'The Drew Barrymore Show' Leads Syndication Growth
Following its success at the October Daytime Emmys, The Drew Barrymore Show continues to climb as syndication's fastest-growing talk show this season, averaging 1.46 million viewers—a 3% increase from last year, according to Nielsen data including live plus seven-day numbers from September.
Audience and Ranking
The show holds the No. 2 spot among syndicated talk shows across all key demographics, second only to Live with Kelly and Mark. Unlike the hourlong format of Live with Kelly and Mark, The Drew Barrymore Show airs two consecutive half-hour segments, which are combined for viewership metrics.
- Women 55 and older saw a 2% viewer increase year-over-year.
- Adults 55 and older grew by 5% compared to the previous year.
Season Milestones and Ratings
The season opened strongly, with the highest-rated premiere week in the show's history, averaging 1.39 million viewers—a rise of 8% over last year. By the week of September 15, average viewership reached 1.45 million, marking a 22% growth compared to 2024.
Drew Barrymore's Emmy Achievement
Drew Barrymore recently earned her first Emmy for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host, after two previous nominations in 2021 and 2022, where she was runner-up to Kelly Clarkson.
The show's ongoing success is reflected in steady audience growth and critical recognition, reinforcing its strong position in daytime television.
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