1' Fuels Buzzy Return For ABC's Thursday Night Procedural Slate
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Key Points:
- ABC's Thursday night lineup returned strong with the premieres of 9-1-1, 9-1-1: Nashville, and Grey’s Anatomy, all surpassing previous season averages after seven days of viewing.
- The Season 10 debut of 9-1-1 attracted 8.14 million viewers across multiple platforms, an 88% increase from its live + same-day audience and 4% above last season’s average.
- 9-1-1: Nashville's Season 2 premiere drew 6.76 million viewers after seven days, up 90% from live + same-day and achieving a series high rating among adults 18-49.
- Grey’s Anatomy Season 23 premiere saw a 129% increase over its live + same-day audience, reaching 5.58 million total viewers.
- Storylines include the volcanic eruption aftermath on 9-1-1, a pollen storm crisis on 9-1-1: Nashville, and complex personal and professional challenges on Grey’s Anatomy.
