Season Two Premiere of FOX's LETHAL WEAPON Posts +73% Lift in Viewers

The Season Two premiere of LETHAL WEAPON delivered a +73% lift in 7-Day Total Multi-Platform viewers (7.6 million) from its Live+ Same Day audience (4.4 million). The series posted a 1.9/8 Live+7 Day rating among Adults 18-49 demographic, according to Nielsen, marking a +58% gain from its same day rating (1.2/5) on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 8:00 PM ET/PT.

The Season Two premiere of THE MICK posted a +78% gain from same day (4.8 million multi-platform viewers vs. 2.7 million), its most-watched episode since February and +20% compared to its Season One finale. Among Adults 18-49, THE MICK posted a 1.5/6 Live+7 Day rating, up +67% from same day (0.9/3). On Hulu and FOX NOW, the comedy averaged 744,000 Total Viewers, up +12% vs. its season one time period premiere.

Additionally, the Season Five premiere of BROOKLYN NINE-NINE doubled its 7-Day Total Multi-Platform audience and Live+7 Day rating, with 4.0 million viewers, up +18% from its Season Four finale, and a 1.4/5 rating, a +27% gain from last season's closing episode.

Altogether, LETHAL WEAPON, THE MICK and BROOKLYN NINE-NINE delivered FOX's most-watched Tuesday night with regular programming in nearly two years.

In the next all-new episode of LETHAL WEAPON, "Born To Run," airing Tuesday, Oct. 10 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX, Riggs (Clayne Crawford) and Murtaugh (Damon Wayans) investigate the mysterious death of a famous singer's (guest star JoJo) bodyguard. Murtaugh turns to his daughter (Chandler Kinney), a fan of the singer, to learn more about the star's background and uncover the possible suspects. Meanwhile, Riggs learns the responsibilities that come with being in a relationship.

In the next all-new episode of THE MICK, "The Visit," airing at 9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT, Mickey (Kaitlin Olson) takes Sabrina (Sofia Black-D'Elia) to see her mother (guest star Tricia O'Kelley) in jail, and Jimmy (Scott MacArthur) accompanies Chip (Thomas Barbusca) and Ben (Jack Stanton) to visit their father (guest star Laird Macintosh).

In the next all-new episode of BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, "Kicks," airing at 9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT, Jake (Andy Samberg) officially is back at the precinct, and finds a loophole to get out of his temporarily designated desk duty. Unfortunately, that loophole rests on his ability to pass an official evaluation performed by Holt (Andre Braugher). While Charles (Joe Lo Truglio) provides Jake with moral support, Terry (Terry Crews) and Amy (Melissa Fumero) help Rosa (Stephanie Beatriz), who believes Pimento (guest star Jason Mantzoukas) may be cheating on her.

LETHAL WEAPON is a production of Warner Bros. Television in association with Lin Pictures and Good Session Productions. Matt Miller, Dan Lin, Jennifer Gwartz and McG serve as executive producers. "Like" LETHAL WEAPON on Facebook at facebook.com/LethalWeaponFOX/. Follow the series on Twitter @LethalWeaponFOX and join the discussion at #LethalWeapon. See photos and videos on Instagram by following @LethalWeaponFOX.

THE MICK is produced by 20th Century FOX Television. The series was created by John Chernin and Dave Chernin, who serve as showrunners. The Chernin brothers, Kaitlin Olson, Nicholas Frenkel, Oly Obst and Scott Marder are executive producers. "Like" THE MICK on Facebook at facebook.com/TheMickFOX/. Follow the series on Twitter @TheMickFOX and join the discussion at #TheMick. See photos and videos on Instagram @TheMickFOX.

BROOKLYN NINE-NINE is produced by Universal Television, 3 Arts Entertainment, Fremulon and Dr. Goor Productions. The series was created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur. The series is executive-produced by Goor, Schur, David Miner and Luke Del Tredici. "Like" BROOKLYN NINE-NINE on Facebook at facebook.com/BrooklynNineNine. Follow the series on Twitter @Brooklyn99FOX and join the discussion using #brooklyn99. See photos and videos on Instagram by following @Brooklyn99FOX.

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