Friday Cable Ratings 5/27/22: NBA Playoffs Rise and Easily Lead, NHL Playoffs Also Rise, The Ingraham Angle Tops Tucker and Hannity

Friday Cable Ratings 5/27/22: NBA Playoffs Rise and Easily Lead, NHL Playoffs Also Rise, The Ingraham Angle Tops Tucker and Hannity
Below are the top 50 programs on cable on Friday, 5/27/22. Items of note include NBA Playoffs on ESPN, The Ingraham Angle on Fox News, and NHL Playoffs on TNT.(Note: Click the name of any show with its title in purple or blue to...

Monday TV Ratings 5/30/22: American Ninja Warrior: All Star Spectacular and Beat Shazam Lead Abysmal Memorial Day, Don’t Forget The Lyrics Gets Uglier (UPDATED)

Monday TV Ratings 5/30/22: American Ninja Warrior: All Star Spectacular and Beat Shazam Lead Abysmal Memorial Day, Don’t Forget The Lyrics Gets Uglier (UPDATED)
Ratings Analysis: Fox's 'Don't Forget the Lyrics' (0.27, -0.09) shaved off nearly a full tenth from a premiere that was already underwhelming and was followed by a sinking 'Beat Shazam' (0.31, -0.07). Though 'Shazam' dealt...

Evergreen Aimee Season 2 Episode 6 - Disorienting

Evergreen Aimee Season 2 Episode 6 - Disorienting
Evergreen Aimee Season 2, Episode 6Disorient...

HBO Max Renew/Cancel: Our Flag Means Death Becomes First Comedy To Lead Platform In Worldwide Demand

The Ratings Junkie Monday, May 30, 2022
HBO Max Renew/Cancel: Our Flag Means Death Becomes First Comedy To Lead Platform In Worldwide Demand
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Wednesday Cable Ratings 5/25/22: Temptation Island and The Courtship End Steady, Rising NBA Playoffs Dominate, Tucker Carlson Atop Cable News

Wednesday Cable Ratings 5/25/22: Temptation Island and The Courtship End Steady, Rising NBA Playoffs Dominate, Tucker Carlson Atop Cable News
Below are the top 25 programs on cable on Wednesday, 5/25/22. Items of note include NBA Playoffs on ESPn, NHL Playoffs on TNT, and The Courtship on USA.(Click the names of the shows written in teal or blue to...

Thursday Cable Ratings 5/26/22: Rat in the Kitchen Rises, NBA Playoffs and Full Frontal Decline, Top Chef Stable

Thursday Cable Ratings 5/26/22: Rat in the Kitchen Rises, NBA Playoffs and Full Frontal Decline, Top Chef Stable
Below are the top 25 programs on cable on Thursday, 5/26/22. Items of note include NBA Playoffs on ESPN, Rat in the Kitchen on TBS, and Top Chef on Bravo.(Note: Click the names of the shows written in purple or blue to...

Sunday TV Ratings 5/29/22: NASCAR Races to Victory on Slow Night, 60 Minutes Repeat Take Distant Second (UPDATED)

Sunday TV Ratings 5/29/22: NASCAR Races to Victory on Slow Night, 60 Minutes Repeat Take Distant Second (UPDATED)
Ratings Analysis: After winning Saturday night with baseball, Fox took the lead again thanks to a solid 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600' broadcast (0.57). CBS was the closest to competing with its '60 Minutes' rerun (0.35), but repeats...

Tuesday Cable Ratings 5/24/22: NBA Playoffs Drop, Mayans MC Slightly Down, Cable News Soars Following Texas Shooting

Tuesday Cable Ratings 5/24/22: NBA Playoffs Drop, Mayans MC Slightly Down, Cable News Soars Following Texas Shooting
Below are the top 25 programs on cable on Tuesday, 5/24/22. Items of note include Mayans MC on FX, NBA Playoffs on TNT, and NHL Playoffs on ESPN.(Note: Click any show with its name in green or blue to...

Tuesday TV Ratings 5/24/22: This Is Us Hits Highest Rating Since 2020 for Series Finale, FBI: International and FBI: Most Wanted End With New Lows, Name That Tune Up for Finale (UPDATED)

Tuesday TV Ratings 5/24/22: This Is Us Hits Highest Rating Since 2020 for Series Finale, FBI: International and FBI: Most Wanted End With New Lows, Name That Tune Up for Finale (UPDATED)
Ratings Analysis: NBC drama 'This Is Us' (1.27, +0.32) exploded to a mammoth rating for its series finale, closing out season six with its highest rating since November 2020. A scripted series clearing the 1.0 threshold...

Monday Cable Ratings 5/23/22: Better Call Saul Ticks Down for Midseason Finale, NHL Playoffs Lead, Tucker Carlson Tops Cable News

Monday Cable Ratings 5/23/22: Better Call Saul Ticks Down for Midseason Finale, NHL Playoffs Lead, Tucker Carlson Tops Cable News
Below are the top 25 programs on cable on Monday, 5/16/22. Items of note include the midseason finale of Better Call Saul on AMC, Breeders on FX, and We Own This City on HBO.(Note: Click any show with its name in yellow or blue to...

Sunday Cable Ratings 5/22/22: When Calls the Heart Ticks Up for Finale, Fear The Walking Dead Hits New Low, Barry and The Time Traveler’s Wife Drop

Sunday Cable Ratings 5/22/22: When Calls the Heart Ticks Up for Finale, Fear The Walking Dead Hits New Low, Barry and The Time Traveler’s Wife Drop
Below are the top 50 programs on cable on Sunday, 5/22/22. Items of note include The Time Traveler's Wife on HBO, the season finale of When Calls the Heart on Hallmark, and Fear the Walking Dead on AMC.(Note: Click any show...

Monday TV Ratings 5/23/22: Don’t Forget the Lyrics Off to Slow Start, The Neighborhood and NCIS: Hawaii Rise for Finales (UPDATED)

Monday TV Ratings 5/23/22: Don’t Forget the Lyrics Off to Slow Start, The Neighborhood and NCIS: Hawaii Rise for Finales (UPDATED)
Ratings Analysis: Fox's reboot of game show 'Don't Forget the Lyrics' (0.36) was off to a mediocre start on debut night, coming in a distant fourth in the 8PM timeslot. 'Beat Shazam' (0.38) built on that rating a bit for...

Saturday Cable Ratings 5/21/22: Romance to the Rescue Solid on Hallmark, The Owl House Climbs, NHL Playoffs Lead

Saturday Cable Ratings 5/21/22: Romance to the Rescue Solid on Hallmark, The Owl House Climbs, NHL Playoffs Lead
Below are the top 50 programs on cable on Saturday, 5/21/2022. Items of note include The Owl House on Disney, NHL Playoffs on TNT, and Romance to the Rescue on Hallmark.(Note: Click the name of any show with its title in red to...

Raymond Island Season 3 Episode 10 - Judith Light

Raymond Island Season 3 Episode 10 - Judith Light
Raymond Island Season 2, Episode 10Judith Li...

Friday Cable Ratings 5/20/22: Real Time with Bill Maher Rises, NBA Playoffs Remain Dominant, The Five Leads Slow Cable News Day

Friday Cable Ratings 5/20/22: Real Time with Bill Maher Rises, NBA Playoffs Remain Dominant, The Five Leads Slow Cable News Day
Below are the top 25 programs on cable on Friday, 5/13/22. Items of note include NBA Playoffs on TNT, Real Time with Bill Maher on HBO, and SpongeBob SquarePants on Nickelodeon.(Note: Click the name of any show with its...

Sunday TV Ratings 5/22/22: American Idol Ticks Up for Finale, The Simpsons Ends Down, NCIS: Los Angeles Sets Series Low for Finale (UPDATED)

Sunday TV Ratings 5/22/22: American Idol Ticks Up for Finale, The Simpsons Ends Down, NCIS: Los Angeles Sets Series Low for Finale (UPDATED)
Ratings Analysis: Though 'America's Funniest Home Videos' (0.50, -0.21) had a somewhat alarming week-to-week drop, ABC's 'American Idol' (0.76, +0.10) picked up a tenth for its season finale and easily topped the evening....

Saturday TV Ratings 5/21/22: Saturday Night Live Steady on Finale Night, NBA Playoffs Dominate, USFL Goes Low (UPDATED)

Saturday TV Ratings 5/21/22: Saturday Night Live Steady on Finale Night, NBA Playoffs Dominate, USFL Goes Low (UPDATED)
Ratings Analysis: Natasha Lyonne and Japanese Breakfast were on deck for a 'Saturday Night Live' season finale (0.81) that marked the departure of multiple, noteworthy cast-members. Despite all the buzz surrounding it, the...

TVRG Productions May News Day: Premiere Dates For The Bullpen, Coach Garry, Farm Team, Return Of Let’s Get Presidential

TVRG Productions May News Day: Premiere Dates For The Bullpen, Coach Garry, Farm Team, Return Of Let’s Get Presidential
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Friday TV Ratings 5/20/22: Shark Tank Up for Finale, The Blacklist and WWE SmackDown Also Rise, 20/20 Steady (UPDATED)

Friday TV Ratings 5/20/22: Shark Tank Up for Finale, The Blacklist and WWE SmackDown Also Rise, 20/20 Steady (UPDATED)
Ratings Analysis: ABC's 'Shark Tank' (0.48, +0.03) swam to the top of the Friday night roster as it often does and rose by three-hundredths for its season finale. '20/20' (0.35) was unable to join 'Tank' at the top but held...

Thursday Cable Ratings 5/19/22: Atlanta Plunges for Finale, Full Frontal Rises after Break, NBA Playoffs Dip but Stay Dominant

Thursday Cable Ratings 5/19/22: Atlanta Plunges for Finale, Full Frontal Rises after Break, NBA Playoffs Dip but Stay Dominant
Below are the top 25 programs on cable on Thursday, 5/19/22. Items of note include NBA Playoffs on ESPN, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee on TBS, and the season finale of Atlanta on FX.(Note: Click the names of the shows written...

Evergreen Aimee Season 2 Episode 5 - Promising Young Woman

Evergreen Aimee Season 2 Episode 5 - Promising Young Woman
Evergreen Aimee Season 2, Episode 5Promising Young Wo...

Wednesday Cable Ratings 5/18/22: NBA Playoffs Slightly Down but Still Dominant, Temptation Island Rises, Tucker Carlson Tops Cable News

Wednesday Cable Ratings 5/18/22: NBA Playoffs Slightly Down but Still Dominant, Temptation Island Rises, Tucker Carlson Tops Cable News
Below are the top 25 programs on cable on Wednesday, 5/18/22. Items of note include NBA Playoffs on TNT, NHL Playoffs on ESPN, and The Courtship on USA.(Click the names of the shows written in teal or blue to...

Wednesday TV Ratings 5/18/22: The Masked Singer and The Conners End Up, Home Economics Rises for Finale, So You Think You Can Dance Returns Low

Wednesday TV Ratings 5/18/22: The Masked Singer and The Conners End Up, Home Economics Rises for Finale, So You Think You Can Dance Returns Low
Ratings Analysis: ABC had almost nothing but positive news on finale night as 'The Wonder Years' (0.33, +0.04), 'The Conners' (0.42, +0.01), 'Home Economics' (0.29, +0.05), and 'A Million Little Things' (0.24, +0.05) all...

Riverdale Ending with Season 7

Riverdale Ending with Season 7
Another long-running CW series is preparing to say its goodbyes. Riverdale, the oft-maligned TV adaptation of the Archie Comics, will end its run next year after a seven-season run. The decision to end the series comes following...

The CW Announces Fall 2022 Schedule

The CW Announces Fall 2022 Schedule
The CW has announced their fall 2022 schedule. The schedule includes new shows The Winchesters and Walker: Independence, and timeslot shifts for Whose Line It Anyway? and DC's Stargirl. Below is the full line...

Tuesday Cable Ratings 5/17/22: Fox News and CNN Rise for Primary Election Coverage, Mayans MC Hits Season High, NBA Playoffs Dominate

Tuesday Cable Ratings 5/17/22: Fox News and CNN Rise for Primary Election Coverage, Mayans MC Hits Season High, NBA Playoffs Dominate
Below are the top 25 programs on cable on Tuesday, 5/17/22. Items of note include Mayans MC on FX, NBA Playoffs on TNT, and NHL Playoffs on ESPN.(Note: Click any show with its name in green or blue to...

Tuesday TV Ratings 5/17/22: Mr. Mayor Rises for Series Finale, This Is Us Approaches Season High in Penultimate Episode, The Resident Slightly Up for Season Finale

Tuesday TV Ratings 5/17/22: Mr. Mayor Rises for Series Finale, This Is Us Approaches Season High in Penultimate Episode, The Resident Slightly Up for Season Finale
Ratings Analysis: NBC sitcom 'Mr. Mayor' (0.27, +0.02) ended its two-season run in unremarkable fashion but was still able to rise by two-hundredths for its last hurrah. Airing right before the final episode of the Ted Danson...

CBS Announces Fall 2022 Schedule

CBS Announces Fall 2022 Schedule
CBS has announced their fall 2022 schedule. The schedule includes new shows So Help Me Todd, Fire Country and East New York and new timeslots for Ghosts, CSI: Vegas and more. The full lineup is bel...

Monday Cable Ratings 5/16/22: Better Call Saul and Breeders Rise, WWE Raw Leads, Gentleman Jack Invisible

Monday Cable Ratings 5/16/22: Better Call Saul and Breeders Rise, WWE Raw Leads, Gentleman Jack Invisible
Below are the top 50 programs on cable on Monday, 5/16/22. Items of note include Breeders on FX, Better Call Saul on AMC, and We Own This City on HBO.(Note: Click any show with its name in yellow or blue to...

Sunday Cable Ratings 5/15/22: The Time Traveler’s Wife Has Low Start, Barry and Last Week Tonight Down, Fear The Walking Dead Sets New Low, The First Lady Rises

Sunday Cable Ratings 5/15/22: The Time Traveler’s Wife Has Low Start, Barry and Last Week Tonight Down, Fear The Walking Dead Sets New Low, The First Lady Rises
Below are the top 50 programs on cable on Sunday, 5/15/22. Items of note include the series premiere of The Time Traveler's Wife on HBO, When Calls the Heart on Hallmark, and Fear the Walking Dead on AMC.(Note: Click any...

ABC Announces Fall 2022 Schedule

ABC Announces Fall 2022 Schedule
ABC has announced their fall 2022 schedule! The schedule includes new shows Celebrity Jeopardy, Alaska and The Rookie: Feds and new timeslots for shows including The Goldbergs and Abbott Elementary. See the full lineup ...

Saturday Cable Ratings 5/14/22: Amphibia Declines for Series Finale, NHL Playoffs Dominate, Road Trip Romance Solid on Hallmark

Saturday Cable Ratings 5/14/22: Amphibia Declines for Series Finale, NHL Playoffs Dominate, Road Trip Romance Solid on Hallmark
Below are the top 50 programs on cable on Saturday, 5/14/2022. Items of note include the series finale of Amphibia on Disney, NHL Playoffs on TNT, and Road Trip Romance on Hallmark.(Note: Click the name of any show with...

Monday TV Ratings 5/16/22: 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Lone Star Finales Lead the Night, The Good Doctor Ends Near Low, NCIS Stumbles (UPDATED)

Monday TV Ratings 5/16/22: 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Lone Star Finales Lead the Night, The Good Doctor Ends Near Low, NCIS Stumbles (UPDATED)
Ratings Analysis: Fox's '9-1-1' (0.75, +0.05) and '9-1-1: Lone Star' (0.62, -0.02) ended their seasons in strong fashion, with the two once more being the #1 and #2 broadcasts of the evening respectively. ABC's 'The Good...

Raymond Island Season 3 Episode 9 - Enemy of My Enemy

Raymond Island Season 3 Episode 9 - Enemy of My Enemy
Raymond Island Season 2, Episode 9Enemy of My En...

ABC Renew/Cancel 2021-22 Seasonal Wrap-Up: Thoughts on Big Sky, Home Economics, A Million Little Things and More Following a Perfect Prediction Record

ABC Renew/Cancel 2021-22 Seasonal Wrap-Up: Thoughts on Big Sky, Home Economics, A Million Little Things and More Following a Perfect Prediction Record
All of ABC's renewal decisions are finally out, and it's time for a bit of reflection. Read on for my takes on the ABC season that w...

Friday Cable Ratings 5/13/22: NBA Playoffs Climb Again, NHL Playoffs Down, A Black Lady Sketch Show Steady at Low for Finale, Weaker The Five Tops Cable News

Friday Cable Ratings 5/13/22: NBA Playoffs Climb Again, NHL Playoffs Down, A Black Lady Sketch Show Steady at Low for Finale, Weaker The Five Tops Cable News
Below are the top 50 programs on cable on Friday, 5/13/22. Items of note include NBA Playoffs on ESPN, Real Time with Bill Maher on HBO, and Raven's Home on Disney.(Note: Click the name of any show with its title in purple or blue to...

9-1-1 Renewed by Fox

9-1-1 Renewed by Fox
Fox's #1 show has finally been confirmed to return, as the network has renewed 9-1-1 just hours after its spinoff, 9-1-1: Lone Star. 9-1-1 will enter its sixth season. Ryan Murphy's first responder drama has been a top performer...

The Resident Renewed by Fox

The Resident Renewed by Fox
The Resident will continue to reside on Fox's schedule, as Fox has renewed the medical drama for a sixth season. The series rates towards the middle of Fox's scripted lineup, with a 0.43 average, remaining a reliably decent...

Sunday TV Ratings 5/15/22: Billboard Music Awards Slightly Below 2021, The Equalizer and The Rookie End Down, American Idol and 60 Minutes Also Drop (UPDATED)

Sunday TV Ratings 5/15/22: Billboard Music Awards Slightly Below 2021, The Equalizer and The Rookie End Down, American Idol and 60 Minutes Also Drop (UPDATED)
Ratings Analysis: NBC's telecast of the '2022 Billboard Music Awards' (0.67) was relatively on-par with the 2021 broadcast (0.73) as the ceremony lost just a paltry 8% on a year-to-year basis. The rerun of 'Weakest Link'...

NBC Announces Fall 2022 Schedule

NBC Announces Fall 2022 Schedule
NBC has once again become the first network to announce their fall schedule for the upcoming season. The schedule includes new shows Quantum Leap and Lopez vs. Lopez and a new Friday night line...

9-1-1: Lone Star Renewed by Fox

9-1-1: Lone Star Renewed by Fox
Fox's #2 drama will be back next season, as the network has renewed 9-1-1: Lone Star for a fourth season. Ryan Murphy's first responder procedural has been a ratings winner for Fox, giving the network a strong Monday night...

Welcome to Flatch Renewed for Season Two

Welcome to Flatch Renewed for Season Two
Welcome to season two, Welcome to Flatch. Fox has renewed their freshman comedy for a second season in a shocking move. The show is the lowest-rated scripted series on all of the Big Four networks, with a 0.17 average, but...

Call Me Kat Renewed by Fox

Call Me Kat Renewed by Fox
Call me renewed. Fox has ordered a third season of sitcom Call Me Kat, its highest-rated live-action comedy. The series was not a big ratings performer for Fox this season, dropping 40% from its first season to an underwhelming...