THE VOICE -- Live Finale Performances -- Pictured: Rose Short -- (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC) — THE VOICE — Pictured: Rose Short — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC)

The Voice Finale Tops Monday Night Ratings; Holiday Special Draws Solid Audience

NBC’s The Voice closed out the night as Monday’s ratings winner, posting a 1.3 rating in the key 18-49 demographic and drawing 9.07 million viewers for its performance finale. The program improved slightly from the previous week’s episode, which finished with a 1.2 rating and 8.22 million viewers. These results underline The Voice’s continued ability to attract a broad audience during its live finale event.

Following The Voice, NBC’s seasonal special Holidays With the Houghs, featuring Julianne and Derek Hough, earned a 0.7 rating in adults 18-49 and attracted 4.68 million viewers. The holiday-focused special performed respectably during the late time slot, serving as a festive companion to the evening’s larger live-televised competition.

Networks released an updated set of final numbers that adjusted some of the preliminary ratings. In the final update, The Voice and Holidays With the Houghs were revised slightly downward. The final-adjusted metrics for the evening reflected the competitive nature of Monday night programming across NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, and The CW.

Final-Adjusted Monday Night Ratings (Selected)

8:00–10:00 p.m. — The Voice (NBC): 1.2/6, 8.80 million viewers (final-adjusted)
8:00–10:00 p.m. — The Great Christmas Light Fight (ABC): 0.6/4, 3.27 million viewers (final-adjusted)
8:30 p.m. — Bob Hearts Abishola (CBS): 0.7/3, 6.15 million viewers (final-adjusted)
10:00 p.m. — Holidays With the Houghs (NBC): 0.6/3, 4.23 million viewers (final-adjusted)

Below is a detailed breakdown of the night’s broadcast ratings by timeslot and program, reflecting the initial published numbers and overall audience reach for each show.

Ratings by Timeslot

8:00 p.m.

The Voice (NBC, 8–10 p.m.): 1.3/6, 9.07 million viewers
The Neighborhood (CBS): 0.9/4, 6.56 million viewers
The Great Christmas Light Fight (ABC, 8–10 p.m.): 0.7/3, 3.42 million viewers
Nick Cannon’s Hit Viral Videos: Holidays 2019 (FOX): 0.4/2, 1.83 million viewers
Penn & Teller: Fool Us (The CW): 0.2/1, 0.82 million viewers

8:30 p.m.

Bob Hearts Abishola (CBS): 0.8/3, 6.24 million viewers

9:00 p.m.

All Rise (CBS): 0.7/3, 5.57 million viewers
Prodigal Son (FOX) — rerun: 0.2/1, 1.11 million viewers
Greatest Holiday Commercials Countdown 2019 (The CW) — special: 0.1/1, 0.77 million viewers

10:00 p.m.

Bull (CBS): 0.7/4, 6.49 million viewers
Holidays With the Houghs (NBC) — special: 0.7/4, 4.68 million viewers
Jimmy Kimmel Live After Darth: A Star Wars Special (ABC) — special: 0.4/2, 1.81 million viewers

What the Numbers Mean

The 18-49 demographic remains the industry-standard measure of advertiser-relevant viewership, so a show’s rating in that demo is often the primary focus for networks and advertisers. The Voice’s 1.3 rating and 9+ million viewers on the night reaffirm its strength as a live-event franchise that draws both a sizable overall audience and valuable demo viewers. Holiday-themed programming such as Holidays With the Houghs and ABC’s seasonal specials continue to attract viewers seeking festive entertainment, though they typically register lower demo ratings than top-rated network dramas or live competition series.

Ratings adjustments between preliminary and final numbers are common as data is refined to account for time-zone differences, delayed viewing, and other factors. The final-adjusted figures offer the most accurate snapshot of audience size for the night and are used by networks to evaluate performance and advertising revenue opportunities.

Overall, Monday’s lineup illustrated how live competition and seasonal specials can coexist on the schedule, with The Voice maintaining its status as the night’s centerpiece and holiday-themed programs filling complementary, targeted viewing niches.