The Republican presidential faceoff (the party's fifth, this time from Las Vegas on Dec. 15) drew 18.17 million viewers to CNN. But overall, CBS led in primetime last week with an average 8.9 million viewers. NBC, in second place for the week, averaged 7.7 million viewers, while ABC had 4.6 million, Fox had 2.9 million, Univision had 1.8 million, Telemundo had 1.5 million, Ion Television had 1.4 million, and the CW had 1.1 million.
NETWORK RATINGS ROUNDUP: DEC. 14-20
GOP Debate Crushed, But CBS Won Overall
NEW YORK (AP) — The latest GOP debate edged out NFL football and beat everything else to score as last week’s most-watched primetime program, leaving Democrats and even Adele in the dust.
The Republican presidential faceoff (the party’s fifth, this time from Las Vegas on Dec. 15) drew 18.17 million viewers to CNN, according to the Nielsen ratings company.
Sunday’s NFL game between Arizona and Philadelphia, aired on NBC, was the week’s runner-up with 18.11 million viewers.
“Adele Live in New York,” also aired by NBC, ranked 11th. It was seen by 11.27 million viewers. The New Hampshire debate by Democratic presidential hopefuls, airing Saturday on ABC, drew 8 million viewers to rank 21st for the week.
But overall, CBS led in primetime with an average 8.9 million viewers, with its series “The Big Bang Theory” (ranked No. 3) and “NCIS” (No. 4) the top scripted broadcasts. CBS could also claim the week’s top nine dramas.
NBC, in second place for the week, averaged 7.7 million viewers, while ABC had 4.6 million, Fox had 2.9 million, Univision had 1.8 million, Telemundo had 1.5 million, Ion Television had 1.4 million, and the CW had 1.1 million.
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ESPN was the week’s most popular cable network, averaging 2.7 million viewers in prime time. ABC Family had 2.3 million viewers, Fox News Channel had 2 million, Discovery had 1.98 million and the Hallmark Channel had 1.94 million.
NBC’s “Nightly News” topped the evening newscasts with an average of 8.8 million viewers. ABC’s “World News Tonight” was second with 8.4 million and the “CBS Evening News” had 7.4 million viewers.
The Top 20
Primetime viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Dec. 14-20. Listings include the week’s ranking and viewership.
1. Nevada GOP Debate, CNN, 18.17 million.
2. NFL Football: Arizona at Philadelphia, NBC, 18.11 million.
3. “The Big Bang Theory,” CBS, 17.23 million.
4. “NCIS,” CBS, 15.53 million.
5. Nevada GOP Debate (Introduction), CNN, 15.38 million.
6. “The Voice” (Monday), NBC, 14.03 million.
7. “Sunday Night NFL Pre-Kick,” NBC, 13.44 million.
8. “60 Minutes,” CBS, 12.70 million.
9. “The Voice” (Tuesday), NBC, 12.69 million.
10. “NCIS: New Orleans,” CBS, 12.09 million.
11. NFL Football: New York Giants at Miami, ESPN, 11.55 million.
12. “Adele Live in New York,” NBC, 11.27 million.
13. “Life in Pieces,” CBS, 10.27 million.
14. “Football Night in America,” NBC, 9.65 million.
15. “Survivor,” CBS, 9.46 million.
16. “Scorpion,” CBS, 9.28 million.
17. “NCIS: Los Angeles,” CBS, 9.22 million.
18. “Anderson Cooper: 360,” CNN, 9.10 million.
19. “Mom,” CBS, 8.95 million.
20. “The Voice,” NBC, 8.47 million.
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