ABC Dominates Full Season Competitive Multiplatform Rankers

With the full broadcast season now available, ABC stands atop the competitive multiplatform landscape among broadcast series, based on viewing over seven days on ABC, Hulu, Disney+ and digital platforms. “High Potential” and “Dancing with the Stars” rank in the Top 5 among Total Viewers while the network excels among Adults 18-49 with four of the Top 5 shows, including the No. 1 drama (“High Potential”), No. 1 comedy (“Scrubs”) and No. 1 alternative series (“Dancing with the Stars”).

Among younger viewers, ABC has surged this season, landing four of the Top 5 spots among Adults 18-34 and the Top 3 spots among Teens 12-17.

Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 // ABC Holds Top Positions

• ABC enjoys top spots among Total Viewers with “High Potential” (No. 3 – 12.60 million) and “Dancing with the Stars” (No. 4 – 9.11 million) ranking in the Top 5, along with “Will Trent” (No. 6 – 8.82 million) and “The Rookie” (No. 9 – 8.60 million) joining the Top 10.
• Among Adults 18-49, “High Potential” takes the No. 1 spot for the second year in a row (2.27 rating), along with “Dancing with the Stars” (No. 2 – 2.09 rating), “The Rookie” (No 4 – 1.92 rating) and “Scrubs” (No. 5 – 1.84 rating) rounding out the Top 5.
• In fact, ABC claims half of the Top 20 shows in the key Adult demo — more than any other broadcast network.

 

Adults 18-34 // 4 of the Top 5 Spots

• “Dancing with the Stars” (No. 1 – 2.25 rating) vaulted to the top of the Adults 18-34 chart during its standout season, with “The Rookie” (No. 2 – 1.50 rating), “High Potential” (No. 4 – 1.45 rating) and “Abbott Elementary” (No. 5 – 1.40 rating) rounding out the Top 5.
• Across the Top 20, ABC has nine shows in total — more than any other broadcast network.

Teens 12-17 // Top 3 Spots

• Among Teens 12-17, ABC enjoys the Top 3 spots, including “The Rookie” (No. 1 – 1.05 rating), “High Potential” (No. 2 – 0.94 rating) and “Dancing with the Stars” (No. 3 – 0.77 rating), for a total of eight in the Top 20 — more than any other network.

 

Source: Nielsen 2025-2026 Season (9/14/25 – 5/20/26). Cross Platform analysis of Nielsen Linear + SCR data based on 7 days of viewing from the linear air date and streaming FSD. Includes pre-season premieres. Broadcast original series only. Excludes sports, specials, news/documentaries, and repeats. Linear based on Nielsen’s L+7 Updated Big Data Plus Panel methodology.

Broadcast Season (9/14/25 – 5/20/26) – Total Television Landscape

• ABC’s hit drama “High Potential” (12.60 million) ranks in the Top 5 across the total television landscape, with “Dancing with the Stars” landing at No. 9 (9.11 million).
• Following its record-breaking Season 34, “Dancing with the Stars” is the only unscripted show to appear in the Top 10 across the television landscape.

• Also included in the Top 20 are ABC’s “Will Trent,” “The Rookie” and “9-1-1.”

 

 

Source: Cross Platform analysis of Nielsen Linear + SCR data based on 7 days of viewing from the linear air date and streaming FSD. Includes pre-season premieres. Original Scripted & Unscripted Entertainment Series Only. 4+ Telecasts Excludes sports, specials, news/documentaries, Kids and repeats. Linear based on Nielsen’s Updated Big Data Plus Panel Methodology (9/14/25-5/20/26). 

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