NBC’s broadcast of Monday night’s Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular averaged 7 million total viewers and a 1.5 demo rating, up 41 and 50 percent from 2015 to hit three-year highs.
The special peaked during its final half hour with 9.9 million viewers and a 2.0 rating.
CBS’ broadcast of the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular drew 4.7 mil and a 0.8.
Elsewhere, the limited series finale of Fox’s Houdini & Doyle, did 1.77 mil and a 0.4, adding a handful of eyeballs week-to-week while holding onto last week’s demo low, while ABC’s Mistresses (2.5 mil/0.5) slipped to season lows.
