GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Most Watched Shows Statistics

Summarize the most watched shows statistics based on viewership numbers and audience ratings.

Last Updated: June 20, 2024

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In this post, we will explore a collection of intriguing statistics regarding the most-watched TV shows and episodes in television history. From iconic series finales to record-breaking streaming numbers, these data points provide a fascinating glimpse into the viewing habits of audiences across different eras and genres.

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""The Big Bang Theory" ended its run as the most watched entertainment series with an average of 11.4 million viewers."

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"The 1983 finale for "M*A*S*H" is the most viewed television episode with over 105 million viewers."

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""Game of Thrones" final season was watched by 44 million viewers per episode across all platforms."

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""Breaking Bad's" finale drew an average of almost 10.3 million viewers."

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""Stranger Things" season 3 was reportedly watched by 64 million households in its first month."

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"In 2020, "The Office" was streamed for about 57,127,000,000 minutes on U.S. Netflix."

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""Friends" remains hugely popular and its reunion episode drew nearly 29% of streaming households on day one."

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""American Idol" finale of season 2 was watched by 38.1 million viewers."

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"55% of people watched the "The Walking Dead" on Netflix in the week of October 4-10, 2021."

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""WandaVision" has been watched by an estimated 1.6 billion minutes for the week of March 8-14, 2021."

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""Squid Game" made history as Netflix's most watched show, reaching 111 million viewers."

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""Seinfeld" finale was watched by over 76 million people."

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"Over 17 million people watched the series finale of "The Sopranos"."

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""The Witcher" was viewed by 76 million households in its first month."

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"The "Grey's Anatomy" season 12 finale attracted almost 8.2 million viewers."

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"The first season of "The Mandalorian" was estimated to have been watched by over 33 million people in the U.S."

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""NCIS" season 17 averaged over 10 million viewers per episode."

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""Breaking Bad" season 5 part 2 was watched by nearly 10.28 million viewers."

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""The Crown's" season 4 was reportedly watched by over 29 million people in its first week."

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"The season finale of "Survivor: Borneo" was watched by over 51 million people."

In conclusion, these statistics highlight the enduring popularity of television shows across a wide range of genres and eras. From classics like “M*A*S*H” and “Seinfeld” to more recent hits like “Game of Thrones” and “Squid Game,” the data showcases the significant viewer engagement these shows have garnered. Whether through traditional broadcasting or streaming platforms, these shows continue to captivate audiences in impressive numbers, demonstrating the power of storytelling and entertainment in captivating global audiences.