Rai1 leads Italian prime time viewership with 'Tim Summer Hits

Italian television viewership for early August 2026 shows a trend toward summer programming and reruns. On August 8, Rai1's 'Tim Summer Hits' led prime time with 1,448,000 viewers (14.5% share). Canale5 followed in second place with 'L’Erede' (1,351,000 viewers, 14.1% share), while Italia1's 'Chicago Fire' took third with 918,000 viewers (8.2% share).

In the access prime time slot, Canale5's 'La Ruota della Fortuna' recorded a significant 29.6% share with 4,106,000 viewers, while Rai1's 'L’Eredità Summer' reached 15.8% share. The programming period was characterized by a high volume of repeats and seasonal content designed for holiday audiences.

Other notable performers included Rai3 with the film 'Itaca – Il ritorno' (7.4% share) and Rete4 with 'Un’estate ai Caraibi' (4.8% share). The competition in access prime time continues to feature a rivalry between hosts Gerry Scotti and Marco Liorni.