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Ratings slump for show's second episode
22 Sep
Summary
- Second episode audience was third-smallest in 25 years.
- Show's season debut saw a sharp decline in viewers.
- Social media engagement saw a significant increase.
The Sunday news program experienced a significant ratings dip for its second episode of the season, drawing 6.77 million viewers. This figure marks the third-lowest audience for a second episode in the past 25 years. The season's debut on September 13th saw an even sharper decline, with 7.94 million viewers compared to 10 million the previous year, making it the lowest-rated season debut this century.
The interview with Patrick Clancy, ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy, was intended to boost ratings but fell short of expectations. The episode also featured segments on pushback against datacenters and the kidnapping of an Irish racehorse. Despite the viewership concerns, the program garnered 179.2 million social views, surpassing the previous week's record.
