Ratings

“THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT” WINS PREMIERE WEEK

The Late Show” Up +16% over Premiere Week Last Year

THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT won premiere week while posting year-to-year growth, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Sept. 29.

THE LATE SHOW averaged 3.02m viewers, up +16% (from 2.59m) compared to premiere week last year. THE LATE SHOW topped “The Tonight Show” by +19% (3.02m vs. 2.54m). Friday’s broadcast with guest Jerry Seinfeld, averaged 3.24m, THE LATE SHOW’s largest Friday audience since March 10.

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