# August: Top Attention-Grabbing Shows for Broadcast and Cable

September 8

Our passive measurement technology allows us to see which programs are best are capturing eyes-on-screen attention. As the summer comes to a close, we looked back at the entire month of August and found that the following primetime first-run programs ranked the highest on our Attention Index.

## Highlights:

- **Game Shows and unscripted programs** continue to dominate broadcast viewer attention in summer.
- Due to more purposeful viewing, **cable programs continue to achieve a higher Attention Index** than broadcast.
- AMC's violent and controversial program **"Preacher" topped the cable list for attention**.
- **NBC** produced three of the top five attention-grabbing broadcast programs.

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

### Top TV Shows by Attention

**BROADCAST AUGUST 2017**

**CABLE AUGUST 2017**

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