Friday’s WWE SmackDown drew 1,652,000 viewers on USA Network, up from the previous week’s 1,518,000 viewers.
It drew a 0.49 rating in the 18-49 demographic, up from the previous week’s 0.47 rating.
In regards to notable sports competition, the 2024 MLB Playoffs Game 5 of San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers drew 7,335,000 viewers on FOX and the College football game of Northwestern vs. Maryland drew 712,000 viewers on FS1.
Last year’s SmackDown on October 13, 2023 drew 2,417,000 viewers and a 0.62 rating on FOX. The October 14, 2022 episode drew 2,274,000 viewers on FOX.
Source: Programming Insider

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