Fox News continues to dominate the airwaves, extending its lead over CBS and NBC in the crucial category of weekday primetime viewership for the year. Since the start of 2025, Fox News has averaged a staggering 3.2 million weekday primetime viewers, solidifying its position as the second highest-rated network on television and outperforming both CBS and NBC. This performance is even more impressive when compared to cable news competitors, as Fox News easily bests CNN and MS NOW (formerly MSNBC) in key metrics. During November, Fox News Channel outperformed CNN and MS NOW combined, with liberal networks hitting historic lows. This trend is evident in the numbers: Fox News averaged 1.4 million total day viewers, compared to 600,000 for MS NOW and 430,000 for CNN, marking CNN's worst November in the category since 2013. In primetime, Fox News averaged over two million total viewers, while MS NOW settled for 945,000, resulting in MS NOW's worst November performance since 2015. CNN's performance was equally dismal, averaging only 556,000 primetime viewers, its weakest since 1997. Fox News' dominance is further highlighted by its 57% share of the cable news market in total day and 58% in primetime. This success extends to the coveted demographic of adults aged 25-54, where Fox News averaged 123,000 total day viewers, compared to 70,000 for CNN and 55,000 for MS NOW. In primetime, Fox News averaged 184,000 demo viewers, outperforming CNN's 100,000 and MS NOW's 88,000. The success of Fox News' programs is evident in their viewership numbers. 'Special Report with Bret Baier' averaged 2.7 million viewers, dominating its timeslot among cable news offerings and outdrawing 'CBS Evening News' in 13 top markets. 'The Five' with Dana Perino, Greg Gutfeld, Jesse Watters, Jessica Tarlov, and Harold Ford Jr. averaged 3.6 million total viewers and 293,000 in the demo, making it the most-watched cable news show at any time and the No. 1 show on television at 5 p.m. ET. 'Jesse Watters Primetime' and 'Gutfeld!' also led in their respective categories, outperforming broadcast and cable late-night competitors. 'Hannity' and 'The Ingraham Angle' continued their dominance, with 'Hannity' at 9 p.m. ET and 'The Ingraham Angle' averaging 2.5 million viewers and 224,000 in the demo, with host Laura Ingraham maintaining her position as the highest-rated woman in cable news. 'FOX News @ Night with Trace Gallagher' also topped its timeslot with 1.4 million viewers. Fox News' dominance extends to the weekends as well, with 'Saturday in America with Kayleigh McEnany' averaging 1.2 million total viewers and 'Sunday Morning Futures' taking the Sunday crown with 1.5 million total viewers. The newly launched 'The Sunday Briefing' averaged 1.2 million viewers, solidifying Fox News' continued success and leadership in the competitive world of cable news.
