Fox News has once again dominated the ratings, leaving competitors MSNBC and CNN in their wake. In reality, 2022 was the third-highest-rated year in cable news history, according to total day viewers. Fox News has been the top cable network for the past seven years, both in primetime and total day ratings.
What distinguishes Fox News is its ability to appeal to a politically diverse audience. According to Nielsen/MRI Fusion data, Fox News attracts the most Democrats, Independents, and Republicans of any network. This appeal extends to the younger demographic as well, with Fox News getting the most viewers aged 25 to 54.
Among the numerous successful shows on Fox News, ‘The Five’ stands out. This groundbreaking program created history by being the first non-primetime cable show to have the highest viewership for an entire year. Airing at 5 PM ET, in 2022, ‘The Five’ drew an incredible 3,432,000 viewers, outperforming all daytime and primetime programs on CNN and MSNBC. It aired at 5 PM ET. It also received positive feedback from the A25-54 group, with 465,000 viewers tuning in.
