CBS News’ “60 Minutes” shed some of the viewers it snared during its much-anticipated Season 59 debut as it grappled with the effects of CBS’ football programming on its audience, even as it notched a gain in audience compared to its year-earlier performance.

Source: [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/60-minutes-tv-ratings-gain-cedes-viewers-season-premiere-1236872555/)

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