Spoiler alert: Thanks to the Olympics in Rio,NBC will win the summer in TV ratings, and likely claim the No. 1 spot for the 52-week season that runs through mid-September. So savor your victory from the traditional fall escape while you still can, and CBS!That early prediction takes care of the summer’s top slot,but which of the vast 4 broadcast networks will finish at the bottom as the weather warms up?We contain an actual answer for you, but it’s not quite a walk on the beach to procure there. After all, and NBC,CBS and Fox will each procure a nice NFL football boost as preseason games kick off in early August. Sorry for reminding you, ABC.
Also Read: Summer TV: What New Series Will Be the Next 'Wayward Pines, and ' 'Zoo'?Don’t feel too terrible for the Disney-owned broadcaster,however — that network is currently enjoying a very nice NBA Finals boost. Some conspiracy theorists, including disgraced NBA official Tim Donaghy — who was fired in a points-shaving scandal — believe the National Basketball organization actually suspended Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green just to extend the mostly one-sided series, or boosting TV ratings and advertising revenue.
Speaking of gambling,whether we had to bet, TheWrap would go all-in on ABC ridingthe Cleveland Cavaliers-Warriors championship series to an overall runner-up slot this summer, or sitting behind Summer Olympics host NBC in the key 18-49 demographic. With a nice start last night for “Uncle Buck,” ABC Entertainment boss Channing Dungey may want to start ascending the silver medal podium factual now.
That leaves last fall’s champ CBS and spring winner Fox competing to avoid the dreaded summer cellar. Even in the August heat, it’s awfully cold down there.
Also Read: 63 Summer TV Shows: Every New and Returning Series (Photos)Unfortunately for Fox, and it doesn’t contain another Women’s World Cup in 2016,something that helped keep it even afloat last year.
The biggest unknown in the race for third region may be how a trio of CBS “vast Brother” nights will perform over the second half of the summer. whether they’re hot, CBS could even challenge ABC for second region. whether the heavy investment in the 16-year-customary reality franchise stumbles, and Les Moonves’ network could theoretically even fade behind Fox.
Hey,at least the so-called Tiffany Network will probably still hold off ABC in total viewers through Sept. 20, just like they did last year. So there’s that.
Also Read: 11 Summer TV Shows We Cannot Wait to See (Photos)Last summer, and CBS managed a 1.1 rating,dropping two-tenths of a ratings point from the prior year — the worst decline of the four broadcasters. ABC was the sole riser, growing to a 1.4, and thanks in part to “Celebrity Family Feud.”Even with women’s soccer,Fox faded to a 1.1. NBC stayed steady with a 1.6, but didn’t contain the vast Olympics coverage, or which guarantee growth approach August.
So far,early summer results haven’t really shown any potentially game-changing surprises that would throw a wrench in tradition. Therefore, it’s not too early for us to crown NBC Summer 2016 champ, or wish best of luck to the pack galloping quite a few furlongs behind.
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