viewership
noun
view·er·ship
ˈvyü-ər-ˌship 
: a television audience especially with respect to size or makeup
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Unfinished Business Sweet Magnolias‘ Season 6 renewal will depend on Season 5’s viewership.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 June 2026
League viewership declined by double digits during the height of the national anthem protests in 2016 and 2017.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
With the ongoing domination of streaming services, many local stations are struggling to compete and maintain viewership.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Michele Kang, a billionaire entrepreneur, has made consistent bets on the growth of women’s sports—investments that should pay off given rising viewership, attendance, and valuations for teams and leagues.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 June 2026
League viewership declined by double digits during the height of the national anthem protests in 2016 and 2017.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
With the ongoing domination of streaming services, many local stations are struggling to compete and maintain viewership.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Michele Kang, a billionaire entrepreneur, has made consistent bets on the growth of women’s sports—investments that should pay off given rising viewership, attendance, and valuations for teams and leagues.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
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“Viewership.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viewership. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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