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ABC Dominates January Ratings, Paramount+ Hits Top Spot

3/4/2026

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In early 2026, Paramount+’s Landman topped the TV viewer rankings.
ABC dominated January 2026 with eight shows in the top 20, including The Rookie and American Idol.
In the adults 18-49 demographic, ABC's High Potential, The Rookie, and Abbott Elementary held the top three spots.
The midseason premiere of Scrubs attracted 11.4 million viewers.
CBS also saw success with Tracker and Matlock.

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Story summary

In early 2026, Paramount+’s Landman topped the TV viewer rankings.
ABC dominated January 2026 with eight shows in the top 20, including The Rookie and American Idol.
In the adults 18-49 demographic, ABC's High Potential, The Rookie, and Abbott Elementary held the top three spots.
The midseason premiere of Scrubs attracted 11.4 million viewers.
CBS also saw success with Tracker and Matlock.