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NBC Dominates TV Ratings with Law & Order Surge

10/10/2025

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NBC has become the top broadcaster in the first two weeks of the 2025-26 TV season, largely due to its procedural shows.
The Law & Order franchise gained 6 million viewers for its Season 25 premiere and 7.6 million for SVU's Season 27 debut, both up 2% week-over-week.
Streaming viewership increased significantly, with Law & Order up 56% and SVU up 46% year-over-year.
NBC's Sunday Night Football led the ratings, positioning the network for ongoing success despite competition from CBS.

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NBC has become the top broadcaster in the first two weeks of the 2025-26 TV season, largely due to its procedural shows.
The Law & Order franchise gained 6 million viewers for its Season 25 premiere and 7.6 million for SVU's Season 27 debut, both up 2% week-over-week.
Streaming viewership increased significantly, with Law & Order up 56% and SVU up 46% year-over-year.
NBC's Sunday Night Football led the ratings, positioning the network for ongoing success despite competition from CBS.