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RKP5637

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Mon Mar 6, 2017, 12:19 PM Mar 2017

Rachel Maddow Makes History By Finishing In The Top 10 Most Viewed Shows On All TV [View all]

http://www.politicususa.com/2017/03/05/rachel-maddow-history-finishing-top-10-viewed-shows-tv.html?google_editors_picks=true

Rachel Maddow's MSNBC show is growing so much so fast that she is drawing more viewers than broadcast television networks. Maddow recently finished in top ten among all networks and programs in her timeslot.


MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show” (M-F 9-10pm) finished in the top 10 among all networks in the time period on Thursday, March 2, according to Nielsen.

The primetime show delivered 2.5 million total viewers on Thursday and ranked #6 ahead of three broadcast networks: Fox Broadcasting, Univision and ABC. “The Rachel Maddow Show” also finished in the top 10 multiple times – including 14 out of the previous 19 days.

Among cable news networks, “The Rachel Maddow Show” topped CNN in both total viewers and in the key news A25-54 demographic on Thursday (2.5 million total viewers and 610,000 viewers A25-54 vs. CNN’s 1.3 million total viewers and 497,000 viewers A25-54).

During primetime in February 2017, more people watched MSNBC than CNN. “The Rachel Maddow Show” saw significant growth across the board and finished #2 in cable news for both total viewers and A25-54 demo. “The Rachel Maddow Show” delivered its biggest total viewer audience ever for a month. “The Rachel Maddow Show” also beat CNN’s regularly scheduled programs for the 45th straight month. The show posted its best demo delivery in the time period since November 2012.

When a cable news show is finishing in the top ten over 14 of the last 19 days and is defeating broadcast networks, that is a sign that something special is happening.
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Honest Americans are hungry for facts and real news Achilleaze Mar 2017 #1
Rachel is what the US needs more of. A well researched truthful journalist with a similar team RKP5637 Mar 2017 #71
Word's getting out... Wounded Bear Mar 2017 #2
I wouldn't miss her. She not only is on top of what's going on, but she educates shraby Mar 2017 #3
How, why, who AND, just as importantly, CONTEXT. hedda_foil Mar 2017 #36
Don't you mean you would miss her? amuse bouche Mar 2017 #63
Think poster means PatSeg Mar 2017 #73
Ha..Ok got it amuse bouche Mar 2017 #75
She is one of the top 3 or 4 most credible, honest and accurate reporters Eliot Rosewater Mar 2017 #4
ah you don't like the don lemon news hour. (sarcasm) n/t. okieinpain Mar 2017 #40
I've had the same worries about her safety renate Mar 2017 #42
I've had the same worries. Rachel needs to be careful and stay safe. America needs her! nt ncgrits Mar 2017 #44
+1000nt iluvtennis Mar 2017 #56
Rachel has an outstanding research team. democrank Mar 2017 #5
She said it to her audience (I was watching when she said it) lunatica Mar 2017 #21
Rachel and her team are real journalists and tell the truth with well researched topics/events. RKP5637 Mar 2017 #64
Plus, Rachel's program is available as an audio podcast. longship Mar 2017 #6
Yes, I get my morning walk to Rachel's podcast on tunein.com. OnDoutside Mar 2017 #20
Thanks! Bradical79 Mar 2017 #46
Rachel is indispensable viewing right now. SunSeeker Mar 2017 #7
She's been doing incredibly lately. Adrahil Mar 2017 #8
She came back to her roots. nt Snotcicles Mar 2017 #39
It does worry me sometimes.... Adrahil Mar 2017 #43
The smart folks are hungry for smart facts. nolabear Mar 2017 #9
This despite MSNBC isn't a tier 1 offering on all systems (while Fox you can watch on a toaster) Gidney N Cloyd Mar 2017 #10
Yes, that still drives me nuts PatSeg Mar 2017 #74
Shes definitely on top of her game now, Good for her Old Vet Mar 2017 #11
Dr. Rachael Maddow--u go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! n/t asuhornets Mar 2017 #12
Proof that Americans know real, contextualized news when they see it. nt ancianita Mar 2017 #13
She's now must-watch TV Binders Keepers Mar 2017 #14
Maddow is giving journals a tutorial. Find an important story. NCjack Mar 2017 #15
I haven't been lured back to the rest of MSNBC---but I am watching Rachel, again. Paladin Mar 2017 #16
After the first few times I saw her askyagerz Mar 2017 #17
Glad she's being recognized Renew Deal Mar 2017 #18
K&R!!!! n/t RKP5637 Mar 2017 #65
Kudos BadgerMom Mar 2017 #19
Great researching staff. Excellent release and delivery of breaking news. nt oasis Mar 2017 #22
People Are Waking Up to Her Mantra Ccarmona Mar 2017 #23
I really wish her show was available on YouTube or some other online live feed... ctw1 Mar 2017 #24
Congratulations to TRMS! spooky3 Mar 2017 #25
Love Rachel!!! Laf.La.Dem. Mar 2017 #26
I don't have cable, but have viewed clips like this from YouTube.com Equinox Moon Mar 2017 #27
one of her best segments JHan Mar 2017 #66
Maybe the rest of them should learn a lesson and dem4decades Mar 2017 #28
Excellent, that's IMO what they should really do!!! n/t RKP5637 Mar 2017 #67
After she did that explosive show on Monday a week or so ago... ymetca Mar 2017 #29
Not only that she's smart and informative, Tracer Mar 2017 #30
Rachel is awesome, but it shouldn't be forgotten that Keith Olbermann ElementaryPenguin Mar 2017 #31
Thanks for mentioning Keith 90-percent Mar 2017 #60
I'm with everyone, it's great angrychair Mar 2017 #32
I absolutely love Rachel. Doreen Mar 2017 #33
Fantastic news! Maru Kitteh Mar 2017 #34
She was made for this job. Amazing journalism. qudos to her staff YOHABLO Mar 2017 #35
Yeah? rtracey Mar 2017 #37
Looks like I need to skip Chris Hayes and watch Rachel instead. muntrv Mar 2017 #38
I watch Chris Hayes, then Rachel. Nt Whatthe_Firetruck Mar 2017 #59
Proudly KnR for Rachel Hekate Mar 2017 #41
Been a fan Soxfan58 Mar 2017 #45
She's amazing! drm604 Mar 2017 #47
She is simply outstanding. I absolutely adore her and her incredible intellect. VOX Mar 2017 #48
I think she was a college professor at one time. drm604 Mar 2017 #49
Definitely!!! I feel like I'm back at the university when I listen to her. She is factual, on target, RKP5637 Mar 2017 #70
Simply the best JMCoast Mar 2017 #50
Yeah for Rachel Gothmog Mar 2017 #51
Really good to see that the polls are reflective of the Cha Mar 2017 #52
Go Rachel!! ailsagirl Mar 2017 #53
Pardon me...is this where the Rachel Maddow fan club is meeting? SticksnStones Mar 2017 #54
Yep! RKP5637 Mar 2017 #69
She is Awesome. Jack-o-Lantern Mar 2017 #55
This doesn't surprise me at all. Her show lately is just outstanding. AgadorSparticus Mar 2017 #57
Rachel is killin it tonight! lisvard2 Mar 2017 #58
Go Rachel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! n/t Upthevibe Mar 2017 #61
Yes. Showing he's been helping the Iranians launder money they send to terrorists lunatica Mar 2017 #72
My SO recently bought a cable upgrade just for MSNBC paulkienitz Mar 2017 #62
It's worth it, even if just for Rachel. n/t RKP5637 Mar 2017 #68
It's the only thing MFM008 Mar 2017 #76
thank goodness! Her reporting is superb. And the Russian Invasion Story must be seen librechik Mar 2017 #77
Go Rachel Faux pas Mar 2017 #78
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