“60 MINUTES” IS #1 FOR SECOND STRAIGHT TIME
MAKES TOP FIVE FOR THE FIFTH STRAIGHT WEEK
AND THE 14th TIME THIS SEASON
CBS Newsmagazine Also Makes the Top 5 in Key Demos
60 MINUTES topped the Nielsen list for the second straight week, drawing 12.6 million viewers to once again land at #1, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, March 31. It was the fifth straight week – and the 14th time this season – the CBS newsmagazine finished among the top five programs.
It was the third time this year 60 MINUTES claimed the top spot on Nielsen’s list.
The broadcast has been in Nielsen’s top 10 for 17 out of 22 telecasts this season.
60 MINUTES also made the top five in the key demos again, scoring a 2.7/10 in adults 25-54 good for #2 and a 2.0/09 in adults 18-49 that also ranked #2. Compared to last week, 60 MINUTES was up +17 percent in adults 25-54, +25 percent in adults 18-49 and added +2.34 million viewers.
On Sunday’s program, Anderson Cooper interviewed a couple who lost a daughter in a mass shooting who now devote their lives to helping other shooting victims. Scott Pelley reported on an ambitious idea to stop global warming by recreating the Ice Age in the Arctic, and Bill Whitaker looked at a novel prison program in Connecticut based on the German penal model that’s showing signs of success.
Bill Owens is the executive producer of 60 MINUTES, America’s #1 news program.
CBS RATINGS HIGHLIGHTS FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 31
THE WINNING STREAK CONTINUES AS
CBS HAS BEEN THE MOST-WATCHED NETWORK
FOR 10 OUT OF THE PAST 11 WEEKS
“NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP,” “NCIS,” “FBI”
“NCIS: NEW ORLEANS” AND “SURVIVOR” HELP NETWORK TO TAKE WEEK
“60 MINUTES” WAS WEEK’S #1 PROGRAM
“GOD FRIENDED ME” IS NIGHT’S MOST-WATCHED SCRIPTED SERIES
CBS was once again the most-watched network during week 27 of the 2018-2019 broadcast season according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending March 31. CBS has now been #1 in viewers for 10 of the past 11 weeks.
For week 27, CBS had an average of 6.57 million weekly viewers, beating NBC (4.65m), ABC (4.37m) and FOX (2.49m). Season-to-date, CBS is first with 9.11 million viewers, and NBC is second (7.58m), followed by FOX (5.86m) and ABC (5.65m). The Network was #1 in viewers on four nights – Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
CBS also took the week in adults 25-54 (1.6) and adults 18-49 (1.2). Season to date, the Network is second in adults 25-54 (2.2) and out of first place by only -0.1 in adults 18-49 (1.6).
On Tuesday, CBS was first in viewers (9.50m) with NCIS leading the way in viewers (12.18m), adults 25-54 (1.9) and adults 18-49 (1.2, tie). NCIS was the night’s #1 program in viewers with its largest audience since Feb. 19. FBI was also first in viewers (9.13m) and was the night’s #1 new program in viewers and #2 program overall behind NCIS. Rounding out the night, NCIS: NEW ORLEANS was first in viewers (7.18m) and adults 25-54 (1.2) and tied for first in adults 18-49 (0.7).
On Wednesday, CBS was second in viewers (5.21m), adults 25-54 (1.4/05, tie) and adults 18-49 (1.0/05, tie). SURVIVOR was first in key demos: adults 25-54 (2.2/08) and adults 18-49 (1.6/08). SURVIVOR posted its largest audience since Feb. 20 (the premiere of this edition of the game). The premiere of MILLION DOLLAR MILE was second in viewers (3.90m), adults 25-54 (1.2, tie) and adults 18-49 (0.9, tie). Closing out the night, SEAL TEAM was second in viewers (3.91m), adults 25-54 (0.9) and adults 18-49 (0.6).
On Thursday and Friday nights, CBS aired the NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT, and those numbers have been, and will be, released by CBS Sports.
On Sunday, CBS was first in viewers (9.52m), adults 25-54 (2.0) and adults 18-49 (1.5). This marks the fourth consecutive Sunday viewer win for the Network. CBS’ late-running NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT coverage from 7:00-7:17 PM, posted 21.99 million viewers, 6.7/26 in adults 25-54 and 5.6/27 in adults 18-49.
60 MINUTES (7:17-8:17PM) delivered 12.59 million viewers, 2.7 in adults 25-54 and 2.0 in adults 18-49 – first in these measures. 60 MINUTES was the night’s #1 prime program in viewers and key demos and posted its largest audience and best adults 25-54 delivery since Dec. 16, 2018. GOD FRIENDED ME (8:17-9:17 PM) scored a winning 8.16 million viewers and was Sunday night’s #1 scripted program in viewers while posting its largest audience since Jan. 13. NCIS: LOS ANGELES (9:17-10:17 PM) finished first in viewers (7.50m). Rounding out the night, MADAM SECRETARY (10:17-11:17 PM) delivered 4.99 million viewers to finish second in the time period.
NATIONAL NIELSEN SUMMARY - PRIMETIME
Week #27 of 2018-2019 Season (ending: 3/31/19)
VIEWERS
| |
(000)
| |
CBS
|
6,566
|
NBC
|
4,652
|
ABC
|
4,366
|
FOX
|
2,488
|
A25-54
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
1.6
|
6
|
NBC
|
1.2
|
4
|
ABC
|
1.1
|
4
|
FOX
|
0.9
|
3
|
A18-49
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
1.2
|
6
|
NBC
|
0.8
|
4
|
ABC
|
0.8
|
4
|
FOX
|
0.6
|
3
|
SEASON-TO-DATE RATINGS REPORT (9/24/18-3/31/19)
VIEWERS
| |
CBS
|
9,112
|
NBC
|
7,578
|
ABC
|
5,650
|
FOX
|
5,860
|
A25-54
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
2.2
|
8
|
NBC
|
2.3
|
8
|
ABC
|
1.7
|
6
|
FOX
|
2.1
|
7
|
A18-49
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
1.6
|
7
|
NBC
|
1.7
|
8
|
ABC
|
1.3
|
6
|
FOX
|
1.7
|
7
|
LUPITA NYONG’O ONLY HAS EYES FOR STEPHEN BECAUSE “THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT” REMAINS #1 IN LATE NIGHT BY OVER +1.3 MILLION VIEWERS
Last week, (Week #26 of the 2018-2019 broadcast season) THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT delivered 3.55 million viewers, 0.7 in adults 25-54 and 0.5 in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen live plus three-day ratings. THE LATE SHOW has delivered more than 3.5 million weekly viewers with three-day lift every first-run week this season.
With three-day lift, THE LATE SHOW improved its advantage over “Tonight” in viewers to +1.30 million viewers (vs. 2.25m) after leading by +790,000 with same day viewers (vs. 2.15m). THE LATE SHOW also remained tied with “Tonight” in adults 18-49 (0.5, each).
Additionally, last night, THE LATE SHOW scored its best Tuesday overnight Metered Market Rating (2.8) since February 19.
Season-to-date, THE LATE SHOW (3.81m) leads “The Tonight Show” (2.47m) and “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (2.09m) by more than one-million viewers, and is tied with “The Tonight Show” in adults 25-54 (0.8/04) and adults 18-49 (0.5/04). THE LATE SHOW continues to lead “Tonight” in adults 18-49 audience (685k versus 679k).
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“48 HOURS: KARRIE’S CHOICE” IS SATURDAY’S #1 NON-SPORTS PRIMETIME PROGRAM WITH VIEWERS AND KEY DEMOGRAPHICS
(L-R) Karrie, Lloyd and Michele Neurauter
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48 HOURS: “Karrie’s Choice” was Saturday’s #1 non-sports primetime program in viewers and key demographics, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for March 23.
48 HOURS, which was presented from 10:12-11:12 PM, delivered 3.50 million viewers and a 0.9/04 with adults 25-54, the demographic that matters most to those who advertise in news. 48 HOURS was up +50% in both adults 25-54 (from 0.6/02) and adults 18-49 (0.6/03 from 0.4/02) and added +160,000 viewers (from 3.34m, +5%) compared to the previous week. 48 HOURS was up +13% in adults 25-54 and +20% in adults 18-49 compared to the same week a year ago.
Saturday’s broadcast featured Erin Moriarty and 48 HOURS looking into the death of a Corning, N.Y., mother of three and the investigation into what really happened. Michele Neurauter was found in her home hanging from a rope in August 2017. It appeared to be a suicide, though police had some doubts. At the time, she was in a battle over the custody with her ex-husband, Lloyd Neurauter.
The police were not alone in thinking Neurauter might not have killed herself. Neurauter’s mother, Jeanne Laundy, thought Michele was murdered, and pointed the finger at Neurauter’s ex-husband, even though he was more than 2,500 miles away on a job interview in California when Michele was found dead. Police would later learn that before Neurauter flew to California, he was with his 19-year-old daughter Karrie in Rochester, less than 100 miles away from Corning. Police needed to figure out if he somehow got away to Corning to kill Michele, and they suspected their daughter Karrie might know what happened. Police began listening into conversations between Lloyd and Karrie Neurauter.
Months later, Karrie and Lloyd Neurauter were arrested and charged in the death of Michele Neurauter. While not accused of actually killing her mother, Karrie Neurauter was charged with helping her father plan and cover up the murder. Prosecutors maintained that Karrie was brainwashed by her father to help with the murder. She eventually admitted helping plan the murder and was sentenced on a count of second-degree manslaughter to one to three years in prison.
Lloyd Neurauter pleaded guilty charges of first-degree murder, first-degree custodial interference and second-degree conspiracy. He has been sentenced to life in prison.
Why would a child help one parent kill the other parent? Police and prosecutors wrestled with finding an answer.
48 HOURS: “Karrie’s Choice” is produced by Christopher Gidez. The producer-editor is Michael McHugh. George Baluzy and Gary Winter are the editors. The development producer is Marc Goldbaum. The associate producer is Kat Teurfs. Patti Aronofsky is the senior producer. Nancy Kramer is the executive story editor. Judy Tygard is the executive producer.
CBS RATINGS HIGHLIGHTS FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 24
CBS KEEPS WINNING – REMAINS THE MOST-WATCHED NETWORK
FOR NINE OUT OF THE PAST 10 WEEKS
FIRST ROUND OF “NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS,”
“NCIS,” “SURVIVOR” AND “SEAL TEAM” HELP NETWORK TO
ALSO TAKE WEEK IN KEY DEMOS
CBS WAS #1 ON FIVE NIGHTS
“60 MINUTES” RETAINS SUNDAY LEADERSHIP
CBS was once again the most-watched network during week 26 of the 2018-2019 broadcast season according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending March 24. CBS has now been #1 in viewers for nine of the past 10 weeks.
For week 26, CBS had an average of 6.15 million weekly viewers, beating ABC (4.37m), NBC (4.33m) and FOX (2.81m). Season-to-date, CBS is first with 9.14 million viewers, and NBC is second (7.63m), followed by FOX (5.94m) and ABC (5.64m). The Network was #1 in viewers on five nights – Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
CBS also took the week in adults 25-54 (1.5) and adults 18-49 (1.2). Season to date, the Network is tied for first in adults 25-54 (2.3) and behind by only -0.1 in adults 18-49 (1.6).
On Monday, BULL was first in viewers (6.41m) and was Monday’s most-watched scripted program.
On Tuesday, CBS was tops in viewers (6.39m) with a night of encores, as NCIS was first in viewers (8.45m) and was the night’s most-watched program. At 9:00 PM, FBI was second in viewers (6.17m), as was a repeat episode of NCIS: NEW ORLEANS at 10:00 PM (4.56m).
On Wednesday night, CBS was first in viewers (6.34m), adults 25-54 (1.6/06) and tied for first in adults 18-49 (1.1/05). A two-hour SURVIVOR was the night’s top show in viewers (7.05m), adults 25-54 (1.9/07) and adults 18-49 (1.3/06) for the second consecutive week. The spring return of SEAL TEAM at a new time (10:00-11:00 PM) was first in viewers (4.89m), adults 25-54 (1.1/04) and adults 18-49 (0.7/04).
On Thursday and Friday night, CBS aired the NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT, and those numbers have been, and will be, released by CBS Sports.
On Saturday, 48 HOURS at 10:00 PM delivered 3.50 million viewers, 0.9/04 in adults 25-54 and 0.6/03 in adults 18-49. CBS was first in those measures for the hour.
On Sunday, CBS’ extended coverage of the NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT from 7:00-7:41 PM, posted 16.64 million viewers, 5.5/22 in adults 25-54 and 4.7/23 in adults 18-49.
60 MINUTES, which started at 7:41 PM, ET, delivered 10.25 million viewers, 2.3/08 in adults 25-54 and 1.6/07 in adults 18-49 – placing first in these measures in the 7:30-8:30 PM hour. GOD FRIENDED ME at 8:41 PM, ET scored a first place with 7.53 million viewers and was the night’s most-watched scripted program. NCIS: LOS ANGELES placed first in viewers (7.16m) while MADAM SECRETARY rounded out the night with 4.92 million viewers.
NATIONAL NIELSEN SUMMARY - PRIMETIME
Week #26 of 2018-2019 Season (ending: 3/24/19)
VIEWERS
| |
(000)
| |
CBS
|
6,154
|
NBC
|
4,328
|
ABC
|
4,369
|
FOX
|
2,807
|
A25-54
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
1.5
|
6
|
NBC
|
1.1
|
4
|
ABC
|
1.1
|
4
|
FOX
|
0.9
|
4
|
A18-49
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
1.2
|
6
|
NBC
|
0.8
|
4
|
ABC
|
0.8
|
4
|
FOX
|
0.7
|
3
|
SEASON-TO-DATE RATINGS REPORT (9/24/18-3/24/19)
VIEWERS
| |
CBS
|
9,144
|
NBC
|
7,627
|
ABC
|
5,644
|
FOX
|
5,944
|
A25-54
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
2.3
|
8
|
NBC
|
2.3
|
8
|
ABC
|
1.7
|
6
|
FOX
|
2.1
|
7
|
A18-49
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
1.6
|
7
|
NBC
|
1.7
|
8
|
ABC
|
1.3
|
6
|
FOX
|
1.7
|
7
|
“60 MINUTES” IS #1
MAKES TOP FIVE FOR THE FOURTH STRAIGHT WEEK
AND THE 13th TIME THIS SEASON
CBS Newsmagazine Also Makes the Top 10 in Key Demos
60 MINUTES landed in the #1 slot last week, drawing 10.25 million viewers according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, March 24. It was the fourth straight week – and the 13th time this season – the CBS newsmagazine finished among the top five programs. It was the second time this year 60 MINUTES claimed the top spot on Nielsen’s list.
The broadcast has been in Nielsen’s top 10 for 16 out of 21 telecasts this season.
60 MINUTES also made the top five in the key demos, scoring a 2.3/08 in adults 25-54 to tie for #2 and a 1.6/07 in adults 18-49 that ranked #5.
Sunday’s program featured Lesley Stahl’s story on the controversial Israeli cyber-security firm that can unlock smart phones, Jon Wertheim’s report on the increase of legalized sports gambling, and a profile of actor Samuel L. Jackson by Steve Kroft.
Bill Owens is the executive producer of 60 MINUTES, America’s #1 news program.
OUR “MELANIAS” ARE VERY PLEASED THAT “THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT” HAS REACHED OVER 3.5 MILLION VIEWERS EVERY FIRST-RUN WEEK THIS SEASON ACCORDING TO NIELSEN LIVE PLUS 3-DAY NUMBERS
Last week (week #25 of the 2018-2019 broadcast season), THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT delivered 3.69 million viewers, 0.7 in adults 25-54 and 0.5 in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen live plus 3-day ratings. THE LATE SHOW has delivered more than 3.5 million weekly viewers with 3-day lift every first-run week this season.
With 3-day lift, THE LATE SHOW improved its advantage over “Tonight” in viewers to +1.38 million viewers (vs. 2.31m) after leading by +900,000 with same day viewers (vs. 2.18m). THE LATE SHOW also remained tied with “Tonight” in adults 18-49 (0.5, each).
Season-to-date, THE LATE SHOW (3.80m) leads “The Tonight Show” (2.48m) and “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (2.09m) by more than one-million viewers, and is tied with “The Tonight Show” in adults 25-54 (0.8/04), adults 18-49 (0.5/04) and adults 18-34 (0.3/02).
“60 MINUTES” IS #3, MAKES TOP FIVE FOR THE THIRD STRAIGHT WEEK AND THE 12th TIME THIS SEASON
CBS Newsmagazine Is Sunday’s #1 Prime Program
60 MINUTES made the top five for the third straight week and the 12th time this season. The CBS newsmagazine drew 10.1 million viewers to land at #3, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, March 17. It was also Sunday’s #1 prime program in viewers.
This was the 15th time over 20 broadcasts that 60 MINUTES made the top 10.
On Sunday’s program, Scott Pelley reported on Americans serving in Cuba and now China who say they suffered serious brain injuries from mysterious attacks. Sharyn Alfonsi reported on a venture capital fund run by AOL founder Steve Case aimed at investing in America’s heartland, and Anderson Cooper reported on the mecca of the very rich: Monaco.
CBS RATINGS HIGHLIGHTS FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 17
CBS IS MOST-WATCHED NETWORK AGAIN…
THAT’S EIGHT OUT OF NINE WEEKS
THE NETWORK WAS #1 ON FIVE NIGHTS
“NCIS” STEPS UP AS WEEK’S MOST-WATCHED PROGRAM
“FBI” WAS WEEK’S TOP NEW SERIES
“60 MINUTES” WAS #1 ON SUNDAY
CBS was once again the most-watched network during week 25 of the 2018-2019 broadcast season according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending March 17. CBS has been the most-watched network for eight out of the past nine weeks.
For week 24, CBS had an average of 6.00 million weekly viewers, beating ABC (5.06m), NBC (4.50m) and FOX (2.65m). Season-to-date, CBS is first with 9.21 million viewers, and NBC is second (7.69m), followed by FOX (6.02m) and ABC (5.62m). The Network was #1 in viewers on five nights – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
On Tuesday, CBS was first in viewers (9.34m) as NCIS at 8:00 PM was the night’s (and the week’s) most-watched series with 12.08 million viewers. At 9:00 PM, FBI was first in viewers (8.95m), as was NCIS: NEW ORLEANS at 10:00 PM (6.98m).
On Wednesday, CBS was tops in viewers (4.93m) as SURVIVOR led the way with an audience of 7.53 million.
On Thursday, on a night of mostly encores, CBS was still the most-watched network (5.11m). A repeat episode of THE BIG BANG THEORY topped the night with 7.63 million viewers. At 8:30 PM, a special original episode of FAM was second in viewers (5.75m), while at 9:00 PM an encore of YOUNG SHELDON was #1 with 5.47 million viewers. At 9:30 PM, FAM, in its usual time period, was second in viewers (4.54m), as was a S.W.A.T. encore at 10:00 PM (3.55m).
On Friday night, CBS was once again tops in viewers (6.64m) for the 23rd time in 25 Fridays this season. MACGYVER was first in viewers (5.64m), as was HAWAII FIVE-0 (6.54m). At 10:00 PM, BLUE BLOODS was the most-watched show of the night with 7.84 million viewers.
On Sunday, CBS was first in viewers (7.93m) as 60 MINUTES was the top show of the night with 10.10 million viewers. GOD FRIENDED ME was also on top (7.73m), adding +1.10 million viewers from last week. At 9:00 PM, NCIS: LOS ANGELES was the most-watched program in its hour, also adding +1.49 million viewers week over week and scoring its largest audience since its Sept. 30, 2018 season premiere. Finally, at 10:00 PM, MADAM SECRETARY was first in viewers (5.43m).
NATIONAL NIELSEN SUMMARY - PRIMETIME
Week #25 of 2018-2019 Season (ending: 3/17/19)
VIEWERS
| |
(000)
| |
CBS
|
5,996
|
NBC
|
4,495
|
ABC
|
5,055
|
FOX
|
2,652
|
A25-54
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
1.1
|
4
|
NBC
|
1.2
|
4
|
ABC
|
1.4
|
5
|
FOX
|
1.0
|
4
|
A18-49
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
0.7
|
3
|
NBC
|
0.8
|
4
|
ABC
|
1.1
|
5
|
FOX
|
0.7
|
3
|
SEASON-TO-DATE RATINGS REPORT (9/24/18-3/17/19)
VIEWERS
| |
CBS
|
9,206
|
NBC
|
7,693
|
ABC
|
5,624
|
FOX
|
6,019
|
A25-54
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
2.3
|
8
|
NBC
|
2.3
|
8
|
ABC
|
1.7
|
6
|
FOX
|
2.2
|
7
|
A18-49
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
1.6
|
7
|
NBC
|
1.8
|
8
|
ABC
|
1.3
|
6
|
FOX
|
1.7
|
7
|
“48 HOURS: OUT OF REACH” IS SATURDAY’S #1 PRIMETIME PROGRAM WITH VIEWERS
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48 HOURS: “Out of Reach” was Saturday’s #1 primetime program with viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for March 9. The broadcast delivered 3.72 million viewers and a 0.7/03 with adults 25-54, the demographic that matters most to those who advertise in news.
Saturday’s broadcast featured Peter Van Sant and 48 HOURS’ investigation into the 1988 death of Carolyn Abel more than 30 years ago in South Korea, and the loophole in U.S. laws that means the suspected killer may never face trial. Abel, an English teacher, was found brutally murdered in her Seoul apartment. Her home was ransacked, and it looked like a robbery gone bad.
Soon after the murder, John Boatwright, a chief of detectives from the Army’s Criminal Investigation Division, was brought in to help South Korean investigators. He was convinced the killer knew Abel. He got a tip to interview the two American teachers who found Abel: fellow English teachers Sandra Ames and Kathy Patrick. Patrick had already returned home to Washington State, but Ames was still in Seoul. In his interviews with Ames, she told him that the night of the murder, Patrick had confessed to killing Abel, and the two of them returned to the scene to make it look like a robbery. Ames ultimately pleaded guilty to two charges tied to the cover-up. Boatwright says he believes Patrick murdered Abel. South Korean officials issued a warrant for Patrick’s arrest, but U.S. officials were powerless to enforce it. The two countries lacked an extradition treaty at the time.
48 HOURS: “Out of Reach” featured interviews with Abel’s family and friends as well as investigators, and Van Sant also talks with Patrick, who is now a student advisor at Western Washington University in Bellingham.
“I have to say that I’m innocent,” Patrick told Van Sant.
48 HOURS: “Out of Reach” is produced by Chris O’Connell and Lauren Clark. Gilad Thaler and Lindsey Schwartz are the field producers. Mike Baluzy, Maria Barrow, Jack Pyle, Phil Tangel and Marcus Balsam are the editors. Gayle Zimmerman is the senior producer. Anthony Batson is the senior broadcast producer. Nancy Kramer is the executive story editor. Judy Tygard is the executive producer.
CBS RATINGS HIGHLIGHTS FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 10
CBS IS MOST-WATCHED NETWORK FOR SEVEN OUT OF LAST EIGHT WEEKS
“THE BIG BANG THEORY” WAS WEEK’S MOST-WATCHED PROGRAM
“BLUE BLOODS” WAS WEEK’S TOP DRAMA
“60 MINUTES” WAS #1 ON SUNDAY
CBS was once again the most-watched network during week 24 of the 2018-2019 broadcast season according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending March 10. CBS has been the most-watched network for seven out of the past eight weeks.
For week 24, CBS had an average of 5.75 million weekly viewers, beating ABC (5.30m), NBC (4.72m) and FOX (2.50m). Season-to-date, CBS is first with 9.27 million viewers, and NBC is second (7.76m), followed by FOX (6.10m) and ABC (5.57m).
On Wednesday, CBS was second in viewers (4.38m) while SURVIVOR was first in adults 18-49 (1.5/07, tie).
On Thursday, CBS was first in viewers (8.31m), adults 25-54 (2.1/08) and adults 18-49 (1.3/06). CBS was first in every half-hour in viewers and key demos. THE BIG BANG THEORY was first in viewers (12.99m), adults 25-54 (3.3/13) and adults 18-49 (2.1/10) and was the night’s #1 program across the board. YOUNG SHELDON was #1 in its time period in viewers (11.57m), adults 25-54 (2.7/10) and adults 18-49 (1.7/08). MOM also topped its half-hour in viewers (8.30m), adults 25-54 (2.1/08) and adults 18-49 (1.2/06). At 9:30 PM, FAM was first in viewers (5.68m), adults 25-54 (1.4/05) and tied for first adults 18-49 (0.9/04). Rounding out the night, S.W.A.T. was first in viewers (5.58m), adults 25-54 (1.4/06) and adults 18-49 (0.9/05).
On Friday, CBS was once again first in viewers (7.36m), adults 25-54 (1.5/06) and adults 18-49 (1.0/05) – winning every half-hour in these measures. CBS was first in viewers for the 22nd time in 24 Fridays. CBS NEWS: THE GAYLE KING INTERVIEW WITH R. KELLY was the top-ranked show in its hour in viewers (6.56m), adults 25-54 (1.7/07) and adults 18-49 (1.2/06). CBS posted the time period’s best adults 25-54 delivery since August 18, 2017 (BIG BROTHER SPECIAL) and best adults 18-49 delivery since March 23, 2018 (NCAA Men’s Basketball). HAWAII FIVE-0 at 9:00 PM was first in viewers (7.27m), adults 25-54 (1.4/05) and adults 18-49 (0.9/05). Rounding out the night, BLUE BLOODS was first in viewers (8.26m), adults 25-54 (1.3/05) and adults 18-49 (0.9/04). BLUE BLOODS was the night’s #1 program in viewers and the week’s top drama.
On Sunday, 60 MINUTES was first in viewers (8.60m) and was Sunday’s most-watched program. At 8:00 PM, GOD FRIENDED ME was second in viewers (6.63m) and was the night’s #1 scripted program. From 9:00-11:00 PM, the special ARETHA! A GRAMMY CELEBRATION FOR THE QUEEN OF SOUL was second in viewers (5.41m).
NATIONAL NIELSEN SUMMARY - PRIMETIME
Week #24 of 2018-2019 Season (ending: 3/10/19)
VIEWERS
| |
(000)
| |
CBS
|
5,748
|
NBC
|
4,721
|
ABC
|
5,299
|
FOX
|
2,502
|
A25-54
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
1.2
|
4
|
NBC
|
1.3
|
5
|
ABC
|
1.4
|
5
|
FOX
|
0.9
|
3
|
A18-49
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
0.8
|
4
|
NBC
|
0.9
|
4
|
ABC
|
1.1
|
5
|
FOX
|
0.6
|
3
|
SEASON-TO-DATE RATINGS REPORT (9/24/18-3/10/19)
VIEWERS
| |
CBS
|
9,272
|
NBC
|
7,760
|
ABC
|
5,570
|
FOX
|
6,096
|
A25-54
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
2.3
|
8
|
NBC
|
2.4
|
8
|
ABC
|
1.7
|
6
|
FOX
|
2.2
|
8
|
A18-49
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
1.6
|
7
|
NBC
|
1.8
|
8
|
ABC
|
1.3
|
6
|
FOX
|
1.7
|
7
|
“60 MINUTES” MAKES TOP FIVE FOR THE 11th TIME THIS SEASON, RANKS #5 FOR THE WEEK
CBS Newsmagazine Is Sunday’s #1 Prime Program
60 MINUTES made the top five for the 11th time this season. The CBS newsmagazine drew 8.6 million viewers to land at #5, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, March 10. It was also Sunday’s #1 prime program in viewers.
This was 14th time over 19 broadcasts that 60 MINUTES made the top 10.
Sunday’s program featured a rare interview with a sitting chair of the Federal Reserve by Scott Pelley; Lesley Stahl’s story on a the new strategy and power of the ACLU; and a report on a successful clinical trial for a gene therapy that could be the cure for sickle cell anemia, from Dr. Jon LaPook.
Bill Owens is the executive producer of 60 MINUTES, America’s #1 news program.
CBS RATINGS HIGHLIGHTS FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 3
CBS RETURNS AS MOST-WATCHED NETWORK;
HOLDS TITLE FOR SIX OUT OF LAST SEVEN WEEKS
NETWORK WON TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SUNDAY
“NCIS” WAS WEEK’S MOST-WATCHED PROGRAM
“THE NEIGHBORHOOD” WAS MONDAY’S TOP SCRIPTED SERIES
“MAN WITH A PLAN” POSTS LARGEST AUDIENCE SINCE SEASON PREMIERE WHILE “MAGNUM P.I.” BEST SINCE SERIES PREMIERE
“FBI” SCORES LARGEST AUDIENCE SINCE DECEMBER
CBS returned to the top spot as the most-watched network last week, winning four nights (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday) during week 23 of the 2018-2019 broadcast season according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending March 3. CBS has been the most-watched network for six out of the past seven weeks.
For week 23, CBS had an average of 5.92 million weekly viewers, beating NBC (5.36m), ABC (4.83m) and FOX (3.44m). Season-to-date, CBS is first with 9.34 million viewers, and NBC is second (7.80m), followed by FOX (6.19m) and ABC (5.51m).
On Monday, THE NEIGHBORHOOD (7.06m) was up +6% in adults 25-54 (1.8/07 from 1.7/06) and +9% in adults 18-49 (1.2/05 from 1.1/05) and added +610,000 viewers (from 6.45m, +10%) compared to last week. THE NEIGHBORHOOD posted its third-largest audience of the season and was the night’s #1 scripted series in viewers. MAN WITH A PLAN (5.94m) was up +7% in adults 25-54 (1.5/05 from 1.4/05) and +11% in adults 18-49 (1.0/04 from 0.9/04) and added +680,000 viewers (from 5.26m, +13%) compared to last week. MAN WITH A PLAN posted its largest audience since its season premiere.
At 9:00 PM, MAGNUM P.I. (6.29m) was up +17% in adults 25-54 (1.4/04 from 1.2/04) and +13% in adults 18-49 (0.9/04 from 0.8/03) and added +320,000 viewers (from 5.97m, +5%) compared to last week. MAGNUM P.I. posted its largest audience since its series premiere. Rounding out Monday, BULL was first in viewers (6.72m).
On Tuesday, CBS was first in viewers (9.47m), as NCIS kicked off the night as the week’s most-watched show with 11.77 million viewers. At 9:00 PM, FBI was first in viewers and posted its largest audience since Dec. 4, 2018. NCIS: NEW ORLEANS was also first in viewers (7.19m).
Thursday was primarily a night of encores on CBS, but the Network was still first in viewers with 5.77 million. At 9:30 PM, new comedy FAM was an original, finishing first in viewers with 5.09 million.
On Friday, CBS was once again #1 for the 21st time this season as encores of HAWAII FIVE-0 (4.28m) and BLUE BLOODS (5.19m) both topped their respective hours.
On Sunday, CBS was also first in viewers (7.32m) as 60 MINUTES scored 10.24 million viewers and was the night’s most-watched program. GOD FRIENDED ME was second with 6.86 million, as was NCIS: LOS ANGELES (6.97m), which had its largest audience since Jan. 13. Rounding out the night, MADAM SECRETARY was first in viewers (5.19m). All three dramas were the night’s top three scripted programs in viewers.
NATIONAL NIELSEN SUMMARY - PRIMETIME
Week #23 of 2018-2019 Season (ending: 3/3/19)
VIEWERS
| |
(000)
| |
CBS
|
5,917
|
NBC
|
5,360
|
ABC
|
4,830
|
FOX
|
3,441
|
A25-54
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
1.1
|
4
|
NBC
|
1.4
|
5
|
ABC
|
1.4
|
5
|
FOX
|
1.3
|
4
|
A18-49
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
0.7
|
3
|
NBC
|
1.0
|
5
|
ABC
|
1.1
|
5
|
FOX
|
0.9
|
4
|
SEASON-TO-DATE RATINGS REPORT (9/24/18-2/3/19)
VIEWERS
| |
CBS
|
9,337
|
NBC
|
7,804
|
ABC
|
5,513
|
FOX
|
6,193
|
A25-54
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
2.3
|
8
|
NBC
|
2.4
|
8
|
ABC
|
1.6
|
6
|
FOX
|
2.2
|
8
|
A18-49
| ||
Rtg
|
Sh
| |
CBS
|
1.7
|
7
|
NBC
|
1.8
|
8
|
ABC
|
1.3
|
5
|
FOX
|
1.8
|
8
|
“60 MINUTES” IS #5; MAKES TOP FIVE FOR 10TH TIME THIS SEASON
CBS Newsmagazine Is Sunday’s # 1 Prime Program
60 MINUTES ranked #5 for the week, making the top five for the 10th time this season. The CBS newsmagazine drew 10.24 million viewers according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, March 3. It was also Sunday’s #1 prime program in viewers.
This was 13th time over 18 broadcasts that 60 MINUTES made the top 10.
Sunday’s 60 MINUTES featured a Steve Kroft report about a lawsuit filed on behalf of children charging the U.S. government failed to protect them from climate change; an investigation into U.S. railway safety by Lesley Stahl; and Sharyn Alfonsi’s report about efforts to engage girls at a younger age to narrow the gender gap in the computer science workforce.
Bill Owens is the executive producer of 60 MINUTES, America’s #1 news program.
“48 HOURS: FATAL CROSSING” IS SATURDAY’S #1 PRIMETIME PROGRAM WITH VIEWERS
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48 HOURS: “Fatal Crossing” was Saturday’s #1 primetime program with viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for March 2. The broadcast delivered 4.12 million viewers and a 0.7/03 with adults 25-54, the demographic that matters most to those who advertise in news.
Saturday’s broadcast featured Peter Van Sant and 48 HOURS’ investigation into the mysterious circumstances surrounding Kadie Major and her 10-month-old daughter, River Lynn, who were found dead along railroad tracks in South Carolina in 2008, and the search for what happened. It is a case about unusual deaths, an unusual reaction by a husband who lost a wife, a daughter and an unborn child, and a mother unwilling to give up the search for answers. It is also a case that got new life when 48 HOURS producers began asking questions of a new sheriff who was willing to have his team take a second look.
Major, who was married, was found dead alongside a section of railroad tracks in Moncks Corner, S.C. Her little daughter was found drowned in a pond 100 feet away. Law enforcement initially believed it was a murder-suicide and said a note found in Major’s pocket was a piece of compelling evidence showing that she was delusional at the time.
Major’s family never believed she was delusional or that she would take her own life. She was happy, they say, and also five months pregnant with a son she hoped to name Aadon. She had married the love of her life, Aaron Major, in 2003. She had no reason to take her life.
Kadie Major’s mother, Vicky Hall, vowed to get to the bottom of what happened and pressured investigators. Hall started her own investigation. But then her work on the case slowed down. In 2015, seven years after her daughter’s death, a 48 HOURS producer reached out about her investigation.
In 2015 48 HOURS approached the new Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis. He asked his newly formed cold case squad to look into the Major case. A decade after her daughter’s death, Hall finally got her chance to talk with detectives about her case and 48 HOURS was there. In September of 2018, Lewis announced at a press conference that the case had been reopened
Was it a murder-suicide as investigators initially reported? Or were Kadie Major and her baby daughter murdered?
48 HOURS: “Fatal Crossing” is produced by Liza Finley and Ryan N. Smith. Lauren A. White is the field producer. David Dow is the associate producer. Anthony Batson is the senior broadcast producer. Nancy Kramer is the executive story editor. Judy Tygard is the executive producer.
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