Coronavirus and TV viewing: most watched television programs in the United States in the week March 9 to 15, 2020, by number of primetime viewers
(in millions)
Characteristic
Number of viewers in millions
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
The chart is not accessible to screen readers. Please switch to the table view to access the data.
You need a ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Account for unlimited access
In the week running from ** to **, 2020, the most watched television program in the United States was 'NCIS' on CBS, with million primetime viewers. CBS shows '60 Minutes', 'Young Sheldon', and 'Blue Bloods' also drew in over million viewers each during primetime. The coronavirus outbreak in the United States is expected to impact TV viewing as individuals self-isolate and enjoy media from home in place of being able to attend events, visit cinemas, or engage in their usual social activities. The WHO (World Health Organization) declared the coronavirus a global pandemic on ***, 2020.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ can support your business.
McClatchy (Tacoma News Tribune). (March 11, 2020). Coronavirus and TV viewing: most watched television programs in the United States in the week March 9 to 15, 2020, by number of primetime viewers (in millions) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 25, 2026, from /statistics/1105855/tv-show-viewers-coronavirus-us/
McClatchy (Tacoma News Tribune). "Coronavirus and TV viewing: most watched television programs in the United States in the week March 9 to 15, 2020, by number of primetime viewers (in millions)." Chart. March 11, 2020. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 25, 2026. /statistics/1105855/tv-show-viewers-coronavirus-us/
McClatchy (Tacoma News Tribune). (2020). Coronavirus and TV viewing: most watched television programs in the United States in the week March 9 to 15, 2020, by number of primetime viewers (in millions). ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 25, 2026. /statistics/1105855/tv-show-viewers-coronavirus-us/
McClatchy (Tacoma News Tribune). "Coronavirus and Tv Viewing: Most Watched Television Programs in The United States in The Week March 9 to 15, 2020, by Number of Primetime Viewers (in Millions)." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 11 Mar 2020, /statistics/1105855/tv-show-viewers-coronavirus-us/
McClatchy (Tacoma News Tribune), Coronavirus and TV viewing: most watched television programs in the United States in the week March 9 to 15, 2020, by number of primetime viewers (in millions) ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, /statistics/1105855/tv-show-viewers-coronavirus-us/ (last visited July 25, 2026)
Coronavirus and TV viewing: most watched television programs in the United States in the week March 9 to 15, 2020, by number of primetime viewers (in millions) [Graph], McClatchy (Tacoma News Tribune), March 11, 2020. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1105855/tv-show-viewers-coronavirus-us/