Memorial Day TV: Repeats & Schedule Guide
- Fox News Channel maintained its dominance in cable news on Memorial Day, leading in both total viewers and the key 25-54 demographic.
- MSNBC's "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" saw a boost after moving to 6 p.m.
- ET attracted 465,000 total viewers, making it the network's most-watched show of the day.
On Memorial Day, Fox News Channel dominated cable news ratings, leading in both total viewers and the 25-54 demographic. Despite a schedule filled with repeats, shows like “The Five” still attracted large audiences.MSNBC’s “The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell” saw an uptick after a time slot change,becoming the network’s top program. Meanwhile, CNN’s “CNN News central” at 9 a.m. ET drew the most viewers for the network. For viewers,News Directory 3 has all the daily figures. Learn which shows performed best and what these viewership trends might mean for future programming decisions. Discover what’s next as the networks adjust their strategies.
Fox News Leads Cable News Ratings; O’Donnell Gains viewership
Updated May 30, 2025
Fox News Channel maintained its dominance in cable news on Memorial Day, leading in both total viewers and the key 25-54 demographic. Despite a schedule filled with re-airs, “The Five” emerged as the most-watched program of the evening.
MSNBC’s “The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell” saw a boost after moving to 6 p.m. ET. The show became MSNBC’s top program in total viewers.
CNN’s “CNN news Central” at 9 a.m. ET attracted 465,000 total viewers, making it the network’s most-watched show of the day.
In the 25-54 demographic for total day viewership, Fox News Channel (FNC) averaged 153,000 viewers, CNN 41,000, and MSNBC 53,000. During prime time, FNC averaged 204,000, CNN 44,000, and MSNBC 53,000.
For total viewers, FNC averaged 1.357 million for the total day and 1.838 million during prime time. CNN averaged 261,000 and 229,000, respectively, while MSNBC drew 432,000 and 539,000.
| FNC: | CNN: | MSNBC: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4PM | Will Cain Show: 173 |
The Arena: 51 |
Deadline: WH: 67 |
| 5PM | Five: 250 |
The Lead: 44 |
Deadline: WH: 90 |
| 6pm | Special Report: 204 |
The Lead: 36 |
O’Donnell: 80 |
| 7pm | Ingraham*: 204 |
80s*: 62 |
O’Donnell: 85 |
| 8PM | Watters*: 218 |
Luther*: 48 |
Deadline: WH*: 51 |
| 9PM | Hannity*: 154 |
Luther*: 41 |
O’Donnell*: 74 |
| 10PM | Gutfeld!*: 241 |
90S*: 42 |
David Frost*: 33 |
| 11PM | Special Report*: 122 |
luther*: 42 |
David Frost*: 34 |
| FNC: | CNN: | MSNBC: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4PM | Will Cain Show: 1.412 |
The Arena: 360 |
Deadline: WH: 665 |
| 5PM | Five: 2.504 |
The Lead: 379 |
Deadline: WH: 701 |
| 6pm | Special Report: 1.973 |
The Lead: 329 |
O’Donnell: 743 |
| 7pm | Ingraham*: 1.899 |
80s*: 263 |
O’Donnell: 709 |
| 8PM | Watters*: 2.137 |
Luther*: 252 |
Deadline: WH*: 567 |
| 9PM | hannity*: 1.536 |
Luther*: 250 |
O’donnell*: 697 |
| 10PM | Gutfeld!*: 1.842 |
90S*: 185 |
David Frost*: 352 |
| 11PM | Special Report*: 934 |
Luther*: 170 |
David Frost*: 259 |
*Indicates re-air.
What’s next
Cable news networks will likely adjust their programming strategies based on these recent ratings, with a focus on attracting viewers in key demographics and maintaining overall viewership during traditionally slower periods like holiday weekends.