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Week of May 26 Cable News Ratings: MSNBC Sees Positive Results in the Adults 25-54 Demo
This is TVNewser's basic cable network ranker and cable news report for the week of May 26, 2025. The final week of May was a shortened week due to the Memorial Day holiday and three networks experienced total viewer losses during primetime and total day. But MSNBC shone in the advertiser-coveted Adults 25-54 demo as the only network to record improvements versus the prior week during both dayparts. CNN, on the other hand, was the only network to experience week-to-week declines across the board. It was the network's lowest-rated week so far this year. Meanwhile, Fox News managed to finish ahead of all three broadcast networks in weekday primetime viewers. It commanded 68% of the cable news audience in primetime and 65% of the audience across total day. NETWORKS: According to Nielsen Live Plus, same-day data for the week of May 26 saw FNC average 2.289 million total viewers and 240,000 A25-54 viewers during primetime. The network experienced a -6% decline in the former category and a -5% decline in the latter compared to the week prior (the week beginning May 19). FNC averaged 1.479 million total viewers and 175,000 A25-54 viewers in total day viewing. Relative to the week prior, it was down -5% in the former category and had a flat finish in the latter. Fox News slipped to third in total primetime viewers and dropped one spot to fourth in the demo among all basic cable networks. In total day, it remained No. 1 in total viewers and held steady at No. 3 position in the demo. MSNBC's primetime lineup averaged 718,000 total viewers and 65,000 viewers in the A25-54 demo. The network was down -9% in the former category, but rose +8% in the latter compared to the week prior. During total day, MSNBC averaged 504,000 total viewers and 47,000 demo viewers for a week-to-week decline of -4% in the former category, but a +4% in the latter. Among all basic cable networks, MSNBC slid to fifth in total primetime viewers, but moved up three spots to land at No. 24 in the demo. During total day, it remained No. 4 in total viewers and slipped one spot from No. 18 to No. 19 in the demo, tied with the Hallmark Channel and MTV. CNN averaged 374,000 total viewers and 61,000 A25-54 viewers during primetime for declines of -3% and -8%, respectively. In total day, the network saw 308,000 total viewers and 49,000 viewers in the demo for respective losses of -11% and -13% in those categories. In primetime, CNN held steady at No. 14 place in total viewers and dropped five spots to the No. 27 position in the demo, tied with the Hallmark Channel. During total day, it slid from fifth to sixth place in total viewers and fell four spots to No. 16 in the demo. When looking at these networks' performance during the same period a year ago (the week of May 27, which included coverage of President Donald Trump's guilty verdict in his hush money trial): During primetime, Fox News increased by +8% in total viewers and +6% in the demo. During total day, the network saw gains of +7% in total viewers and +9% in the demo. MSNBC dropped -52% in total viewers and -59% in the demo. During total day, the network was down -48% in total viewers and -55% in the demo. In primetime, CNN dropped by -40% in total viewers and -46% in the demo. During total day, it dropped by -43% in total viewers and -34% in the demo. PROGRAMMING: Fox News had 14 out of the Top 15 spots of the most-watched cable news shows of the week in total viewers, with The Five (3.654 million viewers at 5 p.m. ET) leading the way. MSNBC's Deadline: White House with Nicole Wallace (1.066 million viewers at 5 p.m. ET) registered at No. 15. The Five (409,000 viewers) also reclaimed the top spot on the Top 15 demo shows, with Fox News occupying 14 slots. The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell (99,000 viewers at 10 p.m. ET) finished at No. 15. Prime Time Fox News MSNBC CNN • Total Viewers: 2,289,000 718,000 374,000 • A25-54: 240,000 65,000 61,000 Total Day Fox News MSNBC CNN • Total Viewers: 1,479,000 504,000 308,000 • A25-54: 175,000 47,000 49,000 Week 5-26-25 Cable Ranker by Adweek on Scribd
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29-05-2025
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Week of May 19 Cable News Ratings: Memorial Day Eats Into Cable News Viewership
This is TVNewser's basic cable network ranker and cable news report for the week of May 19, 2025. All three cable news networks experienced week-to-week declines in total viewers and the advertiser-coveted demo of Adults 25-54 during primetime. Interestingly, all three networks also suffered double-digit drops in the primetime demo. CNN, however, was the only network to record a gain in either of the measured categories, as it saw an uptick in total viewers during total day. Of note: these lower numbers occurred during the week leading up to the Memorial Day holiday, suggesting that people spent less time in front of the TV screens. NETWORKS: According to Nielsen Live Plus, same-day data for the week of May 19 saw FNC average 2.423 million total viewers and 252,000 A25-54 viewers during primetime. The network was down a respective -3% and -11% in those measured categories relative to the week prior. During total day, FNC averaged 1.562 million total viewers and 175,000 A25-54 viewers for week-to-week dips of -2% and -5%, respectively. Fox News remained second in total viewers and third in the demo during primetime among all basic cable networks. In total day, it remained in first position in total viewers and held steady at No. 3 in the demo. MSNBC's primetime lineup averaged 789,000 total viewers and 60,000 A25-54 viewers for week-to-week declines of -3% and -10%, respectively. During total day, MSNBC averaged 525,000 total viewers and 45,000 demo viewers for dips of -1% in the former category and -4% in the latter. Among all basic cable networks, MSNBC remained fourth in total primetime viewers and dropped from No. 22 to No. 27 in the demo. During total day, it slipped to fourth place in total viewers and dropped from 14th to 18th in the demo, tied with the Discovery Channel. CNN averaged 386,000 total viewers and 66,000 A25-54 viewers in the demo during primetime for respective declines of -5% and -11% compared to the previous week. In total day, the network had 345,000 total viewers and 56,000 A25-54 viewers in the demo. That translates to a +1% gain in the former category-again, the only network with any positive momentum-and a dip of -3% in the demo. In relation to all the cable networks, CNN fell from 12th to 14th place in total viewers and dropped from No. 20 to No. 22 in the demo. During total day, it remained in fifth place in total viewers and fell from No. 9 to No. 12 in the demo. When looking at these networks' performance during the same period a year ago (the week of May 20): During primetime, Fox News grew +21% in total viewers and +18% in the demo. During total day, the network saw gains of +19% in total viewers and +15% in the demo. MSNBC dropped by -28% in total viewers and -42% in the demo. During total day, the network was down -31% in total viewers and -41% in the demo. In primetime, CNN decreased by -20% in total viewers and -27% in the demo. During total day, it dropped -19% in total viewers and -24% in the demo. PROGRAMMING: Fox News held 14 out of the Top 15 spots of the most-watched cable news shows of the week in total viewers, with The Five (3.877 million viewers at 5 p.m. ET) leading the way. MSNBC's The Rachel Maddow Show (1.949 million viewers at 9 p.m. ET on Monday) was in the No. 11 position. Jesse Watters Primetime (370,000 viewers at 8 p.m. ET) landed in the top spot on the A25-54 chart. Once again, Fox News occupied 14 out of the Top 15 top spots, with The Rachel Maddow Show (132,000 viewers) occupying No. 15. Prime Time Fox News MSNBC CNN • Total Viewers: 2,423,000 789,000 386,000 • A25-54: 252,000 60,000 66,000 Total Day Fox News MSNBC CNN • Total Viewers: 1,562,000 525,000 345,000 • A25-54: 175,000 45,000 56,000
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21-05-2025
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Week of May 12 Cable News Ratings: Fox News Outdraws Live Sports During Weekday Primetime
This is TVNewser's basic cable network ranker and cable news report for the week of May 12, 2025. Fox News finished the week as the only cable news network with an upward swing during primetime in total viewers and the Adults 25-54. During total day, Fox News once again stood out as the only network to show growth in either of the measured categories. Fox News—which had 99 of the top 100 cable news telecasts for the week—also pulled ahead of ABC and TNT in primetime total viewers during a week where both of those networks were carrying live sports. ABC aired the NHL playoffs, while TNT carried the NBA playoffs. Nevertheless, FNC's audience of 3 million viewers in weekday primetime finished ahead of ABC's 2.9 million and TNT's 2.5 million. Meanwhile, MSNBC's new primetime lineup is still not connecting with audiences as the network registered a second week of declines in total viewers and the A25-54 demo. CNN finished ahead of MSNBC in the demo during primetime and total day. NETWORKS: According to Nielsen Live Plus, same-day data for the week of May 12 saw FNC average 2.499 million total viewers and 282,000 A25-54 viewers during primetime. The network was up a respective +2% and +10% in those measured categories relative to the week prior (the week beginning May 5). Fox News averaged 1.591 million total viewers and 184,000 A25-54 viewers in total day viewing. Week-to-week, it was up +1% in total viewers, but dropped by -3% in the demo. Fox News remained second in total viewers and finished in third in the demo among all basic cable networks during primetime. In total day, it remained No. 1 in total viewers and retained the No. 3 position in the demo. MSNBC's primetime lineup averaged 811,000 total viewers and 67,000 A25-54 viewers for dips of -9% and -13%, respectively. During total day, MSNBC averaged 532,000 total viewers and 47,000 demo viewers for respective declines of -6% and -10% in those respective categories. Among all basic cable networks, MSNBC remained fourth in total viewers and dropped from No. 19 to No. 22 in the demo in primetime. During total day, it remained at third place in total viewers and slid to 14th in the demo, tied with the History Channel. CNN averaged 405,000 total primetime viewers and 74,000 A25-54 viewers during primetime. That translates to respective declines of -11% and -12% relative to the week prior. In total day, the network pulled in 341,000 total viewers and 58,000 viewers in the demo for a decline of -9% in both categories. In relation to all the cable networks, CNN fell from seventh to 12th place in total viewers and dropped from No. 16 to No. 20 position in the demo during primetime. In total day, it remained No. 5 in total viewers and slid from No. 8 to No. 9 in the demo, tied with FX and HGTV.
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21-05-2025
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Week of May 12 Cable News Ratings: Fox News Outdraws Live Sports During Weekday Primetime
This is TVNewser's basic cable network ranker and cable news report for the week of May 12, 2025. Fox News finished the week as the only cable news network with an upward swing during primetime in total viewers and the Adults 25-54. During total day, Fox News once again stood out as the only network to show growth in either of the measured categories. Fox News-which had 99 of the top 100 cable news telecasts for the week-also pulled ahead of ABC and TNT in primetime total viewers during a week where both of those networks were carrying live sports. ABC aired the NHL playoffs, while TNT carried the NBA playoffs. Nevertheless, FNC's audience of 3 million viewers in weekday primetime finished ahead of ABC's 2.9 million and TNT's 2.5 million. Meanwhile, MSNBC's new primetime lineup is still not connecting with audiences as the network registered a second week of declines in total viewers and the A25-54 demo. CNN finished ahead of MSNBC in the demo during primetime and total day. NETWORKS: According to Nielsen Live Plus, same-day data for the week of May 12 saw FNC average 2.499 million total viewers and 282,000 A25-54 viewers during primetime. The network was up a respective +2% and +10% in those measured categories relative to the week prior (the week beginning May 5). Fox News averaged 1.591 million total viewers and 184,000 A25-54 viewers in total day viewing. Week-to-week, it was up +1% in total viewers, but dropped by -3% in the demo. Fox News remained second in total viewers and finished in third in the demo among all basic cable networks during primetime. In total day, it remained No. 1 in total viewers and retained the No. 3 position in the demo. MSNBC's primetime lineup averaged 811,000 total viewers and 67,000 A25-54 viewers for dips of -9% and -13%, respectively. During total day, MSNBC averaged 532,000 total viewers and 47,000 demo viewers for respective declines of -6% and -10% in those respective categories. Among all basic cable networks, MSNBC remained fourth in total viewers and dropped from No. 19 to No. 22 in the demo in primetime. During total day, it remained at third place in total viewers and slid to 14th in the demo, tied with the History Channel. CNN averaged 405,000 total primetime viewers and 74,000 A25-54 viewers during primetime. That translates to respective declines of -11% and -12% relative to the week prior. In total day, the network pulled in 341,000 total viewers and 58,000 viewers in the demo for a decline of -9% in both categories. In relation to all the cable networks, CNN fell from seventh to 12th place in total viewers and dropped from No. 16 to No. 20 position in the demo during primetime. In total day, it remained No. 5 in total viewers and slid from No. 8 to No. 9 in the demo, tied with FX and HGTV. When looking at these networks' performance during the same period a year ago (the week of May 13): During primetime, Fox News rose +26% in total viewers and +52% in the A25-54 demo. During total day, the network saw gains of +23% in total viewers and +32% in the demo. MSNBC dropped -29% in total viewers and -40% in the demo. During total day, the network was down -36% in total viewers and -44% in the demo. In primetime, CNN fell by -16% in total viewers and -11% in the demo. During total day, it dropped by -28% in total viewers and -29% in the demo. PROGRAMMING: Fox News occupied 14 out of the 15 spots of the most-watched cable news shows of the week in total viewers, with The Five (3.758 million at 5 p.m.) leading the way. MSNBC's The Rachel Maddow Show (1.704 million at 9 p.m. ET on Monday) was in the No. 13 position. The Five (380,000 viewers) also led the most-watched shows among the Adults 25-54 demo, with the network claiming 14 our of the top 15 spots. The Rachel Maddow Show (116,000 viewers) finished at No. 15. Prime Time Fox News MSNBC CNN • Total Viewers: 2,499,000 811,000 405,000 • A25-54: 282,000 67,000 74,000 Total Day Fox News MSNBC CNN • Total Viewers: 1,591,000 532,000 341,000 • A25-54: 184,000 47,000 58,000
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14-05-2025
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Week of May 5 Cable News Ratings: MSNBC's New Schedule Has a Slow Start
This is TVNewser's basic cable network ranker and cable news report for the week of May 5, 2025. MSNBC's new programming lineup finished its first full week, and the numbers were mixed. The network experienced week-to-week declines in total viewers and the Adults 25-54 demo during primetime and total day. MSNBC continued to miss Rachel Maddow's nightly presence as it fell by double-digits in both measured categories during primetime. Meanwhile, Fox News had 96 of the top 100 cable news telecasts and was the most-watched cable news network during the announcement of Pope Leo XIV's election. CNN was the only news network not to record any declines across the board. The competitive playoff battles taking place in the NBA and the NHL also affected the cable news ratings during the just-concluded week. NETWORKS: According to Nielsen Live Plus, same-day data saw Fox News average 2.451 million total viewers and 256,000 A25-54 viewers during primetime. The network was down -1% in the former category and flat in the latter relative to the week prior (the week beginning April 28). In total day viewing, Fox News averaged 1.582 million total viewers and 189,000 A25-54 viewers for gains of +2% and +5%, respectively. FNC remained second in total viewers and finished in third in the demo among all basic cable networks during primetime. In total day, it remained No. 1 in total viewers and held steady at No. 3 in the demo. MSNBC's primetime lineup averaged 892,000 total viewers and 77,000 A25-54 viewers for declines of -12% and -13%, respectively. During total day, MSNBC averaged 564,000 total viewers and 52,000 demo viewers for respective dips of -2% and -5% in those measured categories. Among all basic cable networks, MSNBC stayed at No. 4 in total viewers and dropped four spots from No. 15 to No. 19 in the demo during primetime. Across total day, it remained at third place in total viewers and remained at No. 13 in the demo. CNN averaged 456,000 total viewers and 84,000 A25-54 viewers in the demo during primetime for a flat result in the former category and a +4% in the latter. In total day, the network recorded 375,000 total viewers and 64,000 A25-54 viewers. Week-to-week, the network saw respective gains of +3% and +7% in those measured categories. In relation to all the cable networks, CNN rose from eighth to seventh place in total viewers and climbed to No. 16 in the demo during primetime. Across total day, it remained No. 5 in total viewers and jumped two spots from No. 10 to No. 8 in the demo. When looking at these networks' performance during the same period a year ago (the week of May 6): During primetime, Fox News increases of +22% in total viewers and +38% in the A25-54 demo. During total day, the network saw gains of +21% in total viewers and +29% in the demo. MSNBC dropped -25% in total viewers and -34% in the demo. During total day, the network was down -35% in total viewers and -42% in the demo. In primetime, CNN decreased by -11% in total viewers and -14% in the demo. During total day, it dropped -25% in both total viewers and the demo. PROGRAMMING: Fox News held 14 out of the 15 spots of the most-watched cable news shows of the week in total viewers, with The Five (3.763 million viewers at 5 p.m. ET). MSNBC's The Rachel Maddow Show (1.722 million viewers at 9 p.m. ET) finished in the No. 13 position. The Five (363,000 viewers at 5 p.m. ET) was also on top among the most-watched shows in the A25-54 demo. Once again, FNC occupied 14 out of the 15 top spots, with The Rachel Maddow Show (155,000 viewers at 9 p.m. ET) coming in at No. 15. Prime Time Fox News MSNBC CNN • Total Viewers: 2,451,000 892,000 456,000 • A25-54: 256,000 77,000 84,000 Total Day Fox News MSNBC CNN • Total Viewers: 1,582,000 564,000 375,000 • A25-54: 189,000 52,000 64,000
