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Wicked TV Special Draws 3.6M Viewers, NBC's Second-Best of 2025
14 Nov
Summary
- Wicked: One Wonderful Night special drew 3.6M viewers across platforms
- Viewership up 64% from last year's Wicked special
- Kicks off NBC's holiday programming slate, including Macy's Parade
On November 14, 2025, NBC's Wicked: One Wonderful Night special emerged as the network's second-best performing special of the year, drawing 3.6 million viewers across platforms after three days. This viewership figure represents a 64% increase from the previous year's Wicked-themed special, Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked.
The special, which transformed the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles into the Emerald City, featured thrilling performances from a star-studded cast including Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum. In addition to the musical numbers, the program also included cast interviews and sneak peeks of the upcoming Wicked film.
Wicked: One Wonderful Night kicks off a month-long slate of high-profile NBC holiday programming. Later this month, the network will air the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which has been the most-watched entertainment program for the last four years. NBC will also broadcast the National Dog Show following the parade, as well as a countdown special the night before.
