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ABC Leads Ratings as NBC, CBS Face Declines
21 Apr
Summary
- ABC led in total viewers and key demo for the week of April 6.
- NBC and CBS experienced week-to-week declines in viewership.
- ABC's coverage of Artemis II's return to Earth drew significant viewers.
For the week of April 6, ABC's "World News Tonight" anchored by David Muir, maintained its lead in total viewers and the crucial Adults 25-54 demographic. This success comes as both NBC "Nightly News" and "CBS Evening News" experienced week-to-week viewership declines. ABC's stability is notable, showing year-over-year growth despite minor fluctuations.
NBC's "Nightly News" saw a reduction in total viewers and the key demo compared to the previous week, though it still achieved year-over-year gains. CBS "Evening News" continued to trail significantly, with larger week-to-week decreases, despite a marginal year-over-year increase in total viewers.
The gap between the networks was further emphasized by ABC's special coverage of the Artemis II mission's return to Earth on April 10. This live event attracted nearly 10 million total viewers, significantly outperforming its rivals during the same time slot.
While NBC has shown consistent demo growth over the season, ABC's dominance extends beyond routine broadcasts, as demonstrated by the success of its live event coverage. CBS faces the most significant challenge, appearing to fall further behind its competitors in the current ratings landscape.
