U.S. — Fox News averaged 2.223 million total viewers during primetime for the week of June 22, 2026, ranking first among all basic cable networks. The network also averaged 187,000 viewers in the Adults 25-54 demographic during primetime for the same week.

Compared to the week beginning June 15, 2026, primetime total viewership decreased by 2 percent, and primetime Adults 25-54 viewership decreased by 7 percent. Programs occupied 13 of the 15 most-watched cable news show slots during the week.

"The Five" was the most-watched cable news show, attracting 3.303 million total viewers at 5 p.m. ET. It also led in the Adults 25-54 demo with an average of 296,000 viewers at 5 p.m. ET. Network programs held 14 of the 15 top spots in the Adults 25-54 demographic.

During the same week, "The Rachel Maddow Show" on MS NOW ranked sixth overall with 2.261 million total viewers for its Monday 9 p.m. ET broadcast and 198,000 viewers in the Adults 25-54 demographic. "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" on MS NOW, airing weeknights at 10 p.m. ET, had 1.339 million total viewers, placing 15th.