Highlights –Friday, October 30, 2026 (Nielsen Big Data + Panel)
- Fox remains had the most viewers in total viewers and the Adults 25-54 demo.
- MS NOW and CNN tied for second place in the total day demo. CNN was the No.2 network in the demo during primetime.
- MS NOW’s The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi makes its a full week in first place at 11 p.m. ET in the demo.
Total Viewers (BD+P x 1,000)
Total Day: FNC: 1.216 | CNN: 439 | MS NOW: 699
Prime: FNC: 1.808 | CNN: 635 | MS NOW: 1.087
Fri 10/30 · Total Viewers (P2+, 000s)
Fox News
CNN
MSNOW
CNN
MSNOW
Data: Nielsen Media Research
Adults 25-54 Demographic (BD+P x 1,000)
Total Day: FNC: 111 | CNN: 68 | MS NOW: 68
Prime: FNC: 168 | CNN: 129 | MS NOW: 106
Fri 10/30 · Adults 25-54 (000s)
Fox News
CNN
MSNOW
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MSNOW
Data: Nielsen Media Research
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