From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The following is a list of most watched United States television broadcasts of 2020.

Most watched by week

Most watched single-network primetime programs
Week of Title Network Viewers
(million)
Ref.
January 6 NFC Divisional playoff (Seahawks vs. Packers) Fox 37.24 [1]
January 13 NFC Championship (Packers vs. 49ers) 42.79 [2]
January 20 62nd Annual Grammy Awards CBS 18.69 [3]
January 27 Super Bowl LIV Fox 100.45 [4]
February 3 92nd Academy Awards ABC 23.57 [5]
February 10 NCIS CBS 11.76 [6]
February 17 Ninth Democratic debate NBC 12.11 [7]
February 24 Tenth Democratic debate CBS 15.34 [8]
March 2 60 Minutes 9.39 [9]
March 9 NCIS 10.76 [10]
March 16 60 Minutes 10.90 [11]
March 23 NCIS 13.20 [12]
March 30 13.66 [13]
April 6 60 Minutes 9.68 [14]
April 13 NCIS 13.50 [15]
April 20 60 Minutes 10.90 [16]
April 27 Young Sheldon 10.15 [17]
May 4 60 Minutes 9.53 [18]
May 11 9.94 [19]
Highest rated syndicated programs (weekly average)
Week of Title Distributor Rating
(household)
Ref.
January 6 Jeopardy! CTD 7.1 [20]
January 13 Judge Judy 6.8 [21]
January 20 Family Feud D-M 6.2 [22]
Wheel of Fortune CTD 6.2 [22]
Jeopardy! 6.2 [22]
January 27 6.3 [23]
February 3 Judge Judy 6.5 [24]
February 10 6.9 [25]
February 17 6.5 [26]
February 24 6.6 [27]
March 2 6.4 [28]
Jeopardy! 6.4 [28]
March 9 6.5 [29]
March 16 7.3 [30]
March 23 7.3 [31]
March 30 7.2 [32]
April 6 Family Feud D-M 7.4 [33]
April 13 7.2 [34]
Jeopardy! CTD 7.2 [34]
April 20 Family Feud D-M 7.1 [35]
April 27 Jeopardy! CTD 7.0 [36]

References

  1. ^ Bauder, David (January 14, 2020). "Jeopardy tournament matching 3 stars a big hit for ABC". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 26, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  2. ^ Bauder, David (January 22, 2020). "Ratings dip for NFL conference championship games". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 26, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  3. ^ Bauder, David (January 28, 2020). "Ratings: CBS, NBC have two dominant nights of drama". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  4. ^ Pucci, Douglas (February 11, 2020). "Sunday Final Ratings: The Masked Singer Third Season Premiere on Fox Generates Second-Largest Total Audience and Adults 18-49 Delivery for a Super Bowl Lead-Out in Five Years". Programming Insider. Archived from the original on February 11, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  5. ^ Bauder, David (February 11, 2020). "Fox News has best ratings since Trump election, inauguration". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  6. ^ Bauder, David (February 19, 2020). "NCIS leads the way on quiet television week". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  7. ^ Bauder, David (February 26, 2020). "Criminal Minds, Fresh Off the Boat end on ratings high". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  8. ^ Bauder, David (March 3, 2020). "Political programming dominates the week in television". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  9. ^ Bauder, David (March 11, 2020). "60 Minutes tops television ratings with coronavirus report". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  10. ^ Bauder, David (March 17, 2020). "TV ratings illustrate hunger for news on coronavirus threat". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  11. ^ Bauder, David (March 24, 2020). "People stuck at home due to virus turn to news programming". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  12. ^ Bauder, David (April 2, 2020). "Shut-in TV viewers push Let's Make a Deal to record rating". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  13. ^ Bauder, David (April 7, 2020). "Hawaii Five-0, Good Doctor benefit from stay-at-homes". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  14. ^ Dalton, Andrew (April 14, 2020). "Trump adviser interview helps 60 Minutes to top of ratings". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  15. ^ Bauder, David (April 21, 2020). "Concert special, Jordan doc entice homebound TV viewers". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  16. ^ Bauder, David (April 28, 2020). "With captive audience, cable news has big ratings in April". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 29, 2020. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
  17. ^ Bauder, David (May 5, 2020). "HGTV, Food Network helped by coronavirus stay-at-homes". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on May 8, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  18. ^ Bauder, David (May 12, 2020). "60 Minutes wins ratings, President Trump's attention". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on May 14, 2020.
  19. ^ Bauder, David (May 19, 2020). "Strong finish for ESPN's Jordan doc, The Last Dance". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on May 24, 2020.
  20. ^ Albiniak, Paige (January 22, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Shows Return to Form After Weeks of Holiday Reruns". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  21. ^ Albiniak, Paige (January 29, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Oprah Gives Tamron Hall a Ratings Gift". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  22. ^ a b c Albiniak, Paige (February 4, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Impeachment Can't Keep Kelly Clarkson Down". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on April 12, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  23. ^ Albiniak, Paige (February 11, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Big Events Boost Magazines". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on April 22, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  24. ^ Albiniak, Paige (February 19, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Shows Rise in Face of Senate Impeachment Trial". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on February 21, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  25. ^ Albiniak, Paige (February 26, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Magazines Score Ratings With Post-Oscars Coverage". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on April 22, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  26. ^ Albiniak, Paige (March 3, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Without Oscar Stars, Magazines Fall Back to Earth". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on April 22, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  27. ^ Albiniak, Paige (March 10, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Dr. Phil Hits Season High in Week Marked by Preemptions". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on March 12, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  28. ^ a b Albiniak, Paige (March 17, 2020). "Syndicated Ratings: 'Jeopardy,' 'Judy' Tie for Overall Syndication Lead". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on April 4, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  29. ^ Albiniak, Paige (March 24, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Magazines Move Up With Pandemic Coverage". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on March 26, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  30. ^ Albiniak, Paige (March 31, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Numbers Rise as Viewers Stay at Home During Coronavirus Pandemic". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on April 5, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  31. ^ Albiniak, Paige (April 7, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Live, Original Is Key As Viewing Levels Soar With Everyone Home". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on April 10, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  32. ^ Albiniak, Paige (April 14, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Live Leads Talk for Second Straight Week". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on April 22, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  33. ^ Albiniak, Paige (April 21, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Family Feud Reclaims Overall Lead". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  34. ^ a b Albiniak, Paige (April 28, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Jeopardy!, Family Feud Tie for Overall Lead". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on April 28, 2020. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  35. ^ Albiniak, Paige (May 5, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Live Prevails Over Pandemic With Near-Daily Original Content". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on May 8, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  36. ^ Albiniak, Paige (May 12, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Jeopardy! Jumps to Overall Lead". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on May 14, 2020.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The following is a list of most watched United States television broadcasts of 2020.

Most watched by week

Most watched single-network primetime programs
Week of Title Network Viewers
(million)
Ref.
January 6 NFC Divisional playoff (Seahawks vs. Packers) Fox 37.24 [1]
January 13 NFC Championship (Packers vs. 49ers) 42.79 [2]
January 20 62nd Annual Grammy Awards CBS 18.69 [3]
January 27 Super Bowl LIV Fox 100.45 [4]
February 3 92nd Academy Awards ABC 23.57 [5]
February 10 NCIS CBS 11.76 [6]
February 17 Ninth Democratic debate NBC 12.11 [7]
February 24 Tenth Democratic debate CBS 15.34 [8]
March 2 60 Minutes 9.39 [9]
March 9 NCIS 10.76 [10]
March 16 60 Minutes 10.90 [11]
March 23 NCIS 13.20 [12]
March 30 13.66 [13]
April 6 60 Minutes 9.68 [14]
April 13 NCIS 13.50 [15]
April 20 60 Minutes 10.90 [16]
April 27 Young Sheldon 10.15 [17]
May 4 60 Minutes 9.53 [18]
May 11 9.94 [19]
Highest rated syndicated programs (weekly average)
Week of Title Distributor Rating
(household)
Ref.
January 6 Jeopardy! CTD 7.1 [20]
January 13 Judge Judy 6.8 [21]
January 20 Family Feud D-M 6.2 [22]
Wheel of Fortune CTD 6.2 [22]
Jeopardy! 6.2 [22]
January 27 6.3 [23]
February 3 Judge Judy 6.5 [24]
February 10 6.9 [25]
February 17 6.5 [26]
February 24 6.6 [27]
March 2 6.4 [28]
Jeopardy! 6.4 [28]
March 9 6.5 [29]
March 16 7.3 [30]
March 23 7.3 [31]
March 30 7.2 [32]
April 6 Family Feud D-M 7.4 [33]
April 13 7.2 [34]
Jeopardy! CTD 7.2 [34]
April 20 Family Feud D-M 7.1 [35]
April 27 Jeopardy! CTD 7.0 [36]

References

  1. ^ Bauder, David (January 14, 2020). "Jeopardy tournament matching 3 stars a big hit for ABC". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 26, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  2. ^ Bauder, David (January 22, 2020). "Ratings dip for NFL conference championship games". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 26, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  3. ^ Bauder, David (January 28, 2020). "Ratings: CBS, NBC have two dominant nights of drama". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  4. ^ Pucci, Douglas (February 11, 2020). "Sunday Final Ratings: The Masked Singer Third Season Premiere on Fox Generates Second-Largest Total Audience and Adults 18-49 Delivery for a Super Bowl Lead-Out in Five Years". Programming Insider. Archived from the original on February 11, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  5. ^ Bauder, David (February 11, 2020). "Fox News has best ratings since Trump election, inauguration". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  6. ^ Bauder, David (February 19, 2020). "NCIS leads the way on quiet television week". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  7. ^ Bauder, David (February 26, 2020). "Criminal Minds, Fresh Off the Boat end on ratings high". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  8. ^ Bauder, David (March 3, 2020). "Political programming dominates the week in television". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  9. ^ Bauder, David (March 11, 2020). "60 Minutes tops television ratings with coronavirus report". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  10. ^ Bauder, David (March 17, 2020). "TV ratings illustrate hunger for news on coronavirus threat". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  11. ^ Bauder, David (March 24, 2020). "People stuck at home due to virus turn to news programming". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  12. ^ Bauder, David (April 2, 2020). "Shut-in TV viewers push Let's Make a Deal to record rating". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  13. ^ Bauder, David (April 7, 2020). "Hawaii Five-0, Good Doctor benefit from stay-at-homes". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  14. ^ Dalton, Andrew (April 14, 2020). "Trump adviser interview helps 60 Minutes to top of ratings". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  15. ^ Bauder, David (April 21, 2020). "Concert special, Jordan doc entice homebound TV viewers". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  16. ^ Bauder, David (April 28, 2020). "With captive audience, cable news has big ratings in April". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on April 29, 2020. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
  17. ^ Bauder, David (May 5, 2020). "HGTV, Food Network helped by coronavirus stay-at-homes". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on May 8, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  18. ^ Bauder, David (May 12, 2020). "60 Minutes wins ratings, President Trump's attention". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on May 14, 2020.
  19. ^ Bauder, David (May 19, 2020). "Strong finish for ESPN's Jordan doc, The Last Dance". Associated Press. New York City. Archived from the original on May 24, 2020.
  20. ^ Albiniak, Paige (January 22, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Shows Return to Form After Weeks of Holiday Reruns". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  21. ^ Albiniak, Paige (January 29, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Oprah Gives Tamron Hall a Ratings Gift". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  22. ^ a b c Albiniak, Paige (February 4, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Impeachment Can't Keep Kelly Clarkson Down". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on April 12, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  23. ^ Albiniak, Paige (February 11, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Big Events Boost Magazines". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on April 22, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  24. ^ Albiniak, Paige (February 19, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Shows Rise in Face of Senate Impeachment Trial". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on February 21, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  25. ^ Albiniak, Paige (February 26, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Magazines Score Ratings With Post-Oscars Coverage". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on April 22, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  26. ^ Albiniak, Paige (March 3, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Without Oscar Stars, Magazines Fall Back to Earth". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on April 22, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  27. ^ Albiniak, Paige (March 10, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Dr. Phil Hits Season High in Week Marked by Preemptions". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on March 12, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  28. ^ a b Albiniak, Paige (March 17, 2020). "Syndicated Ratings: 'Jeopardy,' 'Judy' Tie for Overall Syndication Lead". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on April 4, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  29. ^ Albiniak, Paige (March 24, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Magazines Move Up With Pandemic Coverage". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on March 26, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  30. ^ Albiniak, Paige (March 31, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Numbers Rise as Viewers Stay at Home During Coronavirus Pandemic". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on April 5, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  31. ^ Albiniak, Paige (April 7, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Live, Original Is Key As Viewing Levels Soar With Everyone Home". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on April 10, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  32. ^ Albiniak, Paige (April 14, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Live Leads Talk for Second Straight Week". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on April 22, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  33. ^ Albiniak, Paige (April 21, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Family Feud Reclaims Overall Lead". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  34. ^ a b Albiniak, Paige (April 28, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Jeopardy!, Family Feud Tie for Overall Lead". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on April 28, 2020. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  35. ^ Albiniak, Paige (May 5, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Live Prevails Over Pandemic With Near-Daily Original Content". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on May 8, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  36. ^ Albiniak, Paige (May 12, 2020). "Syndication Ratings: Jeopardy! Jumps to Overall Lead". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on May 14, 2020.

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