Fox News Channel outdraws ABC, NBC in weekday primetime during April while dominating CNN, MS NOW
π Fox News Channel averaged 3.2 million weekday primetime viewers in April, outperforming ABC and NBC networks.
πΊ The channel also led all cable news networks with an average of 1.8 million total day viewers against CNN's lower figures.
β‘ During the 8-11 p.m. primetime window, Fox News averaged 2.9 million viewers compared to ESPN's second-place finish with 1.5 million.
π¬ "The Five" program averaged 3.8 million total viewers, securing its position as the No. 1 show on cable news during the period.
π₯ Fox News dominated the advertiser-coveted adults 25-54 demographic with 173,000 total day viewers versus 92,000 for CNN.
π "Hannity" achieved its best month of 2026 with 3.2 million total viewers and strong performance in the key 25-54 demo.
β° "FOX & Friends" finished April with 1.4 million viewers, maintaining its status as the No. 1 morning cable news program for the 62nd consecutive month.
π Weekend ratings showed Fox News winning every hour against CNN and MS NOW, securing top spots in Saturday and Sunday programming.
ποΈ "FOX News Live" anchored by Aishah Hasnie averaged two million viewers to become the leading Saturday show on cable news.
π Digital engagement is also strong, with FOX News topping all news brands on YouTube for record-setting views in Q1 2026.
- Fox News Channel averaged 3.2 million weekday primetime viewers during April, significantly outdrawing broadcast networks ABC and NBC.
- Fox News continued to dominate cable by averaging 1.8 million total day viewers, finishing No. 1 by a significant margin over competitors like MS NOW which trailed by over one million viewers.
- FOX News Digital achieved its best quarter ever with 187 million monthly unique visitors in early 2026, cementing its status as the top news brand on YouTube with record-setting 1.5 billion video views during Q1 2026.
- Fox News held nearly 60% of the cable news share across both total day and primetime, while crushing competitors in the advertiser-coveted adults age 25-54 demographic.
- The Five averaged 3.8 million total viewers to finish as the No. 1 show on cable news, followed by Jesse Watters Primetime, Hannity, Gutfeld!, and Special Report with Bret Baier.
- "Hannity" marked its best month of 2026 in April, averaging 3.2 million viewers and leading all cable news offerings among the key 25-54 demo.
- FOX & Friends remained the No. 1 cable news program in the mornings for the 62nd consecutive month in the key demographic.
- "FOX News Live" anchored by Aishah Hasnie averaged two million viewers to finish as the No. 1 show on Saturdays, while Maria Bartiromo's "Sunday Morning Futures" took the Sunday crown with 2.3 million viewers.
- Fox News won every hour throughout the weekend in April, defeating CNN and MS Now by double to triple-digits among both total viewers and the demo on Saturday and Sunday.
- No negative aspects or risks were identified in the provided article as it exclusively reports on positive viewership metrics and dominance over competitors.
- Fox News Channel averaged 3.2 million weekday primetime viewers during April, outdrawing ABC and NBC, but this surge does not provide insight into subscriber churn or long-term audience sustainability.
- CNN failed to crack the one-million viewers benchmark during primetime while Fox News held nearly 60% of the cable news share, indicating intense polarization that may alienate mainstream advertisers.
- MS NOW's most-watched program, 'The Rachel Maddow Show,' averaged 2.4 million viewers but only airs on Mondays, creating scheduling dependency risks for MS NOW as a whole.