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Culture06:40 · 1h ago

Israeli TV Ratings: Comedy Drama Tops Prime Time, News Channels Follow

By מירב ארדOngoing story · 4 updates
Translated & summarized from Bizportal by baba
The story · English

The comedy-drama "Life is a Difficult Period," based on Hanoch Daum's best-selling book and featuring a televised version of his life and family, led prime time viewership on Tuesday. The episode, which depicted Daum's visit to the "Hilltop Youth," garnered 11% viewership and attracted 323,000 viewers.

Following the drama, the political commentary show "The Patriots" secured second place with 6.8% viewership and 182,000 viewers. "The Arena" followed with 4.2% and 107,000 viewers, surpassing "The Transit Camp," which recorded 3.8% and 98,000 viewers.

In the news broadcasts, Channel 12 News maintained its lead with 12.1% and 326,000 viewers. Channel 14 News came in second with 6% and 171,000 viewers, while Channel 13 News registered 5.3% and 131,000 viewers. Kan 11 News concluded the news ratings with 2.9% and 74,000 viewers.

In the late-night slot, "Shlomo Artzi Fulfills a Dream," a special featuring the singer in an intimate performance without large stadiums or screens, led the segment with 6% and 174,000 viewers. It aired immediately after "Life is a Difficult Period." "Thirsty Souls" followed with 4.5% and 122,000 viewers, while other programs like "The Pipe Collection," "Tonight's News" on Kan 11, "Open Your Heart," and "The Day That Was" recorded lower viewership figures.

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