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‘Survivor’, ‘CSI’ help CBS win November sweep
LOS ANGELES: CBS has won the November sweep in viewers and households, according to Nielsen ratings through Wednesday night’s preliminary affiliate based ratings.
The victory was secured Wednesday night when CBS placed first in adults 18-34 and adults 18-49 and a solid second in viewers, households and adults 25-54 on the strength of a special Survivor: Thailand, the best across-the-board performance of the season for The Amazing Race 3 and a special rebroadcast of CSI. In India the shows air on action oriented channel AXN.
An official release informs that the victory marks CBS’ first back-to-back November wins in viewers since 1997 and 1998. CBS’ winning November sweep performance was accomplished (by its regular schedule) with a minimal amount of stunting compared to last November’s win which was fueled by four exceptionally high rated specials. The Network broadcast 86 per cent of its regular schedule, more than any other major network. Comparatively, NBC was at 78 per cent, ABC at 71per cent and Fox at 70 per cent.
CBS finished first in viewers with 13.31 million, followed by NBC 13.08m, ABC 10.88m and Fox 8.16m. In households, CBS also placed first with an 8.7/14, ahead of NBC 8.6/14, ABC 6.9/11 and FOX 5.0/8. In CBS’ target demographic of adults 25-54, CBS placed second, averaging a 5.1/12, behind NBC 5.7/13 and ahead of ABC 4.6/11 and FOX 3.5/8. In adults 18-49, CBS finished in a stronger competitive position than last November, just -0.1 rating behind second versus -0.5 of a rating point behind second place last year. CBS averaged a 4.1/11 versus ABC with a 4.2/11. NBC averaged a 5.0/13 and FOX 3.6/9.
Survivor: Thailand was first in households (7.4/13), viewers (12.35m), adults 18-34 (3.5/12), adults 18-49 (4.4/14) and adults 25-54 (4.9/14). The Amazing Race 3 was first in adults 18-34 (3.5/12), adults 18-49 (4.3/12), second in households (5.9/10), viewers (10.29m) and adults 25-54 (4.7/12). CSI was second in households (6.9/12), viewers (10.99m), adults 18-34 (3.9/13, -0.1 behind NBC), adults 18-49 (4.5/13) and adults 25-54 (4.912).
News Broadcasting
News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
