Streaming Ratings Surge: 'Ted Lasso' and 'Little House on the Prairie' Lead, Awards Season Heats Up

Mid-August 2026 saw significant movements in television ratings and awards announcements. 'Ted Lasso' Season 4 premiered to record-breaking numbers on Apple TV+, drawing 296.6 million U.S. viewing minutes across its August 4-5 launch, making it the platform's biggest premiere ever. Meanwhile, 'Little House on the Prairie' took the top spot in streaming ratings, and 'Anna Pigeon' debuted as USA Network's highest-rated original scripted series premiere in nearly eight years, according to Nielsen data. 'House of the Dragon' Season 3 also concluded strongly, with its finale amassing over 11 million U.S. viewers in its first three days.