No other television networks have such a global impact as the American networks. American TV channels produce and broadcast shows that are watched all around the world. Even nowadays, where internet streaming services are gaining more and more subscribers and are in the process of slowly replacing television, the biggest American TV networks still easily generate viewership in the millions every single day. The American TV market has also become much more competitive in recent times, precisely because the TV channels have to compete for a overall smaller audience.
The following rankings lists the current Top 10 Most Watched TV Networks in the United States, based on the the average number of viewers a TV channel was watched by U.S. viewers on any day at any time during the last year.
Note: This ranking lists the 10 most watched TV Channels in the United States, click here for the Top 10 TV-Series of all time.
The 10 Most Watched TV Networks in the USA 2020:
1. CBS
7.14 million viewers on average
Full TV network name: CBS
On air since: 1929
Based in: New York City, New York, USA
Owned by: National Amusements, Inc.
Most watched program on Network: Survivor
2. NBC
6.33 million viewers on average
Full TV network name: National Broadcasting Company
On air since: 1926
Based in: New York City, New York, USA
Owned by: Comcast Corporation
Most watched program on Network: The Voice
3. ABC
5.19 million viewers on average
Full TV network name: American Broadcasting Company
On air since: 1943
Based in: Burbank, California, USA
Owned by: The Walt Disney Company
Most watched program on Network: The Bachelor
4. Fox
4.62 million viewers on average
Full TV network name: Fox Broadcasting
On air since: 1986
Based in: New York City, New York, USA
Owned by: Fox Corporation
Most watched program on Network: The Masked Singer
5. Fox News
2.50 million viewers on average
Full TV network name: Fox News Channel
On air since: 1996
Based in: New York City, New York, USA
Owned by: Fox Corporation
Most watched program on Network: Hannity
6. ESPN
1.75 million viewers on average
Full TV network name: ESPN
On air since: 1979
Based in: Bristol, Connecticut, USA
Owned by: The Walt Disney Company (main owner)
Most watched program on Network: SportsCener
7. MSNBC
1.74 million viewers on average
Full TV network name: MSNBC
On air since: 1996
Based in: New York City, New York, USA
Owned by: Comcast Corporation
Most watched program on Network: The Rachel Maddow Show
8. Ion
1.34 million viewers on average
Full TV network name: Ion Television
On air since: 1998
Based in: Palm Beach, Florida, USA
Owned by: Media Holdco (main owner)
Most watched program on Network: Private Eyes
9. HGTV
1.31 million viewers on average
Full TV network name: Home & Garden Television
On air since: 1994
Based in: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Owned by: Discovery, Inc.
Most watched program on Network: A Very Brady Renovation
10. Univision
1.30 million viewers on average
Full TV network name: Univision
On air since: 1962
Based in: New York City, New York, USA
Owned by: Univision Holdings
Most watched program on Network: La Rosa De Guadalupe
The 10 Most Watched TV Networks in the USA 2020:
( based on viewership numbers in 2019)
| Top 10 Most Watched TV Networks in the USA: |
|---|
| 1. CBS 7.14 million viewers on average |
| 2. NBC 6.33 million viewers on average |
| 3. ABC 5.19 million viewers on average |
| 4. Fox 4.62 million viewers on average |
| 5. Fox News 2.50 million viewers on average |
| 6. ESPN 1.75 million viewers on average |
| 7. MSNBC 1.74 million viewers on average |
| 8. Ion 1.34 million viewers on average |
| 9. HGTV 1.31 million viewers on average |
| 10. Univision 1.30 million viewers on average |
Based on average U.S. viewers at any given moment during the last year.
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