The Top Cable News Programs in January 2012 Were…

By Alex Weprin 

Fox News had the top 13 programs in cable news in January, with a repeat of “The O’Reilly Factor” not only topping every program on MSNBC and CNN, but “Studio B” and “Fox & Friends” as well.

As usual, the top program in cable news was “The O’Reilly Factor,” averaging 2.909M total viewers and 607,000 adults 25-54.

The top program on MSNBC was “The Rachel Maddow Show,” which placed 14th overall with 976,000 total and 234,000 demo viewers. MSNBC shows rounded out numbers 15-18 as well. The top CNN program was the 10 PM airing of “AC360,” which drew 765,000 total and 281,000 demo viewers. “AC360” placed higher than any MSNBC program in the demo.

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The full cable program rankers are below.

Jan ’12 Cable News Program Ranker P2+

Jan ’12 Cable News Program Ranker A25-54

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