TV Ratings: Fourth of July Specials Boom for NBC, Fox News The Fourth of July has long been a celebration of American independence, but the recent TV ratings suggest that the country's unity is waning.
This year's holiday specials drew in massive audiences, with NBC's Macy's 4th of July Fireworks special leading the pack. NBC's event attracted 11.
2 million viewers across all platforms, a 59 percent increase from last year and the highest total since 2018. The live airing on NBC alone brought in 5.