Channel Seven has finished the year with a bang, as it’s announced the network is the most watched in Australia.
And even though Nine lost out by a mere 0.1 percent for the top spot, Seven can thank shows like The Good Doctor for giving them a welcome boost.
The Sydney Morning Herald has released the top ten most watched programs for the year across all networks, with some surprising contenders.
Tim Robards in action! Australia’s top ten regular programs for 2017 have been announced… but can you guess which competitive show made it to number one?
In first place was Nine’s debut sport series Australian Ninja Warrior, which saw 50 contestants compete in a series of grueling physical challenges, similar to the US show, Wipeout.
More than 1.64 million Aussies tuned in for each episode, even when there was some controversy surrounding who the eventual winner would be.
At number two was The Block’s Sunday night edition, with 1.474 million viewers on average.
Seafolly model Elyse Knowles and her boyfriend Josh Barker came away as the youngest ever winner’s on this season, pocketing a cool $547,000 for the sale of their Elsternwick property.
Winner’s are grinners! Seafolly model Elyse Knowles and her boyfriend Josh Barker came away as the youngest ever winner’s on this season, pocketing a cool $547,000 for the sale of their Elsternwick property
It’s top of the list! Meanwhile Seven’s The Good Doctor is number three at 1.348 million
The Block’s Monday show came in at number four with 1.314 million and Tuesday night was number nine at 1.232 million.
Meanwhile Seven’s The Good Doctor is number three at 1.348 million.
It’s an American medical-drama that follows the life of a young surgical resident with autism and savant syndrome. His unique skill set offers an almost superhuman ability to know what ailments patients are facing.
Cream of the crop! Brother and sister duo Amy and Tyson were named this year’s winners pocketing a whopping $250,000 cash prize
My Kitchen Rules made the list three times: Wednesday night at 1.29 million, Monday at 1.288 million and Tuesday at 1.266 million.
Brother and sister duo Amy and Tyson were named this year’s winners pocketing a whopping $250,000 cash prize.
To round out the top ten, Channel Nine’s Married At First Sight appeared on Sunday with 1.267 million and Monday night at 1.232 million.
The series is due to return to screens in early 2018, with a new romantic promo already being aired.
Hello, weddings! The series is due to return to screens in early 2018, with a new romantic promo already being aired