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Record 164.1 Million Fans Tune in to Super Bowl XLVII on CBS

The 2012 NFL season concluded with another television milestone as Super Bowl XLVII on CBS reached a total audience of 164.1 million viewers (6:32-8:41 and 9:11-10:47 PM, ET), making it the most-viewed show in U.S. television history according to The Nielsen Company.

Most-Watched TV Programs, Total Viewers

Super Bowl XLVII (49ers-Ravens), 2/3/13 164.1 million
Super Bowl XLV (Packers-Steelers), 2/6/11 162.9 million
Super Bowl XLVI (Giants-Patriots), 2/5/12 159.2 million
Super Bowl XLIV (Colts-Saints), 2/7/10 153.4 million
Super Bowl XLIII (Cardinals-Steelers), 2/1/09 151.6 million

In addition, an average of 108.4 million viewers watched Super Bowl XLVII – ranking third all-time.

According to Los Angeles Times, the average was 114.7 million but i guess not ofiicial

"Updated at 2:11 p.m.: Nielsen estimated Monday afternoon that 108.4 million total viewers watched this year's game, which makes it the third-most watched program ever, behind the 2010 and 2011 Super Bowls.] One ratings point represents 1% of the nation's estimated 114.7 million TV homes"

Originally posted by twistthelime okay but beyonce didn't beat madonna's halftime ratings.

You can talk about that in the other thread.

This one is about the MOST VIEWED SHOW IN US HISTORY.