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title: "April: Top Attention-Grabbing Shows for Broadcast and Cable"
description: People had their eyes glued largely to comedy and entertainment programs, with zombies thrown in for good measure. Here are the highlights from primetime first-run shows in April.
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# [April: Top Attention-Grabbing Shows for Broadcast and Cable](https://www.tvisioninsights.com/resources/april-18-top-attention-grabbing-shows-for-broadcast-and-cable)

 Written by [Jonathan Kriner, Director, Marketing](https://www.tvisioninsights.com/resources/author/jonathan-kriner-director-marketing) | May 8, 2018 9:57:16 AM

*Comedy and Entertainment Drive Attention in April*

Last month, people had their eyes glued largely to comedy and entertainment programs. Here are the highlights from primetime first-run shows in April.

## Highlights:

- Paige and crew are back! **TLC's Trading Spaces**, a reboot of the early-2000's home makeover hit, debuted to a highly attentive audience.
- **AMC's The Walking Dead **continues to keep viewers on their toes; the twist and turn-filled season finale earned it the top spot on the cable list.
- **E! News** made the top attention-grabbing cable programs for the fifth time in seven months, showing celebrity gossip transcends seasons.

To learn more about our methodology, specific shows, or the breakdown by demographics or daypart, [contact us](https://www.tvisioninsights.com/contact/) and we'll help you find the data you need.

 

### Top TV Shows by Attention

**BROADCAST APRIL 2018**

 

**CABLE APRIL 2018**

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