6 Big Takeaways From the First Week of the New TV Season

Linear ratings continue to fall, but don't discount broadcast just yet

The first full week of the 2017-18 season is in the books, and while ratings were down overall, the news was better than expected for several of the broadcasters, who were able to attract sizable audiences to their biggest new and returning shows.

NBC, which won last season in the 18-49 demo, continued its streak, topping the other broadcasters with a 2.1 rating. CBS was second with a 1.9—but had a commanding lead in total viewers with 9.5

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