Press release - Ratings
November 13, 2024
‘Doctor Odyssey’ Series Premiere Swells +482% Over Live+Same Day Audience in Adults 18-49
Splashy New Drama Scores Over 16 Million Total Viewers to Date After 35 Days
‘9-1-1’ Kicks Off Buzzy New Season With Six-Month High in Total Viewers
• After 35 days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, excluding linear encores, “Doctor Odyssey” rose dramatically +169% in Total Viewers (11.11 million vs. 4.13 million) and +482% in Adults 18-49 (2.21 rating vs. 0.38 rating) over its initial Live+Same Day audience.
• The high-octane drama from Ryan Murphy, starring Joshua Jackson and Don Johnson, racked up an impressive total cross-platform audience to date of 16.5 million Total Viewers for its highly anticipated series premiere, representing a 299% lift over the show’s initial Live+Same Day audience (16.5 million vs. 4.13 million).
• In fact, “Doctor Odyssey” has hit the Hulu Top 15 Today 32 times in its first 35 days on Hulu.
• Murphy’s acclaimed drama “9-1-1” kicked off season eight with an action-packed three-episode story arc rising +156% in Total Viewers (12.64 million vs. 4.93 million) and +519% in Adults 18-49 (2.91 rating vs. 0.47 rating) over its initial Live+Same Day audience.
• Pacing ahead of its MP+35 year-ago season average in Total Viewers (12.64 million vs. 12.07 million), the season premiere marked “9-1-1”’s best performance since last March – since 3/28/24.
On Thursday’s “9-1-1” (airing Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. EST/PST on ABC, streaming next day on Hulu), Athena is assigned a rookie to mentor and begins to question her own abilities. Meanwhile, Bobby and the 118 return to the set of “HOT SHOTS” following a 911 call.
Then, an hour later on “Dr. Odyssey” (9 p.m. EST/PST on ABC, streaming next day on Hulu), bears, otters and cubs on board can only mean one thing: It’s Gay Week on The Odyssey. As Max, Avery and Tristan navigate their relationships, Capt. Massey’s brother arrives with an unexpected guest.
Source: The Nielsen Company, National Live +35 Day Program Ratings and ABC Multiplatform +35 Day data for 9/26/24, or as dated. 2023-2024 Season (9/25/2023-5/22/2024).
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