‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ Sees Ratings Jump 22% in Second Week, Hits 1.45M Viewers

Daytime Talker Rises to No. 2 Syndicated Spot with Year-Over-Year Growth

October 3, 2025 — The Drew Barrymore Show continued its strong start to Season 6, recording a 22% increase in viewership during its second week on air. The show averaged 1.45 million viewers in the week of September 15, marking its best performance in over 24 weeks.

Audience Growth and Household Ratings

In addition to the rise in total viewers, the show also saw a 7% bump in household ratings, earning a 0.9 household rating for the week while maintaining the same rating as its premiere. This growth in both reach and households underscores growing interest in Barrymore’s daytime format.

Where It Stands Among Competition

With these gains, The Drew Barrymore Show now ranks as the second most-watched syndicated daytime talk show, trailing only Live With Kelly and Mark. The series has posted strong momentum since its Season 6 premiere, which itself marked the show’s highest such premiere yet.

Guest Lineup Helping Fuel Interest

The second week’s bump is partially credited to high-profile guests who joined the show, including Josh Gad, Jessica Chastain, Kristin Davis, Rob Reiner, Robin Wright, and Misty Copeland. These appearances follow a premiere week that featured the likes of Catherine Zeta-Jones, Halle Berry, Issa Rae, and Jennifer Aniston.

What It Means for Season 6

The strong ratings start suggests that The Drew Barrymore Show may continue to build on its momentum throughout the season. With more visibility, upgraded time slots in key markets, and a stable place in the daytime talk show hierarchy, the series appears poised to remain a major player in syndicated television.