EXCLUSIVE: CBS Dominates Fall TV Ratings with a Strong Primetime Lineup
CBS is leading the charge in the fall TV season, with its primetime lineup securing 17 of the top 25 most-watched entertainment programs. Among the network’s standout new series are Fire Country (No. 17), East New York (No. 18), and So Help Me Todd (No. 22), all of which have contributed to CBS’s impressive ratings.
The network’s procedural dramas continue to reign supreme, with NCIS and FBI topping the charts as the most-watched series of the fall season. Both shows are averaging around 9.6 million viewers per episode, according to the latest Nielsen ratings. NBC’s Chicago Fire follows closely behind in third place with 9.5 million viewers.
This success reflects last season’s standings, where NCIS, FBI, and Chicago Fire emerged as the most-watched scripted shows on broadcast television.
The viewership data encompasses live + seven-day viewing for episodes aired between September 19 and October 23. For episodes from October 24 to 27, live + three-day data is used, while episodes from October 28 to 30 are measured with live + same-day data.
CBS boasts seven series in the top 10, including the hit sophomore comedy Ghosts (No. 7) with 8.9 million viewers per episode, and Young Sheldon (No. 6) with approximately 9 million viewers per episode. Other top ten entries include 60 Minutes, The Equalizer, and Blue Bloods, showcasing the network’s broad appeal and its consistent ability to draw large audiences.
