For this particular week, MSNBC was averaging 2.57 million viewers, as compared to Fox News’ 2.24 million and CNN’s 1.39 million.
For the first time since 2000, MSNBC is #1 in ratings and viewership totals, having finally risen above Fox News after 18 years.
The veteran host was pulling in an average of 3.21 million total viewers (621,000 demo) in her time slot, as compared to Fox News’ 2.31 million (343,000 demo) and CNN’s 1.45 million (433,000 demo).
Denoting another solid victory, this was the first time MSNBC ever beat Fox News in those particular ratings.