Monday TV Ratings Snapshot — December 4
On Monday, December 4, the prime-time ratings in the key adults 18–49 demographic showed NBC’s The Voice maintaining a strong hold on viewers. The Voice posted a 1.9 rating in the 18–49 demo, holding steady from the previous week. ABC’s surprise performer, The Good Doctor, followed closely with a solid 1.7. Below is a clear breakdown of how the major network programs performed across the evening.
What these ratings mean
Ratings here refer to the percentage of adults aged 18–49 who watched each program, a core advertising demographic. Alongside the demo rating, share and total audience impressions are commonly reported; the share indicates the percentage of TVs in use tuned to a program during its timeslot. These nightly ratings help networks and advertisers track which shows are attracting the most valuable viewers.
Prime-time performance by timeslot
8:00–10:00 p.m.
The Voice (NBC) — 1.9/7, 10.04 million
NBC’s singing competition led the night in the 18–49 demo, matching its performance from the prior week and continuing to be a reliable draw for the network in prime time.
The Big Bang Theory (CBS) — 1.2/5, 7.68 million (repeat)
CBS aired a repeat of The Big Bang Theory in this hour, delivering moderate demo numbers and steady total viewers for syndicated episodes.
The Great Christmas Light Fight (ABC) — 1.1/4, 5.61 million (part of a two-hour block)
ABC’s seasonal special produced respectable family viewing numbers as part of its two-hour presentation.
Lucifer (FOX) — 0.9/4, 3.44 million
Lucifer continued to attract a dedicated audience on FOX, showing stable niche performance in the demo.
Supergirl (The CW) — 0.5/2, 1.76 million
The CW’s Supergirl remained a solid performer within the network’s typical demo range, contributing to the evening’s genre variety.
8:30 p.m.
Man with a Plan (CBS) — 1.1/4, 6.32 million
The sitcom provided a reasonable lead-in for CBS, maintaining consistent numbers for the half-hour slot.
9:00 p.m.
Superior Donuts (CBS) — 0.9/4, 5.50 million
The CBS sitcom followed with slightly lower demo ratings than the earlier half-hour, while keeping millions of viewers tuned in.
The Gifted (FOX) — 0.8/3, 2.79 million
FOX’s genre drama held a focused audience, performing in line with expectations for its target viewers.
Valor (The CW) — 0.2/1, 0.99 million
The CW’s military drama registered lower demo and total viewer numbers compared with the other network offerings that hour.
9:30 p.m.
9JKL (CBS) — 0.8/3, 4.65 million
CBS’s comedy continued to draw several million viewers, posting demo numbers typical for its night and network slot.
10:00 p.m.
The Good Doctor (ABC) — 1.7/7, 9.41 million
ABC’s The Good Doctor emerged as a strong performer at 10 p.m., finishing a close second in the demo for the night and delivering high total viewer counts for its timeslot.
The Wall (NBC) — 1.0/4, 4.75 million
NBC’s game show followed The Voice and kept a healthy portion of the audience in place for later evening viewing.
SWAT (CBS) — 0.6/2, 3.70 million (repeat)
CBS aired a repeat of SWAT in the late hour, producing modest demo numbers consistent with rerun viewership.
Evening overview
The night showed diversity across genres—reality competition, scripted dramas, comedies, and specials—all finding their respective audiences. The Voice led the demo while The Good Doctor proved it can compete strongly even in the later hour. Repeats and seasonal programming filled several slots and performed within expected ranges for repeat airings and special-event viewing.
This nightly summary captures the key ratings for Monday, December 4, reflecting how each network’s programming connected with the crucial 18–49 advertising demographic and overall viewers during prime time.