Entertainment
'The Big Bang Theory' earns top spot in U.S. streaming ratings for first time
The comedy logged 1.14 billion viewing minutes, topping Nielsen's weekly chart during a quiet period for original streaming series.
The short version
- 'The Big Bang Theory' reached No. 1 overall in Nielsen's U.S. streaming ratings for the week of July 27 to August 2, 2026, accumulating 1.14 billion viewing minutes.
- The week saw lower viewership totals for top original series, led by Netflix's 'The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare' at 864 million minutes.
- 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' led the movie category with 911 million viewing minutes across Disney+ and Hulu.
Key facts
- 'The Big Bang Theory' took the No. 1 overall position in Nielsen streaming ratings for the first time during the week of July 27-Aug. 2, 2026, with 1.14 billion viewing minutes.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Netflix's true crime series 'The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare' topped the original series chart with 864 million minutes of watch time.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' was the most-watched movie of the week, generating 911 million viewing minutes combined across Disney+ and Hulu.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Nielsen streaming measurement tracks viewership on television sets only within the United States, excluding mobile devices and computers.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Sources
- Streaming Ratings: ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Claims First Ever Overall No. 1The Hollywood Reporter metered