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Last weekend's College Football Playoff games saw a 7% decline in viewership, averaging 9.9 million viewers, partly due to scheduling conflicts with NFL games and games on less prominent channels, with Alabama's game being the most-watched of the season.
Netflix's deal with TF1 in France highlights opportunities for local content and partnerships in international markets, but such arrangements are unlikely in the U.S. due to the mature economics of American pay-TV, high retransmission fees, and the existing bundling model, which make similar deals financially unfeasible for U.S. broadcast networks.
The Big Ten Conference announced the TV schedule for the first three weeks of the 2025 college football season, featuring extensive coverage across major broadcast and cable networks, culminating in the Big Ten Championship Game on December 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The Big Ten Conference has announced the kickoff times and network designations for the first three weeks of the 2024 football season, marking the first time games will be broadcast on CBS, FOX, and NBC, along with cable and streaming platforms. The season will feature at least 55 games on broadcast networks and will conclude with the Big Ten Football Championship Game on December 7.
Despite last year's Hollywood labor strikes causing delays in TV show premieres, many broadcast shows have managed to maintain or improve their viewer totals compared to the previous season. Established shows like "Law & Order: SVU" and "NCIS" have seen increases in viewership, while newcomers like "Tracker" and "The Floor" have also performed well. The success of these shows demonstrates strong audience engagement and resilience in the face of production challenges.
The comprehensive list of TV premiere dates for 2024 includes a wide range of new and returning shows across broadcast networks, cable channels, and streaming platforms, offering viewers the chance to stay on top of the returns of beloved comedies, crime dramas, reality standouts, and streaming favorites. The guide will be continuously updated throughout the year as more premiere dates are announced.
In honor of the late TV writer and producer Norman Lear, CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX, and The CW will simulcast an on-air in memoriam card tonight at 8:00 PM ET/PT. Lear, who died at the age of 101, was known for iconic series such as "All in the Family," "Good Times," and "One Day at a Time." He remained active in the industry, winning Emmy Awards in 2019 and 2020 for his work on "Live in Front of a Studio Audience."
The five broadcast networks, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, and The CW, are preparing to bring back live-action scripted originals to their schedules following the end of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. Writers rooms have started reopening, and scripted comedies and dramas could begin rolling out as early as January, depending on the resolution of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. Each network has different plans for the return of their shows, with ABC eyeing a February return, CBS considering an early 2024 return, Fox aiming for an early March return, NBC planning for January, and The CW looking at April. The networks are prioritizing returning hits and may have fewer slots available for new shows, potentially pushing them to the 2024-25 season.
As the May upfronts approach, 21 high-profile TV shows on ABC, CBS, CW, Fox, and NBC remain on the bubble for renewal or cancellation. While some shows are a safe bet for renewal, others are in solid "long-shot" territory. The fate of each show is hanging in the balance, and viewers are anxiously waiting to see which ones will be renewed for another season.