Fox News Surpasses NBC and ABC Viewership in 2025 Second Quarter
According to Nielsen’s report for the second quarter of 2025, Fox News Channel has achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing both NBC and ABC in overall viewership. This pivotal data reveals that Fox News averaged an impressive 3 million viewers during prime time, significantly outstripping ABC’s 2.9 million and NBC’s 2.7 million viewers. Particularly noteworthy is Fox’s strength in the critical 25-54 age demographic, where it attracted 350,000 viewers, establishing a clear lead over its competitors.
Exceptional Daytime Ratings for Fox News
In addition to its prime-time success, Fox News also recorded exceptional daytime ratings, averaging 1.8 million viewers across the total day viewing period—marking one of its highest-rated quarters in the network’s history. Fox News commanded a staggering 62% audience share in total day ratings and an impressive 63% in prime-time viewership. This strong performance demonstrates the network’s strategic programming and its ability to captivate both loyal viewers and new audiences alike.
Breaking News Events Propel Ratings
Certain breaking news incidents significantly bolstered Fox’s ratings during specific weeks, particularly the U.S. military strike on Iranian nuclear sites. This major event propelled viewership to peak at 3.3 million during prime time. In June, Fox News exhibited its consistency by outperforming other networks yet again, averaging 3.1 million viewers for the month alone, reflecting a sharp year-over-year increase of 25% from 2024.
Leading Programs and Hosts
Among individual shows, “The Five” has continued to dominate as the most-watched non-prime-time program for the 15th consecutive quarter, averaging nearly 4 million viewers. “Hannity” maintained robust numbers as well, drawing in approximately 2.9 million viewers during prime time. Furthermore, Fox News host Greg Gutfeld has solidified his standing as a leader in the late-night viewership category, consistently outperforming traditional late-night shows and drawing audiences seeking a fresh take on current events.
These impressive ratings affirm Fox News’ substantial influence and its ongoing dominance in the cable news landscape. As the network continues to evolve and respond to the changing media environment, it remains a premier source of news for American audiences, ensuring its place at the forefront of the industry.
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