FOX News Channel marks ratings milestone. FOX News Channel hit a ratings milestone in cable news by marking 1. Nielsen data revealed. In January, FOX News Channel garnered an average of 2. Also in January, the network topped basic cable as the highest rated network in total day viewers, beating ESPN. FOX News Channel had 1. The network was also the most watched during President Donald Trumps inauguration. An average of 8. 8 million viewers tuned in from 1. Beyblade Gullible. Inauguration Day, beating the viewership for networks including ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN and MSNBC. The OReilly Factor is still dominating as the top cable news program with 4 million total viewers. Meanwhile, Tucker Carlson Tonight, which moved to 9 p. ET on January 9, averaged 3. Martha Mac. Callums new primetime series, The First 1. Days has garnered 3. The show debuted on January 1. Other FOX News Channel shows were also up in the ratings. Hannity had an average of 3. The Five and Special Report with Bret Baier averaged more than 3. Hk Cable TvFox News Channel ratings top all cable networks for first. FNC notched the Top 14 cable news programs in total viewers and nine of the top 10 programs. Fox News topped all other basic cable networks in. Fox News beats CNN, MSNBC combined in Feb. Fox News had 13 of the top 15 programs in cable news.