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June 24, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN ALL KEY TARGET DEMOS 18-49 VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ FOR 2ND CONSECUTIVE WEEK, AND CLAIMS TOP SPOT IN TOTAL VIEWERS FOR THE 5TH STRAIGHT WEEK.

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (889,000), Adults 25-54 (216,000) and Adults 18-49 (158,000) the week of June 16, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research, leading CBS’ “After Midnight” and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” across the board for the 2nd week in a row. In addition, “Nightline” took the top spot in Total Viewers for the 5th straight week. “Nightline” increased week to week in Total Viewers (+7% – 889,000 vs. 833,000). “Nightline” drew its largest overall audience in 5 months – since w/o 1/13/25. “Nightline” posted double-digit gains year to year in all key target demos: Total Viewers (+16% – 889,000 vs. 766,000), Adults 25-54 (+23% – 216,000 vs. 175,000) and Adults 18-49 (+39% – 158,000 vs. 114,000). On Monday (6/16/25), “Nightline” scored its most-watched telecast (1.112 million) in 5 months – since 1/13/25. This week, “Nightline” covered the verdict of not guilty of murder in Karen Read’s retrial and the prosecution’s key witn

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June 17, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS, ADULTS 25-54 AND ADULTS 18-49 VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (833,000), Adults 25-54 (231,000) and Adults 18-49 (165,000) the week of June 9, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research, leading CBS’ “After Midnight” and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” across the board. “Nightline” posted double-digit gains week to week in all key target demos: Total Viewers (+11% – 833,000 vs. 752,000), Adults 25-54 (+55% – 231,000 vs. 149,000) and Adults 18-49 (+72% – 165,000 vs. 96,000). “Nightline” drew its largest overall audience in 5 months and strongest numbers in both key Adult demos in nearly 6 months – since weeks of 1/13/25 and 12/23/24, respectively. On Wednesday (6/11/25), “Nightline” scored its most-watched telecast (1.049 million) in 5 months and strongest delivery in Adults 25-54 (404,000) in 1 year – since 1/13/25 and 6/6/24, respectively. On Friday (6/13/25), “Nightline” delivered its best Adults 18-49 performance (298,000) in over 8 months – since 8/30/24. This week, “

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June 10, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ FOR THE 3RD CONSECUTIVE WEEK

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (752,000), the week of June 2, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research, leading CBS’ “After Midnight” and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” for the 3rd week in a row. On Thursday (6/5/25), “Nightline” scored its strongest telecast in Adults 25-54 (259,000) in nearly 3 months and best Adults 18-49 delivery (202,000) in 5 months – since 3/14/25 and 1/13/25, respectively. This week, “Nightline” covered the manhunt for former police chief and convict dubbed the “Devil in the Ozarks”; how content creators are giving an inside look of the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial; convicted murderer Jamie Snow’s fight to clear himself of a murder he says he didn’t commit; Gloria Gaynor discussing her upcoming album, “Happy Tears”; a look back at Olympic gold medalist Tom Daley’s 20-year career in new documentary “1.6 Seconds”; ABC News Studios’ new docuseries, “Not Her First Rodeo,” which showcases the passion of female bull rid

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June 10, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ FOR THE 3RD CONSECUTIVE WEEK

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (752,000), the week of June 2, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research, leading CBS’ “After Midnight” and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” for the 3rd week in a row. On Thursday (6/5/25), “Nightline” scored its strongest telecast in Adults 25-54 (259,000) in nearly 3 months and best Adults 18-49 delivery (202,000) in 5 months – since 3/14/25 and 1/13/25, respectively. This week, “Nightline” covered the manhunt for former police chief and convict dubbed the “Devil in the Ozarks”; how content creators are giving an inside look of the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial; convicted murderer Jamie Snow’s fight to clear himself of a murder he says he didn’t commit; Gloria Gaynor discussing her upcoming album, “Happy Tears”; a look back at Olympic gold medalist Tom Daley’s 20-year career in new documentary “1.6 Seconds”; ABC News Studios’ new docuseries, “Not Her First Rodeo,” which showcases the passion of female bull riders;

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June 6, 2025

ABC NEWS ANNOUNCES SPECIAL NETWORK-WIDE COVERAGE CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH

ABC News announces special monthlong, network-wide coverage to honor and celebrate Pride Month. Starting Sunday, June 1, ABC News is showcasing in-depth reporting, powerful interviews, and original features that spotlight LGBTQ+ trailblazers, stories and issues important to the community. Special coverage includes the following: “Good Morning America” and “GMA3” is bringing back “GMA Out Loud!,” a special series about the LGBTQ+ community and its history, resilience and joy. It begins with “Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage Equality,” a heartfelt tribute to the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges ruling. Later, “GMA” welcomes beloved queer icon George Takei for a live interview, reflecting on the community’s progress and ongoing challenges. Correspondent Becky Worley takes a closer look at “guncles” (aka gay uncles), who are joyfully redefining family roles with warmth, humor and love. And the month wraps up with a spotlight on pride events across the country, amplifying the voices of those

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June 3, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS, ADULTS 25-54 AND ADULTS 18-49 VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (812,000), Adults 25-54 (173,000) and Adults 18-49 (118,000) for the week of May 26, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research, leading CBS’ “After Midnight” and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” For the 2nd week in a row, “Nightline” posted increases in Total Viewers (+6% – 812,000 vs. 764,000), Adults 25-54 (+30% – 173,000 vs. 133,000) and Adults 18-49 (+37% – 118,000 vs. 86,000), turning in its strongest numbers across the board in more than 4 months — since w/o 1/13/25. “Nightline” improved on the same week last year in Adults 25-54 (+10% – 173,000 vs. 157,000) and Adults 18-49 (+4% – 118,000 vs. 114,000). This week, “Nightline” covered the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial and his former personal assistant’s testimony; reality stars Todd and Julie Chrisley being freed from prison following a presidential pardon and the news conference after their release; Joanna “Jojo” Levesque being back on tour with “Too Much to

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May 28, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (764,000) for the week of May 19, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research, leading CBS’ “After Midnight” and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” “Nightline” posted double-digit gains week to week across the board: Total Viewers (+18% – 764,000 vs. 650,000), Adults 25-54 (+21% – 133,000 vs. 110,000) and Adults 18-49 (+41% – 86,000 vs. 61,000), drawing its largest overall audience in 12 weeks — since w/o 2/24/25. This week “Nightline” covered the latest happenings inside the Sean “Diddy” Combs criminal trial, including testimony from rapper Kid Cudi and testimony from a male escort; the killing of two Israeli embassy staff members who were shot outside of an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.; the conviction of eight people in the 2016 Kim Kardashian jewelry heist; how airline delays and cancellations mount as the nation deals with an air traffic controller shortage; Angela Bassett’s return to

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April 29, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS AND ADULTS 18-49 VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (759,000) and Adults 18-49(103,000) for the week of April 21, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research, beating CBS’ “After Midnight” and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” “Nightline” improved on the previous week in Total Viewers (+5% – 759,000 vs. 723,000), Adults 25-54 (+6% – 150,000 vs. 141,000) and Adults 18-49 (+27% – 103,000 vs. 81,000), drawing its largest overall audience since February and strongest performance in both key Adult demos since January — since weeks of 2/24/25, 1/27/25 and 1/13/25, respectively. This week “Nightline” covered the Karen Read retrial; the identities of two murder victims potentially linked to the Gilgo Beach killings; the top picks and biggest upsets from the first night of the NFL Draft; Tina Knowles’ new memoir, “Matriarch”; a new petition filed by convicted murderer Scott Peterson and the Los Angeles Innocence Project, arguing they have new evidence exonerating him in th

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April 22, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (723,000) for the week of April 14, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research, leading CBS’ “After Midnight” and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” “Nightline” saw increases on the previous week in Total Viewers (+8% – 723,000 vs. 669,000) and Adults 25-54 (+5% – 141,000 vs. 134,000), delivering its strongest news demo performance in 5 weeks — since w/o 3/10/25. This week “Nightline” covered Michael B. Jordan and the cast of the new movie “Sinners”; the rise of stay-at-home dads as women climb the corporate ladder; the long-awaited Menendez brothers hearing being delayed; actress and comedian Sandra Bernhard on longevity in Hollywood; Bryce Dallas Howard directing her latest film, “Pets” and more. NOTE: On Friday (4/18/25), “Nightline” was retitled to “NL-ABC.” The retitled telecast is excluded from the weekly averages. “Nightline”’s weekly average is based on four days (Monday-Thursday). For the week, CBS’ “Aft

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April 1, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS AND ADULTS 25-54 VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (735,000) and Adults 25-54 (129,000) for the week of March 24, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research, leading CBS’ “After Midnight” and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” “Nightline” saw double-digit increases on the previous week in Adults 25-54 (+14% – 129,000 vs. 113,000) and Adults 18-49 (+27% – 80,000 vs. 63,000). This week “Nightline” covered the show’s 45th anniversary with a tribute to its legacy in late-night news, some of its most groundbreaking and memorable moments while anchors through the years reflect on the milestone, and the behind the scenes of New York’s most iconic building, the Empire State Building, as it was lit up to mark “Nightline”’s anniversary; illusionist David Blaine’s new series on National Geographic “David Blaine Do Not Attempt”; updates in the legal cases of the Alexander brothers, who are facing sex crime allegations; new details in Idaho student murders case; “IMPACT x Nig

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ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN ALL KEY TARGET DEMOS 18-49 VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ FOR 2ND CONSECUTIVE WEEK, AND CLAIMS TOP SPOT IN TOTAL VIEWERS FOR THE 5TH STRAIGHT WEEK.

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS, ADULTS 25-54 AND ADULTS 18-49 VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ FOR THE 3RD CONSECUTIVE WEEK

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ FOR THE 3RD CONSECUTIVE WEEK

ABC NEWS ANNOUNCES SPECIAL NETWORK-WIDE COVERAGE CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS, ADULTS 25-54 AND ADULTS 18-49 VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS AND ADULTS 18-49 VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS AND ADULTS 25-54 VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’

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