Wednesday TV Ratings 4/1/26: Survivor Stays Dominant Despite Presidential Address Interruption, The Masked Singer Ticks Up for Finale, Abbott Elementary Rises as Scrubs Slips [+ Analysis]

CBS's Survivor (0.91, -0.02) remained a dominant force despite a small drop, while America's Culinary Cup (0.22, -0.05) dealt with a more damaging decline. On ABC, Scrubs (0.43, -0.02) was down slightly, but Abbott Elementary (0.37, +0.03) rose. Chicago Med (0.35, +0.04) was up on NBC, but Chicago Fire (0.32, -0.06) and Chicago PD (0.30, -0.04) slipped. The Masked Singer (0.30, +0.02) ticked up for its Fox finale. On the presidential address front, it was CBS (0.81) that had the top rating, likely because of the Survivor lead-in. ABC (0.47) settled for second place, with NBC (0.42) close behind. Fox (0.28) fell behind the big 3 broadcast networks. Key: (R) = repeat. (F) = finale. 

Wednesday TV Ratings 3/25/26: Fear Factor: House of Fear Ties The Masked Singer on Finale Night, Survivor Slightly Down but Still Dominant, Abbott Elementary Dips as Scrubs Ticks Up [+ Analysis]

On finale night, Fear Factor: House of Fear (0.28, +0.06) surged on Fox, matching a sinking Masked Singer (0.28, -0.03) in the process. On CBS, reality staple Survivor (0.93, -0.03), America's Culinary Cup (0.27, -0.03), and Hollywood Squares (0.12, -0.03) were all down a little from last week. ABC's Scrubs (0.45, +0.01), The Greatest Average American (0.19, +0.01), and Shark Tank (0.16, +0.01) all gained a hundredth apiece, but Abbott Elementary (0.34, -0.04) declined. NBC aired repeats of Chicago Med (0.20), Chicago Fire (0.19), and Chicago PD (0.20). Police 24/7 (0.05, -0.03) slipped on the CW. Key: (R) = repeat. (F) = finale.

Wednesday TV Ratings 3/18/26: Abbott Elementary, Scrubs and Chicago PD Recover from Previous Losses, Survivor Jumps to Highest Rating Since 2021, The Greatest Average American Slides [+ Analysis]

Wednesday was a night of recovery for the ABC comedies as both Scrubs (0.44, +0.05) and Abbott Elementary (0.38, +0.04) were up from last week. But the good will did not transfer to The Greatest Average American (0.18, -0.07) or Shark Tank (0.15, -0.08), as both shows dealt with some serious declines. CBS's Survivor (0.96, +0.09) soared, and America's Culinary Cup (0.30, +0.06) also rose, but Hollywood Squares (0.15, +0.01) was barely up. NBC's Chicago Med (0.31, -0.01) dipped, Chicago Fire (0.38, +0.03) climbed higher, and Chicago PD (0.34, +0.10) recovered substantially. The Masked Singer (0.31, +0.05) and Fear Factor: House of Fear (0.22, +0.03) rose on Fox. Police 24/7 (0.08, +0.04) doubled on the CW. Key: (R) = repeat.

Wednesday TV Ratings 3/11/26: Survivor 50 Drops but Still More Than Doubles Closest Competition, Scrubs and Abbott Elementary Also Decline, Hollywood Squares Low in New Time Slot [+ Analysis]

Survivor (0.87, -0.07) cooled down on Wednesday night, and America's Culinary Cup (0.24, -0.05) also declined. Later, CBS aired Hollywood Squares (0.14) and got a low rating out of the game show staple. On ABC, Scrubs (0.39, -0.10) could not stop the bleeding, and Abbott Elementary (0.34, -0.06) also lost some ground. The Greatest Average American (0.25, -0.03) and Shark Tank (0.23, -0.02) were down by less than the comedies. Chicago Med (0.32, -0.09) and Chicago Fire (0.35, -0.08) declined sharply on NBC, while Chicago PD (0.24, -0.15) completely fell apart. The Masked Singer (0.26, -0.04) and Fear Factor: House of Fear (0.19, -0.01) slipped on Fox. Police 24/7 (0.04, 0.00) held steady on the CW. Key: (R) = repeat.

Wednesday TV Ratings 3/4/26: America’s Culinary Cup Struggles in Debut as Survivor Stays High, Scrubs Cools Off, Abbott Elementary Solid [+ Analysis]

CBS's Survivor (0.94, -0.01) was barely down at all from last week's mammoth return, but the series premiere of America's Culinary Cup (0.29) retained only a small portion of that massive lead-in. On ABC, Scrubs (0.49, -0.06) declined from last week but remained in solid shape, and Abbott Elementary (0.40, -0.02) dipped slightly. Later, The Greatest Average American (0.28, +0.01) actually rose from last week's premiere. On NBC, Chicago Fire (0.43, +0.09), Chicago Med (0.41, +0.05), and Chicago PD (0.39, +0.11) were on the rise. The Masked Singer (0.30, +0.06) also climbed higher on Fox, but Fear Factor: House of Fear (0.20, -0.08) plummeted. The CW's Police 24/7 (0.04, -0.02) slipped. Key: (R) = repeat.

Wednesday TV Ratings 2/25/26: Scrubs Revival Starts Strong, Survivor 50 Premiere Draws Four-Year High, The Greatest Average American Below-Average [+ Analysis]

Scrubs (0.66/0.55) made a triumphant return to ABC on Wednesday night, maintaining a strong Adults 18-49 ratings presence for the full hour. At nine, The Greatest Average American (0.27) dropped dramatically from there for its series debut. But while ABC got success out of Scrubs, it was CBS's Survivor (0.95) that ultimately posted the night's highest rating, barreling past every rating from the fall for its season premiere. On Fox, The Masked Singer (0.24, -0.06) dealt with a sharp decline, but Fear Factor: House of Fear (0.28, +0.07) surged. NBC aired repeats of The Voice (0.25) and Chicago PD (0.18). The CW went with Police 24/7 (0.06). Key: (P) = premiere. (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. 

Wednesday TV Ratings 2/4/26: The Muppet Show Impressive, Shifting Gears Rises for Finale, The Masked Singer Tumbles to Series Low [+ Analysis]

It was time to light the lights on Wednesday night as The Muppet Show (0.52) returned for a new installment for the first time in decades. The ABC showing of the special was the highest-rated broadcast of the evening in the Adults 18-49 demographic, rising by a tenth from an already strong Abbott Elementary (0.42, +0.02). Earlier in the night, Shifting Gears (0.39, +0.03) enjoyed a nice finale uptick. On CBS, The Price Is Right At Night (0.39, +0.08) surged, but Hollywood Squares (0.20, -0.07) plummeted. Chicago Med (0.36, +0.05), Chicago Fire (0.34, +0.09), and Chicago PD (0.28, +0.06) all soared on NBC. Fox's The Masked Singer (0.20, -0.14) and Fear Factor: House of Fear (0.19, -0.07) were pushed to later slots and collapsed as a result. Police 24/7 (0.04, 0.00) was stable on the CW. Key: (R) = repeat. (F) = finale. 

Wednesday TV Ratings 1/28/26: Chicago PD and Chicago Fire Drop to Series Lows, Abbott Elementary Rises as Shifting Gears Slips, The Price is Right at Night and Hollywood Squares Rise After Time Slot Swap [+ Analysis]

Chicago Med (0.31, -0.02), Chicago Fire (0.25, -0.05), and Chicago PD (0.22, -0.03) could not stop the bleeding on NBC, as all three programs were down for a second week in a row. ABC comedy Shifting Gears (0.36, -0.02) also slipped, but Abbott Elementary (0.40, +0.06) had a shocking surge. Later, Dirty Talk (0.18, +0.01) ticked up for its finale, and Shark Tank (0.15, +0.02) also rose. On CBS, The Price Is Right At Night (0.31, +0.10) gained a full tenth in its move to eight, and Hollywood Squares (0.27, +0.09) also rose dramatically in its new time slot. The Masked Singer (0.34, 0.00) and Fear Factor: House of Fear (0.26, 0.00) were both steady on Fox, as was the CW's Police 24/7 (0.04, 0.00). Key: (R) = repeat. (F) = finale.

Wednesday TV Ratings 1/21/26: Mediocre Debut for The Beauty on FX, Fear Factor: House of Fear Solid in Time Slot Debut, Shifting Gears and Chicago PD Down, The Masked Singer and Shark Tank Rise [+ Analysis]

Fox brought Fear Factor: House of Fear (0.26, -1.34) to its official time slot, and it evidently shed much of its NFL-inflated premiere rating, but it began at a respectable level nonetheless. Earlier in the night, The Masked Singer (0.34, +0.05) bounced back. On ABC, Shifting Gears (0.38, -0.07), Abbott Elementary (0.34, -0.09), and Dirty Talk (0.17, -0.08) all dealt with serious declines, but Shark Tank (0.13, +0.01) actually gained a tick. Chicago Med (0.33, -0.01) and Chicago Fire (0.30, -0.01) shed a hundredth apiece on NBC, while Chicago PD (0.25, -0.03) had a slightly larger drop. CBS's Hollywood Squares (0.18, -0.07) and The Price Is Right At Night (0.21, -0.09) plummeted. The CW aired Police 24/7 (0.04) and Katie Pavlich Tonight (0.02). Key: (R) = repeat.

Wednesday TV Ratings 1/14/26: Dirty Talk Decent on ABC, Abbott Elementary and Shifting Gears Jump to Season Highs, The Masked Singer Down [+ Analysis]

Shifting Gears (0.45, +0.04) and Abbott Elementary (0.43, +0.09) jumped to new season highs on ABC, and Dirty Talk (0.25) debuted with a decent rating at nine, but Shark Tank (0.12, -0.03) could not stop the bleeding at ten. On NBC, Chicago Med (0.34, +0.05), Chicago Fire (0.31, +0.02), and Chicago PD (0.28, +0.02) all rose. Hollywood Squares (0.25, -0.01) and The Price Is Right At Night (0.30, -0.02) declined on CBS, as did The Masked Singer (0.29, -0.05) on Fox. Key: (R) = repeat.

Wednesday TV Ratings 1/7/26: Harlan Coben’s Final Twist Premieres Abysmally, The Masked Singer Returns Lower, Shifting Gears Ties Season High [+ Analysis]

Game shows Hollywood Squares (0.26) and The Price Is Right At Night (0.32) performed well on CBS, but Harlan Coben's Final Twist (0.13) had a miserable start at ten. On ABC, Shifting Gears (0.41, +0.09) and Abbott Elementary (0.34, +0.11) surged, but Shark Tank (0.15, -0.04) continued to struggle. NBC dramas Chicago Med (0.29, -0.05), Chicago Fire (0.29, -0.04), and Chicago PD (0.26, -0.02) all slipped in their returns. On Fox, The Masked Singer (0.34) was down slightly from its May 2025 finale (0.35) in its season premiere. The CW aired repeats of Police 24/7 (0.05/0.05). Key: (P) = premiere. (R) = repeat.

Wednesday TV Ratings 5/7/25: The Masked Singer Rises for Finale, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! Masters Collapse, Survivor Also Drops [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: ABC game shows Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (0.24, -0.09) and Jeopardy! Masters (0.19, -0.09) were down dramatically from last week's premieres, with both losing to Fox's Masked Singer season finale (0.35, +0.06). Survivor (0.62, -0.05) also slipped on CBS, but The Amazing Race (0.32, 0.00) matched last week's rating. Chicago Med (0.39, +0.04) and Chicago PD (0.34, +0.05) were up on NBC, but Chicago Fire (0.33, -0.01) dipped. Wild Cards (0.06, +0.03) and Sherlock & Daughter (0.05, +0.02) climbed higher on the CW. Key: (R) = repeat. (F) = finale. 

Wednesday TV Ratings 4/30/25: Celebrity Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! Masters Return Solidly, Grimsburg Hits Season Low in Special Airing, Survivor Rises [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (0.33) and Jeopardy! Masters (0.28) had respectable returns on ABC, and the 10 p.m. rerun of Celebrity Jeopardy! (0.18) actually matched last week's finale rating. Survivor (0.67, +0.04) and The Amazing Race (0.32, +0.04) improved on CBS. NBC's Chicago dramas (0.20/0.21/0.19) were in repeat mode. On Fox, The Masked Singer (0.29, -0.09) plummeted, but Krapopolis (0.15, +0.01) was up slightly in a special Wednesday broadcast. Meanwhile, Grimsburg (0.11, -0.04) dropped to a new season low at 9:30. The CW's showing of the Cuomo Town Hall (0.04) did not impress. Key: (P) = premiere. (R) = repeat.

Wednesday TV Ratings 4/23/25: The Conners Jumps for Series Finale, Celebrity Jeopardy! Ends on Series Low, Survivor Sinks [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: ABC said goodbye to The Conners on Wednesday night, as the Roseanne spin-off  bowed out with a new season high (0.35, +0.09) at eight. There was some slippage at 8:30 for the actual series finale (0.31, -0.04), but this was still above last week's installment. At nine, Celebrity Jeopardy! (0.18, -0.07) plummeted on finale night, and the 10 p.m. broadcast preview of the Disney+ series Andor (0.11) fell behind the week-ago What Would You Do? finale (0.14). On CBS, Survivor (0.63, -0.17) fell off a cliff, but The Amazing Race (0.28, -0.02) only dropped slightly. Chicago Med (0.35, +0.05) and Chicago Fire (0.34, +0.01) grew on NBC, but Chicago PD (0.29, -0.01) dipped. The Floor (0.35, +0.01) ticked up for its Fox finale, but The Masked Singer (0.38, -0.04) slipped. Wild Cards (0.03, 0.00) and Sherlock & Daughter (0.03, 0.00) both held steady on the CW. Key: (F) = finale. 

Wednesday TV Ratings 4/16/25: Abbott Elementary Drops for Finale, Survivor Jumps to Season High, The Masked Singer and The Floor Also Climb, Chicago Med Hits Series Low [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: Class was dismissed on ABC, as Abbott Elementary (0.30, -0.07) closed out its fourth season on Wednesday night with a rather steep decline. The Conners (0.26, -0.04) also lost some ground at eight, although not as much as Abbott. Later in the night, Celebrity Jeopardy! (0.25, 0.00) held even, and What Would You Do? (0.14, +0.03) rose for its own finale. CBS's Survivor (0.80, +0.12) jumped to a new season high, but The Amazing Race (0.30, -0.05) went in the opposite direction. On NBC, Chicago Med (0.30, -0.12) and Fire (0.33, -0.11) collapsed, while PD (0.30, -0.04) had a more mild decline. The Masked Singer (0.42, +0.11) soared on Fox, and The Floor (0.34, +0.05) also climbed higher. On series premiere night, CW drama Sherlock & Daughter (0.03) made a soft landing, but it at least fully retained its Wild Cards lead-in (0.03, -0.01). Key: (F) = finale.

Wednesday TV Ratings 4/9/25: The Amazing Race and Abbott Elementary Rise as Survivor and The Conners Slip, NBA Leads, What Would You Do? Hits Series Low [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: The Conners (0.30, -0.02) and What Would You Do? (0.11, -0.04) slipped on ABC, but Abbott Elementary (0.37, +0.01) and Celebrity Jeopardy! (0.25, +0.01) were on the rise. The Amazing Race (0.35, +0.03) grew on CBS, while Survivor (0.68, -0.02) cooled down. On Fox, The Masked Singer (0.31, -0.01) and The Floor (0.29, -0.03) both dropped. Repeats of Chicago Med (0.19), Fire (0.16), and PD (0.15) aired on NBC. Wild Cards (0.04, -0.01) ticked down on the CW, but Good Cop/Bad Cop (0.03, +0.01) gained a hundredth on finale night. Key: (R) = repeat. (F) = finale. 

Wednesday TV Ratings 4/2/25: Chicago Fire and Chicago Med Soar, Abbott Elementary and The Amazing Race Also Rise, Survivor and The Conners Dip [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: NBC dramas Chicago Med (0.42, +0.07) and Chicago Fire (0.44, +0.13) soared on Wednesday night, but Chicago PD (0.34, -0.05) cooled down at ten. ABC's The Conners (0.32, -0.02) dipped slightly, while Abbott Elementary (0.36, +0.02) burned brighter. Later in the evening, Celebrity Jeopardy! (0.24, 0.00) matched its last original, and What Would You Do? (0.15, +0.01) inched up. On CBS, Survivor (0.70, -0.02) declined a bit, but The Amazing Race (0.32, +0.03) increased in size. The dynamic was similar on Fox, as The Masked Singer (0.32, -0.02) dropped while The Floor (0.32, +0.01) rose. Wild Cards (0.05, +0.01) ticked up on the CW, but Good Cop/Bad Cop (0.02, -0.03) faltered. 

Wednesday TV Ratings 3/26/25: The Conners Returns Higher than Shifting Gears, The Amazing Race and The Masked Singer Drop, Chicago PD and The Floor Rise [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: The Conners (0.34) was back on ABC for one last season and, at least on premiere night, looked surprisingly healthy. In its return, the long-running sitcom was a few ticks above its 2024 finale (0.30) and beat last week's Shifting Gears closer (0.32). After Conners, Abbott Elementary (0.34, 0.00) tied its week-ago installment, but What Would You Do? (0.14, -0.05) dropped at ten. On NBC, Chicago Med (0.35, -0.05) and Chicago Fire (0.31, -0.03) declined in their respective returns, but Chicago PD (0.39, +0.12) surged at ten. On CBS, Survivor (0.72, -0.04) was down slightly, but The Amazing Race (0.29, -0.14) plummeted. The Masked Singer (0.34, -0.02) dipped on Fox, while The Floor (0.31, +0.05) bounced back. Wild Cards (0.04, -0.02) slipped on the CW, but Good Cop/Bad Cop (0.05, +0.02) climbed to a new high. Key: (P) = premiere. (R) = repeat.

Wednesday TV Ratings 3/19/25: Opry 100: A Live Celebration Decent, Survivor and The Amazing Race Jump to Season Highs, Shifting Gears Ends Slightly Up [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: The NBC broadcast of Opry 100: A Live Celebration (0.32) performed reasonably well on Wednesday night, matching the season finale of Shifting Gears (0.32, +0.01) in the key demo. ABC was also up slightly with Abbott Elementary (0.34, +0.03). Survivor (0.76, +0.10) and The Amazing Race (0.43, +0.12) surged on CBS. Fox's The Masked Singer (0.36, -0.02) and The Floor (0.26, -0.06) declined. Wild Cards (0.06, +0.02) rose on the CW, while Good Cop/Bad Cop held steady at 0.03. Key: (R) = repeat. (F) = finale.