‘GMA’ hits a seven-week high in major demos

‘GMA’ posted its best numbers in total viewers, 25-54s and 18-49s since early March.

It was a good week for ABC’s “Good Morning America,” even by the lofty standards the morning news show has set over recent years.

“GMA” averaged 4.96 million total viewers during the week ended May 1, according to Nielsen, showing growth for the sixth straight week and hitting a seven-week high.

That was 265,000 viewers ahead NBC’s “Today,” its largest margin of victory in eight weeks.

ABC’s morning show also averaged 1.67 million viewers 25-54 and 1.23 million 18-49s, which were also the best since early March.

“Today” finished second among total viewers with 4.70 million and was first among 25-54s with 1.81 million. “CBS This Morning” was third by both measures with 3.83 million viewers and 1.14 million 25-54s.

‘GMA’ leads for fourth straight season

“GMA” has also averaged 4.95 million total viewers so far this season, 238,000 ahead of second-place NBC. The ABC show is No. 1 at this point in the season for the fourth straight year.

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