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Fox News Extends Primetime Lead as CNN Posts Worst Week of the Year

Nielsen data show Fox News dominating primetime audiences over broadcast networks as CNN records its worst week of the year

AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 12: Kasie Hunt speaks onstage at "The Bold Jump To Streaming News" during the 2022 SXSW Conference and Festivals at Austin Convention Center on March 12, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Dave Pedley/Getty Images for SXSW)

Overview

  • Fox News averaged 2.7 million weekday primetime viewers from May 26–30, outpacing NBC and CBS (2.4 million each) and ABC (2.3 million).
  • The network claimed 68 percent of the cable news primetime share and secured 14 of the top 15 most-watched shows, led by The Five with 3.654 million viewers.
  • CNN plunged to its lowest week of 2025, drawing just 374,000 primetime and 308,000 total-day viewers while slipping further in the adults 25–54 demographic.
  • MSNBC was the only cable news network to post gains among adults 25–54, rising 8 percent in primetime and 4 percent in total-day viewing during the May 26–30 period.
  • Reruns of Real Time with Bill Maher were CNN’s top draw on Saturday, and on June 3 Abby Phillip’s NewsNight led the network in both overall viewers and the demo.