Friday’s WWE SmackDown drew 1,210,000 viewers on USA Network, up from the prior week’s 1,158,000 viewers.
It drew a 0.29 rating in the 18-49 demographic, up from the prior week show’s 0.27 rating.
In regards to notable sports competition, the College Football game of Florida State vs. NC State drew 2,127,000 viewers on ESPN, the College Basketball game of Louisville vs. Cincinnati drew 414,000 viewers on ESPN2, and the Women’s College Basketball game of Michigan vs. UConn drew 967,000 viewers on FOX.
Last year’s SmackDown on November 22, 2024 drew 1,578,000 viewers and a 0.46 rating on USA Network. The November 24, 2023 episode drew 789,000 viewers on FS1
Source: Programming Insider
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