Ratings: SVU Draws Its Second-Largest Audiences Since May 2018
In the latest TV ratings, with CBS in rerun mode, NBC’s Law & Order: SVU led Thursday both in total viewers and in the demo — and, in fact, drew one of its biggest audiences of the past four-plus years.
NBC | Law & Order rose to at least a season high in audience (with 5.2 million total viewers) and was steady in the demo with a 0.5 rating. SVU then posted 5.7 million viewers — its second-best prelim audience since May 2018 (the Season 19 finale), bested only by Stabler’s April 1, 2021 return — and a 0.6 rating. Organized Crime closed out NBC’s night with 4.1 mil and a 0.5. UPDATE: SVU in finals delivered 5.8 million viewers, its second-best audience since May 2018.
ABC | Celeb Jeop! (4.3 mil/0.5) was steady, while The Parent Test (1.9 mil/0.3) dipped and Jimmy Kimmel’s 20th anniversary special did 2 mil and a 0.2.
THE CW | Walker (750K/0.1) dropped a few eyeballs, while Independence (470K/0.1) gained some.
FOX | Hell’s Kitchen (2.2 mil/0.4), Welcome to Flatch (940K/0.2) and Call Me Kat (1.2 mil/0.2) were all steady.
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The Live+Same Day numbers reported in our ratings column do not reflect a show’s overall performance, given the increased use of delayed playback via DVR and streaming platforms, plus out-of-home viewing. These numbers (Nielsen fast nationals, unless denoted as finals) instead aim to simply illustrate trends or superlatives. This is only an exhibition, this is not a competition. Please, no wagering.
Walker: Independence up in viewers and demo awesome.
Same 0.1 demo it had last week, and the week before… and for nine out of 10 episodes.
I think this is what they mean; Last week on this site: Walker Independence (470K/0.0)
Even though the Bensler gimmick of the trailer had people tuning in, it was a great episode for all three L&O shows
Yes. I actually watched all 3 this week and enjoyed them.
Why is ABC airing these low rated Reality Shows. At least air comdies or new dramas that could have a chance to make better ratings while Greys and 19 are on hiatus
Do scripted shows have a better chance of getting better live same day ratings though? Fox’s numbers would suggest not.
I think its sad that Kelli (Amanda) was let go. Why? She was awesome, but they seem to be bring Stabler back😔
He has his own show right now. It’s easy to bring him on the show to film a scene. A show he was on for a long time too. I am disappointed they let Kelli go though. It doesn’t feel like there was a need.
Still watched So Help Me Todd. Harden and Astin are such fun to watch even if the story is simple.
Looks like SVU misleading promo worked out quite well. So we can expect NBC to pull more stunts like this in the future.