Observed Signal · Oct 22, 2026 · Ratings Report · Source: Adweek · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
CBS Mornings Gains, Today Leads Morning News Ratings
In the week of October 5, 2026, CBS Mornings was the only morning show to post gains in both total viewers and the Adults 25-54 demo, according to Nielsen's national live+same-day big data plus program ratings. NBC's Today also gained in the demo and extended its lead over ABC's Good Morning America (GMA) to over 170,000 viewers. Today remained the most-watched morning show with 2.859 million total viewers and 640,000 in the demo. GMA dropped 1% in total viewers and 4% in the demo, becoming the only broadcast to lose in both measurements. CBS Mornings averaged 1.735 million total viewers and 294,000 in the demo, up 1% and 7% respectively from the previous week. Year-over-year, Today was up, while GMA and CBS Mornings were down in total viewers.
Minor ratings data for morning shows, relevant for media planners but not a major industry event.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- CBS Mornings grew 1% in total viewers and 7% in the A25-54 demo week-over-week.
- NBC's Today remained the top morning show with 2.859 million total viewers and 640,000 in the demo.
- ABC's Good Morning America dropped 1% in total viewers and 4% in the demo, only broadcast to lose in both.
- Today widened the gap over GMA to more than 170,000 total viewers.
- Year-over-year, Today was up 9% in total viewers, while GMA and CBS Mornings were down.
Connected Companies & Entities
3 Entities mapped“CBS News’ CBS Mornings finished the week of October 5 as the only morning show to record gains in both total viewers and the Adults 25-54 de...”
“NBC News’s Today joined CBS News’ morning show in registering gains in the advertiser-coveted demo.”
“Today widened the gap over ABC News’ Good Morning America to more than 170,000 viewers.”
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CBS Mornings Grows; Today Still Leads Week
For the week of June 15, 2026, NBC’s Today remained the top-rated U.S. morning news program while CBS News’ CBS Mornings was the only show to post week‑over‑week gains in both total viewers and the Adults 25‑54 demo. Nielsen’s national Live+Same‑Day Big Data+Panel ratings show Today averaged 3.048 million total viewers and 686,000 A25‑54; ABC’s Good Morning America averaged 2.836 million and 457,000 A25‑54; CBS Mornings averaged 1.7 million and 274,000 A25‑54. Week‑over‑week, CBS Mornings rose +3% in total viewers and +4% in A25‑54, while GMA declined week‑to‑week in both metrics. Year‑over‑year comparisons show Today up strongly (+23% total, +24% demo) and CBS Mornings down (-9% total, -13% demo). Data source: Nielsen NTI National Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel (w/o 6/15/26).
Morning Show Ratings Drop: Today Leads, GMA Closes Gap
For the week of March 9, 2026, NBC News’ Today remained the most-watched U.S. morning newscast in total viewers and Adults 25-54, but all three major network morning shows — Today, ABC’s Good Morning America (GMA) and CBS Mornings — saw week-over-week declines. Nielsen national Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel ratings show Today averaged 2.918 million total viewers and 634,000 A25-54 viewers; GMA averaged 2.838 million and 452,000 in the demo; CBS Mornings averaged 1.688 million and 273,000. GMA was the only show with year-over-year gains (+12% total, +4% demo). CBS Mornings was retitled to “CBS Morn” on March 10, 2026, and that retitled telecast is excluded from the weekly and season averages (CBS’s weekly averages use four days).
Today Show Tops Morning Ratings Despite Yearly Demo Decline
NBC News' Today was the most-watched U.S. morning broadcast for the week of Jan. 26, 2026, narrowly beating ABC News' Good Morning America in total viewers. According to Nielsen national live+same-day Big Data + Panel ratings, Today averaged 3.095 million total viewers and 652,000 viewers in Adults 25–54, while GMA averaged 3.065 million total viewers and 527,000 in the demo. CBS Mornings averaged 1.833 million total viewers and 285,000 in A25–54. Week-over-week and year-over-year percentage changes were reported: GMA rose vs. the prior week and vs. the year-ago week, Today also grew vs. the prior week and year-ago in total viewers but declined in the demo year-over-year, and CBS Mornings showed declines versus the previous week and year-ago comparisons. Nielsen/NTI is cited as the data source.
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