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[12/28/22 - 01:15 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Is No. 1 Across the Board for the 2nd Consecutive Week
For the 2nd week in a row, "Nightline" posted gains year to year in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49.
[via press release from ABC]

**Ratings Report for ABC News' "Nightline" 

For the Week of Dec. 19, 2022, and 4th Quarter 2022

ABC NEWS' 'NIGHTLINE' IS NO. 1 ACROSS THE BOARD FOR THE 2ND CONSECUTIVE WEEK

'Nightline' Sees Growth From the Previous Week in All Demos, Hitting 12-Week Highs in Both Key Adult Demos

'Nightline' Grows in All Key Demos Year to Year

'Nightline' Posts Double-Digit Gains in Total Viewers and Adults 25-54 Demo Over 3rd Quarter 2022

Week of Dec. 19, 2022

ABC News' "Nightline" ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (+853,000), Adults 25-54 (+248,000) and Adults 18-49 (+189,000) for the 2nd straight week during the week of Dec. 19, 2022, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research.

"Nightline" improved on the previous week in Total Viewers (+1% - 853,000 vs. 843,000), Adults 25-54 (+16% - 248,000 vs. 214,000) and Adults 18-49 (+19% - 189,000 vs. 159,000), hitting 12-week highs in both key Adult demos ― since w/o 9/26/22.

For the 2nd week in a row, "Nightline" posted gains year to year in Total Viewers (+7% - 853,000 vs. 800,000), Adults 25-54 (+17% - 248,000 vs. 212,000) and Adults 18-49 (+7% - 189,000 vs. 177,000).

Season to date, "Nightline" is growing compared to the same point last season in Total Viewers (+8% - 902,000 vs. 835,000), Adults 25-54 (+1% - 225,000 vs. 223,000 and Adults 18-49 (+3% - 160,000 vs. 156,000). In addition, "Nightline" leads CBS' "The Late Late Show with James Corden" in all key target demos.

This week Nightline covered Juju Chang's interview with "Welcome to Chippendales" star Kumail Nanjiani; a mother's fight for answers about her son, who was found dead after leaving a queer nightlife venue in NYC; Harvey Weinstein's conviction; the growing number of LGBTQ-led holiday rom-coms; Michael Strahan's interview with Stanley Tucci; the alarming reports of rape and torture in Ukraine by Russian soldiers; the historic visit from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy; Robin Roberts' interview with the cast of Broadway's "The Piano Lesson"; and a cross-country storm bringing heavy snow and damaging winds.

4th Quarter 2022

ABC News' "Nightline" drew 902,000 Total Viewers, 225,000 Adults 25-54 and 160,000 Adults 18-49 during the 4th Quarter 2022, based on Most Current Data from Nielsen Media Research. "Nightline" led CBS' "The Late Late Show with James Corden" in all key target demos.

"Nightline" grew from the previous quarter in Total Viewers (+14% - 902,000 vs. 794,000) and Adults 25-54 (+11% - 225,000 vs. 203,000).

"Nightline" improved on the year-ago quarter in Total Viewers (+8% - 902,000 vs. 835,000), Adults 25-54 (+1% - 225,000 vs. 223,000 and Adults 18-49 (+3% - 160,000 vs. 156,000).

ABC News' "Nightline" is late-night television's prestigious, award-winning news program featuring the most powerful, in-depth stories that shape our lives and the world around us. It is anchored by Juju Chang and Byron Pitts. Eman Varoqua is executive producer. The program airs weeknights from 12:35 p.m.-1:05 a.m. EST on ABC. "Nightline" has also produced numerous original documentaries available on ABC News digital platforms and Hulu.

Source: The Nielsen Company, NTI Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 Live + SD Current Week (w/o 12/19/22), Previous Week (w/o 12/12/22) and Year-Ago Week (w/o 12/20/21). Most Current Data Stream: Season 2022-2023 (9/19 - 12/25/22), Season 2021-2023 (9/20 - 12/26/22), 4Q22: 9/19/22 - 12/25/22, 3Q22: 6/27 - 9/18/22 and 4Q21: 9/20/21 - 12/26/21. Nielsen ratings for ABC, NBC and CBS include additional airings in select markets. Beginning 8/31/20, national ratings also include Out of Home (OOH) viewing. Averages based on regular telecasts.





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