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CBS Tops Ratings Despite Decline; Fox Gains from Super Bowl

12/30/2025

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In 2025, Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) led primetime ratings with 4.4 million viewers, despite a 12% decline.
The Super Bowl boosted Fox to 3.1 million viewers, a 10% increase.
ABC rose 5%.
NBC declined 15%.
ESPN grew 18% overall and 10% among adults 18-49, while The CW rose 13% and TruTV surged 46% due to sports programming.

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Story summary

In 2025, Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) led primetime ratings with 4.4 million viewers, despite a 12% decline.
The Super Bowl boosted Fox to 3.1 million viewers, a 10% increase.
ABC rose 5%.
NBC declined 15%.
ESPN grew 18% overall and 10% among adults 18-49, while The CW rose 13% and TruTV surged 46% due to sports programming.