NBC's US Gymnastics Championships broadcast (0.37) posted a strong Adults 18-49 rating, but it was still more than two-tenths below CBS's Big Brother (0.59, -0.02). ABC's movie of the week, The Parent Trap (0.17), was a notch above last week's Freaky Friday (0.16). Fox aired repeats of The Quiz with Balls (0.09), MasterChef (0.07), and Secret Service (0.08). The CW aired Mamma Mia! (0.04). Key: (R) = repeat.
On CBS, Big Brother (0.61, +0.07) jumped to its highest Sunday rating of 2025, more than doubling the rerun of 60 Minutes (0.26) that led into it. ABC's broadcast of Freaky Friday (0.16) was a step below the week-ago Father of the Bride (0.20). NBC re-aired installments of American Ninja Warrior (0.14) and America's Got Talent (0.11). Fox aired encores of The Quiz with Balls (0.10), MasterChef (0.12), and Secret Service (0.07). The CW aired the 2003 sequel Bad Boys II (0.05). Key: (R) = repeat.
CBS's Big Brother (0.54) was a hundredth above Thursday's installment but a tick behind last Sunday (0.55). Repeats of 60 Minutes (0.26), Tracker (0.16), and Watson (0.12) surrounded the juggernaut. On ABC, the movie of the week was Father of the Bride (0.20), which tied last week's Big (0.20). NBC aired repeats of American Ninja Warrior (0.17) and America's Got Talent (0.13). Fox aired encores of The Quiz with Balls (0.12), MasterChef (0.06), and Secret Service (0.07). The CW aired the film The Replacements (0.05). Key: (R) = repeat.
Big Brother (0.55, +0.02) was up slightly from last Sunday on CBS, more than doubling the repeat of 60 Minutes (0.26) that led into it. On ABC, Tom Hanks movie Big (0.20) was a good bit weaker than last week's presentation of The Sandlot (0.23). NBC went with their usual rerun duo: American Ninja Warrior (0.19) and America's Got Talent (0.18). Fox's broadcast of NHRA Drag Racing (0.07) barely tied the CW's showing of Jaws (0.07). Later in the night, repeats of Krapopolis (0.04), Animal Control (0.05), and Going Dutch (0.06) went even lower than that. Key: (R) = repeat.
Ratings Analysis: ABC's broadcast of The Princess Bride (0.22) fell behind reruns of Funniest Home Videos (0.36/0.30) but surpassed last week's Homeward Bound (0.14). CONCACAF coverage (1.27) broke the 1.0 barrier on Fox, topping the night in the Adults 18-49 demographic. CBS aired repeats of 60 Minutes (0.22/0.19), Tracker (0.16), and Watson (0.13). NBC went with reruns of American Ninja Warrior (0.15) and America's Got Talent (0.17). The CW got a decent rating out of their Jurassic Park broadcast (0.08). Key: (R) = repeat.
Ratings Analysis: Fox's CONCACAF Gold Cup broadcast (0.58) easily led the way on Sunday night, outpacing all other competitors. CBS came in second with its PGA Tour Golf showing (0.44). NBC aired more repeats of Ninja Warrior (0.12) and America's Got Talent (0.15). ABC went with the film Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (0.14), while the CW aired Fast & Furious 6 (0.05). Key: (R) = repeat.
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Ratings Analysis: The NBA Finals (5.15, +2.67) exploded to a new 2025 high in game seven, more than doubling game six in the 18-49 demographic and putting ABC well above the other networks. On Fox, the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup (0.34) posted a respectable rating, even as it was dwarfed by the closing NBA Finals game. A low-rated rerun of The Snake (0.06) followed. CBS aired repeats of 60 Minutes (0.29/0.24), Tracker (0.16), and Watson (0.11). NBC went with encores of American Ninja Warrior (0.12) and America's Got Talent (0.11). The CW aired the 2004 film Mean Girls (0.03). Key: (R) = repeat.
Below are the top 50 programs on cable on Sunday, 12/17/23. Items of note include Friends & Family Christmas on Hallmark, the season finale of The Gilded Age on HBO, and the series finale of Archer on FXX.
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Below are the top 50 programs on cable on Sunday, 12/10/23. Items of note include Round and Round on Hallmark, The Gilded Age on HBO, and Rick and Morty on Adult Swim.
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Below are the top 50 programs on cable on Sunday, 12/3/23. Items of note include Christmas with a Kiss on Hallmark, The Gilded Age on HBO, and Rick and Morty on Adult Swim.
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Below are the top 50 programs on cable on Sunday, 11/26/23. Items of note include A Biltmore Christmas on Hallmark, The Gilded Age on HBO, and Rick and Morty on Adult Swim.
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Below are the top 50 programs on cable on Sunday, 11/19/23. Items of note include the series finale of Fear The Walking Dead on AMC, The Gilded Age on HBO, and Holiday Hotline on Hallmark.
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Below are the top 50 programs on cable on Sunday, 11/12/23. Items of note include the series premiere of The Curse on Showtime, The Gilded Age on HBO, and The Santa Summit on Hallmark.
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Below are the top 50 programs on cable on Sunday, 10/29/23. Items of note include the season premiere of The Gilded Age on HBO, the series finale of Billions on Showtime, and Joyeaux Noel on Hallmark.
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Below are the top 50 programs on cable on Monday, 3/21/22. Items of note include Better Things on FX, Snowpiercer on TNT, and the season finale of The Gilded Age on HBO.
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Below are the top 50 programs on cable on Monday, 3/14/22. Items of note include Better Things on FX, Spring Baking Championship on Food, and American Dad! on TBS.
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Below are the top 50 programs on cable on Monday, 3/7/22. Items of note include Better Things on FX, Spring Baking Championship on Food, and American Dad! on TBS.
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