'The Drew Barrymore Show' Leads Syndication Growth
Fresh from its success at the October Daytime Emmys, The Drew Barrymore Show continues as the fastest-growing syndicated talk show this season, according to exclusive data from TheWrap.
Viewership and Ratings Increase
Just over a month into the new season, the show averages 1.46 million total viewers, a 3% rise compared to last year based on Nielsen live-plus-seven-day data from September. This growth secures its position as the No. 2 syndicated talk show across all key demographics, trailing only Live with Kelly and Mark.
The show airs in two back-to-back half-hour segments combined for ratings, while Live with Kelly and Mark is a full hour-long show.
Demographic Gains
- Women aged 55 and older increased by 2% year-over-year.
- Adults aged 55 and older grew by 5% year-over-year.
Strong Season Debut
The recent ratings boost follows a record season premiere week, with an average of 1.39 million viewers—a year-over-year jump of 8%. During the week of September 15, the show averaged 1.45 million viewers, marking a 22% increase compared to 2024.
Recognition and Awards
Drew Barrymore won her first Emmy for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host, after being nominated in 2021 and 2022 but losing to Kelly Clarkson both times.
These achievements underscore the show's continuing popularity and critical acclaim in daytime television.
Summary: The Drew Barrymore Show has solidified its status as syndication's fastest-growing daytime talk show, with rising viewership and recent Emmy recognition driving its success.