December 1, 2024 The Best Source of News, Culture, Lifestyle for Culver City, Mar Vista, Del Rey, Palms and West Los Angeles

“The Walking Dead” season premiere sets cable viewership record

 

"The Walking Dead'' drew a record audience for a basic cable drama series.
“The Walking Dead” drew a record audience for a basic cable drama series.

Sunday’s fifth season premiere of AMC’s “The Walking Dead” drew a record audience for a basic cable drama series, while CBS was the most-watched network for the third time in the three-week-old prime-time television season.

“The Walking Dead” averaged 17.29 million viewers, finishing third among prime-time broadcast and cable programs airing between Oct. 6 and Sunday, according to live-plus-same-day figures released by Nielsen today.

The previous record for a basic cable drama series was the fourth season premiere of “The Walking Dead,” which averaged 16.11 million viewers on Oct. 13, 2013.

CBS had four of the week’s six most-watched programs and averaged 10.32 million viewers for its prime-time programming. NBC was second, averaging 8.12 million, followed by ABC, which averaged 7.08 million, and Fox, which averaged 5.45 million viewers.

An NBC prime-time NFL game was the most-watched program for the sixth consecutive week, with the Philadelphia Eagles 27-0 victory over the New York Giants on “Sunday Night Football” averaging 18.09 million viewers. 

CBS had the week’s most-watched scripted series, “NCIS,” which averaged 17.3 million viewers, finishing second overall; the most-watched
comedy, the 8 p.m. Monday episode of “The Big Bang Theory,” which averaged 15.94 million viewers to finish fourth; and the most-watched new series, “NCIS: New Orleans,” which averaged 15.41 million viewers, finishing sixth.

The week’s only premiere on the four major broadcast networks, the ABC comedy “Cristela,” won its Friday 8:30-9 p.m. time slot, averaging 6.52 million viewers, finishing 47th for the week.

For the third time this season, NBC finished first among viewers ages 18-49, the group it, ABC and Fox target and advertisers covet because it watches less television and is harder to reach.

“The Walking Dead” was the week’s most-watched programs among the group, averaging 10.99 million viewers; followed by “Sunday Night Football” (8.36 million); Fox’s 10-minute NFL postgame show, “The OT” (7 million); CBS’ “Thursday Night Football” football game between the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts (6.9 million); and NBC’s nine-minute “Sunday Night Football” kickoff show (6.58 million).

The live-plus-same day figures are treated with less importance by network executives than they had been in the past because the growing amount of delayed viewing has prompted advertisers to increase acceptance of figures that include delayed viewing.

CBS and ABC both broadcast 22 hours of prime-time programming for ratings purposes, NBC 21 1/2 hours and Fox 16 hours.

ESPN was the most-watched cable network for the fifth consecutive week, averaging 3.05 million viewers. The week’s most-watched Spanish-language prime-time program was Tuesday episode of the Univision telenovela “Mi Corazon Es Tuyo,” which averaged 4.29 million viewers, 74th among all prime-time broadcast and cable programs.

As usual, Univision was the most-watched Spanish-language network, averaging 2.8 million viewers. Telemundo was second, averaging 1.11 million, followed by UniMas, which averaged 730,000, Estrella TV, which averaged 250,000, MundoFox, which averaged 160,000 and Azteca America, which averaged 90,000.

Figures for the network nightly newscasts were not available.

The week’s 10 most-watched prime-time programs were NBC’s “Sunday Night Football”; CBS’ “NCIS”; AMC’s “The Walking Dead”; CBS’ 8 p.m. Monday episode of “The Big Bang Theory,” “Thursday Night Football” and “NCIS: New Orleans”; NBC’s nine-minute “Sunday Night Football” kickoff show; Fox’s 10-minute NFL postgame show, “The OT”; ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” game between the Seattle Seahawks and Washington; and the Monday episode of the NBC singing competition “The Voice”.

Related Posts

5 Strategies for Entrepreneurs to Succeed in the Gaming Industry

October 15, 2024

October 15, 2024

Gaming is one of the most competitive industries in the world. For entrepreneurs, this industry offers many opportunities but also...

Family-Friendly Living in the UAE: Best Cities and Neighborhoods for US Expats

October 2, 2024

October 2, 2024

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become a popular destination for expats looking for a family-friendly setting, especially those from...

8 Places to Spend Crypto in LA

September 2, 2024

September 2, 2024

Los Angeles is a vibrant city known for its innovative spirit, and as cryptocurrencies gain traction, many local businesses are...

The Best Sites Where You Can Buy TikTok Followers

September 2, 2024

September 2, 2024

TikTok has been popular as a social media platform with its creativity and popularity. Since it’s the case, many of...

Bitcoin Mining in Los Angeles and Its Economic Impact

August 12, 2024

August 12, 2024

Once a quirky computer pastime for the geek squad, bitcoin mining has become a significant economic force in places like...

How to Stay Safe While Enjoying Digital Entertainment in West LA

August 5, 2024

August 5, 2024

Recent developments have shown that so much of people’s daily lives are centered on the internet. A 2021 survey conducted...

Why Choose Local Florists for Your Flower Delivery?

May 12, 2024

May 12, 2024

Finding local florists has become easier than ever with the advent of digital marketplaces. Opting for Nashville flower delivery near...

8 Essential Things to Do After a Car Accident in Las Vegas

April 16, 2024

April 16, 2024

A car crash can be extremely traumatic for the people involved in it. Even if there is no major injury...

8 Essential Things to Do After a CarAccident in Las Vegas

April 8, 2024

April 8, 2024

A car crash can be extremely traumatic for the people involved in it. Even if there is no major injury...

Foreign Currency in International Business Expansion

January 2, 2024

January 2, 2024

Business has transformed into a whole different dimension. The interconnectedness across countries is increasing the feasibility of business expansions. It...

How to Select Quality Solar Panels and Installation in California

January 2, 2024

January 2, 2024

As solar energy becomes more affordable and popular, many homeowners in California are considering installing solar panels. However, not all...

Celebrating Christmas in Las Vegas: A Winter Wonderland of Fun and Festivity

November 15, 2023

November 15, 2023

As the festive season approaches, Las Vegas transforms into a glittering winter wonderland, offering a unique and magical Christmas experience....

Navigating Oxnard’s Public Transportation System: A Driver’s Guide

November 2, 2023

November 2, 2023

Whether you live in Oxnard or want to visit, it’s useful to know how to get around this coastal city....

15 Tips For Keeping Burglars Out Of Your Business

October 16, 2023

October 16, 2023

In the ever-evolving realm of business security, the persistent threat of burglary perpetually looms overhead like a dark cloud. The...

US Gambling Laws

July 12, 2023

July 12, 2023

Whilst casino gaming is a significant part of the American culture, US gambling laws are ever-changing. Prior to the Unlawful...