Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Week 9: CBS scripted series, 'NCIS No. 1 drama

Network Has 10 of the Top 12 Scripted Programs in Adults 18-49 and 18 of the Top 20 in Viewers. "NCIS" is the #1 Drama...

Netflix raises $400 million for recovery

Netflix raised $400 million 11/21 as part of an effort to recover from a customer backlash that has battered its stock. The decision to...

Monday late-night 'Leno and Letterman' tie w/ 'Nightline' winner

In Nielsen's 56 metered markets, household results were: "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," 2.7/7; CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman," 2.7/7; and ABC's...

NBC's 'Rock Center with Brian Williams' fourth-place

From 8-10 p.m. ET, "The Sing-Off" delivered a 1.4 rating, 3 share in adults 18-49 and 4.3 million viewers overall in a competitive time...

Fox third-place Monday with 'Terra Nova'

Kicking off Thanksgiving week, the majority of broadcast shows remained flat or saw declines last night. TERRA NOVA: 2.1/6, down -9% from last week HOUSE: 2.5/6,...

Advocacy hopeful of FCC help on NFL TV blackouts

The Sports Fan Coalition has asked the FCC to revisit the rules that allow sports leagues to block television coverage of games that have not sold enough tickets to fill their stadium. It believes there is no justification for denying access to fans

HLN dropping Joy Behar

The Joy Behar Show won't be renewed, HLN has confirmed. The series starring the co-host of "The View," which debuted in 9/09, will leave...

NBC has football and another Sunday night win

The American Music Awards was a big draw for ABC, but not big enough to eclipse the Giants/Eagles football game at NBC. CBS beat...

MSNBC upgrades relationship with Meghan McCain

Cable news channel MSNBC has had Meghan McCain -- the daughter of senator and former presidential candidate John McCain – on its frequent guest...

FOX Sunday animation fourth-place Sunday

FOX's ANIMATION DOMINATION favorites aired against the American Music Awards last night without a football lead-in: CLEVELAND (R): 1.2/3CLEVELAND (tpp): 1.8/5THE SIMPSONS: 2.7/7, down -21%...

ABC second-place Sunday w/ 'American Music Awards'

An estimated 32.0 million viewers watched at least some portion of the "2011 American Music Awards". Opposite fierce competition on the evening, including a high...

ABC names midseason changes

The changes include the introduction of some reality shows, a new drama and a comedy featuring cross-dressing to replace an expected cancellation, “Man Up.”...

NBC's 'SNF' wins Sunday w/ Eagles vs Giants

Sunday Night Football was the No. 1 broadcast in primetime last night and led NBC to another Sunday night win, according to overnight data...

Some shifting in syndication

"Two and a Half Men" moved back ahead of "Judge Judy" in the most recent week's syndicated TV rankings, but "Wheel of Fortune" continued...

Saturday Night Live' hosted by Jason Segel solid winner Saturday

"Saturday Night Live," hosted by Jason Segel with musical guest Florence + The Machine, averaged a 4.6/11 in metered-market households.  "SNL" is the #1...