Fox News Most Watched Primetime Cable Network Once Again

Joe Simonson on April 26, 2018

Fox News was the most-viewed cable news channel in primetime on Thursday, impressively beating out CNN’s “Town Hall” with former FBI Director James Comey, with almost double the amount of viewers.

Early Nielsen Media Research tallied the numbers, which were given to The Daily Caller News Foundation from a Fox spokeswoman.

During the 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. time slot, Fox averaged 3.1 million viewers with 657,000 in the coveted 25-54 demo, while CNN only brought in 1.6 million.

“Tucker Carlson Tonight” was the most-watched program on cable at 8 p.m. with a whopping 2.8 million viewers, beating CNN’s “Town Hall” at 1,647,000 — although the two tied in the prime 25-54 demo at 559,000.

From 9 p.m. -10 p.m., Fox’s “Hannity” had 3,508,000 total viewers and a massive 754,000 in the prime demo, while CNN saw a drop in viewership in the second hour of the Town Hall to 1,602,000. Fox also beat CNN in the prime demo 754,000 to 532,000. Even MSNBC’s “Maddow” only saw 600,000 in the 25-54 category.

Despite the special with Comey, CNN placed third in the three major cable networks. Even though the progressive news network had no special programming Thursday night, MSNBC still brought in 2,211,000 total viewers.

22 thoughts on “Fox News Most Watched Primetime Cable Network Once Again”

  1. These networks have been pushing “hate Trump” from the beginning. Where is social regimentation and forcible suppression of all opposition found? Progressive liberalism – fascism. Time to wake up Dem’s.

  2. These networks have been pushing “hate Trump” from the beginning. Where is social regimentation and forcible suppression of all opposition found? Progressive liberalism – fascism. Time to wake up Dem’s.

  3. These networks have been pushing “hate Trump” from the beginning. Where is social regimentation and forcible suppression of all opposition found? Progressive liberalism – fascism. Time to wake up Dem’s.

  4. Too bad the dishonest and biased propaganda hacks on CNN, MSNBC and other “lamestream media” outlets that spew Dem propaganda 24/7 don’t realize “the truth pays dividends.”

  5. Too bad the dishonest and biased propaganda hacks on CNN, MSNBC and other “lamestream media” outlets that spew Dem propaganda 24/7 don’t realize “the truth pays dividends.”

  6. Too bad the dishonest and biased propaganda hacks on CNN, MSNBC and other “lamestream media” outlets that spew Dem propaganda 24/7 don’t realize “the truth pays dividends.”

  7. It seem that Fox news finally realized that given a contrary view of world and domestic affairs was going to pay off in higher ratings. The Hannity rant on the false flag alleged chemical attack in Syria was the start to perhaps open the eyes of some Americans as to how crooked their government has become on their behalf. Hopefully their management will realize the truth pays dividends.

  8. These networks have been pushing “hate Trump” from the beginning. Where is social regimentation and forcible suppression of all opposition found? Progressive liberalism – fascism. Time to wake up Dem’s.

  9. It seem that Fox news finally realized that given a contrary view of world and domestic affairs was going to pay off in higher ratings. The Hannity rant on the false flag alleged chemical attack in Syria was the start to perhaps open the eyes of some Americans as to how crooked their government has become on their behalf. Hopefully their management will realize the truth pays dividends.

    1. Too bad the dishonest and biased propaganda hacks on CNN, MSNBC and other “lamestream media” outlets that spew Dem propaganda 24/7 don’t realize “the truth pays dividends.”

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