Every Cable Channel Ranked by Viewership - Dive into Nielsen's Most-Watched Channels
Nielsen's Most-Watched Cable TV Channels
Introduction:
Television holds a special place in our lives, offering a diverse array of channels catering to different tastes. Nielsen, a trusted authority in TV ratings, unveils the channels that capture the most attention from viewers across the nation.
Join us on a journey through the world of cable television rankings. From gripping dramas to thrilling sports and educational content, each channel has its unique appeal. We'll delve into Nielsen's insights, uncovering the channels that have won over audiences and become staples of entertainment.
Get ready to explore TV trends and discover which channels have become household favorites. Nielsen's rankings are more than just numbers; they reflect our cultural interests and evolving preferences, shaping our television experiences.
EVERY CABLE TV CHANNEL RANKED BY VIEWS
| Rank | Channel | Viewership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NBC | 3,975 |
| 2 | CBS | 3,518 |
| 3 | ABC | 3,346 |
| 4 | FOX | 2,653 |
| 5 | FOX NEWS CHANNEL | 1,864 |
| 6 | ESPN | 1,739 |
| 7 | UNIVISION | 1,251 |
| 8 | MSNBC | 1,226 |
| 9 | ION | 965 |
| 10 | TNT | 929 |
| 11 | TELEMUNDO | 840 |
| 12 | HGTV | 807 |
| 13 | HALLMARK CHANNEL | 798 |
| 14 | TBS | 765 |
| 15 | INSP | 690 |
| 16 | HISTORY | 654 |
| 17 | USA NETWORK | 618 |
| 18 | METV | 613 |
| 19 | TLC | 607 |
| 20 | CNN | 586 |
| 21 | FOOD NETWORK | 568 |
| 22 | DISCOVERY CHANNEL | 562 |
| 23 | GRIT | 501 |
| 24 | ID | 476 |
| 25 | TV LAND | 465 |
| 26 | BRAVO | 399 |
| 27 | HALLMARK MOVIES & MYSTERIES | 392 |
| 28 | LIFETIME TELEVISION | 379 |
| 29 | A&E NETWORK | 376 |
| 30 | CW | 366 |
| 31 | UNIMAS | 364 |
| 32 | FX | 356 |
| 33 | GSN | 333 |
| 34 | AMC | 332 |
| 35 | WETV | 329 |
| 36 | ESPN2 | 322 |
| 37 | PARAMOUNT | 318 |
| 38 | BET | 309 |
| 39 | FOX SPORTS 1 | 299 |
| 40 | REELZ | 292 |
| 41 | OXYGEN MEDIA | 282 |
| 42 | SYFY | 271 |
| 43 | NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC | 263 |
| 44 | BOUNCE TV | 248 |
| 45 | NICK-AT-NITE | 242 |
| 46 | FREEFORM | 233 |
| 47 | COMEDY CENTRAL | 227 |
| 48 | FETV | 223 |
| 49 | NEWSMAX TV | 218 |
| 50 | ADULT SWIM | 213 |
| 51 | ANIMAL PLANET | 209 |
| 52 | TRAVEL CHANNEL | 206 |
| 53 | FXX | 201 |
| 54 | SUNDANCE TV | 201 |
| 55 | MTV | 195 |
| 56 | COZI | 194 |
| 57 | E! | 188 |
| 58 | START TV | 184 |
| 59 | NICKELODEON | 184 |
| 60 | LIFETIME MOVIE NETWORK | 180 |
| 61 | IFC TV | 175 |
| 62 | COURT TV MYSTERY | 172 |
| 62 | BBC AMERICA | 172 |
| 64 | MOTOR TREND | 167 |
| 65 | CMT | 165 |
| 66 | HLN | 164 |
| 66 | NFL NETWORK | 164 |
| 68 | HEROES AND ICONS | 162 |
| 69 | CNBC | 161 |
| 70 | MAGNOLIA NETWORK | 157 |
| 71 | LAFF | 152 |
| 72 | NAT GEO WILD | 142 |
| 73 | VH1 | 139 |
| 74 | DISNEY JUNIOR | 132 |
| 75 | OWN | 131 |
| Rank | Channel | Viewership |
| 76 | DEFY TV | 130 |
| 76 | CARTOON NETWORK | 130 |
| 78 | HBO PRIME | 129 |
| 79 | SCIENCE | 128 |
| 80 | DISNEY CHANNEL | 125 |
| 81 | GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY | 120 |
| 82 | TRUTV | 118 |
| 83 | POP | 117 |
| 84 | ANTENNA TV | 115 |
| 85 | THE WEATHER CHANNEL | 113 |
| 86 | TUDN | 110 |
| 86 | UP | 110 |
| 88 | NICK JR | 108 |
| 89 | NEWSNATION | 101 |
| 90 | CHARGE! | 100 |
| 91 | COMET | 98 |
| 92 | GETTV | 88 |
| 92 | FOX BUSINESS NETWORK | 88 |
| 92 | MLB NETWORK | 88 |
| 95 | NBA-TV | 83 |
| 96 | ESTRELLA TV | 82 |
| 96 | COOKING CHANNEL | 82 |
| 98 | SMITHSONIAN | 79 |
| 99 | GOLF CHANNEL | 78 |
| 100 | HALLMARK DRAMA | 77 |
| 100 | TV ONE | 77 |
| 102 | OVATION | 69 |
| 103 | CATCHY COMEDY | 68 |
| 104 | FX MOVIE CHANNEL | 66 |
| 105 | FYI | 63 |
| 106 | BIG TEN NETWORK | 62 |
| 107 | NICKTOONS | 59 |
| 108 | VICE | 55 |
| 109 | TENNIS CHANNEL | 54 |
| 110 | COURT TV | 53 |
| 110 | SHOWTIME PRIME | 53 |
| 112 | DABL | 52 |
| 113 | RFD-TV | 51 |
| 114 | TELEXITOS | 49 |
| 114 | TEENNICK | 49 |
| 116 | AMERICAN HEROES CHANNEL | 46 |
| 116 | STARZ PRIMARY | 46 |
| 118 | MTV2 | 45 |
| 119 | TRUEREAL | 44 |
| 119 | UNIVERSO | 44 |
| 121 | ESPNU | 43 |
| 122 | DESTINATION AMERICA | 41 |
| 122 | FOX DEPORTES | 41 |
| 124 | STORY TELEVISION | 40 |
| 124 | BOOMERANG | 40 |
| 126 | BET HER | 37 |
| 127 | GALAVISION | 35 |
| 128 | LOGO | 33 |
| 129 | DISCOVERY EN ESPANOL | 32 |
| 130 | AZTECA | 31 |
| 130 | AXS TV | 31 |
| 130 | DISNEY XD | 31 |
| 133 | TBD TV | 30 |
| 134 | DISCOVERY FAMILY CHANNEL | 25 |
| 134 | THE COWBOY CHANNEL | 25 |
| 136 | OUTDOOR CHANNEL | 21 |
| 136 | UNIVERSAL KIDS | 21 |
| 138 | DISCOVERY LIFE CHANNEL | 19 |
| 138 | FOX SPORTS 2 | 19 |
| 138 | ESPN DEPORTES | 19 |
| 141 | CLEO TV | 15 |
| 142 | BABY FIRST TV | 13 |
| 142 | JUSTICE CENTRAL | 13 |
| 142 | DISCOVERY FAMILIA | 13 |
| 145 | ACCUWEATHER | 10 |
| 146 | CNN EN ESPANOL | 8 |
| 147 | GALANOVELAS | 7 |
| 148 | COMEDY.TV | 6 |
| 148 | SPORTSMAN CHANNEL | 6 |
| 150 | NBCLX | 5 |
| 151 | BEIN SPORT | 3 |
| 151 | BEIN SPORT ESPANOL | 3 |
| 153 | HOGAR DE HGTV | 2 |
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The Streaming Revolution Offers More Choices at Affordable Rates
Despite numerous channels, only a few grab most viewers' attention, as highlighted by Nielsen's data.
Traditional cable TV can be pricey, but streaming services offer more choices at lower costs. They've changed how we watch TV, giving us diverse options without breaking the bank.
Top channels stand out, yet streaming's affordability and variety have reshaped how we enjoy entertainment. A key takeaway is that all four top ranked channels can be watch for Free using an antenna. This fact further highlights that spending a hundred dollars or more on an expensive cable TV subscription may not align with the options available in today's world.
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