The Top Cable News Programs of 2011

By Alex Weprin 

The top cable news programs of 2011 are in, and not surprisingly most of the top spots are occupied by Fox News Channel. In the key news demo of adults 25-54, FNC has nine of the top 10 slots–led by “The O’Reilly Factor,” with MSNBC’s “Rachel Maddow” placing 10th. The 10 PM airing of CNN’s “AC360” placed 11th.

In total viewers FNC had the top 13 programs on cable news, followed by Maddow and MSNBC’s primetime lineup at 14-16, CNN’s “AC360” at 17th and HLN’s Nancy Grace at 18th.

A25-54 ratings:
2011 P2+ Cable News Ranker

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Total viewers:
2011 P2+ Cable News Ranker

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