Tuesday TV Ratings: The Voice Dips While World Series Numbers Climb
Tuesday night’s broadcast ratings showed mixed results for prime-time programming. After a strong Monday performance for The Voice, the show’s Tuesday edition slid from last week’s levels, while live sports coverage of the World Series continued to draw a sizable audience. Below is a clear summary of the preliminary and updated figures, followed by a breakdown of key programs across the evening.
Overview
NBC’s The Voice posted a 2.8 rating among adults 18-49 in the initial estimates for the Tuesday episode, representing a decline compared with the prior week’s 3.3 rating in the same demographic. By the time final ratings were reported, The Voice nudged up slightly to a 2.9 adults 18-49 rating.
Meanwhile, the World Series broadcast on FOX remained a ratings anchor for the night, initially delivering a 3.1 adults 18-49 rating during the 8:00 p.m. hour. The final adjusted number for the World Series rose to a 3.5 adults 18-49 rating.
Context and Implications
Ratings fluctuations from week to week are common and can be influenced by many factors, including competing programming, sports events, seasonal viewing patterns and special promotions. Although The Voice experienced a downturn in the preliminary numbers on Tuesday, the later adjustment to 2.9 shows a smaller decline than first reported. The World Series continues to maintain strong viewership, which has a measurable impact on the competitive landscape during prime time.
Nightly Ratings Breakdown (Preliminary)
The following breakdown reflects the hour-by-hour preliminary ratings for key programs during Tuesday’s prime-time schedule. All figures are reported as adults 18-49 rating / share followed by total viewers in millions where provided.
| Time | Program | Adults 18-49 Rating / Share | Audience (Millions) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 PM | FOX – World Series Game 6 (Live) | 3.1 / 9 | 11.92 |
| 8:00 PM | NBC – The Voice | 2.8 / 9 | 10.84 |
| 8:00 PM | CBS – NCIS | 2.5 / 8 | 17.20 |
| 8:00 PM | CW – The Flash | 1.3 / 4 | 3.37 |
| 8:00 PM | ABC – The Great Halloween Fright Fight | 1.1 / 4 | 3.75 |
| 9:00 PM | CBS – NCIS: New Orleans | 2.3 / 6 | 15.74 |
| 9:00 PM | ABC – Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | 1.7 / 5 | 4.46 |
| 9:00 PM | NBC – Marry Me | 1.6 / 5 | 5.60 |
| 9:00 PM | CW – Supernatural | 0.8 / 2 | 2.01 |
| 9:30 PM | NBC – About a Boy | 1.2 / 3 | 4.41 |
| 10:00 PM | NBC – Chicago Fire | 1.7 / 5 | 7.22 |
| 10:00 PM | CBS – Person of Interest | 1.6 / 5 | 9.70 |
| 10:00 PM | ABC – Forever | 1.1 / 3 | 4.95 |
Updated Final Numbers
After adjustments, the final ratings for the night included a modest upward revision for The Voice to a 2.9 adults 18-49 rating. The World Series final rating was reported higher as well, increasing to a 3.5 adults 18-49 rating. Final numbers are often adjusted as overnight and delayed viewing data are fully accounted for by measurement services.
Takeaways
- The Voice experienced a week-to-week drop in preliminary adult 18-49 ratings, but the final number reduced the magnitude of that decline.
- Live sports, particularly the World Series, remain a major ratings driver and can influence the performance of entertainment programming airing opposite the game.
- Network competition during these time slots is intense, and small rating shifts can be meaningful for advertising and scheduling decisions.
These ratings provide a snapshot of audience behavior for a single night. Week-to-week trends and multi-week averages offer a fuller picture of a program’s performance, but the figures above highlight how sporting events and network programming interact in prime-time viewing.