Once again, Fox News has topped the ratings, far ahead of rivals CNN and MSNBC. Actually, in terms of total day viewers, 2022 was the third-highest-rated year in cable news history. For the past seven years, Fox News has maintained its position as the top cable network in terms of both primetime and overall day viewing.
Fox News is unique in that it draws a broad spectrum of political viewers. Fox News is the network that more Republicans, Independents, and Democrats watch than any other, according to data from Nielsen/MRI Fusion. Fox News is particularly well-liked among younger viewers, with the largest audience in the 25–54 age range.
Suzanne Scott, the CEO of Fox News, is incredibly proud of the network’s 2022 achievements. Their creative news and opinion programming, which appeals to the politically varied cable news audience, is credited by her with their success. And it’s not just chatter; over the entire daytime viewing, Fox News managed to secure an outstanding 53% share of the 25-54 demographic.
“The Five” is one of Fox News’s many popular programs that sticks out. Being the first non-primetime cable show to rank #1 in viewership for a full year, this ground-breaking program created history. “The Five,” which airs at 5 PM ET, drew an incredible 3,432,000 viewers in 2022, outpacing all CNN and MSNBC primetime and daytime programming. With 465,000 viewers, the A25–54 demographic gave it great reviews as well.
The distinctive style of “The Five” and its diverse panel of panelists, who provide incisive viewpoints on the day’s most important stories, are what set it apart. Engaging debates and valuable information fascinate audiences. For fans of cable news, “The Five” has established itself as a must-watch program thanks to its impressive viewership figures.
It is not surprising that Fox News has been so successful. The network has maintained its status as the top cable news network because to its dedication to providing creative programs on a variety of subjects. Viewers can anticipate even more innovative series and captivating content from Fox News in the years to come, regardless of their political party.