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Stranger Things Leads 2025-26 TV Viewing
Originally published Jun 4, 2026
By Varietyschneider · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 4, 2026
Key points
- Stranger Things was the most-watched TV series in the 2025-26 season with 32.9 million average viewers.
- The final season of the Netflix series averaged this viewership over 35 days, per Nielsen data.
- NFL broadcasts, Tracker, and Dancing With the Stars also ranked among the top series of the season.
- The results reflect the popularity of both streaming content and live television events.
- Nielsen's multiplatform ranker tracked viewership across streaming, broadcast, and cable platforms.
Stranger Things concluded its final season as the most-watched TV series of the 2025-26 season, averaging 32.9 million viewers. The Netflix series maintained this viewership over 35 days, according to Nielsen's multiplatform ranker. Other top-performing shows included NFL broadcasts, Tracker, and Dancing With the Stars across streaming, broadcast, and cable platforms. The data highlights the continued popularity of both long-running series and live events in the television landscape.
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