the end of last season during the May sweep in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8) and grows +13% in total viewers (4.302 million vs. 3.822 million).
· Increases by +14% versus last season's second episode in total viewers (4.302 million vs. 3.783 million at 9 p.m. on Nov. 6, 2015).
· Will add substantial viewership via time-shifting - last season "Grimm" first-runs grew by +89% in 18-49 rating (from a 0.89 to a 1.68) and +2.3 million viewers overall (4.0 million to 6.3 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
"Emerald City" (0.8/3 in 18-49, 3.3 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET):
· Retains 100% of its lead-in in adults 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8), as well as men 18-49 and women 18-49.
· Grows versus lead-in in adults 18-34 (0.6 vs. 0.5).
· Ties for #2 in the time period among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-34.
· Finishes within 0.1 of NBC's time-period average in the slot last season in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.9, L+SD excluding sports).
· Will increase substantially via time-shifting - last week's "Emerald City" grew by +50% in 18-49 (1.00 to 1.50) and +1.6 million viewers overall (4.5 million to 6.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
"Dateline NBC" (0.7/3 in 18-49, 1.0 in adults 25-54, 3.5 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET):
· Is close to rounding up to a 0.8 in 18-49 (currently reporting a 0.747 in these prelim fast-affiliate ratings).
· Despite the 10 p.m. hour, maintains or increases its rating half-hour to half-hour in every key ratings measure.
· Will add substantial viewership via time-shifting - "Dateline" is growing by +31% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.99 to a 1.30) and +1.2 million viewers overall (5.0 million to 6.2 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
NOTE: The NBC station in Portland carried NBA basketball.
In Late-Night Metered Markets Friday Night:
· In Nielsen's 56 metered markets, household results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 2.5/6; "Late Show with Stephen Colbert," 2.4/6; and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 1.7/4 with an encore.
· In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, adult 18-49 results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 0.8/4; "Late Show," 0.4/2; and "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 0.5/3 with an encore.
· From 12:35-1:05 a.m. ET, ABC's "Nightline" averaged a 1.1/3 in metered-market households and a 0.3/2 in 18-49 in the Local People Meters.
· From 12:35-1:35 a.m. ET, ratings were: "Late Night with Seth Meyers," 1.2/4 in metered-market households with an encore; CBS's "Late Late Show," 1.2/4 with an encore. In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, averages were: "Late Night," 0.4/3 in 18-49 with an encore; "Late Late Show," 0.2/1 with an encore.
· At 1:35 a.m., "Last Call with Carson Daly" averaged a 0.7/3 in metered-market households with an encore and a 0.2/2 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.
NOTE: Primetime results are based on "fast affiliate time period" data from Nielsen Media Research. All ratings are "live plus same day" unless otherwise indicated.

‘TONIGHT SHOW’ & ‘LATE NIGHT’ ENCORES WIN THE WEEK OF JAN. 2-6 VS. MOSTLY ORIGINAL COMPETITION

Fallon & Meyers Rebroadcasts Deliver Bigger Audiences Than Their Head-to-Head ABC & CBS Competition in Every Key Demo

NEW YORK – Jan. 10, 2017 -- Encore telecasts of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “Late Night with Seth Meyers” have won the week of Jan. 2-6 in key demos over mostly original competition on ABC and CBS in “live plus same day” late-night ratings results from Nielsen Media Research.
For the week, both Fallon and Meyers delivered bigger audiences than their head-to-head ABC and CBS time-period competition in every key demographic – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54.  
Note that all Monday telecasts are excluded from weekly averages due to the New Year’s holiday. ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and CBS’s “The Late Late Show with James Corden” aired encores on Friday. 
LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of Jan. 2-6. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research 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” 0.71 rating, 4 share (R) *
CBS “Late Show,” 0.50/3 *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.55/3 *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.36/2 *
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.36/3 (R) *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.30/2 *    
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.23/2 (R) *
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.760 million viewers (R) *
CBS “Late Show,” 2.960 million viewers *
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.384 million viewers *  
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.515 million viewers *
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.338 million viewers (R) *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.346 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.808 million viewers (R) * 
* Monday results are excluded due to the New Year’s holiday. Friday’s “Kimmel” and “Late Late Show” were encores.

SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.91 rating, 5 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.57/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.50/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.33/2   
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.46/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.32/2      
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.28/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.419 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.948 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.250 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.486 million viewers   
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.618 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.345 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.896 million viewers

SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK JAN. 2-6
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.30 **

TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.28 (R)
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.71
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.51
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.786 million **
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.620 million (R)

Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.457 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 1.066 million
** Monday’s “Daily Show” was pre-empted




NBC RULES THE WEEK OF JAN. 2-8 IN ALL KEY MEASURES WITH NFC WILD CARD FOOTBALL & ‘GOLDEN GLOBES’ THE #1-2 PRIMETIME SHOWS OF THE WEEK


Season to Date, NBC Leads #2 Fox by a +35% Margin in Adults 18-49, the Biggest Lead For Any Network 16 Weeks into the Season in the History of Nielsen’s People Meter Sample
This Is NBC’s Seventh Straight Weekly Win in Total Viewers, Its Longest In-Season Streak in 21 Years; For the Season, NBC Is Running Closer to CBS Through 16 Weeks in Total Viewers Than It’s Been in 16 Years
Joining Seahawks-Lions Playoff Football and “The Golden Globes” in the Week’s Top 20 in 18-49 Are “The Wall,” “Chicago P.D.” & “Chicago Fire” 
Tuesday’s Regular-Slot Debut of "The Wall" Jumps +42% Vs. the Prior Night’s Preview; 11-Month High for "Chicago P.D."; "Chicago Fire" Wins at 9
Wednesday’s "Chicago P.D." Jumps +25% in 18-49 Vs. Its Prior Wed. Original to Its Best Result on that Night Since September; "SVU" Grows +15% to Beat "Criminal Minds" for the First Time This Season
On Thursday, "Superstore" Delivers Its Most-Watched Episode Since Early October
Friday’s "Grimm" Captures Its Most-Watched Episode Since May 2015, Maintains 100% of Last Season's Finale; "Emerald City" Grows Vs. Lead-In
NBC Sports’ Lions-Seahawks Wild Card Playoff Coverage Is the Most-Watched Saturday Night Telecast on Any Net in the Past Year  
Sunday’s "Golden Globes" Grow +1.5 Million Viewers Year to Year to 20.0 Million To Rank as the Second Most-Watched “Globes” in 10 Years
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Jan. 10, 2017 — NBC has dominated the primetime ratings week of Jan. 2-8 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, total viewers and all other key measures, led by the week’s top two primetime telecasts in 18-49 and total viewers, Saturday’s NFC Wild Card football coverage and Sunday’s “74thAnnual Golden Globe Awards.” Joining those high-rated telecasts in last week’s top 20 among primetime Big 4 shows were NBC’s “The Wall,” “Chicago P.D.” and “Chicago Fire.”
According to “live plus same day” viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research, Saturday’s Lions-Seahawks NFL Playoff game was the week’s top primetime program on ABC, CBS, NBC or Fox in every key measure except women 18-49 and women 25-54, where Sunday’s “Golden Globes” ranked #1.
NBC has now won nine weeks in a row in adults 18-49 and is leading the season by a +35% margin over #2 Fox, with a 2.7 rating versus Fox’s 2.0 in “most current” Nielsens. On a percentage basis, that’s the biggest advantage 16 weeks into the season over the #2 network for any net in the history of Nielsen’s current people meter sample, which dates back to 1987. On a rating-point basis, the 0.7 lead is the biggest margin for any network in 15 years, since NBC led by 0.7 at 16 weeks during the 2001-02 season. The last time any net led through 16 weeks by more than 0.7 of a point was 19 years ago (NBC, +1.3 during the 1997-98 season).
In total viewers, NBC has now won seven weeks in a row, its longest in-season winning streak by that measure in 21 years (since an eight-week streak covering the weeks of Jan. 1 through the week of Feb. 19, 1996.
For the season to date, NBC is running within 110,000 viewers of perennial total-viewer leader CBS (9.8 million vs. 9.9 million), the narrowest gap through 16 weeks between NBC and CBS in 16 years, since NBC held the lead at this point during the 2000-01 season.
Counting only entertainment programs season to date (excluding live news and sports), NBC ranks #1 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and is also #1 in adults 25-54, adults 18-34 and every key adult-female demo.
For the week, NBC grew versus the same week last year in all key categories. Even excluding sports, NBC led the week among those networks in every key demographic and equaled or improved on year-ago results in every key measure.
Ranking among the week’s top-20 primetime shows on the Big 4 nets in 18-49 were Saturday’s “NFC Wild Card” football #1; Sunday’s “Golden Globes,” #2; Tuesday’s “The Wall,” tied for #12; Tuesday’s special “Chicago P.D.,” tied for #12; and Tuesday’s “Chicago Fire,” tied for #19. Rankings exclude sports pre- and post-game shows.
Week 16 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” Jan. 2-8
NBC…2.8 
Fox…1.9
ABC…1.3
CBS…1.2
CW…0.2
Total Viewers
NBC…10.3 million
CBS…7.9 million
Fox…6.1 million
ABC…5.2 million
CW…0.7 million
Season to Date, All Programs
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…2.7 
Fox…2.0
CBS…1.9
ABC…1.7
CW…0.6
Total Viewers
CBS…9.9 million
NBC…9.8 million
ABC…6.6 million
Fox…6.3 million
CW…1.8 million
Season to Date, Entertainment Programs Only
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
Excludes Live News & Sports
NBC…1.9
ABC…1.7
CBS…1.7
Fox…1.5
CW…0.6
NBC highlights for the week of Jan. 2-8:
Monday
The premiere of “The Celebrity Apprentice” (1.3/4 in 18-49, 5.0 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) tied for #2 in the time period among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, tied for #1 among those nets in men 25-54 and ranked #2 or tied for #2 in adults, men and women 18-34 and men and women 18-49. “Celebrity Apprentice” maintained its 1.3 rating from its first half-hour to its fourth.
“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “Celebrity Apprentice” grew by +16% in 18-49 (1.31 to 1.52 and +724,000 viewers overall (5.0 million to 5.7 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3.
“Live Plus Seven Day” Ratings: The prior cycle of “Celebrity Apprentice” increased by +26% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.89 rating to a 2.38) and 1.3 million viewers overall (from 6.3 million to 7.6 million)
A second Monday preview of “The Wall” (1.2/4 in 18-49, 4.5 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) retained 92% of its lead-in from the “Celebrity Apprentice” premiere in both adults 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.3) and total viewers (4.5 million vs. 5.0 million), while tying for #1 in the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49. Despite the 10 p.m. hour, “The Wall” maintained or increased its Nielsens from half-hour to half-hour in every key measure. L+3: “The Wall” grew by +16% in 18-49 (1.19 to 1.38) and +641,000 viewers overall (4.5 million to 5.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: The earlier preview of “The Wall” attracted a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 108 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those upscale homes).
Tuesday
The regular-slot debut of “The Wall” (1.7/6 in 18-49, 6.8 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) jumped +42% versus the prior night’s 10 p.m. Monday preview in 18-49 (1.7 vs. 1.2) and +50% or 2.3 million persons in total viewers (6.8 million vs. 4.5 million) and grew substantially from half-hour to half-hour in every key measure, including gains of +19% in adults 18-49 (1.6 to 1.9), +18% in women 18-49 (1.7 to 2.0) and +21% in men 18-49 (1.4 to 1.7). The regular-slot debut of “The Wall” ranks as the #2 most-watched in-season premiere of an alternative series (6.8 million for its Jan. 3 regular-slot debut) in nearly three years (since ABC’s “Splash,” 3/19/13, 9.0 million), behind only “Little Big Shots.” Tuesday’s debut finished within 0.1 of “NCIS” and the time-period lead in adults 18-49 (1.7 vs. 1.8) and outrated “NCIS” to win the slot in men 18-49 and adults, men and women 18-34.
“Chicago Fire” (1.6/5 in 18-49, 7.6 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) won the slot in adults 18-49 to remains undefeated versus regular ABC-CBS competition this season. “Fire” retained 94% of its prior first-run in 18-49 (1.6 vs. 1.7 at 10 p.m. on Dec. 6, which matched the show’s high since its season premiere) and held 98% in total viewers (7.6 million vs. 7.8 million), despite the four-week break since its last original and this week’s special earlier time period. L+3: “Fire” grew by +38% in 18-49 (1.65 to 2.27) and more than +2.3 million viewers overall (7.6 million to 10.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings.
A special Tuesday “Chicago P.D.” (1.7/6 in 18-49, 7.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET), concluding a crossover storyline with “Chicago Fire” set new season highs in 18-49 and total viewers with the show’s top results in nearly 11 months (since Feb. 10, 2016, 2.0 in 18-49, 8.278 million viewers overall). “P.D.” was up +42% in 18-49 versus its most recent Wednesday original in 18-49 (1.7 vs. 1.2 from 9-11 p.m. on Nov. 16) and +29% or 1.8 million persons in total viewers (7.9 million vs. 6.1 million), despite returning on a special night after a seven-week break. “P.D.” won the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in every key demo, keeping NBC undefeated in the time period this season in 18-49 versus regular ABC-CBS competition. L+3: “P.D.” increased by +40% in 18-49 (1.74 to 2.43) and +2.6 million viewers overall (7.9 million to 10.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The 18-49 gain of +0.69 million viewers was the top L+3 lift of the night on the Big 4.
Wednesday
“Blindspot” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 5.1 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) maintained 100% of its 18-49 rating for the show’s prior airing in 18-49 seven weeks earlier (1.1 vs. 1.1 on Nov. 16) and grew +3% in total viewers (5.139 million vs. 4.999 million), to equal the show’s 18-49 high since Oct. 19 (1.2) and generate its top total-viewer figure since Oct. 26 (5.2 million). L+3: “Blindspot” grew by +49% in 18-49 (1.09 to 1.62) and +1.8 million viewers overall (5.1 million to 6.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings. Upscale: “Blindspot” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 120 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (1.5/5 in 18-49, 5.8 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) grew +15% versus its previous original in 18-49 (1.5 vs. 1.3 on Nov. 9) and +5% in total viewers (5.8 million vs. 5.5 million) and beat a “Criminal Minds” original head to head for the first time this season in 18-49 (1.5 vs. 1.4). “SVU” equaled its best 18-49 rating since Sept. 28 (1.6). L+3: “SVU” grew +53% in 18-49 (1.47 to 2.25) and +2.3 million viewers overall (5.8 million to 8.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
“Chicago P.D.” (1.5/5 in 18-49, 6.3 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) jumped +25% versus its prior Wednesday original in 18-49 (1.5 vs. 1.2 from 9-11 p.m. on Nov. 16) and +3% in total viewers (6.3 million vs. 6.1 million), to capture its highest Wednesday result in 18-49 since Sept. 28 (1.5) and in total viewers since its Sept. 21 season premiere (6.9 million). “P.D.” won the hour among ABC, CBS and NBC in all key ratings categories (including a tie in men 25-54). L+3: “P.D.” increased by + 48% in 18-49 (1.45 to 2.14) and +2.5 million viewers overall (6.3 million to 8.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
Thursday
“Superstore” (1.2/5 in 18-49, 4.4 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET), with its first original in eight weeks, delivered the show’s most-watched episode since Oct. 6 (5.0 million) and ranked #2 in the slot among the Big 4 in adults 18-49. Versus its prior regular-slot original on Nov. 10, “Superstore” retained 100% in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.2 at 8 p.m. on Nov. 10) and grew +10% in total viewers (4.4 million vs. 4.0 million). L+3: “Superstore” increased by +34% in 18-49 (1.25 to 1.67) and +928,000 viewers overall (4.4 million to 5.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: “Superstore” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 116 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes. Non-Linear Viewership: Last season “Superstore” averaged an additional 1.93 rating in 18-49 on non-linear digital platforms, making it NBC’s highest rated show on a non-linear basis.
“The Good Place” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 3.5 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET), with its first original in nine weeks, retained 96% of its previous first-run in total viewers (3.5 million vs. 3.7 million) and held 100% in adults 25-54 (1.4 vs. 1.4). L+3: “Good Place” grew by +46% in 18-49 (1.04 to 1.52) and +1.2 million viewers overall (3.5 million to 4.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings. Upscale: “Good Place” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 132 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (100 represents an average concentration of those homes).
“Chicago Med” (1.2/4 in 18-49, 6.2 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET), returning after an eight-week break, rated within 0.1 of the 1.3 it averaged over its five most recent telecasts (Oct. 13 thru Nov. 10), despite this week facing stepped-up competition from ABC’s Menendez Brothers documentary and Fox’s “Hell’s Kitchen.” L+3: “Med” grew +52% in 18-49 (1.16 to 1.76) and +2.4 million viewers overall (6.2 million to 8.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
“The Blacklist” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 5.2 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET), with its first telecast in eight weeks, ran within 0.1 of the 1.1 it averaged with its five most recent telecasts (Oct. 13 thru Nov. 10) and ranked #2 in the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in every key demographic. L+3: “Blacklist” increased by +78 in 18-49 (1.01 to 1.80) and +3.3 million viewers overall (5.2 million to 8/5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: “Blacklist” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 124 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
Friday
The sixth season debut of “Grimm” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 4.5 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) delivered the show’s most watched episode since May 15, 2015 (4.7 million) with the 2014-15 season finale, while matching its best 18-49 rating since March 18 (1.0). “Grimm” maintained 100% of last May’s season finale in adults 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.9 from 8-10 p.m. on May 20) and grew +13% versus the show’s May sweep average (0.9 vs. 0.8). In total viewers, “Grimm” grew +11% versus last season’s finale (4.5 million vs. 4.0 million) and +17% versus its May-sweep average (4.5 million vs. 3.8 million). The season debut equaled NBC’s highest in-season 18-49 rating in the time period, excluding Christmas specials, since May 15, 2015 (1.1) and delivered the network’s top in-season total-viewer figure in the hour since that same date (4.7 million viewers). “Grimm” grew +11% versus last season’s premiere in total viewers (4.5 million vs. 4.0 million on Oct. 30, 2015). L+7: “Grimm” first-runs grew by +89% last season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.89 to a 1.68) and +2.3 million viewers overall (4.0 million to 6.3 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
The debut of “Emerald City” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 4.5 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) built on its lead-in in 18-49 (+11%, 1.0 vs. 0.9). “Emerald City” maintained 100% of NBC’s time-period average in the slot last season in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 1.0, L+SD excluding sports) and grew in total viewers (4.485 million vs. 4.480 million).
Saturday
NBC Sports coverage of the Detroit Lions-Seattle Seahawks NFC Wild Card Playoff Game (8.4/27 in 18-49, 26.9 million viewers overall from 8:16-11:06 p.m. ET) dominated the night in every key measure – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers. It’s the most-watched Saturday night show on any network since Jan. 16, 2016 (33.7 million for the Packers-Cardinals NFC Playoff game on NBC). NBC’s Lions-Seahawks coverage averaged a Total Audience Delivery (TAD) of 27.1 million viewers across NBC and NBC Sports Digital and ranked as NBC Sports Digital’s best-ever Wild Card Game, with 1.0 million uniques and 34.0 million live streaming minutes.  
Sunday
“The 74thAnnual Golden Globe Awards” telecast (5.6/17 in 18-49, 20.0 million viewers overall) grew 1.5 million persons or +8% year to year in total viewers (20.0 million vs. 18.5 million on Jan. 10, 2016) and was up +2% versus last year in 18-49 (5.6 vs. 5.5)The 20.016 million viewers made it the second most-watched “Golden Globes” in 10 years in the metered markets, finishing since 2007 (20.036 million) behind only the 20.9 million in 2014. It was only the third “Golden Globes” telecast since 2004 to top 20 million viewers. It was also the top non-sports primetime telecast on the Big 4 networks in 18-49 since the February 2016 Academy Awards. The event has now delivered over the last five years its five top results in total viewers since 2007 and has over the last five years matched or beaten every Golden Globe 18-49 rating for the five years preceding that (2008-2012).
The “Globes” delivered NBC’s best non-sports results in the slot in nearly two years in 18-49 and total viewers, since the Feb. 15, 2015 “SNL 40” special (7.8 in 18-49, 23.1 million viewers overall). Excluding that “SNL 40” special and prior “Globes” telecasts, it was NBC’s top 18-49 rating in the time period in more than 12 years (since May 2, 2004, 6.2 for the made-for-TV-movie “10.5” from 9-11 p.m. and the last hour of a 7-9 p.m. “Dateline NBC”) and best in total viewers in more than 14 years (since May 5, 2002, 20.7 million for the 8-11 p.m. portion of NBC’s 75thAnniversary special).
The “Globes” quadrupled NBC’s non-sports average in the time period last season in 18-49 (5.6 vs. 1.3, L+SD excluding sports) and was up 14.1 million persons in total viewers (20.0 million vs. 5.9 million). Among teens 12-17, the 2017 “Golden Globes” were up +29% versus last year (2.2 vs. 1.7).






News

'TODAY' WINS AGAIN IN DEMO

TODAY Tops GMA in the Key Demo for the Week TODAY Has Been #1 in the Key Demo for 54 Straight Weeks, a First in 4 Years TODAY Has More than Doubled Its Key Demo Advantage Over GMA Season-to-Date, TODAY Is Posting Its Biggest Demo Wins in 5 Years
'TODAY' WINS AGAIN IN DEMO
NEW YORK – January 10, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was the number-one morning show topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” in the key demo A25-54 once again for the week.  TODAY has now won the key demo for 54 straight weeks, a first in four years. Season-to-date, TODAY is posting its largest A25-54 and A18-49 advantages over GMA in five years.  Versus last season, TODAY has more than doubled its key demo advantage over GMA, and the total viewer gap between the two shows is 71% closer (-92,000 versus -318,000). Additionally, TODAY won eight weeks in total viewers last year including the week of the presidential election and the month of December. 
*Please note: As of 12/28/15, Nielsen national ratings are based on an expanded sample known as “NPX,” which effectively doubles the size of the Nielsen panel through a combination of additional meters and HHs. While NPX is now the official currency of record, all data pre-12/28/15 remains based on the old sample — so year-to-year and other comparisons are versus pre-NPX data. 
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS: 
Week of January 2:
NetHH
Rtg
HH
Shr
P2+
Imps
P18-49
Rtg
P18-49
Imps
P25-54
Rtg
P25-54
Imps
TODAY3.29134,5591.001,2861.461,755
CBS THIS MORNING2.70113,7190.607670.891,068
GOOD MORNING AMERICA3.43134,7060.881,1291.301,567
TODAY showed the biggest across-the-board gains vs. prior week
TODAY averaged 1.755 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming GMA by +188,000 (+12%) and CBS by +687,000 (+64%)
  • TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 54 consecutive weeks and 70 of the last 71 weeks
    • TODAY has won 54 straight weeks in A25-54 for the first time in over four years
  • TODAY the biggest A25-54 growth week-to-week, increasing +25% (+351,000) and more than doubling its demo lead over GMA (+188,000 vs. +78,000 prior week)
  • Versus the same week last season, TODAY’s A25-54 advantage GMA was 36% higher (+188,000 vs. +138,000 last year)
  • TODAY has now won 143 consecutive broadcasts in A25-54, dating back to June 10, 2016
  • TODAY delivered a 1.46 A25-54 rating, +0.16 points ahead of GMA and +0.57 points more than CBS
TODAY averaged 1.286 million A18-49 viewers, +157,000 (+14%) more than GMA and +519,000 (+68%) higher than CBS
  • TODAY also posted the biggest A18-49 gain versus prior week (+27%, or +275,000)
  • TODAY’s 1.00 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.12 points and CBS by +0.40 points
TODAY averaged 4.559 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +840,000 (+23%)
  • TODAY improved its total viewer audience by +14% (+577,000) week-to-week, the biggest gain among the morning news programs
  • Compared to the same week last season, TODAY reduced GMA’s lead by 49% (-147,000 vs. -290,000 last year)
Season-to-date:
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers
  • TODAY has more than doubled its advantage over GMA vs. last season (+246,000 vs. +113,000 in 2015-16)
  • This is TODAY’s best A25-54 season-to-date advantage in 5 years (since the 2011-12 season)
TODAY ranks #1 among A18-49 viewers
  • TODAY’s A18-49 lead over GMA has improved by 22% vs. last season (+235,000 vs. +193,000 in 2015-16)
  • This is TODAY best A18-49 season-to-date advantage in five years
TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA has been reduced by 71% (-92,000 vs. -318,000 last season)
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS: 
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 31.5 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in November for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 35 consecutive months (44 out of the last 45), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to 2.9x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in November 2016.

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“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS THE DEMO AGAIN

“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS THE DEMO AGAIN

Nightly News Holds Biggest Demo Lead over ABC to Start a Season in Three Years The NBC News Broadcast Ranks #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 75 of the last 76 Weeks
NEW YORK (January 10, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 in the demo for the week of January 2, averaging 2.5 million A25-54 viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +193,000 (+9%) and “CBS Evening News” by +682,000 (+33%).  Excluding the Rio Olympics, Nightly drew its biggest A25-54 audience since the week of January 18, 2016 and posted the biggest A25-54 week-to-week increase, compared to the competition (+348,000, +16%). 
Among A18-49, Nightly News averaged 1.8 million viewers for the week, topping ABC by +100,000 (+6%) and CBS by +542,000 (+44%). The NBC News broadcast has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 75 of the last 76 weeks.
Nightly News averaged 9.8 million total viewers for the week, leading CBS Evening News by +1.6 million (+20%). The NBC News broadcast delivered its largest, non-Olympic audience since the week of January 18, 2016.
NOTE: Due to the New Year’s holiday, Nightly News and ABC are based on 4-day averages (Tue-Fri) while CBS is based on a 5-day average.  
Weekly Highlights: 
  • Nightly News averaged 2.475 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +193,000 (+9%) and CBS by +682,000 (+33%).
  • Nightly News averaged 1.775 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +100,000 (+6%) and CBS by +542,000 (+22%).
  • Nightly News averaged 9.769 million total viewers, leading CBS Evening News” by +1.649 million viewers (+20%).
  • Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 75 of the past 76 weeks.
Season Highlights:
  • Nightly News is having its best A25-54 lead over ABC to start a season in three years (2013-14).
  • Versus last season, Nightly has increased its A25-54 lead over ABC by 36% (+261,000 vs +192,000 last year)
Week of January 2 – January 6, 2017:
Total Viewers     A25-54 Rating     A25-54 Viewers     A18-49 Rating     A18-49 Viewers     
NBC     9.7692.062.4751.381.775
CBS 8.1201.491.7930.961.233
ABC 9.9621.902.2821.311.675

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