Again, everyone was winning fives in Friday’s demo wars on the major networks. Six shows were tied for first place in demo numbers, so it was up to the total viewership to break any ties.
The perennial champion takes the total viewers honors Blue BloodsThis helped to make the CBS crime drama series the top-rated on the network. Blue BloodsThe season-highest total viewers for live+ was 6.11 million. However, the demos only had a 0.4.
The momentum built early for CBS on the night, as 8 PM’s Undercover BossIt had a combined 0.5 and 4.09 millions viewers, an increase of 10% over its season premiere. Magnum P.The Eye Network also saw a viewership of 0.5 and 5.56 million.
Fox is the home of the WWEFriday Night SmackDownIn its 2-hour slot, there was once a 0.5. “Head of the Table”Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins were face-toface prior to their title match at January 29 Royal Rumble.
ABC’s Shark Tank came in at an 0.5 to kick off the Alphabet Network’s night. Joined by UK Shark Peter Jones, the entrepreneur panel debated the merits of household tools, healthy food, men’s apparel, and wearable designs. Newsmag 20/20 was awarded a 0.5 score for its report on the Murdaugh crime saga in South Carolina. It was a demo that was almost as popular as Dateline on NBC.
Talking of the Peacock Network: Another game show The WallIt started out with a 0.4 but it has since increased to 0.5. DatelineIt rebounded well with a 0.5 thanks to its examination into the life and death casino mogul Ted Binion.
The CW finally had Penn & Teller: Fool UsYou will arrive with a 0.1, which is one tick less than its last measurement. However, you are a teen queen. Nancy DrewTo balance things out, it was as high as 0.1