In 2023, the most watched single telecast on cable networks in the U.S. was the Republican Debate broadcast on Fox News Channel, with over **** million viewers. Second was the season premier of the TV series "Yellowstone." The ranking of top cable programming was dominated by election and political-related topics.
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