Summary
The 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards had over 7.4 million viewers on CBS, marking the highest viewership since 2021. The increase included more people watching through the streaming service Paramount+. Overall, while viewership for award shows has dropped compared to earlier times, the Emmys are not declining as fast as other shows like the Oscars and Grammys.
Key Facts
- More than 7.4 million people watched the 2024 Emmy Awards on CBS.
- The viewership increased by 8% compared to the previous year.
- Streaming on Paramount+ increased by 76% compared to 2021.
- Emmy viewership used to average 12.4 million in the 2010s, now averaging 6.2 million.
- Other shows like the Oscars and Grammys have seen a viewership decline of about 60%.
- The lowest-ever Emmy ratings happened in 2023 due to a delay and competition with an NFL game.
- The Emmys are shared on a rotating schedule among CBS, ABC, NBC, and Fox.
- Many award shows are moving towards streaming as traditional TV viewership decreases.
