ABC Takes 2nd on Tuesday in Adults 18-49, With BACHELOR IN PARADISE

By: Caryn Robbins Aug. 16, 2017

Featuring "Bachelor in Paradise" and "Somewhere Between," ABC ranked No. 2 on Tuesday night in Adults 18-49 (1.3/5) to an "America's Got Talent"-led NBC. "Bachelor in Paradise" (8:00-10:00 p.m. - 3.8 million and 1.1/4 in AD18-49): From 8:00-10:00 p.m., ABC's "Bachelor in Paradise" took 2nd to NBC's "America's Got Talent" in the 2-hour time slot among Adults 18-49 (1.1/4). In addition, "Bachelor in Paradise" stood as the No. 2 TV show on Tuesday across all key Women demos (W18-34/W18-49/W25-54).

"Bachelor in Paradise" delivered a 7-week high for ABC in the 2-hour slot among Adults 18-49 (since 6/27/17), representing its 2nd highest rating in the time period this summer.

"Somewhere Between" (10:00-11:00 p.m. - 1.7 million and 0.4/2 in AD18-49):
At 10:00 p.m., ABC's "Somewhere Between" grew week to week by 21% in Total Viewers (1.7 million vs. 1.4 million) and also built 33% on its week-ago National rating in Adults 18-49 (0.4/2 vs. 0.3/1) to a Tuesday best, holding even with its Fast Affiliate rating.

Projections Rationale:
Lifts vs. L+SD are based on the 2016-17 season for premiere telecast or an average for originals (excluding the premiere).
Returning shows: Profile based on same show (either premiere or averages for originals).
New Series: Based on similar series.

Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affilaite Live + Same Day Ratings, 8/15/17.