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CBS Dominates Ratings: Fox News Trails Behind

9/20/2025

Summary

Story summary

On September 18, 2025, Fox News led with 3.040 million viewers, followed by CBS at 2.593 million and ABC at 2.490 million.
CBS topped the Adults 18-49 ratings with 0.49, while Fox News scored 0.18.
In the Adults 25-54 demographic, CBS led with 0.65, and Fox News had 0.27.
"Celebrity Family Feud" on ABC attracted 3.030 million viewers, while "Big Brother" on CBS had 3.285 million.
Nielsen ratings now include data from smart TVs and set-top boxes for improved accuracy.

History

Historical Context

The 1992 Telecommunications Act reshaped media regulation, fostering competition among networks and altering viewership dynamics. By September 2025, CBS attracted 2.593 million viewers, while Fox News led with 3.040 million. The introduction of smart TV data by Nielsen highlights ongoing shifts in audience consumption, emphasizing the need for networks to adapt their programming strategies to changing viewer demographics and technological advancements.

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Story summary

On September 18, 2025, Fox News led with 3.040 million viewers, followed by CBS at 2.593 million and ABC at 2.490 million.
CBS topped the Adults 18-49 ratings with 0.49, while Fox News scored 0.18.
In the Adults 25-54 demographic, CBS led with 0.65, and Fox News had 0.27.
"Celebrity Family Feud" on ABC attracted 3.030 million viewers, while "Big Brother" on CBS had 3.285 million.
Nielsen ratings now include data from smart TVs and set-top boxes for improved accuracy.

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