The midseason break is over, and TV audiences are finally getting the chance to reunite with their favorite shows! As the dust settles, one program is making a triumphant return to its former glory, while two newcomers are making a splash on the small screen. In this week’s ratings roundup, we’re diving into the thrilling tale of “High Potential” as it soars to new heights, reeling in its best 7-day audience since its premiere. But that’s not all – ABC’s “Will Trent” and “The Rookie” are also making strong debuts, leaving viewers hooked and begging for more. As the competition heats up, which shows will emerge as the ultimate winners? Let’s dive in and find out!
Ratings Resurgence
ABC was quick to get some of its scripted programming back on air after the holidays, and it appears that audiences have thanked them for it. The network’s Tuesday drama lineup in back in full force and has put up some strong viewership in the week since, led by the freshman series High Potential.
While that came in a close second for ABC’s most-watched program of the night (Will Trent was No. 1) with 5.7M live + same-day viewers, it has now more than doubled to 12.9M viewers after seven days of multi-platform viewing, Disney says. That is by far the best seven-day performance among the Tuesday dramas, marking High Potential’s best seven-day audience ever, up 130% over the same-day audience.
It now stands as ABC’s best seven-day audience for any drama in more than four years. Watch on Morningpicker for the latest TV ratings and news.
Will Trent Premieres Strongly, Sets Streaming Record
The Season 3 premiere of Will Trent served as a nice lead-in with 5.9M viewers tuning in same-day. After seven days of viewing, that’s up to 9.75M, which is the show’s most-watched telecast ever. According to Disney, the episode has set an audience record on streaming, as did The Rookie’s Season 7 debut.
The Rookie’s Season 7 Debut Performs Well, Up 170% After Seven Days
Per Disney, The Rookie is up to 9.16M viewers after seven days of multi-platform viewing, which is a 170% increase over its live + same-day audience of 3.4M. While that’s down year-over-year from last season’s premiere, the series seems to be performing better than ever among adults 18-49.
Impact of the Midseason Break
The broadcast season isn’t back in full swing quite yet as shows trickle out after the midseason break, so any programming that hits the airwaves in these first few weeks of the year is sure to benefit from this quieter time as audiences aren’t pulled in all directions for what to watch.
ABC brought back Abbott Elementary and launched Shifting Gears last week as well. The network’s next major primetime premiere is The Bachelor on January 27. Find a full list of TV premiere dates here.
Key Takeaways and Implications
The importance of strong lead-ins for new shows cannot be overstated. A strong premiere episode of Will Trent set the stage for High Potential’s impressive seven-day viewership.
The role of streaming in TV viewing habits is clear. The Rookie’s Season 7 debut set a streaming record, and High Potential’s best seven-day audience ever is a testament to the power of multi-platform viewing.
What’s next for ABC and its upcoming premieres? Morningpicker will be keeping a close eye on the network’s continued success and providing the latest TV ratings and news.
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