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Fox news Channel (FNC) has once again demonstrated its commanding presence in the cable news landscape, consistently outperforming CNN and MSNBC in both total viewers and key demographic segments throughout the day and during prime time. The latest ratings data reveals FNCS robust viewership,particularly in the crucial 25-54 demographic,underscoring its continued appeal too a broad audience.
Total Day and Prime Time Success for Fox News
When looking at the entire day, FNC secured a important lead with 1.106 million total viewers. This performance placed it ahead of MSNBC’s 360,000 viewers and CNN’s 353,000 viewers. The network’s strength extended into the highly coveted prime time hours, where FNC averaged an impressive 1.474 million total viewers. In comparison, CNN drew 479,000 viewers, and MSNBC garnered 337,000 viewers during this peak viewing period.
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown: FNC’s Consistent Strength
A closer examination of the hourly ratings reveals FNC’s consistent dominance across its programming schedule.
Afternoon Hours (4 PM – 6 PM)
4 PM: FNC’s “Scott” program led the pack with 1.132 million viewers. CNN’s “Newsroom/Whitfield” garnered 356,000 viewers, while MSNBC’s “Wallace” attracted 447,000 viewers.
5 PM: “Levin” on FNC drew 792,000 viewers.CNN’s “Newsroom/Dean” had 447,000 viewers, and MSNBC’s “Sharpton” secured 471,000 viewers. 6 PM: FNC’s “Big weekend” program continued the strong performance with 1.197 million viewers. CNN’s “Newsroom/Dean” had 379,000 viewers, and MSNBC’s ”Weekend” program garnered 424,000 viewers.
Evening Hours (7 PM – 11 PM)
7 PM: FNC’s “Big Weekend” maintained its lead with 1.471 million viewers. CNN’s “Newsroom/Dean” attracted 387,000 viewers, and MSNBC’s “weekend” had 382,000 viewers. 8 PM: “Levin” on FNC commanded 1.447 million viewers. CNN’s “Whole Story” drew 423,000 viewers, and MSNBC’s ”Weekend” secured 440,000 viewers.
9 PM: FNC’s “Gowdy” program was the top performer with 1.576 million viewers. CNN’s ”Live Aid” garnered 685,000 viewers, and MSNBC’s ”Leguizamo” attracted 268,000 viewers.
10 PM: “Kilmeade” on FNC drew 1.398 million viewers. CNN’s “Billionaire” had 328,000 viewers, and MSNBC’s ”Psaki “ secured 303,000 viewers.
11 PM: FNC’s “Big Weekend” concluded the night with 964,000 viewers. CNN’s “Whole Story*” garnered 179,000 viewers,and MSNBC’