ABC's BACHELOR IN PARADISE Builds to Tuesday High in Viewers

By: Caryn Robbins Aug. 31, 2016

ABC Tuesday Prime (8:00-11:00 p.m. - 3.4 million and 0.9/3 in AD18-49): With "Bachelor in Paradise" and "After Paradise," leading up to next week's 2-night season finale for the franchise (on Monday and Tuesday, 9/5/16 and 9/6/16), ABC earned second place on Tuesday among Adults 18-49 (0.9/3) to an "America's Got Talent"-led NBC.

Among Adults 18-49, ABC built 13% to a 4-week high on the evening and spiked 29% over the same Tuesday last summer.

"Bachelor in Paradise" (8:00-9:00 p.m. - 5.0 million and 1.4/6 in AD18-49): From 8:00-9:00 p.m., ABC's "Bachelor in Paradise" grew for the 3rd straight week in Total Viewers (5.0 million vs. 4.9 million) and held even with Adults 18-49 (1.4/6), marking its most watched Tuesday telecast yet and tying a high with young adults on the night. In fact "Bachelor in Paradise" delivered ABC's biggest audience to the hour this summer with regular programming. The ABC unscripted series was the No. 2 TV show of the night in Adults 18-34, behind only NBC's "America's Got Talent."

"After Paradise" (9:00-10:00 p.m. - 3.5 million and 0.9/3 in AD18-49): In the 9:00 p.m. hour, ABC's "After Paradise" delivered its 2nd straight week of double-digit growth in Total Viewers (+25% - 3.5 million vs. 2.8 million) and Adults 18-49 (+29% - 0.9/3 vs. 0.7/3) to set new season highs. In its time slot, the "Bachelor in Paradise" after-show beat CBS' "Zoo" by 29% in Adults 18-49 (0.9/3 vs. 0.7/3).

Projections Rationale: Lifts vs. L+SD are based on 2015-16 season averages 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 Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings for 8/30/16.

Photo credit: ABC/ Rick Rowell *