Key facts
- Fox News Channel achieved its highest-rated May in network history.
- FNC surpassed ABC in weekday primetime viewership.
- 'The Five' was the top-rated show in cable news with 3.6 million viewers.
- 'Jesse Watters Primetime' averaged 3.1 million viewers.
- FNC accounted for the top 85 cable news telecasts in May.
Fox News Channel (FNC) has achieved its highest-rated May in network history, surpassing ABC in weekday primetime viewership and dominating cable news. The network averaged 2.8 million viewers in weekday primetime, exceeding ABC's 2.7 million and matching ESPN's viewership despite extensive playoff coverage. FNC commanded nearly 60% of the cable news audience share and accounted for the top 85 cable news telecasts in May. The program 'The Five' remained the top-rated show in cable news, averaging 3.6 million viewers, while 'Jesse Watters Primetime' averaged 3.1 million viewers. 'The Ingraham Angle' averaged 2.5 million viewers, and 'Gutfeld!' averaged 2.9 million viewers, outperforming broadcast late-night shows. 'Special Report with Bret Baier' averaged 2.7 million viewers and led 'CBS Evening News' in 19 major markets. 'Fox & Friends' continued its streak as the number-one cable news morning program for the 63rd consecutive month. FNC also won every hour of weekend cable news among total viewers and adults aged 25-54.