Fox News continued its strong 2023 ratings run, finishing at the top of both the primetime and total day charts for third straight week.

Fox News averaged 2 million viewers in primetime for the week of January 29 to February 4, besting MSNBC’s 1.2 million viewers and ESPN’s 1 million watchers, according to Nielsen numbers provided by Fox News. The cable news network has won the primetime crown in three of the first five weeks of 2024.

HGTV finished fourth with 853,000 viewers followed by History with 765,000. TBS was sixth with 754,000, followed by Hallmark Channel (681,000), Discovery Channel (642,000), USA Network (622,000) and INSP (617,000).

On a total day basis, Fox News averaged 1.3 million viewers, followed by MSNBC (794,000 viewers), ESPN (547,000), HGTV (445,000) and CNN (434,000), said Nielsen. 

Fox News’ Ron DeSantis-Gavin Newsom political debate helped the news network retake the top spot on both the primetime and total day charts.

Fox News averaged 1.9 million viewers during the week of November 27 to December 3, surpassing last week’s chart leader ESPN’s 1.7 million viewers, according to Nielsen numbers supplied by Fox News. The news network's November 30 DeSantis vs. Newsom: The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate special averaged 5.4 million viewers across its live airing and repeat telecast to pace its ratings performance.

Hallmark Channel finished in third place with 1.2 million viewers, followed by MSNBC’s 1.1 million viewers and History’s 714,000 watchers. HGTV was sixth with 765,000 viewers followed by USA Network (671,000 viewers), Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (644,000), TNT (595,000) and Discovery Channel (569,000.)

On a total day basis, Fox News topped all networks for the 10th time in the last 11 weeks with 1.1 million viewers, followed by MSNBC (772,000), ESPN (709,000), Hallmark Channel (702,000) and CNN (448,000), according to Nielsen.  

Discovery Channel’s heavily promoted Shark Week annual programming stunt jumped out to a fast start this past Sunday (July 23) with adult viewers, according to the network.

Discovery’s three-hour block of original primetime programming on July 23 — featuring such shows as Belly of the Beast: Feeding Frenzy, Jaws vs The Meg and Serial Killer: Red Sea Attacks — topped all television shows among adults 25 to 54 as it reached more than 5.3 million total viewers across Discovery Channel and Max during its premiere night, according to Discovery.

Overall, through its first four nights, Discovery said Shark Week programming was most watched on cable among all adults 25-54 and 18-49, as well as women 18-34 on a Nielsen-live-plus-same-day basis. 

Discovery Channel heavily cross-promoted Shark Week programming across such Warner Bros Discovery platforms as TBS, Travel Channel, TNT, Food Network, HGTV and CNN, according to the network.

“We were able to harness the strength of the Warner Bros. Discovery portfolio to cross-promote Shark Week, and now, with double-digit gains throughout the week, it is the highest rated in three years — with every night outperforming a year ago,” Discovery Networks and TLC president Howard Lee said in a statement. “It’s a powerful example of how we can use our platforms to showcase high-profile programming events. Also, our collaboration with host Jason Momoa, the fan-favorite actor and conservationist who guides viewers through each night of programming, ensured that our first night was a success and set the stage for the week’s strong performance.” 

Fox News Channel’s new primetime programming lineup helped the network remain at the top of both the cable primetime and total day charts last week.

Fox News averaged 1.8 million viewers in primetime during the week of July 17 to July 23 to top all cable networks for the fourth consecutive week, according to Nielsen numbers supplied by Fox News. The network was led by the July 17 launch of its revamped 8 pm to 11 pm lineup, featuring shows  Jesse Watters Primetime, Hannity, and Gutfeld!. Adding in its 7 p.m. series The Ingraham Angle and its 11 p.m. show Fox News @ Night with Trace Gallagher, Fox News averaged 2.1 million viewers for its 7 pm to 11 p.m. lineup, besting competing cable networks CNN and MSNBC in total viewers.

MSNBC finished second in primetime with 1.2 million viewers, followed by Hallmark Channel with 739,000 viewers, INSP with 711,000 viewers, and HGTV with 671,000 watchers.

Rounding out the top 10 most-watched networks in primetime were History (660,000 viewers), TLC (631,000), USA Network (608,000), Discovery Channel (567,000), and TBS (553,000).

On a 24-hour basis, Fox News extended its winning streak to 29 weeks with an average of 1.1 million viewers. MSNBC was a distant second with 779,000 viewers, followed by Hallmark Channel (475,000), USA Network (441,000), and CNN (426,000). 

Fox News held off ESPN to win its third straight weekly primetime cable ratings crown. 

Fox News averaged 1.4 million viewers during the week of July 10 to July 16 to top all cable networks, according to Nielsen ratings supplied by Fox News. ESPN, bolstered by its July 10 MLB Home Run Derby coverage, finished second with 1.2 million viewers, followed by MSNBC with 1.1 million watchers.

INSP was fourth for the week with 788,000 viewers, while Hallmark Channel finished fifth with 724,000 viewers. HGTV (710,000 viewers), History (704,000), TLC (674,000), Discovery Channel (643,000), and USA Network (632,000) rounded out the top 10 most-watched cable networks in primetime.

Fox News increased its winning streak on the total day chart to 28 weeks, averaging 1 million viewers to top MSNBC (730,000), ESPN (630,000), Hallmark Channel (442,000) and CNN (411,000), according to Nielsen.

Shark Week is coming and a mouthful of new sponsors have signed up for the fearsome event’s 35th anniversary season.

Signing up for the 2023 edition are Budweiser, Chili’s Grill & Bar, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Domino’s, Mountain Dew, Long John Silver’s and the University of Phoenix.

Returning sponsors include Gorilla Glue, PNC Bank, Sport Clips and Wayfair. 

Shark Week sponsors often air specially-themed ads to mark the occasion. Sponsorship also includes custom vignettes, tagged tune-ins, billboards and in-program messaging, plus social media extensions across TikTok, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

“Shark Week attracts impressive audiences year after year, and we create endemic sponsorship opportunities for clients that fit seamlessly into the programming to deliver enjoyable advertising experiences for engaged consumers,” said Jon Diament, executive VP, advertising sales at Warner Bros. Discovery. “We work closely with our sponsors to ensure their overall marketing objectives are met through unique and impactful campaigns that provide unmatched reach and scale through our wide portfolio of brands.”

This year, Shark Week appears from July 23 through July 29 on Discovery Channel. It will also available to stream on Max and Discovery Plus, parent company Warner Bros. Discovery’s direct-to-consumer platforms.

Shark Week is being hosted by actor Jason Momoa. It will feature 20 hours of new programming. Shows will take viewers inside a great white shark feeding frenzy and investigate rumors of sharks feasting on cocaine.

Shark Week attracted more than 28 million viewers last year.

Warner Bros. Discovery’s linear and streaming portfolio — including TBS, TNT, truTV, TLC, Food Network, HGTV, CNN, Travel Channel, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Animal Planet, Science Channel, ID, TCM — will air Shark Week-inspired content or cross-promote the event.  

Discovery Channel has tapped Aquaman film star Jason Momoa to host its 35th annual Shark Week programming block this summer, Warner Bros Discovery announced Wednesday during its upfront presentation in New York City.

Momoa will set up the lineup of shows Discovery will offer around the world of sharks from new and continuously explored destinations, which runs in July. Momoa follows last year's Shark Week Master of Ceremonies Dwayne Johnson. 

“As the host of Shark Week, I am beyond excited to take you along on this journey,” said Momoa, who will star in Aquaman film sequel Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. “This project means more to me than a week of talking about sharks. It’s a chance for me to learn and share my connection to these amazing creatures. My love of sharks came long before my time as Aquaman – it began several generations before me.”

Street Outlaws: Fastest in America kicks off a new season on Discovery Channel Monday, March 13. The show follows JJ Da Boss and eight teams of street racers from across the U.S. as they compete for some cash. JJ Da Boss, also known as Jonathan Day, is the leader of a racing family based in Memphis. 

It is season four of Street Outlaws: Fastest in America. 

While previous seasons had group head-to-head matchups, this season sees two racers from each team selected every night to compete in a 16-driver bracket showdown for cash. After nine weeks, the team that has the most wins and cash secures the title and a bonus of $100,000.

Discovery Channel’s Street Outlaws universe includes: Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings, Street Outlaws: OKC, Street Outlaws: Mega Cash Days, Street Outlaws: Fastest in America, and upcoming series, Street Outlaws vs. The World: Australia.  

Street Outlaws: Fastest in America is produced by Lionsgate’s Pilgrim Media Group. Pilgrim shows include Discovery’s American Chopper and Fast N’ Loud and Nat Geo’s Wicked Tuna. ■

BattleBots returns on Discovery Channel January 5. Fifty teams battle in Las Vegas, fighting to qualify for the BattleBots World Championship VII. The action happens at Caesars Entertainment Studios.

Tantrum is the reigning world champ. It will battle with End Game, Witch Doctor, SawBlaze, Hydra, Hypershock, Minotaur and other robots.

Chris Rose and Kenny Floria offer commentary, and Faruq Tauheed is the ring announcer.

Ed Roski and Greg Munson created BattleBots. It ran on Comedy Central, then ABC. Science Channel, part of Discovery, Inc., ran off-network episodes in 2017. Discovery premiered BattleBots in 2018, with episodes on Science Channel appearing  a few days later. ■

Bering Sea Gold is back on Discovery Channel Tuesday, December 6 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The show looks at the battle for gold in the waters off Nome, Alaska. Jane Kilcher from Alaska: The Last Frontier joins the show this season.

“In the depths of the unpredictable Bering Sea, miners are willing to risk it all for the chance to (literally) strike gold,” goes the description. “And even with the best-laid plans, mother nature has the final say for these seasoned miners and average joes alike who are on the hunt for the biggest money-making claims they can dig up from the bottom of the sea. But this summer will be the most explosive Nome, Alaska has ever seen as a longstanding feud reignites and unexpected newcomers enter the fray to make their mark.”

The Eroica dredge captain, Emily Riedel brings Jane Kilcher on board. It is Kilcher’s first time in Nome. Alaska: The Last Frontier is about the homesteading Kilcher family getting through remote Alaska’s harsh climate out in the wild.

The season also sees the rivalry between Shawn “Mr. Gold” Pomrenke and Reaper Nation captain Kris Kelly come to a head. With his massive new excavator dredge known as The Mistress, Kelley encroaches on Pomrenke’s mining grounds. Discovery promises “an unforgettable knock-down-drag-out showdown at the dock.”

Later in the season, Vernon Adkison risks a search and rescue mission after a late-season storm sends the miners to the safety of the harbor. Adkison battles the sea in his Gold Ship dredge to search for a lost miner.

Viewers can stream past seasons of Bering Sea Gold on Discovery Plus.

Fremantle’s Original Productions produces the show. ■

Cable news networks Fox News Channel and MSNBC continued their hot summer ratings pace, leading both the primetime and total-day charts for the first week of August.

Fox News finished first in primetime for the 10th consecutive week, averaging 2 million viewers for the week of August 1-7, followed by MSNBC with 978,000 viewers, according to Nielsen.

On a total-day basis, Fox News extended its win streak to 31 consecutive weeks with an average of 1.4 million viewers, followed by MSNBC with 670,000 watchers.

It’s the fourth week in a row that Fox News and MSNBC have occupied the top two slots in both the primetime and total-day charts, Nielsen said. 

HGTV was the most watched network in both primetime (925,000 viewers) and total day (528,000 viewers.) INSP finished fourth in primetime with 816,000 viewers, followed by TLC’s 804,000 viewers.

TBS (768,000 viewers), Hallmark Channel (763,000), CNN (656,000), Discovery Channel (655,000) and Food Network (654,000) rounded out the top 10 most watched networks in primetime.

On a total-day basis, CNN (51,000 viewers), Hallmark Channel (452,000), INSP (425,000), Food Network (422,000), TV Land (383,000), USA Network (370,000), and TBS (359,000) finished among the top 10 most-watched cable networks, Nielsen reported. ■

Fox News last week concluded a dominant July ratings performance by sweeping both the primetime and total day charts for the month.

Fox News averaged 2.1 million viewers in primetime for the week of July 25 to July 31 to top all cable networks for the ninth consecutive week, according to Nielsen. MSNBC finished second with 1.1 million viewers. 

HGTV was the most watched entertainment network for the week with 965,000 viewers, followed by Hallmark Channel’s 957,000 viewers and TBS’s 836,000 watchers.

Rounding out the top 10 most-watched networks for the week in primetime were Discovery Channel (810,000 viewers), INSP (809,000), TLC (802,000), USA Network (679,000) and ESPN (676,000), said Nielsen.

On a total-day basis, Fox News crushed the cable network field with an average of 1.3 million viewers to notch its 30th consecutive weekly chart win, followed by MSNBC (688,000 viewers), Hallmark Channel (554,000), HGTV (518,000) and CNN (485,000), reported Nielsen. ■

Pay-per-view content aggregator In Demand will look to sink its teeth into cable’s annual July shark-themed programming stunts with a special airing of Syfy’s original Sharknado movie.

In Demand on July 26 will distribute Sharknado: The Critics’ Roast, in which the first Sharknado film will feature new commentary from online film critics The Cinema Snob and the Nostalgia Critic, according to In Demand. Sharknado: The Critics’ Roast will be available exclusively to In Demand affiliates including Comcast Cable, Charter Communications and Cox Communications for a suggested retail price of $5.99, according to In Demand.

In addition, In Demand will make available for rent or purchase the full Sharknado movie catalog, including Sharknado, Sharknado 2: The Second One, Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!, Sharknado 3: Extended Edition, Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens, Sharknado 5: Global Swarming, The Last Sharknado: It’s About Time, as well as the mockumentary Sharknado: Heart of Sharkness.

In Demand’s Sharknado: The Critics’ Roast comes amid National Geographic’s four-week, 10th annual SharkFest programming stunt currently on-air, and Discovery Channel/Discovery Plus’ Shark Week event which premieres on Sunday (July 24). ■

The cable news networks rode to the top of the total day charts last week while Fox News continued its winning streak on the primetime charts.

Fox News finished first on a 24-hour basis during the week of July 11 to July 17 for its 28th consecutive win with an average of 1.36 million viewers, according to Nielsen. MSNBC finished second with 824,000 viewers, followed by CNN with 564,000 watchers.

Hallmark Channel (564,000 viewers) and HGTV (507,000) were the top entertainment networks on the chart, reported Nielsen.

On a primetime basis, Fox News averaged 2.1 million viewers for its seventh consecutive weekly win, followed by MSNBC’s 1.3 million viewers and Hallmark Channel’s 939,000 viewers.

HGTV was fourth with 888,000 viewers, followed by TLC with 834,000 watchers. TBS (753,000 viewers), Discovery Channel (737,000), INSP (726,000), History (722,000) and CNN (660,000) rounded out the top 10 most watched networks in primetime, said Nielsen.

Discovery Channel’s Shark Week has attracted a school of new sponsors to go along with a number of marketers returning to the toothsome annual event, according to Warner Bros. Discovery.

New Shark Week advertisers include Airbnb, Morey’s, Nautica, PNC Bank, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews and Sport Clips.

The new advertisers join returning sponsors GEICO, Gorilla Glue, Jeep brand, Wayfair and Sonic Drive-In.

This year, Shark Week offers crossplatform sponsorship opportunities such as social media campaigns across Instagram, TikTok and Twitter Amplify, as well as on-air elements that include custom vignettes, tagged tune-ins, billboards and in-program messaging. On Discovery Plus, Shark Week is offering pause ads to advertisers. 

“Shark Week’s programming keeps viewers coming back annually while providing our clients with sponsorship opportunities across linear and digital platforms that reach their target consumers wherever and whenever they view content,” Warner Bros. Discovery executive VP, ad sales Scott Kohn said. “We partner with our clients to custom create impactful advertising opportunities based on their overall marketing objectives, and that unique offering has allowed us to generate impressive interest for 2023 sponsorships ahead of the premiere Shark Week 2022.” 

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Many advertisers are offering customized promotions designed to give their Shark Week sponsorships a bigger bite.

For example, Sonic Drive-Ins will be returning with its Shark Week Slush, a big hit last year. The special concoction will be available at participating Sonic locations through July 31. 

“Sonic is thrilled to bring back our Shark Week Slush for the second summer in a row and help fans take a bigger bite — or sip —out of Shark Week,” Mackenzie Gibson, VP of culinary & menu innovation at Sonic, said. “By layering our tropical, blue coconut Slush with real, juicy strawberries and shark gummy candies, our culinary team has created a tasty and visually thrilling treat that will mentally transport guests to their favorite oceanside destination. Just be sure to look out for sharks before diving in!” 

Sonic donates a portion of its proceeds from drink sales to support local public schools through Limeades for Learning.

Jeep will be doing a Shark Week sweepstakes. The grand prize is a shark dive trip for two from Islander Charters and $20,000 cash. Fans can enter through August 12 at sharkweek.com/sweeps.

Shark Week has been a pop-culture phenomenon for 34 years. For the first time, Shark Week has a master of ceremonies, with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson stepping into the ring.

Shark Week 2022 features 25 hours of programming that starts on July 24 and takes viewers to new locations from the Exuma Islands in the Bahamas to Papua, New Guinea.

Programming will spotlight innovative technology and research in exciting new series and specials, new species and never-before-seen footage of walking sharks and other predators captured on-camera by field teams.

With the formation of Warner Bros. Discovery, TBS, TNT, truTV, Food Network, HGTV, CNN, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Animal Planet, Science Channel, ID, OWN, TCM, Discovery Plus and HBO Max are all involved in Shark Week. ■

Fox News Channel continued its control over the top spot on the cable ratings charts heading into July.

The cable news service averaged 2 million viewers in primetime during the week of June 27-0July 3 to top the chart for the fifth straight week, according to Nielsen. MSNBC finished second with 1.3 million viewers, followed by HGTV with 866,000 viewers. 

INSP finished fourth with 784,000 viewers followed by Discovery Channel’s 746,000 viewers and TLC’s 216,000 watchers. Hallmark Channel (712,000 viewers), History (694,000), TBS (686,000) and CNN (672,000) rounded out the top 10 most watched networks in primetime.

On a 24-hour basis, Fox News averaged 1.3 million viewers to take top honors for the 26th consecutive week, followed by MSNBC (838,000), CNN (565,000), HGTV (507,000) and Hallmark Channel (468,000), Nielsen said. ■

Fox News closed out June on a ratings roll, sweeping both the primetime and total day charts for the month. 

Fox News averaged 2.2 million viewers in primetime to best all cable networks for the fourth consecutive week, according to Nielsen.  MSNBC finished second for the week with 1.4 million viewers, followed by ESPN with 1.1 million watchers.

HGTV was the most watched entertainment-based network, averaging 936,000 viewers, followed by INSP with 803,000 viewers. Discovery Channel was sixth with 774,000, followed by Hallmark Channel (767,000 viewers), TLC (746,000), History (716,000) and CNN (657,000).

On a total day basis, Fox News finished first for the 25th consecutive week, followed by MSNBC (899,000 viewers), CNN (570,000), HGTV (516,000) and ESPN (492,000), said Nielsen. 

Fox News picked up its second straight ratings primetime win last week while ESPN continues its hot ratings run with support from its NHL Playoffs coverage.

Fox News averaged 2.2 million viewers in primetime for the week of June 6 to June 12 to top all cable networks, followed by ESPN, which finished with 1.7 million viewers, according to Nielsen. The sports network has now finished either in first or second place in primetime for four consecutive weeks. 

MSNBC was third for the week with 1.4 million viewers, followed by HGTV with 996,000 viewers and INSP with 911,000 watchers.

CNN was sixth with 851,000 viewers, followed by TNT (789,000 viewers), Discovery Channel (788,000), Hallmark Channel (751,000) and TLC (736,000).

Fox News was the most watched cable network on a 24-hour basis for the 23rd consecutive week, besting MSNBC (754,000 viewers), ESPN (567,000), HGTV (531,000) and CNN (499,000), said Nielsen. ■  

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Fox News Channel last week emerged as the most-watched cable network in primetime, breaking a four-week drought at the top spot.

The news network averaged 2 million viewers for the week of May 30 to June 5 to top last week’s winner, ESPN, which finished second with 1.5 million viewers, followed by TNT with 1.1 million viewers, according to Nielsen.

HGTV finished fourth with 983,000 viewers followed by History’s 842,000 watchers. Hallmark Channel (830,000 viewers), INSP (828,000), TLC (805,000), MSNBC (800,000) and Discovery Channel (737,000) rounded out the top 10 most watched cable networks in primetime last week.

Fox News blew away the competition in taking the top spot on the total day chart for the 22nd consecutive week. Fox News averaged 1.3 million viewers, more than doubling HGTV (562,000 viewers), MSNBC (556,000), ESPN (548,000) and Hallmark Channel (478,000), said Nielsen. ■

The NBA playoffs continued to bolster the ratings fortunes of ESPN and TNT last week as both networks finished among the top three most-watched networks on the primetime chart.

ESPN led all cable networks in primetime during the week of May 23-29 with an average of 3.5 million viewers, according to Nielsen. It was bolstered by its May 29 Boston Celtics-Miami Heat Game 7 Eastern Conference Finals telecast, which averaged 9.8 million viewers.

TNT, which drew 6.8 million viewers for Game 5 of the Golden State Warriors-Dallas Mavericks Western Conference Finals on May 26, finished third for the week with 2.2 million viewers.

Fox News Channel came in second place for the week with 2.2 million viewers, while MSNBC pulled into fourth with 1 million viewers and HGTV finished fifth with 921,000 viewers. TLC (848,000 viewers), INSP (754,000), Discovery Channel (746,000), CNN (742,000) and History (740,000) rounded out the top 10 most-watched networks in primetime.

Fox News increased its winning streak on the total day charts to 21 weeks with an average of 1.4 million viewers, followed by ESPN (928,000), MSNBC (664,000), TNT (645,000) and CNN (548,000), according to Nielsen. ■ 

Fox News’ one-week ratings winning streak in primetime is over as TNT once again rode its NBA playoffs coverage to the top of the chart.

TNT averaged 2.9 million subscribers in primetime during the period of May 2 to May 8 to finish with top honors, topping second place Fox News’ 2.2 million viewers, according to Nielsen. Sports network ESPN, which along with TNT is airing second round NBA playoff games, finished third with 1.3 million viewers.

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HGTV finished fourth with 1 million viewers, followed by MSNBC’s 996,000 viewers and INSP’s 848,000 viewers. History (819,000 viewers), Hallmark Channel (792,000), TLC (781,000) and Discovery Channel (717,000) rounded out the top 10 most watched cable networks in primetime.

Fox News ran its streak of consecutive today total day wins to 18 weeks with an average of 1.4 million viewers, followed by TNT (835,000), MSNBC (631,000), ESPN (728,000) and HGTV (552,000), reported Nielsen. ■

Fox News Channel captured its third straight weekly primetime ratings title over sports-fueled cable networks.

Fox News averaged 2.2 million subscribers during the week of April 11 to April 17, besting NBA playoffs-boosted TNT (1.4 million viewers) and ESPN (1.2 million viewers), Nielsen reported. News network MSNBC was fourth with 1.2 million subscribers.

HGTV finished fifth with 971,000 watchers, followed by INSP (860,000); History and TLC (tied with 833,000); Food Network (778,000); and Discovery Channel (753,000).

Three cable news networks occupied the top weekly ratings spots on a 24-hour basis, with Fox News leading the way with 1.5 million viewers, followed by MSNBC (671,000) and CNN (592,000). TNT (587,000) and ESPN (569,000) rounded out the top five most-watched networks in the category, per Nielsen. ▪️ 

Fox News Channel returned to the top of basic cable‘s primetime ratings chart last week, ousting last week’s winner TBS for top honors, Nielsen reported. 

Fox News averaged 2.5 million viewers in primetime for the week of March 28 to April 3, besting TBS, which rode its coverage of the NCAA men's basketball Final Four to an average of 2 million viewers, according to Nielsen. ESPN, boosted by its women’s college basketball tournament coverage, finished third with 1.7 million viewers, followed by TNT’s 1.5 million watchers. MSNBC pulled into fifth place with 1.1 million viewers.

HGTV (1 million viewers), TLC (890,000), INSP (822,000), History (812,000) and Discovery Channel (741,000) finished among the top 10 most watched networks for the week.

Fox News dusted the competition on a 24-hour basis, averaging 1.6 million viewers to finish first for the 14th straight week in 2022. MSNBC, TBS, CNN and HGTV finished well off the pace for the week, Nielsen said. ■ 

TBS rode its March Madness basketball tournament coverage to a first place finish on last week’s cable primetime ratings chart, according to Nielsen.

TBS, which air live games from rounds three and four of the men’s college basketball tournament, averaged 2.9 million viewers in primetime for the week of March 21 to March 27, stopping Fox News’ nine-week winning streak in the category. The cable news network finished second with 2.9 million viewers, followed by MSNBC and HGTV, which tied with 1.1 million viewers. 

CNN finished fifth with 889,000 viewers, followed by ESPN (862,000 viewers), TLC (840,000), INSP (774,000), Discovery Channel (768,000) and History (748,000), said Nielsen.  

Fox News held off TBS on a total day basis to remain undefeated in 2022. MSNBC, CNN and HGTV rounded out the top five most watched networks in the category, reported Nielsen. ■  

The cable news networks, bolstered by coverage of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, locked in the top slots on both the primetime and total day cable charts last week, according to Nielsen.

Fox News led the pack with an average of 3.5 million viewers in primetime for the week of February 28 to March 6, reported Nielsen. Along with its Ukraine coverage, Fox News was led by its March 1 coverage of President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, which drew 7.2 million viewers. CNN finished second with 1.8 million viewers for the week, followed by MSNBC with 1.6 million viewers. 

ESPN was fourth with 1.3 million viewers, followed by HGTV’s 1 million watchers. Food Network (823,000 viewers), TLC (816,000), History (810,000), Discovery Channel (796,000) and Hallmark Channel (769,000) rounded out the top 10 most-watched networks for the week. 

Fox News, CNN and MSNBC also held the top three spots on the total day chart, followed by HGTV, ESPN, Hallmark Channel, Food Network, INSP , TV Land and History, said Nielsen. ■   

The cable news networks, bolstered by coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, topped both the primetime and total day charts last week, according to Nielsen.  

Fox News averaged 3.1 million viewers in primetime during the week of February 21 to February 27, topping CNN and MSNBC, which averaged 1.4 million viewers each to finish in a second place tie, according to Nielsen. 

ESPN finished fourth for the week with 1.1 million viewers, followed by HGTV at 1 million viewers. History (908,000 viewers), Food Network (855,000), Hallmark Channel (845,000), TLC (810,000) and Discovery Channel (799,000), rounded out the top 10 most-watched cable networks in primetime.

Fox News averaged 2.1 million viewers on a total day basis -- it's highest rated week on the charts since the 2020 election -- to top the chart for the eighth straight week.  Fox News beat out CNN (1.1 million viewers), MSNBC (935,000), HGTV (618,000) and Hallmark Channel (497,000), reported Nielsen. 

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Fox News continued its run of weekly primetime and total day ratings wins while USA Network finished a strong second with its Winter Olympics coverage, according to network officials.

Fox News averaged 2.3 million viewers in primetime during the week of February 7-February 13 to top all cable networks for the fourth straight week, reported Nielsen. USA Network finished second for the second straight week, averaging 1.5 million viewers, followed by MSNBC, which averaged 1 million viewers.

INSP pulled into fourth place with 933,000 viewers, followed by Hallmark Channel with 895,000. Rounding out the top 10 most-watched networks for the week were HGTV (888,000 viewers), History (760,000), ESPN (745,000), Discovery Channel (665,000) and TNT (634,000).

Fox News was the most watched network on a 24-hour basis for the sixth straight week with an average of 1.4 million viewers. USA Network (948,000), MSNBC (621,000), HGTV (517,000) and Hallmark Channel (500,000) followed closely behind, according to Nielsen. ■

Fox News Channel has topped the weekly cable primetime chart for the first time in 2022, stopping ESPN’s early year run, according to Nielsen.

The news network averaged 2.4 million viewers during the week of January 17 to January 24 to end ESPN’s streak at three weeks, said Nielsen. ESPN finished second with 1.9 million viewers, followed by MSNBC and HGTV, which tied with 1.1 million viewers.

Hallmark Channel finished fifth with 952,000 viewers, followed by TLC (904,000 viewers), INSP (837,000), History (767,000), Discovery Channel (765,000) and Food Network (731,000). 

Fox News extended its winning streak on the total day charts to three weeks, averaging 1.5 million viewers. ESPN finished second with 699,000 viewers, followed by MSNBC (670,000), HGTV (649,000) and Hallmark Channel (537,000), according to Nielsen. ■ 

ESPN, boosted by its College Football Playoff National Championship game telecast, retained the top spot on the primetime ratings charts for the third straight week, according to Nielsen.

ESPN averaged 3.8 million viewers for the week of January 10 to January 16, easily beating Fox News Channel, which averaged 2.2 million viewers to finish in second place. The sports network was bolstered by the 22.2 million viewers who tuned into its January 10 Alabama-Georgia CFP title game, won by Georgia 38-18.

MSNBC finished third for the week with 1.2 million viewers, followed by HGTV’s 1 million viewers and Hallmark Channel’s 972,000 watchers. TLC (860,000 viewers), INSP (793,000), History (788,000), Discovery Channel (731,000) and Food Network (713,000) rounded out the top 10 most watched networks for the week. 

Fox News was the most watched network on a 24-hour basis for the second week in a row, averaging 1.4 million viewers. ESPN was next with 1.1 million viewers, followed by MSNBC (690,000 viewers), HGTV (614,000) and Hallmark Channel (553,000), said Nielsen. ■

ESPN topped the weekly primetime cable charts for the first full week of the new year and second straight week overall, according to Nielsen.

The sports network averaged 3.5 million viewers to top all cable networks for the week of January 3 to January 9, reported Nielsen. Fox News finished second with 2.3 million viewers, followed by MSNBC’s 1.2 million watchers. 

Hallmark Channel and HGTV tied for fourth place with 1.1 million viewers, followed by TLC with 880,000 viewers. INSP (842,000), TBS (761,000), History (744,000), and Discovery Channel (738,000) rounded out the top 10 most-watched networks in primetime.

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Fox News climbed back into the top spot on the 24-hour ratings chart after ESPN last week snapped the news network’s 45-week winning streak. ESPN finished second, followed by MSNBC, HGTV and Hallmark Channel, said Nielsen. ■

ESPN and Fox News ended October with a flourish, topping both the primetime and total day charts, according to Nielsen.

ESPN and Fox News tied for first place on the primetime ratings charts for the week of Oct. 25 to Oct. 31, each averaging 2.2 million viewers, according to Nielsen. Hallmark Channel, with the launch of its holiday-themed movies, finished third with 1.2 million viewers, followed by MSNBC’s 1.1 million viewers and HGTV’s 866,000 watchers.

TLC finished sixth with 785,000 viewers, followed by INSP (742,000 viewers), Discovery Channel (703,000), TBS (663,000) and Food Network (623,000), said Nielsen.

On the total day front, Fox News notched its 37th consecutive week at the top of the chart, averaging 1.4 million viewers. ESPN was a distant second with 782,000 viewers, followed by Hallmark Channel (764,000), MSNBC (674,000) and HGTV (531,000), said Nielsen. 

ESPN scored a second straight primetime ratings win last week while Fox News Channel continued its long winning streak in total day, according to Nielsen.

ESPN — bolstered by the 12.9 million viewers generated by the network’s Sept. 27 Philadelphia Eagles-Dallas Cowboys Monday Night Football telecast — averaged 2.8 million viewers in primetime during the week of Sept. 27 to Oct. 3 to best all cable networks, said Nielsen.

Fox News finished second with 2.3 million viewers, followed by MSNBC’s 1.2 million viewers and NFL Network’s 1.1 million watchers. HGTV pulled into fifth place with 974,000 viewers, followed by TLC (838,000 viewers), INSP (824,000), Hallmark Channel (755,000), TBS (730,000) and Discovery Channel (718,000).

Fox News posted its 32nd consecutive win on the total day chart, averaging 1.1 million viewers to beat out ESPN (687,000 viewers), MSNBC (594,000), HGTV (472,000), and CNN (416,000), according to Nielsen. 

ESPN dethroned Fox News Channel at the top of last week’s primetime ratings chart, but the news network continued its domination on a 24-hour basis, according to Nielsen.

ESPN averaged 2.7 million viewers during the week of Sept. 20-26 to lead all cable networks and end Fox News’s hold on the top spot at 11 weeks, reported Nielsen. ESPN was led by its Sept. 20 Green Bay Packers-Detroit Lions Monday Night Football telecast, which drew more than 13 million viewers. 

Fox News finished second with 2.4 million viewers, followed by MSNBC with 1.3 million viewers. NFL Network moved into fourth place with 1.1 million viewers, followed by HGTV’s 957,000 watchers. TLC (847,000 viewers), Discovery Channel (789,000), CNN (776,000), Hallmark Channel (775,000) and INSP (729,000) rounded out the top 10 most-watched cable networks in primetime.

Fox News rolled over the competition on the total-day charts, averaging 1.4 million viewers to finish first for the 31st consecutive week. ESPN (839,000 viewers), MSNBC (731,000), HGTV (581,000) and CNN (549,000) followed behind Fox News, said Nielsen. 

With TNT and ESPN's coverage of the NBA Playoffs officially over, Fox News returned to the top of the primetime charts last week in a ratings blowout, according to Nielsen.

Fox News averaged 2 million viewers during the week of July 5 to July 11 to top all cable networks and ended basketball-infused TNT’s six-week first place run, said Nielsen. MSNBC and HGTV finished tied for second with 1.2 million viewers.

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Hallmark Channel was fourth with 870,000 viewers, followed by History with 855,000 watchers. CNN (833,000 viewers), INSP (824,000), TNT (803,000), Discovery Channel and TLC (tied with 798,000) rounded out the top 10 most watched networks in primetime.

Fox News continued its domination of the total day chart, averaging 1.1 million viewers to win for the 21st consecutive week. MSNBC finished second with 752,000 viewers, followed by ESPN (670,000), HGTV (663,000) and CNN (598,000), according to Nielsen. 

With Discovery Plus pitching in for the first time, Discovery Channel’s Shark Week is the largest in the 33-year history of the summer stunt. Discovery and Discovery Plus offer 45 hours of shark programming this year.  

Shark Week kicked off July 11 and continues through July 18. The streaming channel gives Discovery a chance to reach a new audience, and a younger one, according to Howard Swartz, senior VP of documentaries and specials/factual networks and streaming. “We can take chances with the content we put on Discovery Plus,” he said. “We can reach different audiences and we can reach new audiences.”

Discovery Plus offers two shark documentaries. Envoy: Shark Cull is centered on some big names in ocean conservation revealing the importance of sharks in our oceans. Eric Bana narrates. Fin sees director Eli Roth and a group of scientists, researchers and activists sail around the globe to investigate the death of millions of sharks, exposing a criminal enterprise. Executive producers include Leonardo DiCaprio, Nina Dobrev and Craig Piligian. 

Other highlights include Air Jaws: Going for Gold, which shows the Air Jaws team at Seal Rock to capture the highest breach ever recorded; MotherSharker, which sees a team of scientists investigate where tiger sharks give birth; Great White Comeback, which looks into why great whites disappeared from South Africa; and Mega Jaws of Bird Island, also a look at great whites around South Africa. 

“Great whites are such the stars of Shark Week,” said Swartz. 

Celeb specials include Tiffany Haddish Does Shark Week; Jackass Shark Week, with Johnny Knoxville and Steve-O; Brad Paisley’s Shark Country; and Dr. Pimple Popper Pops Shark Week. 

Shark Week also features a couple of film festivals: one centered on Sharknado on Discovery Plus, and another featuring the Jaws movies on Discovery. Sharknado stars Ian Ziering and Tara Reid host The Real Sharknado on Discovery July 14, looking into whether some of the things that happened in the Sharknado movies could ever happen in real life. 

Everything that airs on Discovery will be available on Discovery Plus. 

Unrelated to Shark Week, National Geographic kicked off Sharkfest July 5, offering 21 hours of new premieres and 60 hours of what it calls “enhanced content.”

Swartz said Shark Week might be just what viewers are looking for after a rough year-plus. “It’s a little bit of escapism with content like this because the news was so bleak in 2020 and into 2021,” he said. “These animals, for me, have a re-enchanting-the-world quality. Their awe and wonder and beauty are so magnificent. They’re so entertaining, so fun and so full of adventure, and we think audiences really respond to that.” 

The cable news networks continued to dominate the cable ratings race on a total day basis during the second quarter despite posting year-to-year declines, according to Nielsen. 

Fox News was the most watched network for the period of March 28 to June 27 with 1.1 million viewers to top all cable networks, although the news network was down 39% compared to second quarter 2020, reported Nielsen. MSNBC finished second with 847,000 viewers, down 30% from last year, followed by CNN’s 654,000 watchers, down 45% from 2020. 

All three networks tied for first place in total day ratings during the first quarter of 2021 with 1.3 million viewers. 

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In primetime, Fox News averaged 2.1 million viewers to give the news network its second straight quarterly win in the category for the year, according to Nielsen. TNT finished second with 1.5 million viewers, followed by MSNBC’s 1.4 million viewers, ESPN’s 1.3 million viewers and HGTV’s 1.2 million watchers.

CNN (914,000 viewers), TBS (909,000), History (821,000), Discovery Channel (805.000), and Hallmark Channel (800,000) rounded out the top 10 most watched networks in primetime.

The NBA playoffs continue to deliver big ratings dividends for TNT and ESPN as both networks tied for first place on the weekly primetime charts, said Nielsen.

TNT and ESPN averaged 2.2 million viewers for the week of June 21 to June 27 on the strength of both network’s coverage of NBA Conference finals playoff games. Fox News finished third with 2.1 million viewers, followed by MSNBC and HGTV, said Nielsen.

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NBC Sports Network’s NHL post-season game telecasts propelled the sports network to sixth place with 907,000 viewers, followed by TBS (898,000 viewers), Discovery Channel (885,000), USA Network (881,000) and CNN (857,000).

Fox News topped the total day ratings chart for the 19th straight week with 1.2 million viewers, followed by ESPN (823,000), MSNBC (799,000), CNN (654,000) and HGTV (628,000), said Nielsen. 

The NBA Playoffs have helped both TNT and ESPN climb the primetime ratings charts as the league enters its semifinal playoff round. 

TNT averaged 3.6 million primetime viewers for the week of June 14 to June 20, topping all cable networks for the fourth straight week, according to Nielsen. TNT was paced by two game 7 weekend playoff games: its June 19 Milwaukee Bucks-Brooklyn Nets overtime thriller averaged a 2021 playoffs high 6.9 million viewers, while its June 20 Atlanta Hawks-Philadelphia 76’ers contest drew 6.1 million viewers -- the top two most watched shows on cable for the week. 

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NBA playoffs-infused ESPN finished third for the week with 1.7 million viewers, behind  TNT as well as Fox News, which averaged 2.1 million viewers for the week, according to Nielsen.

MSNBC finished fourth with 1.2 million viewers, followed by USA Network’s 973,000 viewers. 

Discovery Channel (841,000 viewers), TLC (838,000), Hallmark Channel (785,000), and CNN (782,000) rounded out the top 10 most watched networks in primetime for the week. 

TNT and ESPN finished second and third respectively, on the total day charts, trailing only Fox News, which led all networks in the category for the 18th consecutive week with 1.1 million viewers, according to Nielsen. 

Discovery Channel was the most in-demand cable network among people who can’t get it because they are either non-cable TV subscribers or cord cutters, according to a new survey by Beta Research.

Discovery was also the top-ranked basic cable network among non-cable TV subscribers who are heavy viewers of streaming networks.

In the Beta study, 37% of non cable TV subscribers and cord cutters said they were interested in Discovery.

Other networks scoring high included History and National Geographic with 34%; HGTV, Animal Planet and FX with 31%; and Food Network, ID and Comedy Central with 29%.

Discovery, HGTV, Animal Planet, Food Network and ID are all part of Discovery, which in January launched Discovery Plus, a streaming service featuring programming from its cable cable networks plus original shows.

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Beta found that 42% of cable subscribers were extremely or very interested in dropping cable TV and watching only the TV programming available on their tablets or computers.

Among those non-cable subscribers who are heavy viewers of streaming networks, 48% expressed interest in Discovery. 

They also showed interest in Animal Planet (45%), National Geographic (45%), History (44%), FX (43%) and Food Network (41%).

Beta’s Cable Network Interest Study was conducted in March, with a national sample of 1,418 multichannel subscribers and a sub-sample of 582 non-subscribers to cable TV, including cord cutters.

TNT is king of primetime for the third straight week as its NBA playoffs coverage continues to deliver big ratings. 

TNT averaged 2.2 million viewers, topping all cable networks  for the week of June 7 to June 13, according to Nielsen. Fox News finished in a second place tie with NBA playoffs-fused ESPN with 2.1 million viewers. 

MSNBC finished fourth with 1.3 million viewers, followed by HGTV’s 1.1 million watchers. 

TBS (890,000 viewers), TLC (847,000), History (830,000), Discovery Channel (817,000) and CNN (776,000) rounded out the  top 10 most watched networks in primetime.

Fox News was the most watched network on a 24-hour basis for the 17th consecutive week, followed by ESPN (783,000), MSNBC (781,000), TNT (702,000), HGTV (658,000), and CNN (557,000), according to Nielsen. 

TNT earned its second straight primetime cable ratings win last week on the strength of its NBA playoffs coverage, according to Nielsen. 

TNT averaged 2.4 million viewers for the week of May 31 to June 6 to top Fox News’s 1.9 million viewers, said Nielsen. The network was paced by its coverage of the June 3 Phoenix Suns-Los Angeles Lakers Game Six playoffs telecast, which generated 4.5 million viewers, according to Nielsen.

MSNBC and HGTV tied for third with 1.2 million viewers, followed by ESPN with 1 million watchers. TBS (935,000), NBCSN (912,000), Hallmark Channel (816,000), TLC (807,000) and Discovery Channel (790,000) rounded out the top 10 most watched cable networks in primetime.

Fox News earned its 16th consecutive win in total day, averaging 1.1 million viewers, followed by TNT (802,000), MSNBC (751,000), HGTV (658,000) and CNN and ESPN (tied with 554,000), according to Nielsen. 

TNT rode its coverage of the National Basketball Association playoffs to the top of the primetime ratings charts last week, according to Nielsen. 

TNT averaged 2.3 million primetime viewers during the week of May 24 to May 30 to end Fox News’ win streak in the category at eight weeks. Two of the network’s Los Angeles Lakers-Phoenix Suns first round NBA playoff series telecasts topped all cable shows for the week, with the May 25 Game 2 series telecast finishing first with 4 million viewers, according to Nielsen. 

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Fox News finished second with 1.9 million viewers, followed by MSNBC’s 1.3 million viewers and HGTV’s 1.2 million watchers. ESPN was fifth with 1 million viewers, followed by Discovery Channel (845,000), TLC (788,000), History (778,000), CNN (763,000) and INSP (736,000). 

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Fox News’ 1.4 million viewers on a 24-hour basis was tops in cable for the 15th consecutive week. TNT (849,000 viewers), MSNBC (804,000), HGTV (672,000) and CNN (557,000) rounded out  the top five most watched networks in the category, according to Nielsen. 

Last week was another dominating one for Fox News on the ratings charts as the network topped all cable networks in primetime and total day for the third straight week in May. 

Fox News averaged 2.1 million viewers in primetime for the week of May 17 to May 23, easily beating second place MSNBC’s 1.4 million viewers, according to Nielsen. It's Fox News' eighth-straight win in the category. 

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ESPN and TNT tied for third place with 1.3 million viewers as both networks benefited from their respective NBA Playoffs coverage. Last week the NBA for the first time featured a "play-in" tournament to determine the final two playoff slots in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. ESPN's May 19 Los Angeles Lakers-Golden State Warriors play-in game finished as the most watched show on cable last week with 5.6 million viewers, according to Nielsen. 

HGTV finished fifth with 1.1 million viewers, followed by TBS (848,000 viewers), CNN and USA Network (tied with 829,000 viewers), Discovery Channel (795,000), and History (788,000).

On a 24-hour basis, Fox News led all cable networks for the 14th consecutive week with an average of 1.1 million viewers, followed by MSNBC (842,000), ESPN (764,000), HGTV (604,000), and CNN (569,000), said Nielsen. 

Fox News Channel last week topped both the weekly primetime and total-day ratings charts for the 13th consecutive week, according to Nielsen.

Fox News averaged 2.3 million viewers during the week of May 10-16, besting  MSNBC’s 1.4 million viewers and HGTV’s 1.1 million watchers, said Nielsen. CNN finished fourth with 932,000 viewers followed by TNT with 890,000 viewers.

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Discovery Channel (800,000 viewers), TBS (785,000), Hallmark Channel (781,000), INSP (751,000) and TLC (726,000) rounded out the top 10 most watched networks in primetime.

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Fox News averaged 1.3 million viewers on a 24-hour basis to lead all cable networks in the category, followed by MSNBC (833,000 viewers), CNN (638,000), HGTV (628,000) and Investigation Discovery (477,000), said Nielsen.  

Discovery Communications' cable networks outlined a number of new original series and specials as part of the company’s upfront presentation Tuesday.

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Discovery chief U.S. Advertising sales officer Jon Steinlauf declared during the virtual  presentation that this year the company's linear brands will produce more than 5,000 new hours of original programming, or about 15 new episodes a night.

Discovery chief lifestyle brands officer Kathleen Finch announced new shows for  HGTV, TLC, Food Network, including HGTV’s Battle on the Beach, Breaking Bland and Curb Appeal Xtreme; Food Network’s Grill of Victory, Chopped: Alton’s Maniacal Baskets; Buddy vs Duff: Bakers Battle; and TLC’s You, Me & My Ex, So Freakin Cheap and Addicted to Marriage.

Discovery and Factual chief brand officer Nancy Daniels announced Discovery Channel's Simon Fuller-produced documentary series Serengeti II, narrated by Lupita Nyong'o.

Also, Animal Planet will offer such shows as Otter Dynasty and The Mighty Underdogs, while MotorTrend will tap actor Kevin Hart for a new series Kevin Hart’s Muscle Car Crew and will debunk automotive myths with Motor Mythbusters.

A list of new series along with network-created descriptions appears below:

Discovery Channel 

Getaway Driver

An event like no other, Michelle Rodriguez brings the ultimate driving fantasy to life in Getaway Driver. This eight-episode competition series features 24 elite drivers from drift champions to street racers to hotshot YouTubers who compete to prove they have the skill behind the wheel and the mental toughness to outrun and out-drive the competition in a massive nearly 60-acre compound filled with obstacles. Part Baby Driver, part Grand Theft Auto, the Getaway Drivers will put it all on the line – sacrificing their own cars for the opportunity to be the wheelman in a real-life car chase. The rules are simple... evade the pursuers and escape the compound to score some cold hard cash. 

 Serengeti II 

Discovery journeys back to the vast, nearly untouched plains of Tanzania revisiting some of our favorite faces and meeting new ones along the way in Serengeti II. The ground-breaking series highlights the majestic animals who call the Serengeti their home and their day-to-day lives living together. Created and produced by Emmy®-winner Simon Fuller (American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance) and directed and produced by Emmy®-winning wildlife filmmaker John Downer (Penguin: Spy in The Huddle), the continuation of the six-part series gives unrivaled access to one of the most pristine and unspoiled corners of Africa. Narrated by Academy Award®-winning and Emmy®-nominated actress Lupita Nyong’o, the revolutionary series follows the heartwarming stories of a cast of African wildlife showcasing the dramatic moments that make each day of survival on the Serengeti a feat.

 The Hop (w/t)

The Hop will follow a loud and diverse set of builders and mechanics from four elite custom lowrider garages in the country as they devote their lives to making their lowrider builds dominate the world of lowrider building and car hopping. This team will add in super-sized hydraulics, so their custom lowriders launch eight or ten feet in the air. Viewers will watch their custom cars, from building all the way to their trash-talking hop competitions, that can happen at huge car shows—or at a downtown LA street corner at midnight. These garages must juggle the everyday business of running their shops - building lowriders for customers while also crafting vehicles to face off against rivals in hop contests. Because in the lowriding game, winning equals business with tens of thousands of dollars at stake in each vehicle.

HGTV

 Two Steps Home

Home renovation experts Jon Pierre and Mary Tjon-Joe-Pin will take a two-step approach to guide clients through the oftentimes daunting process of selling their current house and buying a new one that perfectly fits their needs in Two Steps Home. In step one, Mary, a designer, will employ creative and budget-conscious design ideas to ensure the client’s house sells for top dollar. For step two, Jon Pierre, a real estate agent, will use his savvy know-how of the Houston market to find the client a new property that meets most of their wish list but needs a few renovations to make it perfect. Once their current home sells, Jon Pierre and Mary will invest the extra profit to buy and overhaul the family’s new home.

 Two Steps Home

Home renovation experts Jon Pierre and Mary Tjon-Joe-Pin will take a two-step approach to guide clients through the oftentimes daunting process of selling their current house and buying a new one that perfectly fits their needs in Two Steps Home. In step one, Mary, a designer, will employ creative and budget-conscious design ideas to ensure the client’s house sells for top dollar. For step two, Jon Pierre, a real estate agent, will use his savvy know-how of the Houston market to find the client a new property that meets most of their wish list but needs a few renovations to make it perfect. Once their current home sells, Jon Pierre and Mary will invest the extra profit to buy and overhaul the family’s new home

Battle on the Beach

HGTV’s newest competition series, Battle on the Beach, will feature network stars Taniya Nayak (Restaurant Impossible), Ty Pennington (Rock the Block), and Alison Victoria (Windy City Rehab) as they each mentor three teams of up-and-coming flippers while they renovate identical beachfront properties. The mentors will put their reputations on the line each week while star judges Mike Holmes (Holmes + Holmes) and Mina Starsiak Hawk (Good Bones) will choose which team wins the featured weekly challenge. The team who adds the most value to their home will walk away with a $50,000 grand prize to use towards their next flip, and their mentor will have ultimate bragging rights. The new episodes of Battle on the Beach will also be available to stream the same day on discovery+.  

Breaking Bland

The Charleston, South Carolina-based HGTV series Breaking Bland introduces designer Mary Welch Stasik. During each episode, Mary Welch will break any design boundary and encourage clients to eschew traditional looks to create a truly personalized space.

 Curb Appeal Xtreme

HGTV’s popular outdoor renovation show Curb Appeal will get a fresh spin in Curb Appeal Xtreme. The new series will combine the architectural and design savvy of John Gidding, the horticulture and landscape design genius of Jamie Durie and the custom carpentry and furniture wizardry of Rachel Taylor. The six hour-long episodes will follow the talented trio as they dramatically overhaul the front and backyards of homes in Nashville, Tennessee, creating breathtaking outdoor living spaces that include features such as playhouses, yoga pavilions and open-air kitchens to maximize each property’s potential and value. 

 Food Network

 Grill of Victory

Sabin Lomac hosts a thrilling competition that brings America's best backyard grillers to the ultimate backyard grilling arena as hardcore home cooks with a passion for barbecue go head-to-head to prove their talents over three rounds of intense cooking battles. A rotating panel of judges, including Susie Bulloch, Darnell Ferguson, Tregaye Fraser and Christian Petroni, will help determine who grilled their way to the top. In the end, one home cook will take home the ultimate culinary prize - a customized, outdoor kitchen and entertaining space of their dreams designed by Cristy Lee.

 Chopped: Alton’s Maniacal Baskets

Alton Brown, returns to the Chopped judges’ table to confound sixteen bright-eyed chefs with the zaniest and brainiest baskets ever in the new five-part tournament Chopped: Alton’s Maniacal Baskets. Hosted by Ted Allen, each episode features Alton harnessing the power of his broad social media following, as he joins forces with his fans to come up with maniacal ingredients the competitors must utilize to create unique and delicious dishes over three rounds - appetizer, entrée, and dessert. Joining Alton at the judges’ table are Maneet Chauhan and Marcus Samuelsson to determine which chef goes home with the $50,000 prize

 Buddy vs Duff: Bakers Battle

When Duff and Buddy are away…their teams will play. For this exciting new battle, the famed bakers’ teams will take over their bakeries and compete in their own fierce but fun competition. 

The Pioneer Woman: Ranch Wedding

Join the guest list to the fabulous frontier wedding as Ree Drummond’s daughter Alex Drummond marries her college sweetheart Mauricio Scott. Viewers will have a front row seat to these dream nuptials and all the planning and preparation for the spectacular day. With only 10 days left until the big day, the Drummond family is working to get everything set up not just for 500 wedding guests, but for a big bash in the middle of their isolated ranch. Ree has a lot on her plate, from deciding which mother-of-the-bride dress to say yes to wearing as her eldest daughter walks down the aisle, to navigating thunderstorms as they threaten the wedding timeline, the special documents all the highs and lows leading up to the wedding. It’s a one-of-a-kind celebration not to be missed!

TLC

 You, Me & My Ex

How close is too close when it comes to staying friends with your ex? You, Me & My Ex explores just that. Viewers follow along as five different couples navigate some choppy waters when an ex is still in the picture and a little too close for comfort. These complicated love triangles are redefining the rules and offer a different look at relationships.

So Freakin Cheap

So Freakin Cheap follows four unique families as they go to extraordinary lengths to save money and live their most frugal lives. Whether it's dumpster diving for freebies, planning a wedding on a $700 budget or painting an entire home using free paint samples, these families will stop at nothing to spend nothing!

 Addicted to Marriage

It's one thing to always be the bridesmaid and never the bride, but it’s quite another to ALWAYS be the bride. This brand new series follows "serial" brides and grooms who have been engaged and married many, MANY times, including someone who is about to walk down the aisle for the twelfth time! Will these "marriage addicts" really say "I Do" again? Or, will secrets, drama and judgement from family and friends steer them otherwise? 

Animal Planet

Otter Dynasty (w/t)

Meet Singapore’s rare, utterly adorable smooth-coated otters. Declared locally extinct in the 1970s, this species has since made a welcome comeback to this exciting sovereign island city-state that they now call “home.” Since their return from the brink of extinction, multiple otter families have shown their desire and determination to reside in the prime otter real estate of Marina Bay. The catch? There’s only room for one dominant “royal” family.  In this urban wildlife story, audiences will be mesmerized as three urbanized otter clans make it their business to fight for their turn to be on top while continuing to adapt to their concrete jungle. This is the ultimate clash of the otter clans, and there can only be one ruler.  

 MotorTrend  

Bitchin’ Rides

Some great artists work with oil on canvas, others with clay, but for Dave Kindig, iron and chrome are the tools of his creative self-expression, and he is an artist at the top of his craft. From his sprawling 27,000-square-foot custom fabrication shop, Kindig It Design, Dave and his team use cars as their canvases to create extraordinary works of art for serious car lovers nationwide. Bitchin’ Rides, one of MotorTrend TV’s highest-rated series returns to give audiences another glimpse into the imaginative, creative genius of Kindig’s self-made business.

Faster With Finnegan

Hobbyist mechanics and car lovers across America are in search of more speed from their project car. But can you make significant upgrades with limited funds and limited time? If so, will the upgrades made on your car outperform a newer or pricier model? In the all-new season of Faster With Finnegan, streaming on the MotorTrend App, Finnegan and his friends David Newbern and Mike Cotten seek answers while sharing with viewers the knowledge, the technology, the real-life problems and the hard work that come with adding speed within a limited time frame without breaking the bank. Every week the series will feature a different vehicle, a different build, a different form of racing and a new challenge.

 Kevin Hart’s Muscle Car Crew

In the MotorTrend TV debut of the new series Kevin Hart’s Muscle Car Crew, Kevin Hart and The Plastic Cup Boyz seek answers to the questions around being a devoted automotive fan, learn to navigate the challenges of owning classic vehicles and make us laugh along the way. Kevin Hart’s Muscle Car Crew is a lighthearted, hilarious journey into the car collecting world. From finding a trusted, skilled mechanic in Lucky Costa from MotorTrend’s HOT ROD GARAGE to customizing, racing, and experiencing the highs and lows of no reserve classic car auctions, Kevin and his friends settle internal debates with the help of automotive experts while gaining hard-earned knowledge in fulfilling their newfound passion. The debut of the series on MotorTrend TV follows its launch on MotorTrend's streaming service this summer.

 Motor Mythbusters

Looking to answer the biggest questions on every car fan’s mind, MotorTrend is melding science with the street in a joyful search for truth behind popular automotive myths in the MotorTrend TV debut of Motor Mythbusters. Starring Mythbusters alum Tory Belleci, mechanic Faye Hadley, and engineer and professional race car driver Bisi Ezerioha, each episode tackles stories generated by viral videos, urban legends or pop culture. In a quest to separate fact from fiction, Tory, Faye, and Bisi put cars through extreme tests to confirm or debunk everything from extreme Hollywood car stunts to everyday questions that bug car owners.

 Roadkill

Hold onto your lugnuts! Ride along with David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan as they search for their next gearhead adventure. In Roadkill, Freiburger and Finnegan have created a cult hit taking on a wide variety of fun automotive projects including all types of gassers, “barely-legal” street machines and high-strung performance vehicles.

 Top Gear America

Top Gear America delivers a uniquely fresh take on classic “Top Gear”, the world’s biggest motoring show, by following the motorized mischief and supercharged adventures of Dax Shepard, Rob Corddry and Jethro Bovingdon across America. In season two, premiering on the MotorTrend App, Dax, Rob and Jethro return to their mission of driving the wheels off whatever they can get their hands on; celebrating all the things they love about cars and arguing about the things they don’t. Top Gear America takes an irreverent look at the auto industry each week as Dax, Rob and Jethro tackle challenges with comedy, class and commitment.

 Fox News easily topped the weekly primetime and total day charts last week for the first full week of May.

Fox News averaged 2.1 million viewers for the week of May 3 to May 9, topping MSNBC’s 1.5 million viewers and HGTV’s 1.2 million watchers, according to Nielsen. CNN finished fourth with 921,000, followed by History’s 873,000 viewers.

Rounding out the top 10 most watched networks in primetime for the week were ESPN (861,000 viewers), TNT (830,000), Discovery Channel (809,000), INSP (803,000) and TBS (802,000). 

On the total day front, Fox News averaged 1.1 million viewers -- the only cable network to average more than 1 million viewers for the week -- to finish first. It marks the 12th straight week Fox News has topped both the primetime and total day charts. MSNBC, HGTV, CNN and Investigative Discovery all finished in among the top five ranked networks in the category, said Nielsen. 

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The cable news networks remained strong from a ratings perspective in April, finishing among the top three most watched networks on a total day basis for the month, according to Nielsen.

Fox News led the pack with 1.2 million viewers during the period of March 29 to April 25, followed by MSNBC with 953,000 and CNN with 786,000 viewers, according to Nielsen. Ratings from all three networks however, were down double-digits compared to the same period last year, said Nielsen.

HGTV finished fourth with 660,000 viewers, and ESPN finished fifth with 491,000 viewers.

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In primetime, Fox News averaged 2.2 million viewers in April to lead all networks, followed by MSNBC’s 1.5 million viewers and HGTV’s 1.2 million watchers. TBS pulled into fourth place with 1.1 million viewers, followed by CNN and ESPN, which tied with 1 million viewers. Hallmark Channel (882,000), History (870,000), TNT (786,000) and Discovery Channel (785,000) rounded out the top 10 most watched networks in primetime during the month, Nielsen said. 

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Fox News ended the last full week of April on a high note, topping the primetime and total day charts throughout the month. 

Fox News averaged 2.2 million for the week of April 19-April 25, topping MSNBC’s 1.5 million viewers, according to Nielsen. HGTV was the most watched entertainment network during the week, averaging 1.2 million, followed closely by TNT’s 1.1 million viewers. Sports network ESPN and CNN tied for fifth with 1 million viewers.

Hallmark Channel (920,000 viewers), TBS (889,000), Discovery Channel (882,000), and History (836,000) rounded out the top 10 most watched cable networks in primetime.

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Fox News also topped the total day chart, averaging 1.2 million viewers. The network has now topped the primetime and total day charts for 10 consecutive weeks, according to Nielsen.

MSNBC (918,000), CNN (790,000), HGTV (677,000) and Hallmark Channel (501,000) all finished among the top five most watched networks in the category.

A new season of Pit Bulls & Parolees, about a pit bull rescue center in New Orleans and the people who work there, starts on Discovery Plus and Discovery Channel April 3. The series is about the Villalobos Rescue Center, run by Tia Torres, which is largely staffed by parolees. 

The season premiere sees the center’s crew trying to catch a runaway dog, while Torres’ daughter Mariah gets a creative idea for the parolees to design fundraising apparel. 

Later this season, Torres visits a Mississippi shelter to give a hybrid wolf dog a second chance, daughter-in-law Lizzy leans on Torres for support in trying to find balance as a mother of two; tenant Lil Rocky has a cancer scare, and a pair of hearing-impaired dogs, Ben and Spike, get some extra love. 

The series launched in 2009. 

Discovery Plus and Discovery will premiere episodes weekly. 

Pit Bulls & Parolees is produced by 44 Blue Productions and Rive Gauche Television. Rasha Drachkovitch, Billy Cooper and Jen Bies Duffy are the executive producers for 44 Blue Productions. Lisa Lucas executive produces for Discovery Plus and Discovery. 

The launch of the March Madness men's college basketball tournament couldn't slow down Fox News Channel's ratings fast break for the month as the news network remained undefeated on both a primetime and total day basis, according to Nielsen. 

Fox News averaged 2.2 million viewers in primetime to finish in first place for the week of March 15 to March 21, according to Nielsen. TBS and TNT’s coverage of the tournament -- which returned this year after taking a pandemic-driven hiatus in 2020 -- helped the networks finish in second and fourth place respectively during the week. 

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MSNBC finished third with 1.7 million viewers, followed by HGTV and CNN, which tied for fifth place with 1.1 million viewers. Hallmark Channel (1 million viewers), History (1 million), Discovery Channel (822,000) and USA Network (763,000) rounded out the top 10 most watched cable networks in primetime, said Nielsen.

Fox News was triumphant on a total day basis for the fifth consecutive week, outpacing MSNBC, CNN, TBS and HGTV, according to Nielsen.