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CBS Premiere Week Multiplatform Ratings See Big Year-Over-Year Increases (EXCLUSIVE)

By Michael Schneider Oct 22, 2026 | 6:00 PM

CBS kicked off its fall 2026 TV season the week of Oct. 4 with a strong performance for its new and returning series, according to Nielsen live+7 multiplatform data. Per that data, CBS’ premiere week averaged 8.63 million viewers — up 14% from its premiere week in 2025 (the week of Oct. 12). Leading the […]