ABC's BACHELOR IN PARADISE Finale Up Year to Year and Hits Season Highs

Boosted by strong finales for "Bachelor in Paradise" and "After Paradise," ABC took second place on Tuesday in Adults 18-49 (1.1/4) to an "America's Got Talent"-led NBC. ABC ranked No. 1 on the night in Women 18-34 (tie), with "Bachelor in Paradise" as the top-rated TV show.

Among Adults 18-49, ABC hit a 6-week high on the night (since 7/26/16) and spiked 83% from the same Tuesday last summer.

"Bachelor in Paradise" (8:00-9:00 p.m. - 5.6 million and 1.6/6 in AD18-49) Gaining audience in each of its last 4 telecasts on the night from 8:00-9:00 p.m., ABC's "Bachelor in Paradise" finale rose by double digits week to week in Total Viewers (+12% - 5.6 million vs. 5.0 million) and 14% in Adults 18-49 (1.6/6 vs. 1.4/6). The ABC unscripted series closed out with a new season high with Total Viewers and equaled a season best with Adults 18-49, marking the franchise's 2nd-highest numbers ever.

"Bachelor in Paradise" was up from its year-ago season closer on Monday (on 9/7/15) in both Total Viewers (+17% - 5.6 million vs. 4.8 million) and Adults 18-49 (+7% - 1.6/6 vs. 1.5/4) for its strongest finale yet.

"After Paradise" (9:00-10:00 p.m. - 4.0 million and 1.1/4 in AD18-49) Building each week this season at 9:00 p.m., ABC's "After Paradise" finale grew by double digits in Total Viewers (+18% - 4.0 million vs. 3.4 million) and Adults 18-49 (+22% - 1.1/4 vs. 0.9/3) to set new season highs. In the 9 o'clock hour, ABC's "After Paradise" beat CBS' "Zoo" finale by 57% in Adults 18-49 (1.1/4 vs. 0.7/2).

"Mistresses" (10:00-11:00 p.m. - 2.6 million and 0.6/2 in AD18-49) In the 10 o'clock hour, ABC's season finale of "Mistresses" gained 20% from the previous night in Adults 18-49 (0.6/2 vs. 0.5/2 on 9/5/16) and held even with its year-ago finale on Thursday (0.6/2 on 9/3/15).

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 9/6/16.

Photo credit: ABC/ Rick Rowell*

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