Deadline mentions that the 5.3 million total viewers that Designated Survivor has added in Live+ 3 ratings is a higher increase than even CBS’ juggernaut The Big Bang Theory, which added 4.43 million total viewers in the few days after the premiere initially aired.
In fact, in total multiplatform viewing so far, including DVR numbers, Designated Survivor has done a 3.95 rating, otherwise known as crushing it.
Reports this week indicate that Designated Survivor is actually the biggest DVR bringer of the year so far.
That DVR and VOD increase for ABC also led to Designated Survivor nabbing an additional 1.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic, as well.