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# October: Top Attention-Grabbing Shows for Broadcast and Cable

November 13

_Sitcoms & Reality TV lead October Attention_

It's officially the time when decorations change from witches and ghouls to turkeys and pilgrims.

But decorating houses, making costumes, and handing out candy to trick-or-treaters did not stop viewers from engaging with their favorite TV programs. [Like last year](/content/october-top-attention-grabbing-shows-for-broadcast-and-cable/index.html), sitcoms and reality captured attention.

## Highlights:

- **Laughter is the best medicine!** Comedies led both the broadcast and cable lists, with ABC's _Blackish_ and TBS's _The Guest Book_ taking their respective top spots.
- **Is this the real life?** Reality programs yet again perform well on cable, taking three of the top five spots.

To learn more about our methodology, specific shows, or the breakdown by demographics or daypart, [contact us](/content/contact/index.html) and we’ll help you find the data you need.

### Top TV Shows by Attention

**BROADCAST OCTOBER 2018**

**CABLE OCTOBER 2018**

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