Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

2024-25 TV Season: Ratings Reveal Hits and Misses

9/13/2025

32 6

Summary

Story summary

The 2024-25 TV season has launched many new series on major networks like ABC, CBS, The CW, FOX, and NBC.
Ratings data as of September 7, 2025, indicates which shows are succeeding and which are underperforming.
Advertisers focus on demo ratings, valuing younger viewers for ad placements.
Ratings measure viewers watching commercials, not the shows directly.
Viewer feedback is sought regarding unexpected ratings and deserving shows.

1 of 1

Story summary

The 2024-25 TV season has launched many new series on major networks like ABC, CBS, The CW, FOX, and NBC.
Ratings data as of September 7, 2025, indicates which shows are succeeding and which are underperforming.
Advertisers focus on demo ratings, valuing younger viewers for ad placements.
Ratings measure viewers watching commercials, not the shows directly.
Viewer feedback is sought regarding unexpected ratings and deserving shows.