America’s Funniest Home Videos: Season 36 Ratings
America’s Funniest Home Videos (AFV) aired its 36th season on ABC, delivering a 0.37 rating in the key 18‑49 demographic and attracting 3.85 million total viewers. Hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro, the user‑generated comedy‑clip series continues to reward weekly winners with $20,000 and culminates in a $100,000 prize plus a vacation package. Nielsen’s live + same‑day data shows the show remains a solid performer, though ABC has not yet confirmed renewal or cancellation for a 37th season. The ratings will be the primary factor in that decision.
Friday TV Ratings: Boston Blue, Stumble, 20/20, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, NBA Basketball
Friday, February 27, 2026, TV ratings show a busy lineup with new episodes of 20/20, Sheriff Country, Fire Country, Boston Blue, Happy’s Place, Stumble and Dateline NBC, alongside an NBA matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and Philadelphia 76ers. Reruns of The Greatest American, Masters of...
Dateline NBC: Season 34 Ratings
Dateline NBC’s 34th‑season ratings were released on March 4 2026, posting a 0.20 rating in the 18‑49 demographic and 2.21 million total viewers. The long‑running primetime newsmagazine remains a Friday‑night staple on the Peacock Network. NBC has not yet announced a renewal or...
Television’s Value Is Not Decided In The Ad Break
The television industry is moving from an advertising‑centric view of value to an upstream focus on intellectual property (IP) as a capital asset. While ad yield still matters, executives are now assessing financing structures, rights ownership, and extension potential before...
AI in Practice: SISO CEO Summit to Explore What’s Actually Happening
The SISO CEO Summit convenes March 9‑12 at Kiawah Island, South Carolina, under the theme “Innovation in Action,” shifting focus from AI hype to concrete implementation. Attendees—C‑level leaders from trade shows, media groups, and suppliers—will explore evolving KPIs, AI‑driven M&A...
Squid Game Expands to Celeb-Reality / House of Cards Creator Writing Game of Thrones Movie / Little House on the...
Netflix is extending the Squid Game franchise with a new celebrity‑driven reality series titled "Squid Game: The VIP Challenge." The spin‑off pits eight high‑profile VIPs against each other in games that echo the original show's deadly contests. Hosts Dylan O'Brien...
Will Media Consolidation Finally End TNT Sports?
Paramount Global's pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery could spell the end of TNT Sports, the long‑standing sports brand of Turner. The deal, while likely to clear U.S. antitrust review, may still face challenges and follows a pattern where regulators...
ABC's Beloved Comedy "Scrubs" Returns with Over 11 Million Total Audience to Date
ABC’s revived "Scrubs" episode attracted 11.36 million cross‑platform viewers within five days, making it the network’s top comedy debut on streaming in over a year. The broadcast also earned a 0.74 rating among adults 18‑49, the highest linear comedy telecast on...
Disney CFO Reveals Plans On Merging Hulu & Disney+ Together
Disney CFO Hugh Johnston announced that Hulu will be merged into the Disney+ app in the United States by year‑end. The integration will combine watch histories and data to deliver sharper, personalized recommendations and a more customized homepage. Disney plans...
NBC Renews Innovative Reality Travel Competition Series "Destination X" For Season Two
NBC has ordered a second season of the adventure‑travel competition "Destination X," hosted by Jeffrey Dean Morgan. The series, produced by Twofour and Universal Television Alternative Studio, topped summer ratings and attracted more than 20 million viewers across all platforms, becoming Peacock’s best‑performing...
Apple TV Cancels Palm Royale After Two Seasons
Apple TV+ has cancelled the Emmy‑nominated period dramedy Palm Royale after two seasons. The series, led by Kristen Wiig, concluded its second‑season finale on January 14, 2026, but will not return for a third. Despite critical praise, the show failed...
Tessa Thompson Is Headed Back to Netflix After His & Hers Success / Deadliest Catch Deckhand Dies Amid Filming /...
Tessa Thompson is returning to Netflix to star in and executive‑produce the A24 series “Next Door,” created by Sam Boyd, the mind behind HBO’s hit “His & Hers.” In a separate development, a deckhand on the reality series “Deadliest Catch”...
Thursday TV Ratings: Grey’s Anatomy, Going Dutch, Ghosts, Trivial Pursuit, Law & Order
Thursday, February 26, 2026, saw a packed lineup of 18 new episodes spanning ABC, NBC, CBS and other major networks, including Grey’s Anatomy, Law & Order SVU, and the reality series Going Dutch. Ratings were reported using Fast Affiliate Numbers, offering near‑real‑time...
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Season 27 Ratings + Viewer Votes
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’s Season 27 continues to post solid numbers, matching its Season 26 average of a 0.35 rating in the 18‑49 demographic and roughly 3.79 million viewers. Nielsen’s live‑plus‑same‑day data shows the procedural remains one of NBC’s highest‑rated dramas,...
9-1-1: Nashville: Season One Ratings + Viewer Votes
ABC’s procedural drama 9‑1‑1: Nashville completed its first season with mixed reception. The series earned an average viewer rating of 4.49 stars from 1,355 votes, while Nielsen’s live‑plus‑same‑day numbers have not been publicly disclosed. The franchise, which already includes the...
Going Dutch: Season Two Ratings + Viewer Votes
Fox’s live‑action sitcom Going Dutch returns for a second season after a modest first‑season performance. Season 1 posted a 0.15 rating in the 18‑49 demo and roughly 986,000 viewers, prompting the network to gamble on a renewal despite low numbers....
SNL Shouldn't Have Used Connor Storrie for U.S. Men's Hockey "Damage Control" / Tina Fey to Host SNL UK's Launch?...
Saturday Night Live faced backlash after selecting Connor Storrie, a former U.S. men’s hockey player, to host his debut, a move many view as an attempt to deflect criticism surrounding the sport’s recent scandal. The episode also sparked speculation about...
From ACR Pioneer to Agentic Ad Ops: Zeev Neumeier’s Next Act: Gray Swan
Zeev Neumeier, the co‑founder of the ACR pioneer Inscape, launched Gray Swan to bring agentic AI to the chaotic world of CTV ad operations. The platform ingests massive ad‑tech datasets, builds contextual models, and automates decisions that previously required hours...
PGA of America, NBC Sports and USA Sports Extend Media Rights Agreement Through 2033
The PGA of America, NBC Sports and USA Sports have renewed their media‑rights agreement through 2033. The extension secures broadcast of the Ryder Cup, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Senior PGA Championship and PGA Professional Championship on NBC, Peacock, USA Network...
Marshalls: Season One Ratings + Viewer Votes
CBS debuted *Marshals*, a neo‑Western spin‑off of *Yellowstone*, starring Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton. The show’s first‑season Nielsen ratings—live, same‑day and DVR—are being tracked to gauge its renewal prospects. Viewer‑generated votes currently average 9.30 from six participants, reflecting early fan...
Watson: Season Two Ratings + Viewer Votes
CBS’s medical‑mystery drama *Watson* completed its second season after moving from a post‑AFC championship slot to Monday nights. Season 2 posted a 0.37 rating in the coveted 18‑49 demographic, matching its first‑season average of 5.16 million viewers. Fan‑submitted votes totalled 278, yielding...
How Will Paramount Buying Warner Bros Discovery Impact Disney+? | What’s On Disney Plus Q&A
The latest Disney+ Q&A tackled how Paramount’s purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery could shift the streaming hierarchy, examined new UK regulatory pressures, and addressed subscriber curiosity about adding live local channels. Host insights highlighted potential strategic pivots for Disney+, including...
MLS Team Execs Split on Whether Apple Deal Is Success or Failure
MLS entered its fourth year with Apple TV, now offering matches to all Apple TV subscribers after dropping the $99 Season Pass. Executives remain divided: some criticize the contract length, scheduling and content quality, while others praise the broader reach....
The Trust Economy: Why Digital Platforms Now Compete on Credibility, Not Features
Digital platforms have moved from a feature‑first race to a competition centered on credibility as functionality becomes commoditized. The erosion of trust—driven by fake reviews, AI‑generated content, and opaque policies—has made reliability a decisive differentiator. Regulated sectors such as finance...
The Voice: Season 29 Ratings (Spring 2026)
Season 29 of NBC's *The Voice* returns with three veteran coaches—Adam Levine, John Legend and Kelly Clarkson—framed as a “Battle of Champions” featuring past winners. Nielsen data shows a 0.35 rating and 4.68 million viewers on Mondays, and a 0.25 rating...
Chris Berman on NFL Owning 10% of ESPN: ‘I’d Be Shocked if It Was Any Dictation of that Way’
The NFL secured a ten‑percent equity stake in ESPN as part of a 2025 deal that gave the network control of the NFL Network, RedZone and fantasy assets. Regulators approved the transaction in roughly six months, accelerating integration ahead of...
ESPN, Horizon League Extend Partnership Entering Its Fourth Decade
ESPN and the Horizon League have signed a new multi‑year, multi‑platform media rights agreement, extending a partnership that began in 1988. The deal keeps men’s semifinals, championship, six regular‑season men’s games and the women’s championship on ESPN’s linear networks, while...
NASCAR’s ‘Full Speed’ Docuseries Moves to Prime Video with Daytona 500 Focus for Season 3
NASCAR’s Full Speed docuseries is moving from Netflix to Prime Video for its third season, debuting March 5 as an 85‑minute feature centered on the 2026 Daytona 500. The shift abandons the multi‑episode playoff format that drove 3.4 million Netflix views...
Bari Apparent & Politico Animals
David Ellison is poised to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix abandoned its bid, positioning the Ellison family as the leading suitor. The prospective takeover, tied to a pending Paramount‑Skydance merger, still requires regulatory clearance. Analysts warn that the deal could trigger...
Happy’s Place: Season Two Ratings + Viewer Votes
Happy’s Place, NBC’s traditional sitcom starring Reba McEntire, completed its second season amid mixed performance indicators. Season 1 delivered a 0.27 rating in the 18‑49 demo and 3.35 million viewers, but season 2 ratings have yet to be published, prompting speculation about a...
Boston Blue: Season One Ratings + Viewer Votes
CBS launched Boston Blue, a spin‑off of the long‑running Blue Bloods, starring Donnie Wahlberg as Danny Reagan in a new Boston setting. The pilot episode attracted 743 viewer votes and a 7.44 rating on the site’s audience poll, while Nielsen’s...
Fire Country: Season Four Ratings + Viewer Votes
CBS has reshuffled its Friday‑night lineup, leaving Fire Country as the sole legacy series amid two newcomers. The show’s fourth season is currently tracked by Nielsen’s live + same‑day data, though full numbers have not yet been released. Season three previously posted...
Wednesday TV Ratings: Scrubs, Survivor, Fear Factor: House of Fear, Police 24/7, The Voice
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, TV ratings show a mixed slate of new episodes and reruns across major broadcast networks. New episodes aired for Scrubs, Survivor, Fear Factor: House of Fear, Police 24/7, The Masked Singer and The Greatest Average American, while...
Chicago Nightclub Operator Unable to Stream WWE Elimination Chamber PPV Event
WWE has prohibited any venue within a 50‑mile radius of Chicago’s United Center from streaming the Elimination Chamber pay‑per‑view, effectively shutting down watch parties at nightclubs like the Admiral Theatre. The move is intended to force fans to purchase higher‑priced...
Orange Maroc Launches Yo Max 5G Plans with OTT Services
Orange Maroc unveiled Yo Max 5G, a new family of mobile plans priced between MAD 99 and MAD 649 per month. The six options deliver 25 GB to unlimited data, with higher tiers adding 80 GB+ roaming allowances. Each tier bundles an expanding set...
"Survivor 50" Premiere Wins the Night Posting CBS' Most-Watched Wednesday Since 2022
CBS reported that the "Survivor 50" premiere on February 25, 2026 attracted an average 5.06 million viewers, making it the network’s most‑watched Wednesday night since 2022. The episode outperformed NBC by 81 % and peaked at 6.18 million viewers, retaining at least 90 % of its audience...
Fox Sports App Launches AI Version of Colin Cowherd
Fox Sports has introduced an AI-powered version of its flagship host Colin Cowherd within the Fox Sports mobile app. The digital persona, built from years of Cowherd’s broadcast audio, can answer user sports queries in his distinctive cadence and style....
“Wonder Man” Debuts On The Nielsen Streaming Charts
Nielsen’s latest U.S. streaming charts covering Jan 26 2025‑Feb 1 2026 highlight Marvel’s new Disney+ series “Wonder Man” entering the Top 10 Originals at #8 with 618 K minutes viewed. The data underscores Disney’s dominance on the Acquired chart, where legacy titles like Grey’s Anatomy, Bluey and...
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6
Peacock will stream the award‑winning drama Hamnet exclusively starting March 6, 2026. Directed by two‑time Oscar winner Chloé Zhao, the film adapts Maggie O'Farrell's bestseller and has earned a 93 % Rotten Tomatoes rating. It already secured two Golden Globe wins and...
Inside the Stream – SVOD Is Maturing; WBD-Paramount Deal TV Audience Shares
New Antenna data shows U.S. premium SVOD subscriber growth has markedly slowed, with seasonality now influencing churn as users cancel before adding new services. Bundling emerges as a critical growth lever, especially for Disney’s streaming portfolio. Meanwhile, Paramount‑Skydance secured the...
News: Discovery Global, Paramount, Atlanta Braves and More
Warner Bros. Discovery will abandon the planned Discovery Global spinoff if its pending merger with Paramount is finalized, keeping TNT Sports under the combined umbrella with CBS Sports. Paramount, after raising its offer to $31 per share, reaffirmed confidence in...
Tuesday TV Ratings 2/24/26: State of the Union Down Significantly From 2025 as Fox News Narrowly Tops Coverage, Will Trent...
The 2026 State of the Union broadcast saw a sharp drop in ratings, posting a 0.80 18‑49 rating on ABC, down from 2025 levels. Fox News narrowly led cable coverage with a 0.81 rating and 8.87 million viewers, edging out CNN....
Tuesday TV Ratings: Will Trent, Best Medicine, NCIS, St. Denis Medical, WWE NXT
Tuesday’s TV ratings show new episodes of ABC’s “Will Trent” and “Best Medicine” leading original programming performance. Both shows posted percentage changes compared with their prior episodes, while reruns of “NCIS” and “St. Denis Medical” filled the schedule. News specials covering the State of...
The Great PSKY-WBD Mashup: It’s Not a Media Merger, It’s a Training Data Heist
Skydance‑Paramount’s proposal to merge with Warner Bros. Discovery is being framed as a traditional media consolidation, but analysts argue the real value lies in the combined content library as a high‑fidelity training data source for generative AI. The deal would...
Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Cecily Strong Team for Apple TV Nanny Squatter Series / Trump's SOTU Speech Down 11% From Last...
Apple TV+ announced a limited dramedy series titled "Nanny Squatter" starring Julia Louis‑Dreyfus and Cecily Strong, signaling the streamer’s push for premium comedy talent. Meanwhile, President Trump’s State of the Union address recorded an 11% decline in viewership compared with...
Tube Trends: MrBeast Uses Giveaways To Hit New Highs
Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, has leveraged giveaway‑centric videos to set new viewership records on YouTube. In the past 90 days his "Subscribe For An iPhone" clip topped U.S. charts with over a billion views, while a holiday $100K giveaway...
FCC Chair Unfiltered: Protecting Local News, Sports on Broadcast TV and May Sue a Network
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced a new enforcement push to preserve local news and sports programming on broadcast television. He warned that any network failing to meet public‑interest obligations could be sued under the Communications Act. Carr emphasized the FCC’s...
Programmatic Live Sports: How SMB Advertisers Can Tap Into The Cultural Moment
Live sports remain a high‑impact ad environment, delivering strong attention and recall. A 2025 LG Ad Solutions study shows 48% of U.S. streaming sports viewers notice ads and 54% find them entertaining. Programmatic technology now offers SMBs access to premium...
The Real Battle in Premium & Social Content: Reach Vs. Activation
The U.S. hosts over 202 million adult YouTube users, 177 million on Instagram and 105 million on TikTok, creating massive ad‑supported audiences for creators. While a few, like Markiplier’s promotion of *Iron Lung*, have turned social clout into box‑office hits, most creators struggle to...
Reading Rainbow: Sony Orders 24 More Episodes of Kids’ Show Reboot
Sony has ordered 24 additional episodes of the Reading Rainbow reboot, now hosted by Mychal Threets, following a successful four‑episode digital release in 2025. The original series, led by Levar Burton, ended two decades ago, and the new shortened episodes...