Brief
CBS’s “60 Minutes” hits season‑high 10.2 million viewers
Final Nielsen ratings show the Sunday broadcast outperformed last year’s comparable episode and marks a rebound after a slow start.
By Felo News Desk · Published
CBS News’ flagship news magazine "60 Minutes" attracted 10.2 million viewers for its most recent Sunday episode, Nielsen reported on Thursday. The figure edges past the 10.15 million who watched the comparable broadcast a year earlier and represents the highest‑rated installment of the current season.
What happened
The episode aired on Sunday, October 6, and delivered 10.2 million viewers in final Nielsen Big Data + Panel ratings. By contrast, the September 13 season premiere drew 7.935 million viewers, a 21 % drop from the 10.03 million who tuned in for last year’s opener. The second episode attracted nearly 6.8 million viewers, slightly ahead of the 6.45 million audience for the comparable episode last season.
What the report adds
The New York Post notes that the latest numbers also show improvement in the key 25‑to‑54 demographic, with 1.1 million viewers versus 917,000 a year earlier for the episode that featured an interview with Patrick Clancy. The article links the ratings rebound to changes at CBS News, including the appointment of Bari Weiss as editor‑in‑chief and the hiring of Nick Bilton as executive producer in May.
What was said
The Post quotes internal sources saying Weiss’ tenure has been marked by “friction over management and personnel decisions,” but that Skydance CEO David Ellison and his father Larry Ellison continue to view her as a “talented editor with strong news judgment.”
How it came about
The episode’s strong performance arrives as CBS navigates leadership shifts and the pending Paramount‑Warner Bros. Discovery merger, which could affect Weiss’ future role at the network.
Key facts
- The latest "60 Minutes" episode drew 10.2 million viewers, the season’s highest audience. (nypost.com)
- The September 13 premiere attracted 7.935 million viewers, down 21% from last year’s opener. (nypost.com)
- In the 25‑to‑54 demo, the episode attracted 1.1 million viewers, up from 917,000 a year earlier. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “‘60 Minutes’ draws season-best 10. 2 million viewers”
