Sunday TV Ratings 10/18/26: Animal Control and Universal Basic Guys Down to Season Lows, Marshals Jumps with NFL Lead-In as Tracker Dips, Mr. & Mrs. Christmas OK on Hallmark [+ Analysis]

Returning after a week off, The Simpsons (0.26, -0.01), Animal Control (0.17, -0.02), Universal Basic Guys (0.11, -0.02), and Grimsburg (0.11, -0.03) all dealt with mild declines on Fox. CBS had an NFL lead-in at their disposal, propelling 60 Minutes (1.13, +0.72) and Marshals (0.57, +0.15). However, Tracker (0.42, -0.02) actually dipped. NFL on NBC (6.57) surged, while America's Funniest Home Videos (0.27, -0.06) slipped. Movies of the night included ABC's showing of Hocus Pocus (0.17) and the CW's airing of The Proposal (0.07). Key: (R) = repeat.

Sunday TV Ratings 10/11/26: Tracker Builds on Marshals, NFL Declines with MLB Playoff Competition, Cupertino Repeat Out-Rates Premiere [+ Analysis]

Deprived of NFL help, CBS's 60 Minutes (0.41, -0.71) and Marshals (0.42, -0.27) cooled down, but Tracker (0.44, 0.00) miraculously held steady with last week's premiere. America's Funniest Home Videos (0.33, +0.05) rose on ABC, while NFL on NBC (4.71) was down but dominant. MLB on Fox (2.67) got significant help from an NFL lead-in, while NASCAR on the CW (0.05) barely made any noise. Key: (R) = repeat.

Sunday TV Ratings 8/30/26: 9 to 5 Solid on ABC as Dolly Parton Remembrances Continue to Draw Crowds, Big Brother Jumps, Lanterns Hits Series High [+ Analysis]

The Dolly Parton tributes continued on Sunday night, as ABC aired the iconic film 9 to 5 (0.29) to honor her memory. The broadcast posted a solid 18-49 rating and led into an encore presentation of the special Dolly Parton: An American Original (0.22). CBS's Parton remembrance special (0.43) brought an even larger crowd, and the momentum appeared to help Big Brother (0.71, +0.13) rise significantly from last week. MLB on NBC (0.46) was at a solid level. Fox aired repeats of The Simpsons (0.11), Animal Control (0.09), Basic Guys (0.06), and Grimsburg (0.06). WWE on the CW (0.05) was passable by the network's standards. Key: (R) = repeat.

Sunday TV Ratings 8/23/26: WNBA Draws Most-Watched Regular Season Game Since 1997, Declines Persist for Big Brother, Lanterns Slightly Down [+ Analysis]

NBC's WNBA broadcast (0.43) excelled on Sunday, but it was NFL on Fox (0.92) that topped the night overall. On CBS, Big Brother (0.58, -0.12) plummeted. On the movie front, ABC aired Father of the Bride Part II (0.16), while the CW went with The American President (0.07). Key: (R) = repeat.

Sunday TV Ratings 8/16/26: Lanterns Solid in Premiere, Big Brother Hits Highest Sunday Rating of the Season, Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration Respectable [+ Analysis]

CBS's Big Brother (0.70, +0.11) was up by more than a tenth from last week and posted the top 18-49 rating of the night. MLB on NBC (0.34) was at less than half of that rating but stood out as a solid performer nonetheless. On ABC, the special Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration (0.21) dropped noticeably from its Funniest Home Videos repeat lead-in (0.38). Fox aired repeats of Kitchen Nightmares (0.13), Simpsons (0.13), Animal Control (0.11), Basic Guys (0.06), and Grimsburg (0.05). The CW aired The Bucket List (0.05). Key: (R) = repeat.