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What’s This TV Show About?
Airing on the ABC television network, 20/20 is a primetime news magazine, which combines investigative news reports with human interest stories and other features. Journalists David Muir and Amy Robach currently anchor 20/20 for ABC News. Roone Arledge created 20/20, which first premiered in June of 1978. Anchor Elizabeth Vargas departed at the end of season 40.
Season 41 Ratings
The 41st season of 20/20 is averaging a 0.59 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 3.51 million viewers. Compared to season 40, that’s up by 8% in the demo and up by 20% in viewership. Find out how 20/20 stacks up against other ABC TV shows.
20/20 has been renewed for a 42nd season which will debut September 27, 2019. Stay tuned for further updates.
Telly’s Take
Will 20/20 be cancelled or renewed for season 42 on ABC? The show’s performance has dropped off quite a bit over the past few seasons, but networks have different standards for their news programming. The ratings are up this season so it is most likely to be renewed for 2019-20. For now, I’ll keep an eye on the Nielsens and update this page with breaking developments. Subscribe for free updates on any 20/20 cancellation and renewal news.
5/14/2019 Status Update: 20/20 has been renewed for season 42. Details here.
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