100th Episode of THE BLACKLIST Equals Shows 18-49 High

NBC wins Wednesday night in total viewers, its fourth consecutive Wednesday win by that measure, and finishes within 0.1 of a point of the Wednesday win in 18-49. The 100th episode of "The Blacklist" (1.1/4 in 18-49, 6.5 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) delivers the show's most-watched episode since its third season finale on May 19, 2016 (6.9 million viewers Thursday at 9 p.m.).

The show scores the show's highest rating since its season premiere (1.1 on Sept. 27) and equals its high since Nov. 10, 2016 (1.2 Thursday at 10 p.m.). Increases +10% week to week in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.0) and +6% in total viewers (6.522 million vs. 6.155 million).

The is the fourth straight "Blacklist" original to grow in total viewers (from 5.041 million on Nov. 8 to 5.892 million on Nov. 15 to 6.023 million on Jan. 3 to 6.155 million Jan. 10 to 6.522 million last night). Ranks #2 in the competitive timeslot in total viewers.

The show will grow dramatically via time-shifting and VOD - "Blacklist" is increasing by +74% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (0.94 to a 1.64) and +3.1 million viewers overall (5.6 million to 8.7 million).

"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (1.4/5 in 18-49, 6.2 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET): Is up +8% week to week in 18-49 (1.4 vs. 1.3) and +2% in total viewers (6.190 million vs. 6.057 million). Equals its high 18-49 rating since Nov. 29 Ranks #2 in the highly competitive timeslot among the Big 4 networks in total viewers. Builds by +27% on its lead-in in 18-49. Will add substantial viewership via time-shifting and VOD:

"Chicago P.D." (1.4/5 in 18-49, 6.6 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET): Grows +8% week to week in 18-49 (1.4 vs. 1.3). Equals the show's highest regular-slot 18-49 rating in the past year (since Jan. 18, 2017, 1.5). Wins the time period among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49, adults 25-54, total viewers and every other key measure (including a tie in men 18-34). Has won the slot or tied for #1 versus regular ABC and CBS competition with its last 27 straight original telecasts in adults 18-49 (L+SD), extending back to October 2016. Will add significant viewership via time-shifting and VOD:

In Late-Night Metered Markets Wednesday Night: In Nielsen's 56 metered markets, household results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 2.2/6; "Late Show with Stephen Colbert," 2.8/7; and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 1.8/5.

In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, adult 18-49 results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 0.7/4; "Late Show," 0.7/4; and "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 0.6/3.
From 12:35-1:05 a.m. ET, ABC's "Nightline" averaged a 1.2/4 in metered-market households and a 0.4/3 in 18-49 in the Local People Meters. From 12:35-1:35 a.m. ET, ratings were: "Late Night with Seth Meyers," 1.2/4 in metered-market households; CBS's "Late Late Show," 1.2/4. In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, averages were: "Late Night," 0.3/3 in 18-49; "Late Late Show," 0.3/3.

At 1:35 a.m., "Last Call with Carson Daly" averaged a 0.8/3 in metered-market households with an encore and a 0.2/2 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.

NOTE: Primetime results are based on "fast affiliate time period" data from Nielsen Media Research. All ratings are "live plus same day" unless otherwise indicated.

Photo by: Will Hart/NBC

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