From Adweek · Mark Mwachiro · · 1m 10s
CNN Rises in Cable News Ratings
CNN gains viewers in both total and Adults 25-54 demos for week of Oct. 5.
In brief
CNN gains viewers in both total and Adults 25-54 demos for week of Oct. 5. CNN increased total viewers by 7% and Adults 25-54 demo viewers by 8% during total day in the week of October 5, 2026. Originally reported by Adweek.
CNN Gains Viewers
CNN increased total viewers by 7% and Adults 25-54 demo viewers by 8% during total day in the week of October 5, 2026.
Fox News Growth
Fox News grew Adults 25-54 viewers by 4% but dropped total viewers by 2% in primetime during the week of October 5, 2026.
MS NOW Declines
MS NOW saw declines in both total viewers and Adults 25-54 demo viewers during the week of October 5, 2026.
The Rachel Maddow Show
The Rachel Maddow Show reached 1.779 million total viewers on Monday, October 5, 2026, making it the most-watched show on MS NOW.
CNN's Yearly Growth
CNN grew by 26% in total viewers and 52% in Adults 25-54 demo viewers compared to the same period last year.
Fox News Declines
Fox News dropped 30% in total viewers and 34% in Adults 25-54 demo viewers compared to the same period last year.
The big picture
CNN increased total viewers by 7% and Adults 25-54 demo viewers by 8% during total day in the week of October 5, 2026.
