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‘SNL 50’ Becomes Most-Watched Season in Three Years, Hitting 8.1 Million Average Viewers After One Week


'SNL' had its most-watched season in three years, averaging 8.1 million viewers after one week.

Season 50 hit an average of 8.1 million viewers according to Live + 7 data from Nielsen, meaning that seven days of viewing per episode were accounted for. Additionally, “SNL” finds a significant portion of its audience on social media, where Season 50 and the anniversary special reached a total of 7.7 billion views according to NBCUniversal. The strong ratings this season are a testament to how deeply ‘SNL’ continues to resonate with audiences,” said Katie Hockmeyer, executive vice president of late night at NBCUniversal Entertainment.

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