The 28 Most-Watched Cable News Shows of 2017 So Far, From Rachel Maddow to Tucker Carlson (Photos)

CNN, MSNBC and Fox News have all flourished in the Trump administration, but only one show can wear the crown as most-watched during the first quarter of 2017.

The key demographic that advertisers use to measure news programing is adults age 25-54, so that is how TheWrap ranks them to determine the most popular show.

28. “CNN Newsroom”

CNN’s midday news program averaged 249,000 viewers among the key news demo of adults age 25-54 during the first quarter of 2017.

27. “Anderson Cooper 360” Repeat

The late-night replay of “AC 360” averaged 252,000 viewers among the key demo.