The preliminary numbers for the first episode of WWE SmackDown for 2023 (January 6, 2023) is in.
According to SpoilerTV, SmackDown averaged 2.167 million viewers on FOX. The first hour drew 2.198 million viewers, while the second hour fell slightly to 2.137 million viewers.
Friday’s SmackDown drew a 0.50 rating. SmackDown tied with Shark Tank, SWAT and Fire Country for number 1 on the night for network television in the key 18-49 demographic.
The final numbers will be released on Monday.