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US broadcast TV programming and ratings

Overview

In late July 2026, major U.S. networks began outlining their upcoming fall schedules. CBS announced a slate of new and returning series for the 2026–2027 primetime season, including fresh dramas such as *Marshals* and *Tracker* and the continuation of long-running shows like *60 Minutes*, *Survivor* and *The Amazing Race*. ABC released its own lineup, featuring the kickoff of Monday Night Football, a two-night premiere of *Dancing With the Stars*, and new episodes of *Scrubs*, *Shark Tank* and *Grey’s Anatomy*.

As the 2025–26 season concluded, subsequent rating data through week 45 continued to influence renewal decisions. Evaluations centered on advertiser-driven demographic ratings to determine the survival of various productions. New content being evaluated included ABC’s “9-1-1: Nashville,” CBS’s “America’s Culinary Cup,” FOX’s “Fear Factor: House of Fear,” NBC’s “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins,” and The CW’s “Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent.”

By early September, networks released final season average ratings for the 2025–26 season through week 49, which ended on 30 August 2026. These final national numbers, including live and same-day viewing, track the performance of programming across ABC, CBS, The CW, FOX, and NBC. The industry continues to prioritize demographic metrics, as advertisers typically pay higher rates for shows that attract younger viewers, who are considered harder to reach via traditional television.

Following the conclusion of week 49, ratings tracking continued into week 50, ending on 6 September 2026. This period covers various series currently airing or recently premiered across major networks, such as ABC’s “Abbott Elementary,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and “The Rookie”; CBS’s “NCIS,” “FBI,” and “Survivor”; FOX’s “American Dad!,” “Family Guy,” and “Hell’s Kitchen”; and The CW’s “All American” and “Wild Cards.”

Entities

ABC · CBS · Fox · NBC · The CW

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    US Network TV season ratings reported through week 50

    Television ratings for the 2025-26 network season have been recorded through week 50, covering various series on ABC, CBS, FOX, and The CW.

  2. 9 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    US Television networks release 2025-26 season ratings

    Final average ratings for new 2025-26 network TV series have been released through week 49, highlighting performance across major US broadcasters.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    US Network TV ratings reveal 2025-26 season performance

    Ratings through week 45 of the 2025-26 television season are determining the renewal prospects for new series across ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and The CW.

  4. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    US Network TV Ratings for 2025-26 Season Revealed

    Ratings for the 2025‑26 US broadcast season show ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and The CW shows' viewership, influencing renewal and cancellation decisions.

  5. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources
    CBS Unveils Fall 2026‑2027 Primetime Premiere Schedule

    CBS released its fall 2026‑2027 primetime schedule, launching CBS Premiere Week Oct 4 and featuring new seasons of Survivor, The Amazing Race, Marshals, Tracker, FBI, CIA, NCIS and spin‑offs.

Sources

ca.sports.yahoo.com · comingsoon.net · markmeets.com · nickalive.blogspot.co.uk · nigerianewspapers.com.ng · series-80.net · showbizjunkies.com · tomsguide.com · townandcountrymag.com · travailleurs.lu · tvseriesfinale.com · tvsourcemagazine.com · vitalthrills.com · writerofpop.com

This summary has been updated 4 times: see revision history