Jack Black returned to host Saturday Night Live (0.76, +0.07) on NBC, and his presence appeared to have a positive effect on the sketch-comedy staple's Adults 18-49 ratings. MLB on Fox (0.32) was down from last week, but it still outperformed ABC's broadcast of The Ten Commandments (0.26). This Is UFC (0.06) bombed on CBS, and 48 Hours (0.13, -0.06) seemed to suffer as a result. The CW aired I Am Heath Ledger (0.02). Key: (R) = repeat.
Monday TV Ratings 3/30/26: The Voice Hits New Series Low, Canceled DMV Slides, American Idol Slightly Up for First Live Show [+ Analysis]
St. Denis Medical (0.25, -0.03), Reggie Dinkins (0.23, -0.02), and The Voice (0.19, -0.04) all slipped on NBC, with the latter falling to a shockingly low level. On CBS, The Neighborhood (0.34, 0.00) held steady, but DMV (0.21, -0.05), FBI (0.26, -0.07), and CIA (0.17, -0.03) declined. ABC's American Idol (0.42, +0.01) and The Rookie (0.20, +0.01) ticked up. Extracted (0.20, -0.01) and Memory of a Killer (0.14, -0.01) each lost a hundredth on Fox, as did the CW's Wild Cards (0.03, -0.01). Key: (R) = repeat.
Saturday TV Ratings 3/28/26: World Figure Skating Championships Down from 2025, A Royal Setting OK on Hallmark, March Madness on TBS Easily Leads [+ Analysis]
MLB on Fox (0.6) was the top over-the-air broadcast on Saturday night, while NHL on ABC (0.25) placed second. The World Figure Skating Championships (0.14) fell behind a repeat of Saturday Night Live (0.18) on NBC. CBS's 48 Hours (0.19, -0.12) declined after last week's sports-fueled surge. The CW aired I Am Jackie O (0.04). Key: (R) = repeat.
Friday TV Ratings 3/27/26: March Madness Rises Again for Duke/St. John’s Game, RuPaul’s Drag Race Rises, Celebrity Jeopardy! Stable [+ Analysis]
CBS's March Madness broadcast (2.23) led the way on Friday night, while UFL on Fox (0.11) evidently underwhelmed. Celebrity Jeopardy! (0.31, 0.00) was stable on ABC, while 20/20 (0.24, -0.03) cooled down. NBC aired comedy repeats (0.20/0.12) and Dateline (0.17/0.12). The CW went with reruns of Penn & Teller: Fool Us (0.05) and Masters of Illusion (0.04). Key: (R) = repeat.
Thursday TV Ratings 3/26/26: iHeartRadio Music Awards Rise from 2025, 9-1-1 Hits Series Low, March Madness Jumps Week-to-Week, Love Story Rises for Finale [+ Analysis]
Fox's broadcast of the iHeartRadio Music Awards (0.32) was up by almost 19% from last year (0.27) in the Adults 18-49 demographic, but MLB on NBC (0.55) was significantly higher. March Madness coverage on CBS (1.98) topped the night overall. 9-1-1 (0.29, -0.02) and 9-1-1: Nashville (0.21, -0.03) declined on ABC, while Grey's Anatomy (0.20, 0.00) held steady. The CW's repeats of Scrabble (0.04) and Trivial Pursuit (0.02) were down from last week's. Key: (R) = repeat.
Saturday TV Ratings 3/21/26: Illinois/VCU March Madness Game Strong, 48 Hours Soars with Increased Lead-In, Two for Tee on Hallmark Modest [+ Analysis]
CBS's March Madness coverage (1.18) rebounded and helped 48 Hours (0.31, +0.18) soar to a higher level than usual. NHL on ABC (0.26) paled in comparison, but it was still well above MLS on Fox (0.06). NBC aired The Super Mario Bros. Movie (0.19) and a repeat of Saturday Night Live (0.22). The CW went with I Am Raquel Welch (0.03). Key: (R) = repeat.
Saturday TV Ratings 3/14/26: Saturday Night Live Rises, World Baseball Classic Leads, NBA Heavily Up from Previous Saturday ABC Game [+ Analysis]
On NBC, Saturday Night Live (0.69, +0.09) bounced back, while the Paralympics (0.18) placed fourth in the 8 p.m. hour. The Fox broadcast of the 2026 World Baseball Classic (0.81) led the way overall. NBA on ABC (0.53) was at a solid level. 48 Hours (0.13, -0.14) was back down on CBS. NASCAR (0.11) performed well by CW standards. Key: (R) = repeat.
Friday TV Ratings 3/6/26: Happy’s Place Jumps to Season High, Stumble Also Rises, Sheriff Country and Fire Country Rebound [+ Analysis]
NBC sitcom Happy's Place (0.33, +0.09) jumped to a new season high on Friday night, and Stumble (0.23, +0.07) also rose substantially. Dateline (0.20, 0.00), however, held steady at nine, tying ABC's 20/20 (0.20, +0.04). Sheriff Country (0.27, +0.12) and Fire Country (0.22, +0.08) soared on CBS, but Boston Blue (0.16, +0.01) was only up slightly. Baseball on Fox (0.7) outpaced all other over-the-air competitors in the key demographic. Repeats of Penn & Teller (0.03) and Masters of Illusion (0.02) aired on the CW. Key: (R) = repeat.
Saturday TV Ratings 2/28/26: Saturday Night Live Rises, NBA Easily Leads Primetime, Romance At Hope Ranch Solid [+ Analysis]
On NBC, Saturday Night Live (0.76, +0.06) rose for its first episode in nearly a month, topping the night in the process. NBA on ABC (0.45) remained at a solid level, while Fox's college basketball (0.1) underwhelmed. CBS was barely above Fox with their broadcast of the NAACP Image Awards (0.11). The CW aired I Am Joe Frazier (0.05). Key: (R) = repeat.
Friday TV Ratings 2/27/26: Sheriff Country and Fire Country Return to New Series Lows, Stumble Sees No Benefit from Post-Olympics Airing, Boston Blue Steady [+ Analysis]
Sheriff Country (0.15, -0.04) and Fire Country (0.14, -0.03) both dropped to new series lows on CBS, while Boston Blue (0.15, 0.00) held steady. Happy's Place (0.24, -0.01) ticked down on NBC, and Stumble (0.16, -0.45) returned to its usual levels. Dateline (0.20, +0.01) gained a hundredth at nine. On ABC, 20/20 (0.16, -0.16) lost half of last week's rating. Fox was on top with college basketball (0.44). The CW aired repeats of Penn & Teller: Fool Us (0.07) and Masters of Illusion (0.04). Key: (R) = repeat.
Tuesday TV Ratings 2/24/26: State of the Union Down Significantly from 2025 as Fox News Narrowly Tops Coverage, Will Trent and Best Medicine Tick Up [+ Analysis]
On Tuesday night, ABC's State of the Union coverage (0.80) beat the other broadcast networks, with NBC (0.64) taking a strong second. CBS (0.43) and Fox (0.34) placed third and fourth respectively among the over-the-air options. Earlier in the night, ABC's Will Trent (0.28, +0.03) and Fox's Best Medicine (0.22, +0.02) both rose. WWE NXT (0.08, -0.01) ticked down on the CW. Key: (R) = repeat.
Saturday TV Ratings 2/21/26: Winter Olympic Games End Without Dipping Below 1.0, College Basketball Takes Second, The Stars Between Us Weak on Hallmark [+ Analysis]
Friday TV Ratings 2/20/26: Stumble Soars to Series High, Winter Olympics Decline but Well Above Previous Friday, 20/20 Jumps [+ Analysis]
With the help of an Olympics lead-in (1.45), NBC sitcom Stumble (0.61, +0.46) jumped to a new series high in a later slot. On ABC, 20/20 (0.32, +0.03) rose from last week. This Is UFC (0.13) made little noise on CBS, falling a tenth behind college basketball on Fox (0.23). Repeats of Penn & Teller: Fool Us (0.03) and Masters of Illusion (0.02) aired on the CW. Key: (R) = repeat.
Thursday TV Ratings 2/19/26: Winter Olympics Jump to Highest Ratings Since Post-Super Bowl Airing, Impractical Jokers Ties Declining Next Level Chef for Second, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Climbs [+ Analysis]
The Winter Olympics (1.6, +0.28) surged on NBC after Wednesday's slight decline. On Fox, Next Level Chef (0.20, -0.03) slipped, and a TMZ Presents special about Michael Jackson (0.11) dropped markedly from there. ABC aired repeats of 9-1-1 (0.15) and 9-1-1: Nashville (0.10/0.09). CBS went with encores of Survivor (0.14), Hollywood Squares (0.08), and Elsbeth (0.08). Scrabble (0.03, -0.02) slipped on the CW, matching a steady Trivial Pursuit (0.03, 0.00). Key: (R) = repeat.
Tuesday TV Ratings 2/17/26: Winter Olympics Rise, Best Medicine Dips to New Low, Will Trent Stable [+ Analysis]
NBC's broadcast of the Winter Olympics (1.34, +0.1) gained a tenth, while Will Trent (0.25, 0.00) matched its previous installment on ABC. Repeats of Survivor (0.16), NCIS (0.09), and NCIS: Origins (0.09) made up CBS's lineup. On Fox, new drama Best Medicine (0.20, -0.02) dipped to a new low. The CW's WWE NXT (0.09, -0.03) also declined. Key: (R) = repeat.
Monday TV Ratings 2/16/26: Winter Olympics Drop Again, American Idol Also Down, The Rookie and Extracted Rise [+ Analysis]
The Winter Olympics (1.24, -0.33) was back down on NBC, and American Idol (0.41, -0.02) also slipped on ABC, but The Rookie (0.22, +0.03) rose at ten. Extracted (0.22, +0.07) surged on Fox. The CW aired Wild Cards (0.06) and a repeat of Sullivan's Crossing (0.02). CBS aired repeats of Survivor (0.14) and FBI (0.14). Key: (R) = repeat.
Saturday TV Ratings 2/14/26: Winter Olympics Slightly Up in Demo as Viewership Erosion Continues, Because of Cupid on Hallmark Decent, Women’s and Men’s College Basketball Games on ABC and ESPN Tie for Second [+ Analysis]
On Saturday night, NBC's broadcast of the Winter Olympics (1.25, +0.04) grew slightly, leading the way once more. In other sports news, ABC's women's college basketball broadcast (0.31) was more than two times higher than men's college basketball on Fox (0.13). On CBS, 48 Hours (0.08, -0.05) plummeted. The CW had a shockingly strong NASCAR broadcast (0.21). Key: (R) = repeat.
Friday TV Ratings 2/13/26: Winter Olympics Sink, RuPaul’s Drag Race Also Down, 20/20 Jumps [+ Analysis]
The Winter Olympics (1.21, -0.27) weakened considerably on NBC, even as nothing came close to it in the key demo. On ABC, 20/20 (0.29, +0.05) grew significantly, rising from an already solid Celebrity Wheel rerun (0.26). CBS aired repeats of Survivor (0.15) and Sheriff Country (0.08/0.09). College basketball (0.23) was down from last week on Fox. The CW aired reruns of Penn & Teller: Fool Us (0.03) and Masters of Illusion (0.03). Key: (R) = repeat.
Wednesday TV Ratings 2/11/26: Winter Olympics Tick Up, The Masked Singer Rebounds Despite Olympic Competition, The Beauty Ties Low [+ Analysis]
After dealing with some declines, the Winter Olympics (1.5, +0.07) rose slightly on NBC, providing the network with another night-topping performance. But despite the competition, Fox's The Masked Singer (0.3, +0.1) rebounded significantly. Fear Factor: House of Fear (0.21, +0.02) was also up, albeit to a lesser degree. On the repeat front, ABC aired encores of Shifting Gears (0.17/0.16/0.11/0.08) and Shark Tank (0.08), while CBS aired reruns of Survivor (0.16) and Matlock (0.07). The CW re-aired episodes of Police 24/7 (0.04/0.04). Key: (R) = repeat.


















