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Marshals Premiere Shatters Broadcast Records
4 Mar
Summary
- Marshals premiere drew 9.5 million viewers, largest in seven years.
- The show was the most-watched new series launch of the season.
- Its audience of 9.5 million was 171% larger than ABC's viewership.
The premiere of "Marshals," the new "Yellowstone" spinoff airing on CBS, garnered an impressive 9.5 million viewers on Sunday night. This viewership figure represents the largest audience for a scripted broadcast series premiere in more than seven years, not counting programs that aired immediately after NFL games.
This launch also marked the most-watched new series debut of the 2025-2026 broadcast season and was the top-rated program overall for the week of February 23 to March 1. In comparison, CBS's other Sunday night offerings included "60 Minutes" with 7.2 million viewers and "Tracker" with 8.3 million.
The series' premiere outshone competitor networks, with CBS holding a 171% lead over ABC's viewership that night. "Marshals" is the first broadcast entry in the "Yellowstone" franchise. Actor Luke Grimes reprises his role as Kayce Dutton in this series, focusing on an elite U.S. Marshals unit.
