ABC's THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT Tops Week-Ago Premiere Episode

THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT (8:00-10:00 p.m. - 5.5 million and 1.3/4 in AD18-49): From 8:00-10:00 p.m. up against NBC's "The Voice" and CBS' first-run 2-hour comedy block, ABC's "The Great Christmas Light Fight" grew from its week-ago premiere by 18% in Adults 18-49 (1.3/4 vs. 1.1/4). In addition, the show was up from its telecast on the same night last year (4.4 million and 1.1/3 on 12/14/15) with Total Viewers (+25%) and Adults 18-49 (+18%).

Please note: ABC's Monday lineup was preempted in Boston for local NFL coverage (1.6% U.S.)

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 Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings, 12/12/15.

The immensely popular series is back for a fourth season on Monday nights in December with returning celebrity judges, Carter Oosterhouse (HGTV's "Million Dollar Rooms") and Taniya Nayak (Food Network's "Restaurant Impossible").

Photo credit: ABC/ Eric Liebowitz

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