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3 days ago
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‘SNL 50' Becomes Most-Watched Season in Three Years, Hitting 8.1 Million Average Viewers After One Week
'Saturday Night Live' just came off of its most-watched season in three years. Season 50 hit an average of 8.1 million viewers according to Live + 7 data from Nielsen, meaning that seven days of viewing per episode were accounted for. That marks an increase of 12% compared to Season 49, in addition to representing the highest average since Season 47, which aired from the fall of 2021 to the spring of 2022. More from Variety Andrea Mitchell on Rebuilding Faith in the News Media: 'Trust Is the Coin of the Realm, and We Have to Be the Gold Standard' 'SNL': Kanye West Parodied, Says 'I'm in the KKK Now' in Wild Sketch With Mike Myers Trump Heads to the Middle East, Falls in Love With Saudi Crown Prince in 'SNL' Cold Open: 'I Love the Arabs! Get Me to Allah's Country!' This season's average is especially impressive when considering that it does not account for the massive viewership of 'SNL50: The Anniversary Special,' which aired on Feb. 16 to 14.8 million viewers. That total increased to 22.8 million after 35 days of viewing across platforms, NBCUniversal reports. Among adults ages 18-49, 'SNL' was the No. 1 broadcast series of the 2024-2025 season, excluding sports and news programming, and the No. 1 broadcast or cable comedy for the sixth season running. Additionally, 'SNL' finds a significant portion of its audience on social media, where Season 50 and the anniversary special reached a total of 7.7 billion views according to NBCUniversal. The Oct. 12 episode, which was headlined by Ariana Grande and Stevie Nicks, was the most-watched on social with 712 million views. 'Domingo: Bridesmaid Speech,' which was part of Grande and Nicks' episode, was the most-watched sketch on social with 171 million views 'To see the show honor its legacy while still pushing boundaries was incredible. The strong ratings this season are a testament to how deeply 'SNL' continues to resonate with audiences,' said Katie Hockmeyer, executive vice president of late night at NBCUniversal Entertainment. 'After five decades, 'SNL' remains a powerful force in shaping culture and making us laugh week after week.' Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
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07-03-2025
- Entertainment
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S.W.A.T. Cancelled: Shemar Moore Says CBS Made Wrong Choice, Asks Netflix, NBC, Fox and ABC to Consider Season 9
You've gotta respect the hustle. Hours after CBS cancelled S.W.A.T. for a third (and presumably final) time, series star Shemar Moore took to Instagram to thank his longtime broadcast home… and to pitch several other networks and streaming services on a potential Season 9. More from TVLine S.W.A.T. Cancelled (for a Third Time) at CBS — 'It's Heartbreaking News,' Says Showrunner FBI: Most Wanted, FBI: International Both Cancelled at CBS — FBI: CIA Spinoff Still in Mix The Pitt's Noah Wyle and Patrick Ball Unpack Episode 10's Big Langdon Reveal and Why It Hits Robby So Hard 'We defied the odds and we made a hit television show that the world loved to watch,' he said. 'So, I say to CBS, if you're done — I know it's about money, optics, politics — I don't think you're making the right choice. I'll say that. But if you are done, I say thank you, genuinely, honestly, from my heart.' He then made clear that he 'ain't done' yet: 'Hey, Netflix, how you doing?' Moore proceeded to speak directly to Netflix, adding: 'If you're interested in a show that is an autopilot, that the world is watching, we'd love to come play.' And if Netflix isn't interested, he's happy to set up shop just about anywhere: 'NBC, Fox, ABC… Hey, you want to come flirt with me? You're invited to the barbecue. Pick your favorite restaurant. I will pay the bill, OK? So trust me, all of us — the family over at S.W.A.T. — we ain't done chasing bad guys. Helicopter chases and motorcycle chases and car chases and blowing up stuff… we ain't done.' 75+ Cancelled TV Shows That Came Back! View List S.W.A.T. this season is averaging 4.9 million total viewers (with Live+7 delayed playback), down some 20% from its Season 7 audience. Out of the 14 dramas that CBS has aired this TV season, it ranks last in total audience. Notably, S.W.A.T.'s Season 8 viewership has been down about 22% since it got moved from the Friday lead-off spot to the 10 pm hour previously occupied by Blue Bloods. Watch Moore's six-minute statement/plea below, then hit the comments with your reactions. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shemar Moore (@shemarfmoore) Best of TVLine Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More 'Missing' Shows, Found! The Latest on Severance, Holey Moley, Poker Face, YOU, Primo, Transplant and 25+ Others
