In the latest round of TV viewing figures, adjustments may be necessary due to the disruptions caused by Hurricane Helene in some regions. On Thursday, ABC’s 9-1-1 emerged as the top broadcast show in terms of viewer numbers, while CBS’s Big Brother boasted the best demo rating among broadcast networks.
Starting off ABC’s lineup, 9-1-1 attracted an audience of 4.77 million viewers and achieved a 0.5 demo rating. This marks an improvement compared to its average viewership for Season 7, matching its demo performance as well. According to TVLine, the episode received an impressive “A-” grade from its readers.
Following that, the new series Doctor Odyssey drew in 4.2 million viewers with a 0.4 rating, making it the most-watched drama debut on ABC in the last five years and the highest-rated in four years. However, the series received a more modest “C+” grade from readers, with less than 70% indicating they would tune in again.
In its new Thursday time slot, Grey’s Anatomy kicked off its 21st season with 2.7 million viewers and a 0.3 rating, which matched its series lows and received a reader score of “B+.”
Over on CBS, Big Brother faced tougher competition but maintained its audience with 3.1 million viewers and a 0.6 rating for its double-eviction recap, holding steady from the previous week.
NBC’s People’s Choice Country Awards attracted 3.3 million viewers and a 0.3 rating, down 18% from last year’s figures but consistent in demo performance. Additionally, a rerun of A Brilliant Minds contributed an additional 1.8 million viewers and a 0.2 rating to the freshman drama’s opening week total.
From Fox, the newest seasons of Hell’s Kitchen and Crime Scene Kitchen premiered to modest numbers, with Hell’s Kitchen managing 1.6 million viewers and a 0.3 rating—lower than previous averages—while Crime Scene Kitchen held steady at 1.1 million viewers and a 0.2 rating.
In the realm of streaming, Thursday Night Football saw a record-breaking audience, with the Cowboys’ 20-15 win over the Giants netting an average of 16.22 million viewers. This marks an unprecedented high for a regular-season NFL game on Prime Video.
Remember, the Live+Same Day statistics shared in TVLine’s ratings roundup don’t paint the full picture of a program’s overall performance, due to the growing trend of delayed viewing via DVR and streaming services, as well as out-of-home watching habits. These numbers aim to highlight trends and noteworthy events in television.