Evening News Ratings War: ABC’s David Muir Leads as NBC Gains Ground in 2025
the competition for evening news dominance continued throughout 2025, with ABC’s World News tonight with David Muir consistently leading in viewership. However, NBC’s nightly News with Tom Llamas demonstrated notable growth, while CBS Evening News faced challenges in maintaining its audience.This article provides a detailed analysis of the ratings performance of each network during the week of December 29, 2025, and throughout the fourth quarter, offering insights into the evolving landscape of broadcast news.
The Week of December 29, 2025: A Slow News Cycle
The week between Christmas and New Year’s traditionally presents a unique challenge for evening news programs, as audiences are often preoccupied with holidays and travel. This period frequently enough sees lower viewership numbers across the board. Notably, NBC News did not report standard weekly averages due to several broadcasts being categorized as specials or retitled programs.
Despite the typical holiday slump, ABC’s World News Tonight managed to attract a
