“60 MINUTES” IS THE WEEK’S # 1 NON-SPORTS PROGRAM FOR THE SECOND STRAIGHT TIME
Tops Finale of “The Voice”
Once again, 60 MINUTES was the # 1 non-sports program for the week. The CBS News magazine drew 12 million viewers to land at # 3, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, Dec. 23. It was the second week in which only NFL Football drew larger primetime audiences than 60 MINUTES – which also bested the season 15 finale of “The Voice” on NBC (9.89 million).
It was 10th time in 13 weeks that 60 MINUTES made the Top 10 – seven times at # 5 or better.
Sunday’s broadcast featured an Anderson Cooper report on how U.S. authorities caught a former CIA officer spying for the Chinese, a look at allegations of massive corruption on the island nation of Malta by Jon Wertheim and Bill Whitaker’s story about the successful and controversial reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone Park.
Bill Owens is the executive editor of 60 MINUTES, America’s # 1 news program.
WHOOPEE (OR IS IT WHOOPI?) FOR “THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT”
LAST TUESDAY’S SHOW WITH WHOOPI GOLDBERG
DELIVERS FOUR MILLION VIEWERS
For the week ending Dec. 14 (week #12 of the 2018-2019 broadcast season), THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT (3.74m) beat both “The Tonight Show” (2.35m) and “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (1.99m) by significant margins. With a week of first-run broadcasts, THE LATE SHOW has delivered more than 3.5 million viewers every first-run week this season according to Nielsen live plus 3-day ratings.
On Dec. 11, THE LATE SHOW with Whoopi Goldberg was the week’s topper, delivering 4.02 million viewers, the second largest live plus 3-day Tuesday audience this season.
Season-to-date, most current, THE LATE SHOW (3.67m) leads both its competitors by well over one million viewers and is tied for first in adults 25-54 (0.8/04) and adults 18-49 (0.5/04).
“48 HOURS: FINDJODI” IS SATURDAY’S #1 NON-SPORTS PRIMETIME PROGRAM WITH VIEWERS
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48 HOURS: “FindJodi” was Saturday’s #1 non-sports primetime program with viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Dec. 15.
The broadcast delivered 3.95 million viewers and a 0.8/03 with adults 25-54, the demographic that matters most to those who advertise in news. Compared to last week, 48 HOURS added +170,000 viewers (from 3.78m, +4%). Compared to the same night last year, 48 HOURS was up +10% in viewers and +14% in adults 25-54.
Saturday’s broadcast featured 48 HOURS and Jim Axelrod’s report on the more-than-two-decade search for what happened to Iowa television anchor Jodi Huisentruit, which included new details on the investigation in the case.
Huisentruit was an anchor at KIMT-TV, the CBS affiliate in Mason City, Iowa, when she disappeared on her way to work on June 27, 1995. When she didn’t arrive at the television station for her morning assignment, concerned co-workers alerted police. Outside her apartment building, police found signs of a struggle, and her car was still there. She was never seen again. Her body was never found, and what happened to her is a mystery.
“FindJodi” featured new information about the case and explored multiple leads and theories about her abduction. Was it a crime of opportunity, was she targeted by an obsessed fan or was it someone she knew?
The broadcast also included interviews with co-workers such as former KIMT anchor Robin Wolfram, former news director Doug Merbach, journalist and private investigator Caroline Lowe, Huisentruit’s sister, JoAnn Nathe, and more.
48 HOURS: “FindJodi” is produced by Clare Friedland, Ruth Chenetz and Chris Young Ritzen. Charlotte A. Fuller, Anthony Venditti and Cindy Cesare are the field producers. Michael McHugh is the producer-editor. Joan Adelman, Gregory F. McLaughlin and Michael Vele are the editors. Judy Tygard is the senior producer. Nancy Kramer is the executive story editor. Susan Zirinsky is the senior executive producer.
CBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR WEEK 12 OF 2018-2019 BROADCAST SEASON
NETWORK CELEBRATES HOLIDAYS EARLY WITH WEEKLY WIN
“NCIS” ON TUESDAY HAS BEST NUMBERS IN OVER A MONTH
wednesday lineup sees record numbers
“I LOVE LUCY HOLIDAY SPECIAL”
AND “THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW – NOW IN LIVING COLOR!”
HELP CBS TOP FRIDAY
“60 MINUTES” POSTS SEASON-BEST DELIVERIES
“GOD FRIENDED ME” HITS TOP 10 FOR FIRST TIME WITH BEST NUMBERS SINCE OCTOBER
CBS received an early holiday gift from fans last week, winning the viewer crown for week 12 of the 2018-2019 television season, while remaining the most-watched network for the season-to-date. 60 MINUTES and NCIS were the top two most-watched non-sports series, while FBI and GOD FRIENDED ME were the most-watched new series. GOD FRIENDED ME was also a top 10 most-watched show for the first time, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Dec. 16.
For week 12 of the new season, CBS had an average of 7.19 million viewers, beating second place NBC (6.20m) by +1 million viewers, followed by FOX (5.11m) and ABC (3.62m). Season-to-date, CBS is first with 8.94 million viewers, and NBC is second (8.87m), followed by FOX (7.05m) and ABC (5.70m).
On Tuesday, CBS was first in viewers (9.69m), adults 25-54 (1.7/06) and adults 18-49 (1.0/05). NCIS was first in viewers (12.28m). Compared to last week, NCIS added +240,000 viewers (from 12.04m, +2%) and posted its best viewer delivery since Nov. 13. FBI was also first in viewers (9.04m), adults 25-54 (1.6/05) and adults 18-49 (1.0/04). FBI was Tuesday’s #2 program in viewers, behind NCIS. NCIS: NEW ORLEANS was first in viewers (7.76m) and adults 25-54 (1.3/05) and tied for first in adults 18-49 (0.8/04).
On Wednesday, CBS was first in viewers (6.60m), adults 25-54 (1.6/06) and adults 18-49 (1.1/05) while delivering its largest Wednesday audience since Premiere Week (Sept. 26). SURVIVOR was first in viewers (7.77m), adults 25-54 (2.2/08) and adults 18-49 (1.5/07) and was the night’s #1 program in all measures with its largest audience since its Sept. 26 season premiere. At 9:00 PM, SEAL TEAM was also first in viewers (6.59m). Compared to last week, SEAL TEAM added +1.28m viewers (from 5.31m, +24%) and posted its largest audience since Jan. 31. Rounding out the night, CRIMINAL MINDS was first in viewers (5.43m), adults 25-54 (1.2/05) and adults 18-49 (0.8/04). Compared to last week, CRIMINAL MINDS added +930,000 viewers (from 4.50m, +21%) and delivered its largest audience since April 4.
On Friday, CBS was first in viewers (5.48m) for the 10th Friday in 12 weeks this season. The I LOVE LUCY HOLIDAY SPECIAL was first in viewers (5.86m) and was the night’s most-watched program while THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW – NOW IN LIVING COLOR! special was also first in viewers (5.31m).
On Saturday, with CRIMETIME SATURDAY and 48 HOURS, CBS was first in viewers (3.17m).
Finishing up the week, on Sunday, CBS was second in viewers (11.71m), adults 25-54 (2.9/09) and adults 18-49 (2.1/08) behind NFL football. 60 MINUTES was first in viewers (14.55m), while adding +5.66m viewers (from 8.89m, +64%) and posting a season-best delivery and its best performance in viewers and key demos since March 25. 60 MINUTES was Sunday’s #1 non-sports program in viewers, adults 25-54 and adults 18-49. GOD FRIENDED ME was second in viewers (8.53m) and added +1.02m viewers (from 7.51m, +14%). GOD FRIENDED ME posted its largest audience and best adults 18-49 delivery since Oct. 21. NCIS: LOS ANGELES was also second in viewers (7.21m), adults 25-54 (1.4/04) and adults 18-49 (0.9/04).
NATIONAL NIELSEN SUMMARY - PRIMETIME
Week #12 of 2018-2019 Season (ending: 12/16/18)
VIEWERS
| |
(000)
| |
CBS
|
7,193
|
NBC
|
6,200
|
ABC
|
3,618
|
FOX
|
5,111
|
A25-54
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
1.5
|
5
|
NBC
|
1.9
|
7
|
ABC
|
0.9
|
3
|
FOX
|
1.7
|
6
|
A18-49
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
1.0
|
5
|
NBC
|
1.4
|
6
|
ABC
|
0.7
|
3
|
FOX
|
1.4
|
6
|
SEASON-TO-DATE RATINGS REPORT (9/24/18-12/16/18)
VIEWERS
| |
(000)
| |
CBS
|
8,937
|
NBC
|
8,873
|
ABC
|
5,702
|
FOX
|
7,045
|
A25-54
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
2.1
|
7
|
NBC
|
2.8
|
10
|
ABC
|
1.7
|
6
|
FOX
|
2.5
|
9
|
A18-49
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
1.4
|
6
|
NBC
|
2.2
|
9
|
ABC
|
1.2
|
5
|
FOX
|
2.0
|
9
|
“60 MINUTES” IS THE WEEK’S #1 NON-SPORTS PROGRAM
MAKES THE TOP 10 FOR NINTH TIME IN 12 WEEKS AT #3 AND
POSTS SEASON-BEST DELIVERIES IN VIEWERS AND KEY DEMOS
60 MINUTES was the #1 non-sports program for the week. The CBS newsmagazine drew a season-best 14.55 million viewers to land at #3, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, Dec. 16. It was the ninth time in 12 weeks that 60 MINUTES made the top 10 – six times at #5 or better – and the broadcast’s best delivery in viewers since March.
The CBS newsmagazine also made the top 10 in the key demos, scoring its season best in those metrics, too. 60 MINUTES tied at #4 in adults 25-54 (3.4/11) and finished at #6 in adults 18-49 (2.5/10).
Compared to the same night last year, 60 MINUTES was up +3 percent in adults 25-54, +4 percent in adults 18-49 and +1 percent in viewers.
Sunday’s broadcast featured a report about drug companies facing major lawsuits over the opioid epidemic by Bill Whitaker, and a Sharyn Alfonsi double-length story on plastic refuse in the oceans.
Bill Owens is the executive editor of 60 MINUTES, America’s #1 news program.
“THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT” JUST KEEPS WINNING
LAST WEEK’S SHOW WITH JULIA ROBERTS
DELIVERS OVER 4.5 MILLION VIEWERS;
LARGEST TUESDAY AUDIENCE SINCE APRIL
For the week ending Dec. 7 (week #11 of the 2018-2019 broadcast season), THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT (3.85m) beat both “The Tonight Show” (2.36m) and “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (2.09m). With a week of first-run broadcasts, THE LATE SHOW delivered more than 3.5 million viewers for the ninth time in 10 first-run weeks this season according to Nielsen live plus 3-day ratings.
Tuesday’s LATE SHOW with guests Julia Roberts and Patrick Wilson delivered 4.56m viewers, the largest live plus 3-day Tuesday audience since April 17 (James Comey/Jason Aldean as guests).
Season-to-date, most current, THE LATE SHOW (3.65m) leads its competitors by more than 1 million viewers and is tied for first in adults 25-54 (0.8/04) and adults 18-49 (0.5/04).
CBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR WEEK 11 OF 2018-2019 BROADCAST SEASON
NETWORK KICKS OFF HOLIDAY SEASON WITH WEEKLY WIN
“THE NEIGHBORHOOD,” “FBI” AND “NCIS: NEW ORLEANS” BEST SINCE PREMIERE NUMBERS
“The Big Bang Theory,” “NCIS” and “Young Sheldon”
RETAIN TITLE AS TOP THREE Entertainment Programs –
“FBI,” “BLUE BLOODS” AND “NCIS: NEW ORLEANS” FOLLOW RIGHT BEHIND
“FBI” ADDS OVER +800K VIEWERS – IS WEEK’S TOP NEW DRAMA
HOLIDAY PERENNIAL “RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER”
TOPS SATURDAY; “FROSTY THE SNOWMAN” IS SECOND
CBS returned to the winner’s circle last week, retaking the viewer crown for week 11 of the 2018-2019 television season, and returned to the top as the most-watched network for the season-to-date. THE BIG BANG THEORY, NCIS and YOUNG SHELDON were once again the top three most-watched scripted series, while FBI was the most-watched new series according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Dec. 9.
For week 11 of the new season, CBS had an average of 6.91 million viewers, beating second place NBC (6.77m) followed by FOX (5.89m) and ABC (3.56m). Season-to-date, CBS is first with 8.99 million viewers, and NBC is second (8.97m), followed by FOX (7.13m) and ABC (5.77m).
CBS had the top six scripted programs in viewers for the week: THE BIG BANG THEORY, NCIS, YOUNG SHELDON, FBI, BLUE BLOODS and NCIS: NEW ORLEANS.
On Monday, at 8:00 PM, THE NEIGHBORHOOD was second in viewers (6.50m), posting its largest audience since its Oct. 1 series premiere. At 10:00 PM, BULL was second in viewers (6.59m), and posted the show’s largest audience since Oct. 29.
On Tuesday, CBS was first in viewers (10.03m) and adults 25-54 (1.7/06). At 8:00 PM, NCIS was first in viewers (12.04m) and was Tuesday’s most-watched program. At 9:00 PM, FBI was first in viewers (9.72m) and added +810,000 viewers (from 8.91m, +9%) while posting its best audience delivery since its Sept. 25 series premiere. FBI was Tuesday’s #2 program in viewers, behind NCIS. At 10:00 PM, NCIS: NEW ORLEANS was first in viewers (8.33m), adding +860,000 since its last first run episode on Nov. 20. The drama also posted its best audience delivery since its season five premiere on Sept. 25.
On Thursday, CBS was second in viewers (8.03m), adults 25-54 (2.0/07) and adults 18-49 (1.2/05) behind “Thursday Night Football.” THE BIG BANG THEORY (8:00-8:30 PM) was first in viewers (12.52m), adults 25-54 (3.3/12) and adults 18-49 (2.1/10) with its final episode of 2018 and was the night’s #1 program in viewers.
At 8:30 PM, YOUNG SHELDON was first in viewers (10.91m) and was the night’s #2 program in viewers, behind THE BIG BANG THEORY. MOM (9:00 PM) was second in viewers (7.92m), and added +450,000 viewers (from 7.47m, +6%). MURPHY BROWN followed and was second in viewers (5.97m), adding +380,000 viewers from its last first-run episode (from 5.59m, +7%). Rounding out the night, S.W.A.T. was second in viewers (5.34m), with its final first-run hour of 2018. S.W.A.T. delivered its largest audience since Oct. 25.
On Friday, CBS was the most-watched network for the ninth time in 11 Fridays. CBS won every half-hour in viewers. MACGYVER was first in viewers (6.36m) and beat “Last Man Standing” in the common half-hour (6.31m vs. 5.43m) by its largest margin of victory to date. MACGYVER posted its second largest audience of the season and was the night’s #3 program in viewers, behind BLUE BLOODS and HAWAII FIVE-0.
HAWAII FIVE-0 was first in viewers (7.81m), adults 25-54 (1.3/05) and tied for first in adults 18-49 (0.8/04). Compared to last week, HAWAII FIVE-0 was up +8% in adults 25-54 (from 1.2/05), even in adults 18-49 and added +530,000 viewers (from 7.28m, +7%). HAWAII FIVE-0 was the night’s #2 program in viewers, behind BLUE BLOODS.
At 10:00 PM, BLUE BLOODS was first in viewers (8.90m), adults 25-54 (1.4/05) and adults 18-49 (0.9/04). Compared to last week, BLUE BLOODS was up +17% in adults 25-54 (from 1.2/05), +29% in adults 18-49 (from 0.7/04) and added +500,000 viewers (from 8.40m, +6%) while delivering its largest audience since Nov. 9 and its second largest audience of the season. BLUE BLOODS was once again Friday’s #1 program in viewers.
On Saturday, CBS was first in viewers (3.76m), adults 25-54 (1.2/05) and adults 18-49 (0.8/04). RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER was first in viewers (4.09m), adults 25-54 (1.4/06), adults 18-49 (1.0/05). The perennial was Saturday’s #1 program in viewers, adults 25-54 and tied with FROSTY THE SNOWMAN – 12/8 as the top program in adults 18-49.
FROSTY THE SNOWMAN was first in viewers (3.84m), adults 25-54 (1.3/05) and adults 18-49 (1.0/05). Compared to the same special on the same night last year, CBS was up +11% in adults 18-49, +2% in viewers and even in adults 25-54. FROSTY THE SNOWMAN – 12/8 tied RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER -12/8 as the night's #1 program in adults 18-49 and was second for the night in viewers.
On Sunday, 60 MINUTES was second in viewers (8.89m), adults 25-54 (1.4/04) and adults 18-49 (0.9/04), all behind FOX’s late running, overtime football game. 60 MINUTES was Sunday’s #1 non-sports program in viewers. GOD FRIENDED ME was second in viewers (7.51m) as well.
NCIS: LOS ANGELES (9:00-10:00 PM) was also second in viewers (7.50m). Compared to the last first-run episode on Nov. 25, NCIS: LOS ANGELES added +300,000 viewers (from 7.20m, +4%). NCIS: LOS ANGELES posted its largest audience since Oct. 21.
At 10:00 PM, MADAM SECRETARY was second in viewers (5.35m), adults 25-54 (0.9/03) and adults 18-49 (0.6/02). Compared to the last first-run episode on Nov. 25, MADAM SECRETARY was even in both adults 25-54 and adults 18-49 and added +100,000 viewers (from 5.25m, +2%).
NATIONAL NIELSEN SUMMARY - PRIMETIME
Week #11 of 2018-2019 Season (ending: 12/9/18)
VIEWERS
| |
(000)
| |
CBS
|
6,913
|
NBC
|
6,773
|
ABC
|
3,559
|
FOX
|
5,892
|
A25-54
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
1.4
|
5
|
NBC
|
2.0
|
7
|
ABC
|
1.0
|
3
|
FOX
|
2.2
|
8
|
A18-49
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
0.9
|
4
|
NBC
|
1.5
|
7
|
ABC
|
0.7
|
3
|
FOX
|
1.7
|
7
|
SEASON-TO-DATE RATINGS REPORT (9/24/18-12/9/18)
VIEWERS
| |
(000)
| |
CBS
|
8,987
|
NBC
|
8,971
|
ABC
|
5,773
|
FOX
|
7,130
|
A25-54
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
2.1
|
7
|
NBC
|
2.8
|
10
|
ABC
|
1.7
|
6
|
FOX
|
2.5
|
9
|
A18-49
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
1.4
|
6
|
NBC
|
2.2
|
9
|
ABC
|
1.3
|
5
|
FOX
|
2.0
|
9
|
“48 HOURS: DEAR SAVANNA” IS SATURDAY’S #1 BROADCAST WITH VIEWERS AT 10:00 PM
(L-R) Samantha Geldenhuys; Dorothy Lee Barnett and Harris Todd
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48 HOURS: “Dear Savanna” was Saturday’s #1 broadcast with viewers at 10:00 PM, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Dec. 8.
The encore broadcast delivered 3.78 million viewers and a 0.9/04 with adults 25-54, the demographic that matters most to those who advertise in news. Compared to the same night last year, 48 HOURS was +16% in viewers and up +13% in adults 25-54.
Saturday’s broadcast featured 48 HOURS and Maureen Maher’s report on Dorothy Lee Barnett, who eluded the FBI for two decades after she fled the United States with her infant daughter in tow. In 1994 Barnett was in the midst of a bitter divorce with her then-husband, Harris Todd. One day she and the couple’s 11-month-old daughter, Savanna, vanished. The disappearance launched an international search for Barnett and Savanna that didn’t end until she was arrested in Queensland, Australia, in 2013. Barnett and Savanna opened up to 48 HOURS about their extraordinary life before Barnett’s arrest and how their lives have unfolded since.
48 HOURS: “Dear Savanna” is produced by Liza Finley and Ryan Smith. Diana Modica, Grayce Arlotta Berner, George Baluzy and Richard Barber are the editors. Linda Martin is the update producer. Peter Schweitzer is the senior producer. Susan Zirinsky is the senior executive producer.
FRIDAY’S SHOW WITH MICHELLE OBAMA
DELIVERS NEARLY 5 MILLION VIEWERS
LAST NIGHT “THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT” SCORED
BEST TUESDAY METERED MARKET RATING SINCE APRIL
For the week ending Nov. 30 (week #10 of the 2018-2019 broadcast season), THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT (3.83m) beat its closest competitor by +1.22 million viewers and had its largest live plus 3-day delivery in viewers since the week ending April 20. THE LATE SHOW also delivered more than 3.5 million viewers every first-run week this season.
Friday’s show with former first lady Michelle Obama delivered 4.94 million viewers, the largest live plus 3-day Friday audience ever for THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT and the best audience on any night since April 17 (5.20m, James Comey/Jason Aldean as guests). You can view Colbert’s full, extended interview with Mrs. Obama here.
On Tuesday, Dec. 4, in the metered markets, THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT (3.3), with special guest Julia Roberts, hit an eight-month Tuesday high (since April 17), beating its closest competition by +1.5 ratings points (versus 1.8.)
Season-to-date, most current, THE LATE SHOW (3.66m) leads its closest competition by more than 1 million viewers (versus 2.47 million) and is tied in adults 18-49 (0.5).
Source: Nielsen, live plus 3-day ratings for the week ending Nov. 30; metered market ratings for Dec. 4.
“THE TALK” POSTS SEASON-BEST NUMBER
For the week ending Nov. 30 (week #10), 2018, THE TALK scored 2.37 million viewers, the show’s most-watched week so far for the 2018-2019 season.
Source: Nielsen, Live plus Same Day Ratings for the week ending Nov. 30, 2018.
“60 MINUTES” MAKES TOP 10 FOR FIFTH STRAIGHT TIME
CBS Newsmagazine’s #5 Rank Puts It in Nielsen Top 10 for the Eighth Time over
10 Weeks – Five Times at #5 or Better
60 MINUTES made the top 10 again. The CBS newsmagazine drew 10.41 million viewers to finish at #5 for the week, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, Dec. 2. It was the fifth straight time 60 MINUTES made the list.
The broadcast has spent most of the season – eight out of 10 weeks – on the weekly list of top-viewed programs. It has finished at #5 or better, five of those weeks.
Once again, 60 MINUTES was Sunday’s #1 non-sports program in viewers.
Sunday’s 60 MINUTES featured a two-part tribute to the late president George H.W. Bush reported by Norah O’Donnell, which included the voices of three former presidents. The third story was a Bill Whitaker report on the devastating fires in California and a new DNA process for quickly identifying victims.
Bill Owens is the executive editor of 60 MINUTES, America’s #1 news program.
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