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Tony Dokoupil’s First Week As ‘CBS Evening News’ Anchor Down Year Over Year; ‘World News Tonight’ Tops Viewers, ‘Nightly News’ Wins 25-54 Demo

January 14, 2026

Tony Dokoupil's first week as anchor of CBS Evening News saw a significant decline in viewership, averaging 4.17 million viewers, a 23% drop from the same week last year. In the crucial 25-54 demographic, the show attracted 533,000 viewers, down from 690,000 in the previous year, indicating challenges ahead for the new anchor despite some seasonal improvements.

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CBS Evening News averaged 4.17 million viewers during Dokoupil's debut week.
Viewership declined by 23% compared to the same week in 2025.
The 25-54 demographic saw 533,000 viewers, down from 690,000 a year ago.
The show had 5.4 million viewers in the first full week of 2025, including coverage of wildfires.
CBS News noted season-to-date ratings gains despite the drop during Dokoupil's first week.

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Tony Dokoupil’s First Week As ‘CBS Evening News’ Anchor Down Year Over Year; ‘World News Tonight’ Tops Viewers, ‘Nightly News’ Wins 25-54 Demo

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