How did the CBS Evening News perform in early 2026?

The CBS Evening News saw a slight increase in viewers and the key 25-54 demographic in Q1 2026 compared to Q4 2025, but viewership decreased from Q1 2025.

Which evening newscast leads in viewership?

ABC's World News Tonight leads in total viewers and the 25-54 demographic.

Did NBC Nightly News see rating improvements?

Yes, NBC Nightly News experienced across-the-board improvements, partly boosted by the Winter Olympics viewership.

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Evening News Ratings Shift: Who's Gaining?

25 Mar

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Summary

CBS Evening News saw viewership rise in Q1 2026 over Q4 2025.
ABC's World News Tonight maintains a significant lead in viewership.
NBC Nightly News gained viewers, boosted by the Winter Olympics.

Tony Dokoupil's initial three months as anchor of the CBS Evening News have presented a complex picture in viewer ratings. While the newscast saw an improvement in total viewers and the key 25-54 demographic in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the fourth quarter of 2025, it declined from the same period in the previous year. The overall hierarchy of network evening news broadcasts, however, has remained consistent.

ABC's World News Tonight, led by David Muir, continues its reign as the most-watched newscast. It experienced growth in total viewers over the last quarter and compared to the first quarter of 2025. NBC Nightly News With Tom Llamas also posted gains across the board, with significant boosts attributed to viewership from the Winter Olympics. Final ratings for the first quarter are subject to minor adjustments as the official end date approaches.

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