“ Everybody Loves Raymond : 30th Anniversary Reunion” averaged 6.32 million viewers on Nov. 24, making it the most-watched primetime entertainment special so far this TV season. Taking advantage of strong interest in the reunion, CBS will air an encore of the special on Nov. 28.

According to Nielsen ratings, “Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion” was the most-watched special on CBS since the 77th Emmy Awards in September (7.59 million). The special’s live+same day ratings were higher than any primetime non-sports program this season except for “60 Minutes,” “Tracker,” “Dancing With the Stars” and “Matlock.”

Also, among other tribute specials on CBS in recent years, it was up 56% vs. “Newhart: Legacy of Laugher” (4.05 million on July 22, 2024) and up 108% vs. “Dick Van Dyke

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