Full Breakdown
Fox News Dominates November Ratings Amidst Declining Competitors
12/6/2025, 4:26:26 AM
Overview of Fox News' Performance
In November 2025, Fox News Channel solidified its position as the leading cable news network, outperforming competitors CBS and NBC in weekday primetime viewership. The network averaged 3.2 million viewers, making it the second highest-rated network across all television. During this period, Fox News also surpassed CNN and the newly rebranded MS NOW, which previously operated as MSNBC, achieving significant viewership advantages.
Key Ratings Highlights
Fox News maintained a commanding lead in both total day and primetime viewership. The network averaged 1.4 million total day viewers, compared to 600,000 for MS NOW and 430,000 for CNN. In primetime, Fox News attracted over 2 million viewers, while MS NOW garnered only 945,000. CNN's performance was particularly poor, recording its lowest November viewership since 1997, with an average of just 556,000 primetime viewers.
Among the coveted demographic of adults aged 25-54, Fox News averaged 123,000 total day viewers, significantly outpacing CNN's 70,000 and MS NOW's 55,000. In primetime, Fox News continued to lead with 184,000 viewers in this demographic, compared to CNN's 100,000 and MS NOW's 88,000.
Notable Programs and Their Success
Several Fox News programs achieved remarkable ratings. "The Five" emerged as the most-watched cable news show, averaging 3.6 million viewers. "Jesse Watters Primetime" followed closely with nearly 3 million viewers, while "Gutfeld!" averaged 2.5 million, outperforming all late-night competitors. Other successful programs included "Hannity," "The Ingraham Angle," and "Special Report with Bret Baier," all of which dominated their respective time slots.
Competitors' Performance
In contrast, CBS and NBC's evening news broadcasts showed mixed results. ABC's "World News Tonight" led in total viewers with 8.273 million, while NBC's "Nightly News" averaged 6.24 million. CBS's evening news attracted 4.256 million viewers. Notably, NBC's broadcast experienced a decline in total viewers, marking a challenging period for the network.
Criticism & Opposition
Despite Fox News' strong performance, some critics argue that the network's dominance reflects a broader trend of declining viewership across cable news. The significant drop in CNN's audience, particularly during November, has raised concerns about the future of traditional news broadcasting.
Official Statements & Responses
Fox News representatives highlighted the network's success in attracting viewers across various demographics, emphasizing its ability to outperform competitors consistently. They noted that the ratings reflect a growing preference for Fox News' programming among audiences.
Conclusion
Fox News' performance in November 2025 underscores its continued dominance in the cable news landscape, while competitors like CNN and MS NOW struggle to maintain viewership. The evolving dynamics of news consumption highlight the challenges faced by traditional broadcasters in an increasingly competitive environment.
