Live + Same Day Cable News Daily Ratings for Wednesday, January 23, 2013
| P2+ (000s) | 25-54 (000s) | 35-64 (000s) | ||
| Total Day | ||||
| FNC | 1,369 | 269 | 535 | |
| CNN | 419 | 111 | 167 | |
| MSNBC | 611 | 175 | 279 | |
| CNBC | 162 | 47 | 87 | |
| FBN | 55 | 11 | 26 | |
| HLN | 174 | 72 | 98 | |
| Primetime | P2+ (000s) | 25-54 (000s) | 35-64 (000s) | |
| FNC | 2,303 | 408 | 820 | |
| CNN | 618 | 184 | 280 | |
| MSNBC | 1,066 | 272 | 464 | |
| CNBC | 184 | 93 | 114 | |
| FBN | 36 | 10 | 19 | |
| HLN | 252 | 97 | 121 | |
| Net | Morning programs (6-9 AM) | P2+ (000s) | 25-54 (000s) | 35-64 (000s) |
| FNC | FOX & Friends | 1,220 | 301 | 530 |
| CNN | Early Start/Starting Point | 205 | 88 | 113 |
| MSNBC | Morning Joe | 463 | 203 | 280 |
| CNBC | Squawk Box | 105 | 34 | 72 |
| HLN | Morning Express w/ Meade | 224 | 130 | 176 |
| Net | 5PM | P2+ (000s) | 25-54 (000s) | 35-64 (000s) |
| FNC | FIVE, THE | 2,099 | 343 | 755 |
| CNN | Situation Room | 628 | 117 | 210 |
| MSNBC | HARDBALL WITH C. MATTHEWS | 1,122 | 320 | 489 |
| CNBC | FAST MONEY | 197 | 35 | 92 |
| HLN | EVENING EXPRESS | 105 | 44 | 40 |
| Net | 6PM | P2+ (000s) | 25-54 (000s) | 35-64 (000s) |
| FNC | SPECIAL RPT W/BRET BAIER | 2,095 | 308 | 719 |
| CNN | Situation Room | 439 | 113 | 177 |
| MSNBC | POLITICS NATION | 909 | 252 | 400 |
| CNBC | Mad Money | 171 | 47 | 117 |
| HLN | EVENING EXPRESS | 192 | 65 | 65 |
| Net | 7PM | P2+ (000s) | 25-54 (000s) | 35-64 (000s) |
| FNC | The Fox Report W/S.SMITH | 1,681 | 270 | 625 |
| CNN | ERIN BURNETT OUTFRONT | 395 | 115 | 198 |
| MSNBC | HARDBALL WITH C. MATTHEWS | 995 | 264 | 406 |
| CNBC | Kudlow Report | 133 | 42 | 79 |
| HLN | JANE VELEZ-MITCHELL | 181 | 50 | 94 |
| Net | 8PM | P2+ (000s) | 25-54 (000s) | 35-64 (000s) |
| FNC | THE OREILLY FACTOR | 3,235 | 530 | 1,167 |
| CNN | Anderson Cooper 360 | 649 | 209 | 322 |
| MSNBC | Ed Show | 1,120 | 277 | 477 |
| CNBC | BILLIONS BEHIND BARS | 167 | 85 | 99 |
| HLN | Nancy Grace | 309 | 89 | 124 |
| Net | 9PM | P2+ (000s) | 25-54 (000s) | 35-64 (000s) |
| FNC | Hannity | 1,995 | 381 | 712 |
| CNN | Piers Morgan Tonight | 657 | 170 | 285 |
| MSNBC | Rachel Maddow Show | 1,079 | 277 | 465 |
| CNBC | AMER GREED THE FUGITIVES | 151 | 66 | 97 |
| HLN | Dr. Drew ON CALL | 230 | 86 | 110 |
| Net | 10PM | P2+ (000s) | 25-54 (000s) | 35-64 (000s) |
| FNC | ON THE RECORD W/GRETA | 1,668 | 312 | 577 |
| CNN | Anderson Cooper 360 | 546 | 173 | 233 |
| MSNBC | Last Word W/ L. ODONNELL | 1,000 | 261 | 450 |
| CNBC | AMERICAN GREED | 233 | 129 | 146 |
| HLN | Nancy Grace | 216 | 116 | 128 |
| Net | 11PM | P2+ (000s) | 25-54 (000s) | 35-64 (000s) |
| FNC | THE OREILLY FACTOR | 1,291 | 383 | 567 |
| CNN | ERIN BURNETT OUTFRONT | 365 | 137 | 166 |
| MSNBC | Ed Show | 544 | 165 | 240 |
| CNBC | Mad Money | 95 | 63 | 85 |
| HLN | SHOWBIZ TONIGHT | 209 | 113 | 140 |
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P2+ = viewers over the age of 2
(25-54) = Adults 25-54 viewing
(35-64) = Adults 35-64 viewing
Prime Time = 8-11pm
LIVE+SD: The number that watched a program either while it was broadcast OR watched via DVR on the same day [through 3AM the next day] the program was broadcast. For more information see Numbers 101.
Scratch = when a show's audience fails to meet minimum Nielsen reporting levels. For more information go here.
Nielsen Cable Network Coverage Estimates (as of July, 2012)
CNN/HLN: 99.727 million HHs
CNBC: 97.497 million HHs
FNC: 97.981 million HHs
MSNBC: 95.526 million HHs
Fox Business: 68.407 million HHs
Nielsen TV Ratings Data: ©2013 The Nielsen Company. All Rights Reserved.
“Fair and Balanced”…..There’s not a funnier punch line on all of TV
Moonshiners kicked Steward b**T when it comes to entertainment cable channels.
@Mark2, how are you going to school me when you do not provide links to support your facts? Yes, you’re better at using the other pages on this site then me. WOW, you are going to make a lot of money with that talent.
Sam,
I guess it can be difficult for some to watch a program with a different view? FOX is a little different and interesting because they don’t (or choose not to) only report what the White House deems acceptable to report.
Small bit of advice, put aside your own opinions and watch only with the the intent to understand. At the end, you can make a decision whether you agree or disagree. I find this way, even if you do not completely agree, you learn something in the process. Good Advice?
There must be a reason all these people are watching FOX (even liberal)?
Best Regards
@Mark2, Do you have links that can prove your statement that states make money off of prisoners?
@Cathy
I’m already retired…I don’t need to make anymore money, but thanks for caring.
Stewart made it in the Top 15 Cable shows…OReilly came in last at 100th.
Ouch!!!
Mark 2 Forget about Brian Williams…we’re talking about CABLE news, stupid…Forget about NBC ABC and CBS…you know, like when you’re gloating about MSNBC
@Cathy
Sure, let me give you a hand. Just google “prisons profit from illegal immigrants” or “making money off of illegal detentions”. Have fun!
@clinging to my god
That’s like saying forget about MLB, we’re talking about the minor leagues. In case you didn’t notice, you knucklehead, we talk about about various things on this site. Unless you’re the designated moderator of this site, you can shove your request up your azz.
Ahhh…it’s good to be back from vacation.
I really enjoy slapping around Foxtards.
Mark2, I’m still waiting for the link that proves your statement that states make money off of prisoners? Come on the link please.
@clinging, Mark2 has to bring up Brian Williams and Steward because MSNBC personalities can’t beat O’Reilly.
No, you find me that link. You said it was true. Prove yourself.
I decided to watch a number of FNC shows for this entire week to get a better understanding of the arguments for and against them that commentators on this site routinely offer up. (I will do the same with MSNBC next week).
I watched FOX AND FRIENDS, THE FIVE, SPECIAL REPORT, THE FOX REPORT, THE O’REILLY FACTOR, and HANNITY.
My thoughts:
“Fox And Friends” is unwatchable!!! Too much fluff. Also, the 3 hosts are unmistakably right-leaning. (Brian Kilmeade seems a bit more moderate). And, all three of them are a charmless bunch.
“The Five” is an interesting show. It’s hard to get an handle on it. It’s clear that everyone on it is right-leaning (with the exception of Bob Beckel). Greg Gutfeld and Bob Beckel have charm. The rest are either annoying or forgettable. I love the format of the show: conversational.
“Special Report” is high-minded and much more palatable. It’s a lot like network news, except for the panel discussions…that’s where the show declares it political leanings. All in all, I like it ok. It doesn’t have the warm and uplift of network news, so I think its audience will be limited.
“The Fox Report” is a colorful show mostly because of Shepard Smith. He’s a funny, charming fellow. I regularly watch “Erin Burnett: Outfront” which comes on at the same time, so TFR is a no-go. But, if it were on at a different time, I would watch it regularly.
“The O’Reilly Factor” seems like a variety show in the mold of late-night comedy. He has a lot of different segments that are creative and interesting. And, he books lively knowledgeable guests. I can see why he’s got the top show on FNC. His show is very simple-minded, undemanding and comfortable, like an old blanket or sweater. Note: It is clear to me that O’Reilly leans-right even though he claims to be an “independent”. I agree with some of you on that point.
“Hannity” is a charmless, humorless show. It’s missing the warmth of the Factor. Hannity (himself) is unabashedly right-leaning, and he relentlessly attacks the left. I can see why some of you left-leaning commentators dislike him so much. lol
FNC is pretty much what you left-leaning commentators say it is. But, I don’t have a problem with that. I think right-leaning Americans should have a place to go to hear stories that reflect their views, especially if they think network news is failing them. The only thing I take issue with is FNC’s mantra: “Fair and Balanced”. I don’t think either of those terms apply to FNC. But, like I said…there’s nothing wrong with having a conservative news network. Conservatives should proudly embrace FNC as being right-leaning.
I’ll comment on MSNBC next week. I’m pretty sure my findings will be similar.
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I agree, at least as much as I can. To be honest I only watch BO now so I am basing rest on what I have heard and seen when I did watch Hannity. One thing about him, he does attack liberals but I don’t remember personal attacks as much, and he does have Democrat guests. I am curious what you find with MSNBC.
Mark2, You are only slapping around something in your dreams.
Mark2,
Not quite sure you understand the results. In all categories and at times, FOX is the leader of cable news agencies (as far as viewers). This is something that is an overall trend (FOX is always the leader).
It is difficult to site an anomoly in the results on Wednesday because this is very consistent with the historical results.
You can not like people who watch FOX (that is acceptable), but it is futile to dispute that the results are real.
>>> Wow…The Five barely beat Matthews in the Key Demo <<<
What did Apple Stinx write on the first page? That MSNBC peaked at 5pm and went downhill from there. At 5pm, not only did The Five doubled the number of viewers who were watching MSNBC, it beat them in the demo, too. Close…is no cigar.
usa8888 You’re nothing but an a–hole. No one can take you seriously at anything.
Beached,
I think FOX advertised “Fair and Balanced” because they allow individuals with different on their show (such as OReilly). OReilly will many times challenge the guest, but they definitely get time to make their case. In my opinion, it is acceptable to not agree with OReilly, but it is great to here the diiferent views.
Many of the other cable news agencies only invite “like thinkers”. I think this is why FOX is different.
@Johnny
You mentioned polls…what polls are you talking about?
@Johnny
The results are that more Americans watch Broadcast News than Cable News…that’s a fact!!!
@Mark 2: Have you forgotten already what I had said repeatedly just a couple of months ago? News programs are based on the 25-54 audience and COMEDY shows, like Jon Stewart, base their success on 18-49. Assuming you are 18, if that, you’re more likely to watch Stewart for what YOU think is real news. Stop comparing apples and oranges. Figures don’t lie but liars figure. And, the next time I, or any of the grown-ups here, tell you something, PAY ATTENTION.