FOX News Channel (FNC) dominated with 98 of the top 100 weekly cable news telecasts, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel. Year-to-date, FNC continues to lead all broadcast networks with Monday-Friday primetime viewers.
In Monday - Sunday primetime FNC nabbed 2.3 million viewers and 229,000 in the 25-54 demo. Across total day (6 AM-6 AM/ET), FNC posted 1.6 million viewers and 148,000 in the 25-54 demo.
The network commanded 63% of the primetime and total day cable news audience. The Five averaged 3.7 million viewers and 286,000 in the 25-54 demo, leading cable with viewers. At 6 PM/ET, Special Report with Bret Baier drew 2.8 million viewers and 224,000 in the 25-54 demo. The Ingraham Angle saw 2.5 million viewers and 234,000 in the 25-54 demo at 7 PM/ET. Jesse Watters Primetime commanded 3.1 million viewers and 303,000 in the 25-54 demo at 8 PM/ET. At 9 PM/ET, Hannity posted 2.4 million viewers and 233,000 with A25-54. At 11 PM/ET, FOX News @ Night secured 1.5 million viewers and 174,000 in the 25-54 demo.
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FNC’s late-night hit Gutfeld! (weekdays, 10 PM/ET) averaged 2.9 million viewers and 317,000 in the 25-54 demo continuing to outpace the broadcast competition including CBS’ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2.1 million viewers) and ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! (1.9 million viewers).
FNC continued to see its daytime programs outpace the broadcast competition. The Will Cain Show (weekdays, 4 PM/ET; 2,388,000 viewers) led ABC’s The View (2,372,000 viewers). America’s Newsroom (weekdays, 9-11 AM/ET; 2 million viewers), Outnumbered (weekdays, 12 PM/ET; 2 million viewers), America Reports (weekdays, 1-3 PM/ET; 2 million viewers), The Faulkner Focus (weekdays, 11 AM/ET; 2 million viewers) and The Story (weekdays, 3 PM/ET; 2 million viewers) all led NBC’s Today Third Hour (1.9 million viewers), NBC’s Today with Jenna and Friends (1.3 million viewers) and ABC’s GMA3 (1.3 million viewers).
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On Saturday: Kayleigh McEnany’s Saturday in America (Saturday, 10 AM - 12 PM/ET) was the most-watched show of the day with 1.5 million viewers and 152,000 in the 25-54 demo. In primetime, Life, Liberty & Levin (weekends, 8 PM/ET) was most watched with over 1.2 million viewers, while FOX News Saturday Night with Jimmy Failla (Saturday, 10 PM/ET) led the way in primetime demo with 120,000 viewers.
On Sunday: Maria Bartiromo’s Sunday Morning Futures (Sunday, 10 AM/ET) was the number one show of the day with 1.7 million viewers. The Sunday Briefing (Sunday, 11 AM/ET) hosted by Peter Doocy followed with 1.4 million viewers. In primetime, Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy (Sunday, 9 PM/ET) drew 1.3 million viewers.
Source: Nielsen. Big Data + Panel. Week of 10-13-25 ratings data. Average audience for cable news networks Monday-Sunday based on Total Day and Prime (6a-6a, 8P-11P), P2+, P25-54. Cable News/Broadcast Program averages exclude repeats and include the corresponding program name.
📺BROADCAST EVENING NEWS
“World News Tonight with David Muir” ranked as the No. 1 evening newscast in all of broadcast and cable in Total Viewers (7.658 million), Adults 25-54 (927,000) and Adults 18-49 (631,000) during the week of Oct. 13, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research.
- “World News Tonight” outperformed “NBC Nightly News” (5.646 million, 746,000 and 506,000, respectively) by 2.012 million Total Viewers, by 181,000 Adults 25-54 and by 125,000 Adults 18-49.
- “World News Tonight” widened its margins over “NBC Nightly News” from the prior week in Total Viewers (+29% – 2.012 million vs. 1.562 million), Adults 25-54 (+1193% – 181,000 vs. 14,000) and Adults 18-49 (+155% – 125,000 vs. 49,000). In fact, “World News Tonight” scored its largest overall viewer lead in 14 months — since w/o 8/26/24.
- “World News Tonight” improved on the previous week in Total Viewers (+6%/+466,000 – 7.658 million vs. 7.192 million), Adults 25-54 (+16%/+126,000 – 927,000 vs. 801,000) and Adults 18-49 (+8%/+47,000 – 631,000 vs. 584,000), hitting a season high across the board. In fact, “World News Tonight” turned in its most-watched week in 11 weeks — since w/o 7/28/25. In addition, “World News Tonight” stood as the only evening newscast to grow week to week across the board.
- “World News Tonight” (7.658 million, 927,000 and 631,000, respectively) beat “CBS Evening News” (3.661 million, 432,000 and 313,000, respectively), more than doubling its performance across the board: Total Viewers (+109%/+3.997 million), Adults 25-54 (+115%/+495,000) and Adults 18-49 (+102%/+318,000).
- NBC Nightly News is the only evening newscast to grow in the key A25-54 vs. last year, +10,000
- Nightly News delivers its closest demo gaps vs. ABC in six years for the current season
- Nightly News narrows demo gaps vs. ABC vs. last year by double digits, 26% in A25-54 and 13% in A18-49
- Nightly News is the #6 most-watched show of the week with 5.547 million total viewers (LS, excluding specials, sports & syndication)
📺BROADCAST MORNINGS SHOWS
For the week of October 13, 2025 (ending October 19), ABC's Good Morning America (GMA) led broadcast morning shows in total viewers with an average of 2.75 million viewers, while NBC's Today secured the top spot in the Adults 25-54 demographic with 575,000 viewers, according to Nielsen live-plus-same-day ratings released Wednesday.
- GMA also averaged 485,000 demo viewers, up +1% in total viewers and +2% in the demo week-over-week (WoW) but down -1% in total viewers year-over-year (YoY).
- Today posted 2.62 million total viewers, dipping -1% in both metrics WoW and -3%/-2% YoY.
- CBS Mornings trailed with 1.95 million total viewers and 365,000 demo viewers, down -3%/-2% WoW and -4%/-15% YoY, reflecting challenges in a competitive media landscape.
GMA's viewer lead, its fourth straight week at No. 1, was driven by election coverage and high-profile interviews, extending its season-to-date edge (+177,000 over Today). Today's demo dominance aligns with its lifestyle and entertainment appeal, critical for ad revenue. CBS Mornings leaned on policy segments but struggled to expand reach.
Season-to-date (September 22–October 19), GMA averages 2.712 million total/482,000 demo; Today 2.535 million/576,000; CBS Mornings 2.012 million/361,000—all showing modest YoY declines amid streaming shifts.
📺TV SHOWS RATINGS RANKER
Ranking is based on ratings data as of Thursday, October 16, 2025. The audience figures are derived from the latest Nielsen daily, weekly, or monthly P2+ program audience averages, whichever is the most recently available within the past seven-day window. Please note that some shows may not appear in the ranking probably because there are no ratings data for them within the stipulated period.