--- title: "December: Top Attention-Grabbing Shows for Broadcast and Cable" description: "In December, viewers were glued to CBS sitcoms. \"Kevin Can Wait\", \"9JKL\", and \"Life In Pieces\" all made the list of the most attention-grabbing shows." image: https://www.tvisioninsights.com/hubfs/Kevin%20Can%20Wait.jpg --- [![TVision Logo](https://www.tvisioninsights.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TVision%20Brand%20Guidelines/TVision_logo_color_rgb_whiteText.png?width=1804&height=202&name=TVision_logo_color_rgb_whiteText.png "TVision Logo")](https://www.tvisioninsights.com/) Insights # December: Top Attention-Grabbing Shows for Broadcast and Cable January 11   |   Insights *Comedy, Drama Capture Viewer Attention in December* Our passive measurement technology allows us to see which programs are best at capturing eyes-on-screen attention. In the month of December, the following primetime, first-run programs ranked the highest on our Attention Index. ## Highlights: - Viewers are glued to CBS sitcoms. **"Kevin Can Wait"**, **"9JKL"**, and **"Life In Pieces"** all made the list. - **"E! News"** topped our cable list for the second month in a row, as celebrity drama continues to capture eyeballs. - **AMC's "The Walking Dead"** ended 2017 strong, making the list in both November and December. 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 DECEMBER 2017** ![Broadcast_Attention_December_2017](https://www.tvisioninsights.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Screenshot-2018-02-07-05_11_36-1030x358.png?width=600&height=208&name=Screenshot-2018-02-07-05_11_36-1030x358.png) ** CABLE DECEMBER 2017** ![Cable_Attention_December_2017](https://www.tvisioninsights.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Screenshot-2018-02-07-05_11_47-1030x353.png?width=600&height=207&name=Screenshot-2018-02-07-05_11_47-1030x353.png) [![TV and CTV Attention Report](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3023204/5eeec174-ffb8-4a4a-81d3-9e747704521a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3023204/5eeec174-ffb8-4a4a-81d3-9e747704521a) ![LinkedIn](https://www.tvisioninsights.com/hubfs/Assets%202018%20-%20S2/illustrations-icons/linkedin-icon.png) ![Twitter](https://www.tvisioninsights.com/hubfs/Assets%202018%20-%20S2/illustrations-icons/twitter-icon.png) ![Facebook](https://www.tvisioninsights.com/hubfs/Assets%202018%20-%20S2/illustrations-icons/fb-icon.png) ## More resources from TVision [blog](https://www.tvisioninsights.com/resources/tag/blog) [TVision's New TV Attention and Creative Impact Report](https://www.tvisioninsights.com/resources/tvisions-new-tv-attention-and-creative-impact-report) Today TVision, the company measuring every second of TV and CTV viewer engagement, released the H2 2025 State of Streaming Report. 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The deal, expected to close in Q2 2026, brings TVision's second-by-second, person-level attention data, co-viewership signals, and in-room presence measurement directly into Viant's buying platform. [Read More](https://www.tvisioninsights.com/resources/tvision-insights-enters-definitive-agreement-to-be-acquired-by-viant-technology) [blog](https://www.tvisioninsights.com/resources/tag/blog) [TVision's New State of Streaming Report Reveals How Context, Pod Position and More Impact Viewer Engagement](https://www.tvisioninsights.com/resources/tvisions-new-state-of-streaming-report-h2-2025) Today TVision, the company measuring every second of TV and CTV viewer engagement, released the H2 2025 State of Streaming Report. The semi-annual State of Streaming Report is the industry's best resource for insight into attention and engagement with streaming apps, content and ads. 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