After a few seasons of competing against each other for TV viewership, fans in the stands and talent on the field, the XFL and the USFL announced an intent to merge, according to multiple reports.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/09/usfl-xfl-to-officially-merge-cementing-future-of-spring-football/

Although the show was originally not scheduled to be a long-term series, the cast members' popularity grew its viewership, and it has become one of MTV's longest-running shows.

Source: https://screenrant.com/jersey-shore-cast-zodiac-sign-age-2023/

And under the new contract, companies will have to be more transparent about streaming viewership numbers, which streaming giants like Netflix have often cherry-picked and reported inconsistently.

Source: https://leadership.ng/americas-film-television-writers-to-end-3-month-old-strike/

And with that combined viewership in mind, bookmakers had the event heavy odds-on to be the most watched sporting event of the year in the UK before it got underway.

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/lionesses-records-world-cup-final-30745122

A source revealed to the publication that producers are trying to boost viewership by bringing the old cast and good actors onto the show.

Source: https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/celeb-news/the-estate-actor-aubrey-poo-joins-generations-the-legacy-13-august-2023/

As per the officials, the PVL has been a massive success in terms of viewership and engaging volleyball fans around the globe.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/fivb-partners-with-pvl-to-help-grow-indian-volleyball/

Both ‘Barry’ and ‘Westworld’ 2022 viewership declines indicate HBO is being tuned out by their previous viewers.

Source: https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/hbo-tv-show-ratings/

But with record-breaking viewership comes criticism.

Source: https://screenrant.com/love-is-blind-creator-queer-spin-off-roadblocks/

Can Coach Prime’s Colorado team draw a record viewership Saturday?

Source: https://biztoc.com/x/6b2c0931f151cc74?ref=ff

Compared to season 30 (which aired in Spring 2022), that’s down by 19% in the demo and up by 1% in viewership in the live+same day ratings (includes DVR playback through 3:00 AM).

Source: https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/dancing-with-the-stars-season-33-has-the-abc-competition-series-been-cancelled-or-renewed/

Compared to season 31, that’s down by 14% in the demo and up by 1% in viewership in the live+same day ratings (includes DVR playback through 3:00 AM).

Source: https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/dateline-nbc-season-33-has-the-newsmagazine-series-been-cancelled-or-renewed-for-2024-25/

Compared to season 33, that’s up by 3% in the demo and up by 6% in viewership in the live+same day ratings (includes DVR playback through 3:00 AM).

Source: https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/the-simpsons-season-35-has-the-fox-tv-series-been-cancelled-or-renewed-yet/

Compared to season 45, that’s down by 13% in the demo and up by 8% in viewership in the live+same day ratings (includes DVR playback through 3:00 AM).

Source: https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/20-20-season-47-has-the-abc-news-series-been-cancelled-or-renewed-for-2024-25/

Compared to season one, that’s down by 12% in the demo and down by 28% in viewership in the live+same day ratings (includes DVR playback through 3:00 AM).

Source: https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/the-gilded-age-season-three-has-the-hbo-tv-series-been-cancelled-or-renewed/

Compared to season one, that’s down by 22% in the demo and down by 21% in viewership in the live+same day ratings (includes DVR playback through 3:00 AM).

Source: https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/the-challenge-usa-season-three-has-the-cbs-reality-series-been-cancelled-or-renewed-yet/

Compared to season one, that’s down by 8% in the demo and up by 26% in viewership in the live+same day ratings (includes DVR playback through 3:00 AM).

Source: https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/family-law-season-three-has-the-cw-tv-series-been-cancelled-or-renewed-yet/

Compared to season seven, that’s down by 53% in the demo and down by 39% in viewership in the live+same day ratings (which includes DVR playback through 3:00 AM).

Source: https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/fear-the-walking-dead-season-nine-has-the-amc-tv-series-been-cancelled-or-renewed/

Compared to season three, that’s down by 16% in the demo and down by 3% in viewership.

Source: https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/bob-%e2%99%a5-abishola-season-five-has-the-cbs-comedy-series-been-cancelled-or-renewed-yet/

Compared to season two, that’s down by 16% in the demo and down by 5% in viewership.

Source: https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/the-equalizer-season-four-has-the-cbs-action-series-been-cancelled-or-renewed-yet/

Compared to season two, that’s down by 20% in the demo and down by 22% in viewership.

Source: https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/walker-season-four-has-the-cw-tv-series-been-cancelled-or-renewed/