viewership

[vyoo-er-ship]

noun

an audience of viewers, especially of television, either generally or of a particular kind or program: Viewership is at its peak in the evening hours.

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Origin of viewership

First recorded in 1950–55; viewer + -ship

Examples from the Web for viewership

Remember, this is a show that has a viewership of millions; even here in South Africa, we know who Kimmel is.
Public Marriage Proposals Must Die|Tauriq Moosa|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Ratings for talent competitions like Idol, once viewership juggernauts, are plummeting.
Nigel Lythgoe on How to Save Reality TV, ‘On the Town,’ and ‘Brokeback Ballroom’|Kevin Fallon|October 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
RT, both in its employment and viewership, seems to attract a particular type of person.
Watch RT, Putin's TV Network, Call the Cops on Me|James Kirchick|March 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Viewership soared throughout the season, peaking at 10.5 million for the finale.
‘Broadchurch’ Is Great TV for Fans of ‘Downton Abbey,’ ‘Doctor Who,’ and ‘Prime Suspect’|Andrew Romano|August 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST

I think Sportsnight and Studio 60 failed on network TV due to lack of viewership, something not necessarily as important in cable.
Poll Results: The Newroom Could be HBO's Newest Hit|Ryan Prior|April 2, 2012|DAILY BEAST