CBS’ George Cheeks Concedes This Season’s Total Viewers Ratings Crown to NBC: ‘Legendary February Will Be the Reason for That’

Home TV News Apr 15, 2026 3:03pm PT CBS’ George Cheeks Concedes This Season’s Total Viewers Ratings Crown to NBC: ‘Legendary February Will Be the Reason for That’ By Michael Schneider Plus Icon Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large franklinavenue Latest CBS’ George Cheeks Concedes This Season’s Total Viewers Ratings Crown to NBC: ‘Legendary February Will Be the Reason for That’ 7 minutes ago CBS to Air First-Ever ‘The Price Is Right’ Live Special, Adds Kids Choice Awards Simulcast 1 hour ago CBS Reveals Fall 2026 Schedule: ‘Matlock,’ ‘Ghosts’ Held for Midseason as Three New Series Set Premieres 2 hours ago See All CBS Paramount chair of TV media George Cheeks is gracious in defeat. CBS won’t end the year as the most-watched broadcast network, but he notes there’s a good reason for that: NBC’s “Legendary February.” “In full transparency, while this year is undeniably strong for CBS… CBS is not going to be number one in total viewers,” Cheeks told reporters on Wednesday as CBS unveiled its fall schedule. “‘Legendary February,’ and NBC, will be the reason for that. With more than 120 hours of Olympics and NFL, including the Super Bowl, primetime sports for this season on NBC is up 82% year over year. Related Stories 'SNL' Sets Olivia Rodrigo, Matt Damon and Will Ferrell as May Hosts, Plus Paul McCartney as Musical Guest