HGTV STRONG TUESDAY NIGHT PERFORMANCE HELPED BY 'FIXER UPPER' AND NEW SERIES 'RESTORED BY THE FORDS'

New York [January 25, 2018] HGTV ranked as the #1 cable network among all W25-54 viewers on Tuesday night, January 23, thanks to strong performances by Fixer Upper and the network's freshman home renovation series, Restored by the Fords. The 9-10 p.m. ET/PT airing of Fixer Upper, starring Chip and Joanna Gaines, ranked as a top 5 program during that time period among all broadcast and cable programs for all W25-54 viewers. Restored by the Fords, starring sibling home renovators Leanne and Steve Ford, ranked as the #2 cable program during the 10-10:30 p.m. ET/PT time period among upscale W25-54 viewers. The Fords' series, which premiered on Tuesday, January 2, is rating 26% higher than the HGTV prime average among P25-54 viewers and, since its premiere, has attracted more than 6 million total viewers.

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