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October 21, 2024

School Is Back in Session at ‘Abbott Elementary’ as Season 4 Premiere Skyrockets +191% in Total Viewers and +486% in Adults 18-49 Over Initial Live +Same Day Audience

After seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, the season four premiere of ABC’s acclaimed, award-winning series “Abbott Elementary” has jumped to 6.19 million Total Viewers and a 2.17 rating in Adults 18-49. The beloved workplace comedy, starring Emmy® Award winner Quinta Brunson, rose over its initial Live + Same Day audience by 191% in Total Viewers (6.19 million vs. 2.13 million) and a whopping +486% in Adults 18-49 (2.17 rating vs. 0.37 rating). In fact, the season four premiere of “Abbott Elementary” stands as its top multiplatform telecast in Adults 18-49 since the show’s spectacular post-Oscars® episode (3/10/24). With anticipation building over the long summer break, the season four premiere rose over the season three finale in Adults 18-49 by +9% (2.17 rating vs. 2.00 rating on 5/22/24). On this week’s new episode (airing Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 9:30 p.m. EDT/PDT on ABC, streaming next day on Hulu), Janine gets a budget for class pets, but

Press Release - Ratings

October 21, 2024

Shark Tank: 1606 (11/08)

FRIDAY, NOV. 8 8:00-9:01 p.m. EST – Shark Tank: “1606” (1606) Logline: Entrepreneurs take a chance and pitch one-of-a-kind products to the Sharks, including a new plant-based seafood, an intelligent chamber that grows mushrooms, unconventional mens swimwear, and convertible clothing designed to fit your lifestyle. Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

October 18, 2024

Lady Gaga, Chris Hemsworth, Gov. Tim Walz, Morgan Freeman and More Guests on ABC’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live,’ Oct. 21–25

ABC’s Emmy® Award-winning late-night talk show, “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band. The following episodes are scheduled to air the week of Oct. 21-25 (subject to change): Monday, Oct. 21 (OAD: 10/1/2024) 1. Lady Gaga (“Joker: Folie à Deux” and “Harlequin”) 2. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) (“True Gretch: What I’ve Learned About Life, Leadership, and Everything in Between”) 3. Musical Guest Lady Gaga Tuesday, Oct. 22 (OAD: 9/16/2024) 1. Chris Hemsworth (“Transformers One”) 2. Elizabeth Olsen (“His Three Daughters”) 3. Musical Guest Green Day Wednesday, Oct. 23 (OAD: 10/15/2024) 1. Trevor Noah (“Into the Uncut Grass”) 2. Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) 3. Musical Guest JENNIE Thursday, Oct. 24 (OAD: 10/7/2024) 1. Gov. Tim Walz (Minnesota governor and vice presidential candidate) 2. Judd Apat

Press Release - Late Night

October 18, 2024

America’s Funniest Home Videos: 3505 (10/20)

SUNDAY, OCT. 20 7:00-8:01 p.m. EDT – America’s Funniest Home Videos: “3505” (3505) Logline: It’s a night of laughs when a mother finds her young daughter sporting an unexpected haircut — courtesy of her little brother. Elsewhere, a squirrel breaks in and wreaks havoc in a home. (TV-PG) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

October 17, 2024

America’s Funniest Home Videos: 3504 (10/27)

SUNDAY, OCT. 27 7:00-8:01 p.m. EDT – America’s Funniest Home Videos: “3504” (3504) Logline: It’s the spooktacular Halloween episode, where folks are surprised by creepy decorations, enjoy laughs over amusing costumes, and celebrate the clumsiness of the season. (TV-PG) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

October 17, 2024

Shark Tank: 1601 (11/03) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/18/24)

SUNDAY, NOV. 3 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT – Shark Tank: “1601” (1601) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/18/24) Logline: The season 16 premiere features entrepreneurs hoping to score an investment deal with the Sharks. Innovative products include mushroom-based mocktails, custom-fit mouthguards, an Asian American-led sneaker brand and an app to boost your cardio game. (TV-PG, LV) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

October 17, 2024

ABC’s ‘High Potential’ Marks Another Week of Record-Setting Linear Growth Becoming Top Program of the Night in Week 3

After three days of viewing on linear, the third episode of ABC’s acclaimed new drama “High Potential” hit a series high and stood as the top program of the night among Total Viewers (6.10 million), ahead of its closest competition, NBC’s “The Voice-Tue” (5.84 million). In fact, following its record-setting linear growth in week two – the largest audience uptick from a series premiere to second week in over 16 years (since 9/9/08) – “High Potential” became only the second new broadcast drama since FOX’s “Empire” to grow in viewership for two consecutive weeks after its debut. After three days of viewing across ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, “High Potential” continued its remarkable multiplatform performance in week three, growing +19% in Total Viewers (8.74 million vs. 7.32 million) and +17% in Adults 18-49 (1.56 rating vs. 1.33 rating) over its series premiere on 9/17/24. Source: The Nielsen Company, National Live +3 Day Program Ratings and ABC Multiplatform +3 D

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

October 17, 2024

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Brings Joy to Life on ‘Disney Night,’ Oct. 22

Download Assets Here “Disney Night” – It’s an enchanting night in the ballroom as the eight remaining couples celebrate the magic of Disney through vibrant performances inspired by beloved films and characters. “Disney Night” premieres TUESDAY, OCT. 22 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT/PDT, 7:00-9:01 p.m. CDT), simulcasting LIVE across both ABC and Disney+ in local time zones and next day on Hulu. The dazzling night kicks off with an opening number to “Friend Like Me” from “Aladdin,” choreographed by Mandy Moore and featuring a special appearance from Michael James Scott, who stars as Genie in the hit Broadway musical. In an exciting treat, viewers will get a listen at a brand-new song from “Moana 2,” titled “We’re Back,” when it makes the broadcast debut with a routine by the troupe and eliminated pros, choreographed by Britt Stewart. Partner dances will include the Jazz, Rumba, Charleston, Tango, Paso Doble and Samba, plus the fan-favorite team dance competition returns to the ballroom: Team Goo

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

October 17, 2024

Tom Holland, Juno Temple, Seth Meyers, Damon Wayans Jr. and Justin Hartley Headline Guest Lineup for the Week of Oct. 21–25 on ‘Live With Kelly and Mark’

Nationally syndicated morning talk show “Live with Kelly and Mark” announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of Oct. 21-25. Monday, Oct. 21 – JUSTIN HARTLEY stops by to talk about the new season of “Tracker,” plus DAMON WAYANS JR. discusses the new series “Poppa’s House.” Tuesday, Oct. 22 – SETH MEYERS joins the hosts to talk about his upcoming comedy special “Dad Man Walking,” plus a performance from ALESSIA CARA. Wednesday, Oct. 23 – TOM HOLLAND returns to “Live,” and magic is in the air when DAVID HENRIE stops by the studio to discuss “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.” Thursday, Oct. 24 – JUNO TEMPLE sits down with Kelly and Mark to discuss her film “Venom: The Last Dance,” author JAMES PATTERSON stops by to talk about his book “American Heroes,” plus DUFF GOLDMAN stops by to show the hosts how to make some easy Halloween treats. Friday, Oct. 25 – EMMY ROSSUM drops by “Live” to talk about the off-Broadway play “Walden,” and DR. JESSICA SHEPHERD joins the hosts to t

Press Release - Daytime

October 17, 2024

High Potential: One of Us (11/12)

TUESDAY, NOV. 12 10:01-11:00 p.m. EDT – High Potential: “One of Us” (Episode Seven) Logline: Morgan agrees to show Ava around the LAPD, but things quickly take a dangerous turn when the precinct is held hostage by the friends of a recently convicted man. Can Morgan and the detectives outsmart their captors and lead everyone to safety? Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

School Is Back in Session at ‘Abbott Elementary’ as Season 4 Premiere Skyrockets +191% in Total Viewers and +486% in Adults 18-49 Over Initial Live +Same Day Audience

Shark Tank: 1606 (11/08)

Lady Gaga, Chris Hemsworth, Gov. Tim Walz, Morgan Freeman and More Guests on ABC’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live,’ Oct. 21–25

America’s Funniest Home Videos: 3505 (10/20)

America’s Funniest Home Videos: 3504 (10/27)

Shark Tank: 1601 (11/03) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/18/24)

ABC’s ‘High Potential’ Marks Another Week of Record-Setting Linear Growth Becoming Top Program of the Night in Week 3

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Brings Joy to Life on ‘Disney Night,’ Oct. 22

Tom Holland, Juno Temple, Seth Meyers, Damon Wayans Jr. and Justin Hartley Headline Guest Lineup for the Week of Oct. 21–25 on ‘Live With Kelly and Mark’

High Potential: One of Us (11/12)

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