CBS dominated Thursday night television, with Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage hitting a series high and all four of the network’s primetime shows seeing increased live streaming viewership.
Here’s the Lowdown: Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage (8:00-8:30 PM) was the night’s most-watched program, drawing 6.82 million viewers. This represents a 10% increase from last week and a 6% rise from its season-to-date average. Live streaming for the show also jumped by 7%.
What This Means Now: CBS was the top broadcast network on Thursday, March 6, 2025, with 5.63 million viewers, beating ABC and NBC combined. Ghosts (8:30-9:00 PM), Matlock (9:00-10:00 PM), and Elsbeth (10:00-11:00 PM) all won their respective time slots and saw week-over-week gains in both total viewers and live streaming (on Paramount+ and CBS TVE). Elsbeth also improved, achieving viewing figures 5% higher than its STD average.
The Bigger Picture: These strong ratings, particularly the series high for Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, demonstrate the continued popularity of CBS’s Thursday night lineup. The consistent growth in live streaming across all four shows highlights the increasing importance of digital viewing platforms.
