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10/28/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/28/2026 12:36
“THE DREW BARRYMORE SHOW” HITS ALL-TIME SERIES HIGH
Total Viewers Jump +36% Year Over Year
Only Syndicated Talk Show to Grow Across Key Adult Demographics
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NEW YORK - Oct. 28, 2026 - THE DREW BARRYMORE SHOW hits an all-time series high in week five of its seventh season, averaging 1.26 household rating, a +35% increase over the same week last year.
The record performance was driven by strong audience growth across demographics, including a +44% increase among adults 55+. The show also posted gains ranging from +9% to +11% among adults 18-49 and 25-54, making it the only syndicated talk show to grow year over the same week last year in every key adult demographic.
The milestone builds on the show's most-watched season premiere ever. This season to date, THE DREW BARRYMORE SHOW averaged 1.90 million total viewers, up +36% year over year, and ranked #2 among syndicated talk shows in households, total viewers, women 18-49 and 25-54 and adults 18-49 and 25-54.
The record-setting momentum comes as THE DREW BARRYMORE SHOW expands Drew's signature warmth, curiosity and connection across platforms. Season seven launched with a week-long celebration of the Daisy Chain Fields Festival, the new "Personal Space" interview series and audience-focused collaborations with PopUp Bagels, Nextdoor and Geeks Who Drink Pub Quizzes.
Upcoming guests include Ben Stiller, Jessica Chastain, John Malkovich, Rebecca Gayheart Dane, Meghann Fahy, Marc Maron, Julianne Moore, Paul Giamatti, Jesse Eisenberg, Jamie Dornan, Anthony Mackie, Malin Ackerman, Brittany Snow, Julia Garner, Arnold Schwarzeneger, Natalie Portman, Jordan Firstman, Teddy Swims, Chris Briney and Michelle Randolph.
About THE DREW BARRYMORE SHOW
THE DREW BARRYMORE SHOW is a destination for entertainment, information and important conversations. Featuring exclusive celebrity interviews, unique lifestyle segments, social media influencers and feel-good news stories, the show touches all aspects of life through Drew's unique, optimistic lens. The nationally syndicated daytime show is produced and distributed by CBS Media Ventures and filmed in New York City. Drew Barrymore and Jason Kurtz are executive producers.
Source: Nielsen, Updated Big Data + Panel. L+SD ratings, P2+ 000s. Week of 10/15/26 vs. same week last year. STD 09/28/26-10/18/26 vs. 09/29/25-10/19/25. Excludes breakouts. Key adult demos = A18-49 / 25-54.
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