Bear Grylls News

NBC Primetime Schedule - Sunday September 7, 2014 - Saturday September 13, 2014

NBC has won the primetime week of Aug. 11-17 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, marking the ninth time this summer NBC has finished #1 or tied for #1 among those nets.

“American Ninja Warrior” (1.9/6 in 18-49, 6.1 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) is currently delivering the show's biggest overall audience in more than two years

An encore telecast of 'Dateline NBC' is currently averaging a 1.2/4 in 18-49 and 5.7 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET.

From 8:00-10:00 p.m., “Bachelor in Paradise” debuted with 5.3 million viewers on average, making ABC the most-watched TV network in the 2-hour time period.

NBC has finished #2 for the primetime week of Aug. 4-10 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and total viewers, while ranking #1 among those networks in adults 18-34 and women 18-34 and tying for #1 in women 18-49 and 25-54.

A recap episode of “American Ninja Warrior” (1.4/4 in 18-49, 4.3 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) won the time period in adults 18-49, adults 18-34 and other key measures among the Big 4 nets.

Friday Primetime Results (Note: Ratings are subject to downward adjustment due to high-rated local preemptions for NFL preseason football):

NBC has won the primetime week of July 28-Aug. 3 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and total viewers, with the NFL Hall of Fame Game and “America's Got Talent” accounting for the #1 and #2 ratings of the week on the Big 4 networks

NBC tied for the nightlong win in adults 18-49 among the Big 4, as “American Ninja Warrior” matched its second-best rating in two years and “Running Wild with Bear Grylls” retained 93% of the prior Monday's premiere rating.

Below, check out updated listings for NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE - Monday August 11, 2014 - Friday August 22, 2014

The debut of “Running Wild with Bear Grylls” (1.4/5 in 18-49, 4.6 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) ranked within a tenth of a point of ABC's “Rising Star”

NBC has ordered six episodes of the hourlong alternative series “Running Wild with Bear Grylls,” where the famed adventurer and survivalist will take celebrities into the most remote and wild locations in the U.S. and around the world for a 48-hour journey of a lifetime.

NBC has ordered six episodes of the hourlong alternative series 'Running Wild with Bear Grylls,' where the famed adventurer and survivalist will take celebrities into the most remote and wild locations in the U.S. and around the world for a 48-hour journey of a lifetime.

The Independent, The Independent on Sunday, i and London Evening Standard are proud to launch The Independent's Elephant Appeal Christmas campaign in association with Space for Giants, with support from Jude Law, Clare Balding, Boris Johnson and Bear Grylls. Space for Giants raises money to combat elephant poaching in Africa.

Discovery Channel's FAST N' LOUD has the pedal to the medal as it claims the top cable spot among M25-54, and M18-49 delivery (excluding sports) on Monday, November 11, making it the fourth consecutive week at #1.

NBC has averaged a 1.0 rating, 3 share in adults 18-49 and 4.1 million viewers overall for the primetime week of August 26-September 1

NBC is the #1 network among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox Tuesday night in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers, led by 'America's Got Talent,' the #1 show of the night on those networks in those three measures.

From 8-9 p.m. ET, 'American Ninja Warrior' (1.7 rating, 5 share in adults 18-49, 5.8 million viewers overall) jumped 13% week to week (1.7 vs. 1.5) to match its season high. It's the top “Ninja” rating since the show's summer premiere also did a 1.7 on July 1.

NBC has finished #2 in adults 18-49 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox for the primetime week of August 19-25, led by NBC Sports' Vikings-49ers NFL Preseason telecast Sunday night,