NBC wins primetime ratings war against Fox's all-star competition

Nielsen Media Research revealed that NBC won the week in total viewers and many other key rating measures despite Fox hosting the Major League Baseball All-Star Game

Despite Fox hosting the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, NBC has won the week in total viewers and many other key ratings measures, as well as tying for the #1 spot in 18-49, for the primetime ratings week of July 16-22 among the Big 4 networks, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.

NBC had three shows in the top 10 for the week, with Tuesday’s telecast of 'America’s Got Talent' tied for #1 in all of television. Other NBC shows in the top 10 in broadcast were 'World of Dance' at #7 and 'American Ninja Warrior' at #8.



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