Monday Night TV Just Got a Shake-Up: Winners, Losers, and the Surprising Show You Might Have Missed
The latest TV ratings are in, and October 13th, 2025, was a night of highs, lows, and unexpected twists. While the NFL dominated as usual (with the Bears vs. Commanders game, ratings TBA on ABC), the real story lies in the scripted shows battling it out for viewers.
DMV debuted solidly, proving that audiences are still hungry for fresh, engaging content. But here's where it gets controversial: FBI, a longtime staple, hit a series low in its new time slot. Is this a sign of viewer fatigue, or simply a scheduling misstep? And then there's Watson, which cratered in the ratings. Was it the concept, the execution, or something else entirely?
Let's break down the numbers and analyze what they mean for the future of these shows.
Prime Time Breakdown:
8 PM: The NFL reigned supreme, leaving other networks scrambling for viewers. CBS's The Neighborhood held its own with a 0.34 rating in the 18-49 demographic, while NBC's The Voice trailed closely behind with a 0.32. Fox's Name That Tune struggled with a 0.14, and The CW's TV We Love series premiere ratings are still TBA.
8:30 PM: DMV premiered strongly on CBS with a 0.30 rating, a promising start for the new series.
9 PM: FBI, now in a new time slot, saw a significant drop to a 0.29 rating, its lowest ever. Fox's Celebrity Weakest Link managed a 0.16, while The CW's Scrabble revival ratings are still pending.
- 10 PM: NBC's Brilliant Minds edged out CBS's struggling Watson, which landed at a disappointing 0.15.
Cable Highlights:
Cable ratings are still being compiled, but we'll bring you the latest as soon as they're available.
The Big Questions:
- Can FBI recover from its ratings slump? Will the new time slot prove to be its downfall?
- Is Watson destined for cancellation, or can it find its footing?
- What does the success of DMV tell us about audience preferences in today's TV landscape?
What do you think? Are you surprised by any of these results? Which shows are you rooting for? Let us know in the comments below!
