# French TV ratings and line‑up Aug 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/french-soap-opera-plot-developments > Updated: 2026-08-04T12:36:56.000Z. Sources: 33. Developments: 16. During the summer of 2026 French broadcasters reshuffled schedules and relied heavily on reruns to sustain audience shares. TF1’s 20‑hour news anchored by Jean‑Baptiste Boursier kept the channel ahead of rivals in mid‑July, while its morning slot switched to repeats of *Familles nombreuses : la vie en XXL*. M6 continued to air *La Roue de la fortune* and announced new episodes of *Le Juste Prix* for September. France 2’s *Télématin* faced presenter turnover, but the channel topped the national audience share in July (17 %); TF1 followed at 16.3 % and M6 posted its strongest month since 2006 (13.3 %). France 5 expanded the *Les Maternelles* brand and aired game‑show repeats. In early August the trend of leveraging repeats intensified. On 3 August TF1 rebroadcast two prime‑time episodes of the 20‑year‑old series *Camping Paradis*, drawing 2.32 million (15.3 % share) and 2.26 million viewers (18.7 % share) and helping the channel maintain its lead over France 2’s *Enquêtes au paradis* and France 3’s *Les Fugitifs*. Afternoon repeats on TMC attracted 175‑198 k viewers. The following day France 2 aired a repeat of the game show *Tout le monde veut prendre sa place*, which attracted 1.37 million viewers (18.8 % share). France 3 rebroadcast three episodes of the police series *Rex* (1.03 m, 978 k and 757 k viewers) and the game show *Slam* (1.03 million, 11.4 % share), despite competition from the women’s Tour de France. These reruns continued to boost summer viewership across the major networks. ## Claims - The rediffusion of Tout le monde veut prendre sa place on France 2 on 4 August 2026 drew 1.37 million viewers, an 18.8 % market share. (single source) - Champion Vincent achieved his 215th victory, bringing his total prize to €289,900. (single source) - Host Cyril Féraud called the mother of a former contestant, surprising her. (single source) - Three episodes of Rex aired on France 3 on 3 August 2026, with the first episode attracting 1.03 million viewers (15.4 % share). (single source) - Rex introduced new master Alex Brandtner, replacing Richard Moser. (single source) - The third episode of Rex aired opposite the women’s Tour de France, drawing 757 000 viewers (9.8 % share). (single source) - The rediffusion of Slam on France 3 on 3 August 2026 attracted 1.03 million viewers, an 11.4 % share. (single source) - Host Théo Curin paid tribute to healthcare workers, appearing in a doctor’s costume during the show. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-04: France's summer TV reruns draw millions, boost viewership on France 2 and France 3 France's summer TV reruns on France 2 and France 3 attracted over a million viewers each, with record wins for champion Vincent and tributes from hosts Cyril Féraud and Théo Curin. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/frances-summer-tv-reruns-draw-millions-boost-viewership-on-france-2-and-france-3 ### 2026-08-04: TF1's 'Camping Paradis' Re-airing Boosts Prime‑Time Ratings TF1’s repeat of *Camping Paradis* on 3 Aug 2026 drew over 2 million viewers, securing the channel’s prime‑time lead and highlighting the series’ 20‑year appeal. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tf1s-camping-paradis-re-airing-boosts-primetime-ratings ### 2026-08-02: France 2 tops July 2026 TV ratings as M6 records best month since 2006 July 2026 French TV ratings: France 2 leads with 17 % share, M6 posts best month since 2006 at 13.3 %, and BFMTV tops news at 3.2 %. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-2-sets-record-audience-share-in-july-2026-tv-ratings ### 2026-07-17: France 2's Télématin instability amid presenter changes; July 18 TV guide highlights French programming Analysts say France 2's Télématin is destabilised after Damien Thévenot’s exit, while a TV guide outlines the July 18 slate, featuring Fort Boyard, rugby and various documentaries. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-2s-tlmatin-instability-amid-presenter-changes-july-18-tv-guide-highlights-french-programming ### 2026-07-15: TF1 retains lead in July 2026 French TV ratings as channels adjust summer line‑ups TF1’s July 2026 news and morning schedule changes kept it ahead in French TV ratings, while M6’s “La Roue de la fortune” reruns drew 942 k viewers and announced new episodes. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jean-baptiste-boursier-keeps-tf1-ahead-in-july-2026-primetime-news-ratings ### 2026-07-14: France Télévisions shifts summer games to repeats and expands Les Maternelles brand France Télévisions will air only repeats of its game shows in summer 2026 and launch a 24/7 Les Maternelles channel with new streaming‑first shows and podcasts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-tlvisions-shifts-summer-games-to-repeats-and-expands-les-maternelles-brand ### 2026-07-13: Camping Paradis returns to TF1 with new episodes featuring Monsieur Parizot TF1 aired new reruns of *Camping Paradis* on 13 July 2026, highlighting the popular Monsieur Parizot character and a cameo by singer Keen'V as the show marks its 20‑year anniversary. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/camping-paradis-returns-to-tf1-with-new-episodes-featuring-monsieur-parizot ### 2026-07-10: French TV networks revive classic shows for summer 2026 M6 relaunches Le Juste Prix on 20 July 2026 and France 3 revives Rex on 13 July 2026, part of a summer push of classic TV shows. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-tv-networks-revive-classic-shows-for-summer-2026 ### 2026-07-08: TF1's 'Plus belle la vie' pulls 1.86 million viewers in July 2026 episode TF1's daily drama drew 1.86 million viewers (20.4 % share) in early July 2026, with a plot featuring a hostage standoff, sustaining its strong daytime ratings despite Tour de France competition. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tf1s-plus-belle-la-vie-pulls-186-million-viewers-in-july-2026-episode ### 2026-07-05: French TV program lineup for early July 2026 RTL Midi broadcast live on July 6, 2026 and M6's 66 minutes aired on July 5, 2026, covering news, a French‑run Mediterranean campsite and Dallas's growth. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-tv-program-lineup-for-early-july-2026 ### 2026-07-02: French soaps Plus Belle la Vie and Un Si Grand Soleil air high‑drama episodes Plus Belle la Vie drew 1.88 million viewers with a gun‑fire storyline on 2 July, while Un Si Grand Soleil’s 3 July episode featured a blackmail plot and a tense wedding scene. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-soaps-plus-belle-la-vie-and-un-si-grand-soleil-air-highdrama-episodes ### 2026-06-29: TF1 rolls out new episodes of Camping Paradis and Balthazar this week TF1 revives Camping Paradis on 29 June with Laurent Ournac and Balthazar on 30 June starring Tomer Sisley, both in prime‑time slots. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tf1-rolls-out-new-episodes-of-camping-paradis-and-balthazar-this-week ### 2026-06-23: New episodes of French soaps 'Un si grand soleil' and 'Ici tout commence' air in late June 2026 France 3's 'Un si grand soleil' and TF1's 'Ici tout commence' aired new episodes in late June 2026, featuring major character twists and drew 1.9 million viewers for the former. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-episodes-of-french-soaps-un-si-grand-soleil-and-ici-tout-commence-air-in-late-june-2026 ### 2026-06-21: France 5 wraps up season of ‘C politique’ and ‘En société’ shows On 21 June 2026 France 5 aired final episodes of ‘C politique’ and ‘En société’, with hosts Thomas Snégaroff and Emilie Tran Nguyen signing off before a summer break; both programmes will return in the new TV‑s 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-5-wraps-up-season-of-c-politique-and-en-socit-shows ### 2026-06-20: France 3’s weekend lineup on June 21 2026 features new episodes of Questions pour un champion, Stade 2 and Vivement Dimâ France 3’s June 21 2026 lineup includes Questions pour un champion, Stade 2 and Vivement Dimanche with notable guests; M6’s Enquête Exclusive looks at Spain’s cultural shifts; TF1’s 12 Coups de midi summer‑part 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michel-druckers-vivement-dimanche-lineup-for-june-21-2026-on-france-3 ### 2026-05-29: France's June TV lineup: Demain nous appartient, Un si grand soleil and Sept à huit TF1 and France 3 preview June episodes of *Demain nous appartient* and *Un si grand soleil*, while TF1’s *Sept à huit* Sunday shows reports on love rooms, airport homelessness, the Alpilles and a Tibo InShape t 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-drama-demain-nous-appartient-teases-major-plot-twists-for-june-2026 --- Cite as: French TV ratings and line‑up Aug 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/french-soap-opera-plot-developments