The statistic shows the leading new network TV series in the United States in the 2016-17 season, by number of viewers. According to the source, Bull on CBS was the most popular new series, with 17.64 million viewers tuning in.
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The statistic shows the leading new network TV series in the United States in the 2016-17 season, by number of viewers. According to the source, Bull on CBS was the most popular new series, with 17.64 million viewers tuning in.
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- Release date
- November 2016
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- September 19, 2016 to November 13, 2016
- Age group
- 2 years and older
- Special properties
- live and 7-day DVR-delayed viewing
- Supplementary notes
- Figures have been rounded.
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- September 19, 2016 to November 13, 2016
- Age group
- 2 years and older
- Special properties
- live and 7-day DVR-delayed viewing
- Supplementary notes
- Figures have been rounded.
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