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CBS Leads Premiere Week with Strong Ratings

Updated 2026-10-15 15:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

CBS had the highest viewership during the premiere week of October, with eight of its shows in the top ten. The network’s new season of ‘Sheriff Country’ reached a series high of 5.5 million viewers.

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‘Sheriff Country’ Hits Series High of 5.5 Million Viewers as CBS Wins Premiere Week With Eight of the Top 10 Broadcast Shows

CBS was the most-watched broadcaster of the week of Oct. 4-10, during which it debuted new seasons of the shows on its primetime lineup. The Eye network averaged 4.4 million viewers in primetime during that window, a significant lead on its next closest competitor, which was NBC with a 3.4 million-v

2026-10-15 15:00 UTC