TV Ratings: Fox News Notches Record Prime Time Audience

FOX News Channel (FNC) notched its highest-rated year in primetime in its 23-year history with 2.5 million viewers and finished the year as the most-watched network in basic cable for the fourth consecutive year in both primetime and total day (1.4 million) among total viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research.

FNC also ranks as a top five network in primetime in all of television for 2019. Additionally, Hannity was the number one program in cable news for the third consecutive year with 3.3 million viewers.

In a joint statement on the network’s record ratings, FOX News Media CEO Suzanne Scott and FOX News Media President & Executive Editor Jay Wallace said, “Once again, FOX News Channel’s team of leading journalists and opinion hosts have led the network to a record-breaking ratings year as the number one network in all of cable for the fourth consecutive year. FNC continues to exert its dominance in cable television as the country experiences what may be one of the most fervent news cycles in history and we are proud to provide our audience with news and opinion they can trust across a variety of programming.”

In cable news, FNC secured nine of the top 15 programs in total viewers and the 25-54 demo. Additionally, FNC’s The Five, Tucker Carlson Tonight, Hannity and The Ingraham Angle claimed four of the top five programs in the younger 18-49 demo.

Top Five Networks in Primetime in All of Television for 2019

1. NBC: 5.2 million total viewers
2. CBS: 5.1 million total viewers
3. ABC: 4.1 million total viewers
4. FOX: 4.0 million total viewers
5. FNC: 2.5 million total viewers