Sat.1 achieved record ratings on Sunday evening with its reliable programming lineup. “Julia Leischik sucht: Bitte melde dich” reached the highest number of viewers this year, while “Newstime” also hit a record high. The morning show “Frühstücksfernsehen” also performed well in the morning hours.
For months now, Sat.1 has been able to rely on Julia Leischik in its Sunday evening programming. Her show “Bitte melde dich” has consistently been at the top of the most-watched Sat.1 programs of the week. This time, she achieved the highest viewership of the year, with an average of 2.63 million viewers tuning in for the new episode, resulting in a market share of 11.3 percent among the total audience.
With this momentum, Leischik also led “Newstime” to a record high. The news program attracted 2.03 million viewers, the highest number this year. However, it’s worth noting that Julia Leischik’s missing person search primarily appeals to an older audience, as only 300,000 viewers were under the age of 50. The market share in the key demographic was only 6.8 percent. Looking at the target audience of 14- to 59-year-olds, “Bitte melde dich” achieved a 9.9 percent market share.
In addition to these successes, Sat.1’s “Frühstücksfernsehen am Sonntag” also performed well this week, reaching a market share of 12.4 percent among 14- to 49-year-olds. The show attracted an average of 560,000 viewers, marking a yearly high in total viewership. The afternoon movie “Harry Potter und der Gefangene von Askaban” also had strong ratings, with a market share of 13.4 percent in the target audience. However, the rerun of “Hochzeit auf den ersten Blick” dropped to 6.6 percent afterwards.
On the other hand, ProSieben struggled to find its footing on Sunday, with single-digit market shares throughout the day. Shows like “Destination X” and “Galileo Stories” had lower ratings compared to competitors. “RTL aktuell” performed well in the evening with a market share of 16.6 percent, but the early NFL game dropped to 7.4 percent in prime time. However, late-night football coverage helped boost RTL’s market share to as high as 14.7 percent.
Overall, Sat.1’s lineup dominated Sunday evening with record-breaking ratings, showcasing the power of reliable programming and engaging content for viewers of all ages. The network’s success in both the morning and evening slots highlights the importance of consistency and quality in television programming. As the competition heats up, it will be interesting to see how other networks respond to Sat.1’s strong performance and whether they can attract a similar level of viewership in the future.
