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Broadcast TV Booms in 2025 with Record Viewership

12/20/2025

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In 2025, broadcast television saw a resurgence driven by the series High Potential and Tracker.
They averaged about 16.5 million viewers counting linear and streaming data.
ABC (American Broadcasting Company) reported High Potential as the most-watched entertainment series.
CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System) noted that Tracker closely followed.
Dancing With the Stars achieved its best season finale since 2016, with Will Trent, The Rookie, and 9-1-1 among other successful shows.

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Story summary

In 2025, broadcast television saw a resurgence driven by the series High Potential and Tracker.
They averaged about 16.5 million viewers counting linear and streaming data.
ABC (American Broadcasting Company) reported High Potential as the most-watched entertainment series.
CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System) noted that Tracker closely followed.
Dancing With the Stars achieved its best season finale since 2016, with Will Trent, The Rookie, and 9-1-1 among other successful shows.