Need To Know

• Every daytime broadcast program showed year-to-year gains among Total Viewers.

• “General Hospital” averaged more than two million viewers for the fifth time in six weeks, marking its longest streak since at least March 2024.

• “NBC News Daily” and “TODAY 3rd Hour” marked new season highs among Total Viewers and posted the largest year-over-year gains across daytime broadcast.

Excluding 2023 (figures were not available at press time), most daytime broadcast shows attracted more viewers during the week of February 2-6, 2026, than during the comparable week in 2025, 2024, and 2022, and in some cases, 2021.

Among the scripted dramas, "The Young and the Restless" (3.369 million) saw the smallest week-to-week decline among Total Viewers (-47,000), and attracted its second-largest audience of the season, behind only the previous week (3.369 million vs. 3.416 million). Compared to the same week last year, the long-running soap opera was up +219,000. The series was flat week to week among Women 25-54 (0.41 rating).

"Beyond the Gates" (1.738 million) attracted its second-largest audience of the season, behind only the previous week (1.738 million vs. 1.859 million), and its third-largest audience ever. The soap opera, which will celebrate its first anniversary later this month, was up +6,000 viewers from the year-ago average performance of two half-hour repeat episodes of "The Price is Right" (1.738 million vs. 1.732 million). Demographically, the drama series tied for last place among Women 18-49 (0.13 rating) and ranked last among Women 25-54 (0.21 rating), tying its season and series low in the latter demo.

"The Bold and the Beautiful" (2.945 million) also held up well among Total Viewers compared to one week earlier, down just 48,000, and attracted its second-largest audience of the season, behind only the previous week (2.945 million vs. 2.993 million). Compared to the same week last year, the half-hour soap opera was up +271,000 viewers. In Women 18-49 (0.24 rating), the series was No. 1 among soaps, flat with its week-ago and year-ago performances, and +0.02 ahead of "The Young and the Restless."

For the fifth time in six weeks, “General Hospital” (2.185 million) averaged more than two million viewers, marking the show’s longest streak above that threshold since at least March 2024. The long-running soap opera attracted its second-largest audience of the season, behind only the previous week (2.185 million vs. 2.286 million). Compared to the same week last year, the series was up +265,000 viewers (2.185 million vs. 1.920 million). Among Women 18-49 (0.18 rating), the series was flat week to week.

“NBC News Daily” (1.579 million) marked a new season high among Total Viewers and saw a week-to-week gain of +25,000. The news program was up +28% compared to the same week last year (+349,000), while attracting its largest overall audience since the week of January 6-10, 2025. The program also marked season highs in Women 18-49 (0.17 rating) and Women 25-54 (0.25 rating), up +0.03 and +0.01 week-to-week and year-over-year, respectively.

Outside of “NBC News Daily,” “TODAY 3rd Hour” (2.376 million) was the only other daytime broadcast program to see week-to-week gains, up +20,000, and, compared to the same week last year, marked the largest gain across daytime broadcast among Total Viewers, up +459,000. Also performing well was “TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle” (1.603 million), which, after four weeks, tied the season high performance of its predecessor, “TODAY with Jenna & Friends,” among Women 18-49 (0.26 rating).

Wrap-Up

What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of February 2-6, 2026, among Women 18-49 rating, Women 25-54 rating, Households and Total Viewers, including week-to-week and year-over-year comparisons (where available).

Note*: Starting with the 2025-2026 television season, Nielsen ratings are based on the Live+Same Day Big Data + Panel model, with figures under the 2025 column based on the former Live+Same Day Panel-only model (2024-2025 season).

This Week vs. 2025 comparisons for “TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle” and “GMA3” are based on the prior performances of their predecessors, “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” and “GMA3: What You Need to Know,” respectively. CBS aired repeats of “The Price is Right” following the conclusion of “The Talk.” “Beyond the Gates” premiered during the week of February 24-28, 2025.

Week of February 2-6, 2026 Rankers

Women 18-49 Rating

Rank / Show / Network	This Week	Last Week	2025*
1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)	0.37	0.39	0.44
2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)	0.34	0.36	0.37
3. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)	0.31	0.27	0.24
4. TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle (NBC)	0.26	0.22	0.19*
5. The View (ABC)	0.25	0.30	0.20
6. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)	0.24	0.26	0.30
— The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	0.24	0.24	0.24
8. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)	0.23	0.22	0.26
9. The Young and the Restless (CBS)	0.22	0.26	0.26
10. General Hospital (ABC)	0.18	0.18	0.19
11. NBC News Daily (NBC)	0.17	0.14	0.16
12. GMA3 (ABC)	0.13	0.17	0.14*
— Beyond the Gates (CBS)	0.13	0.16	N/A*

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Women 18-49 Rating (Rounded)

Rank / Show / Network	This Week	Last Week	2025*
1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)	0.4	0.4	0.4
2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)	0.3	0.4	0.4
— TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)	0.3	0.3	0.2
— TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle (NBC)	0.3	0.2	0.2*
— The View (ABC)	0.3	0.3	0.2
6. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)	0.2	0.3	0.3
— The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	0.2	0.2	0.2
— Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)	0.2	0.2	0.3
— The Young and the Restless (CBS)	0.2	0.3	0.3
— General Hospital (ABC)	0.2	0.2	0.2
— NBC News Daily (NBC)	0.2	0.1	0.2
12. GMA3 (ABC)	0.1	0.2	0.1*
— Beyond the Gates (CBS)	0.1	0.2	N/A*

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Women 25-54 Rating

Rank / Show / Network	This Week	Last Week	2025*
1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)	0.57	0.58	0.63
2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)	0.52	0.55	0.53
3. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)	0.45	0.44	0.40
4. The Young and the Restless (CBS)	0.41	0.41	0.49
5. The View (ABC)	0.37	0.44	0.35
6. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)	0.36	0.37	0.37
7. TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle (NBC)	0.34	0.35	0.32*
8. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	0.33	0.37	0.40
9. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)	0.31	0.32	0.33
10. NBC News Daily (NBC)	0.25	0.22	0.24
11. General Hospital (ABC)	0.23	0.27	0.30
12. GMA3 (ABC)	0.22	0.23	0.21*
13. Beyond the Gates (CBS)	0.21	0.26	N/A*

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Women 25-54 Rating (Rounded)

Rank / Show / Network	This Week	Last Week	2025*
1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)	0.6	0.6	0.6
2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)	0.5	0.6	0.5
— TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)	0.5	0.4	0.4
4. The Young and the Restless (CBS)	0.4	0.4	0.5
— The View (ABC)	0.4	0.4	0.4
— Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)	0.4	0.4	0.4
7. TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle (NBC)	0.3	0.4	0.3*
— The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	0.3	0.4	0.4
— Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)	0.3	0.3	0.3
— NBC News Daily (NBC)	0.3	0.2	0.2
11. General Hospital (ABC)	0.2	0.3	0.3
— GMA3 (ABC)	0.2	0.2	0.2*
— Beyond the Gates (CBS)	0.2	0.3	N/A*

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Households

Rank / Show / Network	This Week	Last Week	2025*
1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)	2.9	3.1	2.7
2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)	2.6	2.7	2.3
3. The Young and the Restless (CBS)	2.2	2.3	2.1
4. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	2.0	2.0	1.8
5. The View (ABC)	1.9	2.0	1.7
6. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)	1.8	1.8	1.6
7. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)	1.6	1.6	1.3
8. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)	1.5	1.5	1.4
9. General Hospital (ABC)	1.4	1.5	1.3
10. Beyond the Gates (CBS)	1.2	1.2	1.1*
11. NBC News Daily (NBC)	1.1	1.0	0.8
— TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle (NBC)	1.1	1.1	0.9*
13. GMA3 (ABC)	1.0	1.1	0.9*

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Total Viewers (In Millions)

Rank / Show / Network	This Week	Last Week	2025*
1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)	4,750	4,950	4,458
2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)	4,191	4,384	3,848
3. The Young and the Restless (CBS)	3,369	3,416	3,150
4. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	2,945	2,993	2,674
5. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)	2,861	2,978	2,539
6. The View (ABC)	2,796	2,988	2,565
7. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)	2,448	2,465	2,217
8. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)	2,376	2,356	1,917
9. General Hospital (ABC)	2,185	2,286	1,920
10. Beyond the Gates (CBS)	1,738	1,859	1,732*
11. TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle (NBC)	1,603	1,622	1,429*
12. GMA3 (ABC)	1,601	1,762	1,429*
13. NBC News Daily (NBC)	1,579	1,554	1,230

Source

The numbers above are calculated using Live+Same Day Big Data + Panel viewing and DVR playback, defined as 3:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m., and are courtesy of Nielsen. Ratings are the percentage of U.S. TV viewers who tuned in to a specific program.

Beginning August 31, 2020, national ratings include Out-of-Home (OOH) viewing. Previously, ratings did not include OOH viewing. Averages are based on regular telecasts.

LEGEND

P = Premiere	R = Repeat	S = Special
NR = Not Rated / Not Ranked	N/A = Not Available	* denotes further information

Summary (Preemptions/Schedule Changes)

• “The Bold and the Beautiful” was preempted on Thursday, February 5, per Nielsen. As a result, the soap opera’s weekly average is based on four days (Monday-Wednesday, Friday).

• “GMA3” was retitled “GMA3-ABC” on Thursday, February 5, due to breaking ABC News coverage. As a result, the news program’s weekly average is based on four days (Monday-Wednesday, Friday).

• “NBC News Daily” was retitled “NBC News Daily-ND” on Tuesday, February 3, and Thursday, February 5, due to ongoing NBC News coverage of the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. It was also preempted on Friday, February 6, due to NBC Sports coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics (Milano Cortina). The news program’s weekly average is based on two days (Monday and Wednesday).

• “TODAY 3rd Hour” was retitled “TODAY SHOW II-ALT” on Monday, February 2 and Friday, February 6, the latter of which was due to NBC Sports coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics (Milano Cortina). As a result, the news program’s weekly average is based on three days (Tuesday-Thursday).

• “TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle” was retitled “TDY Jenna & Sheinelle-JS” on Friday, February 6, due to NBC Sports coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics (Milano Cortina). As a result, the news program’s weekly average is based on four days (Monday-Thursday).

Note: The post ‘NBC News Daily’ & ‘TODAY 3rd Hour’ Spike Amid Nancy Guthrie Coverage – RATINGS first appeared on Soap Opera Network.

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Primetime comparison:

Rank	Show Name	P/R	Net	DOW	Start Time	Date	P2+
1	SUPER BOWL GAME		NBC	Sun	06:40 PM	02/08/2026	121632
2	SUPER BOWL POST-GAME		NBC	Sun	10:29 PM	02/08/2026	61297
3	W OLYM PRIME		NBC	Sun	10:46 PM	02/08/2026	20021
4	W OLYM O/C		NBC	Fri	08:00 PM	02/06/2026	13262
5	W OLYM PRIME		NBC	Sat	08:00 PM	02/07/2026	11148
6	HIGH POTENTIAL		ABC	Tue	09:00 PM	02/03/2026	5906
7	CHICAGO MED		NBC	Wed	08:00 PM	02/04/2026	5754
8	CHICAGO FIRE		NBC	Wed	09:00 PM	02/04/2026	5563
9	WILL TRENT		ABC	Tue	08:00 PM	02/03/2026	5545
10	AMERICAN IDOL-SUN		ABC	Mon	08:00 PM	02/02/2026	5473
11	CHICAGO PD		NBC	Wed	10:00 PM	02/04/2026	4566
12	SHIFTING GEARS		ABC	Wed	08:00 PM	02/04/2026	4325
13	SUPER BOWL GT COMCRL		CBS	Mon	08:00 PM	02/02/2026	4080
14	PRICE IS RIGHT NIGHT-WED		CBS	Wed	08:00 PM	02/04/2026	3948
15	TURPINS: A NEW HOUSE		ABC	Tue	10:01 PM	02/03/2026	3929
16	MILAN OLYMPICS PREVIEW SP		NBC	Thu	08:00 PM	02/05/2026	3814
17	NFL HONORS		NBC	Thu	09:00 PM	02/05/2026	3733
18	GEORGIE & MANDYS FIRST-ENC	R	CBS	Thu	08:00 PM	02/05/2026	3448
19	BEST MEDICINE		FOX	Tue	08:00 PM	02/03/2026	3293
20	MUPPET SHOW, THE		ABC	Wed	09:02 PM	02/04/2026	3071
21	FBI-ENC	R	CBS	Mon	09:00 PM	02/02/2026	3029
22	9-1-1	R	ABC	Thu	08:00 PM	02/05/2026	2962
23	ROOKIE		ABC	Mon	10:00 PM	02/02/2026	2891
24	ABBOTT ELEMENTARY		ABC	Wed	08:30 PM	02/04/2026	2826
25	20/20-FRI-ABC	R	ABC	Fri	09:00 PM	02/06/2026	2774
26	DOC		FOX	Tue	09:00 PM	02/03/2026	2703
27	NBA ON NBC PRE-GAME		NBC	Tue	08:00 PM	02/03/2026	2673
28	SHERIFF COUNTRY ENC	R	CBS	Fri	08:00 PM	02/06/2026	2612
29	FBI SP	R	CBS	Mon	10:00 PM	02/02/2026	2608
30	HARLAN COBENS FINAL TWIST		CBS	Tue	08:00 PM	02/03/2026	2600
31	ST. DENIS MEDICAL		NBC	Mon	08:00 PM	02/02/2026	2566
32	9-1-1 SP	R	ABC	Thu	09:00 PM	02/05/2026	2496
33	CELEBRITY WHEEL FORTUNE ENC	R	ABC	Fri	08:00 PM	02/06/2026	2489
34	NBA PRIMETIME ON ABC		ABC	Sat	08:30 PM	02/07/2026	2473
35	GHOSTS-ENC	R	CBS	Thu	08:31 PM	02/05/2026	2392
36	HOLLYWOOD SQUARES (CBS)		CBS	Wed	09:00 PM	02/04/2026	2309
37	MATLOCK-ENC	R	CBS	Thu	09:01 PM	02/05/2026	2125
38	NCIS-ENCORE	R	CBS	Tue	09:00 PM	02/03/2026	2056
39	BOSTON BLUE SP	R	CBS	Fri	09:00 PM	02/06/2026	2040
40	9-1-1 SP	R	ABC	Thu	10:00 PM	02/05/2026	1999
41	NBA ON NBC COAST-TO-COAST		NBC	Tue	08:07 PM	02/03/2026	1968
42	48 HOURS		CBS	Sat	10:00 PM	02/07/2026	1949
43	FOX COLLEGE HOOPS		FOX	Sat	08:00 PM	02/07/2026	1945
44	CBS SATURDAY ENCORE-1	R	CBS	Sat	08:00 PM	02/07/2026	1919
45	MASKED SINGER, THE		FOX	Wed	09:00 PM	02/04/2026	1851
46	NEXT LEVEL CHEF		FOX	Thu	08:00 PM	02/05/2026	1811
47	MEMORY OF A KILLER		FOX	Mon	09:00 PM	02/02/2026	1784
48	BOSTON BLUE ENC	R	CBS	Fri	10:00 PM	02/06/2026	1771
49	ELSBETH-ENC	R	CBS	Thu	10:00 PM	02/05/2026	1738
50	NCIS: ORIGINS-ENC	R	CBS	Tue	10:00 PM	02/03/2026	1716

The bigger drops for soaps were in the demographics.

Households and total viewers fared better.

BTG last in both demographics. Yikes!