Ratings: NBC’s “This Is Us” Rises In Demo This Week

“This Is Us” enjoys a slight week-over-week gain in adults 18-49.

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After enduring two consecutive declines, NBC’s “This Is Us” enjoyed a slight gain in the adults 18-49 demographic this week.

According to national data posted by Showbuzz, Tuesday’s “This Is Us” drew a 2.9 adults 18-49 rating and averaged 10.65 million overall viewers.

Last week’s episode drew a 2.8 adults 18-49 rating in the demo. It did, however, post a stronger 11.02 million viewer mark.

“This Is Us” again ranked as Tuesday’s #1 show in the adults 18-49 demographic. Its closest competition came from lead-in “The Voice,” which drew a 2.2 and 10.03 million viewers (versus a 2.4 and 11.09 million last week).

NBC’s lineup also included “Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders,” which drew a 1.0 rating and averaged 4.36 million viewers. Last week’s installment posted a 1.1 in the demo and 4.72 million in viewership.

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