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title: "January: Top Attention-Grabbing Shows for Broadcast and Cable"
description: Did your New Year's resolution influence your TV attention? Weight loss, travel, & game shows top January's list of most attention-grabbing programs.
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# [January: Top Attention-Grabbing Shows for Broadcast and Cable](https://www.tvisioninsights.com/resources/january-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) | Feb 7, 2018 10:45:45 AM

*Weight Loss and Reality Capture Viewer Attention in January*

Our passive measurement technology allows us to see which programs are best at capturing eyes-on-screen attention. In the month of January, the following primetime, first-run programs ranked the highest on our Attention Index.

## Highlights:

- Resolve to shape a new you in 2018? With New Year's resolutions underway, TLC's **"My 600lb Life"** and **"My Big Fat Fabulous Life" **both made the top 5 cable programs.
- Looking for a change of scenery in 2018? #1 in attention for broadcast was **NBC's "Better Late Than Never"** -- featuring travel exploits from seasoned celebrities William Shatner, Henry Winkler, George Foreman, Terry Bradshaw, and newbie Jeff Dye.
- Just wishing for more cash? **NBC's "The Wall"** has viewers paying attention and wishing that they, too, can win millions.

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

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CABLE JANUARY 2018**

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