Fox News Leads Television Ratings After Election

Fox News continues to dominate the cable news landscape, averaging 4.3 million primetime viewers and 2.6 million total day viewers during the week of November 4-10, 2024, making it the most-watched network across all television. This week marked its best performance since November 2020, significantly outpacing MSNBC's 1.5 million primetime viewers and CNN’s 1.2 million. Notably, on Election Night, Fox News garnered nearly 13.6 million viewers across its platforms, with 10.3 million during its primetime coverage. Meanwhile, late-night shows saw mixed results; Stephen Colbert's The Late Show secured first place in ratings, averaging 2.3 million viewers, while competitors Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon trailed. The ongoing viewership decline for MSNBC continues, with a reported 54% drop in average viewers from the previous month. Overall, Fox News's strong ratings reflect its solid brand loyalty and appeal within a polarized political climate.