Fox News Dominates Cable News Ratings with Top 500 Programs Since Election

The network has outpaced competitors CNN and MSNBC, which have seen significant viewership declines since the 2024 presidential election.

Fox News has aired all 500 of the most-watched cable news programs since the Nov. 5, 2024, presidential election, according to Nielsen data.
The top-rated programs on Fox News include 'The Five,' 'Jesse Watters Primetime,' 'Hannity,' 'Gutfeld,' and 'The Ingraham Angle,' drawing millions of viewers nightly.
CNN's 'Election Day America' was the first non-Fox News program to appear on the list, ranking at 507, while MSNBC's highest-rated show, 'Deadline: White House,' averaged 1.53 million viewers in 2024.
Fox News' audience has grown by 41% post-election, while CNN and MSNBC have experienced sharp declines in viewership, dropping 49% and 38%, respectively.
Fox News' success is attributed to its appeal across political demographics, including independents and Democrats, and its dominance in covering stories resonating with a broad audience.