Note: Nielsen ratings for new, first-run episodes are included below. Data for repeat telecasts is excluded from this report.
The NBA Finals provided ABC late night programming was a substantial audience bump this past June, highlighted by Jimmy Kimmel Live! becoming late night’s top-rated show for the month among Adults 18-49.
According to Nielsen live-plus-seven data, Jimmy Kimmel Live! averaged 1,976,000 total viewers with 288,000 P18-49 for 23 first-run episodes in June 2024. That’s up +9% and +34%, respectively, from the show’s May averages.
While Kimmel won the ad-friendly demo last month, CBS’ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert continued to average the most total viewers on all of late-night. Per Nielsen live-plus-seven-day data, CBS’ late-night juggernaut averaged 2,478,000 total viewers with 261,000 P18-49 viewers for 12 first-run episodes in June 2024. That’s -2% and -1%, respectively, from the show’s May 2024 averages.
According to Nielsen live-plus-seven-day data, NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon averaged 1,333,000 total viewers with 201,000 P18-49 in its 11:35 p.m. timeslot for 12 first-run episodes in June. That’s -10% and -15%, respectively, from its May averages in those measurements.
The 12:35 a.m. late night ratings race was neck-and-neck in June, specifically when it came to the P18-49 demo.
NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers came out on top in its timeslot in June, both in total viewers and among Adults 18-49. The show presented 12 first-run episodes, which drew an average of 974,000 total viewers and 144,000 P18-49, per Nielsen live-plus-seven data. Unfortunately, that’s -9% and -19%, respectively, from the show’s May 2024 averages.
CBS’ After Midnight averaged 688,000 total viewers and 141,000 P18-49 for its 12 first-run episodes in June, according Nielsen live-plus-seven data. That’s -3% in total viewers but flat in P18-49 viewers from May.
Per Nielsen live-plus-seven-day data, ABC’s Nightline averaged 917,000 total viewers with 143,000 P18-49 viewers for 23 first-run episodes in June. That’s up +8% in total viewers and +19% in P18-49 from May.
Lastly, Comedy Central’s The Daily Show posted month-to-month gains. The show’s 1,034,000 total viewers average is up +7% from May, and its 186,000 P18-49 viewer average is +4% from May.
Live+7 ratings (18-49 Demo)
| Network | Show Name / (# of first-run eps) | Viewers | % Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 PM | |||
| CC | The Daily Show (15) | 186,000 | 2.28 |
| 11:35 PM | |||
| ABC | Jimmy Kimmel Live! (19) | 288,000 | 4.65 |
| CBS | The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (12) | 261,000 | 4.19 |
| NBC | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (12) | 201,000 | 3.24 |
| 12:35 AM | |||
| ABC | *Nightline (23) | 143,000 | 2.95 |
| CBS | After Midnight (12) | 141,000 | 3.07 |
| NBC | Late Night With Seth Meyers (12) | 144,000 | 3.11 |
Live+7 ratings (Viewers 2+)
| Network | Show Name / (# of first-run eps) | Total Viewers | % Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 PM | |||
| CC | The Daily Show (15) | 1,034,000 | 2.66 |
| 11:35 PM | |||
| ABC | Jimmy Kimmel Live! (19) | 1,976,000 | 6.83 |
| CBS | The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (12) | 2,478,000 | 8.38 |
| NBC | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (12) | 1,333,000 | 4.54 |
| 12:35 AM | |||
| ABC | *Nightline (23) | 917,000 | 4.18 |
| CBS | After Midnight (12) | 667,000 | 3.25 |
| NBC | Late Night With Seth Meyers (12) | 974,000 | 4.69 |
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