THE ODD COUPLE is television's #1 new comedy in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen most current ratings through March 15.

        THE ODD COUPLE, starring Matthew Perry and Thomas Lennon, ranks first among all freshman comedies averaging 12.79 million viewers, 3.2/10 in adults 18-49 and 4.5/12 in adults 25-54.

Top Five New Comedies in Viewers

1.  THE ODD COUPLE     12.79m
2.  Black-ish                      8.81m
3.  THE McCARTHYS        7.83m
4.  Fresh Off the Boat        7.36m
5.  Galavant                      6.52m

It ranks second in viewers among all comedies, trailing only its THE BIG BANG THEORY lead-in.

Top Five New Comedies in Adults 18-49

1.  THE ODD COUPLE     3.2
2.  Black-ish                    3.0
3.  Last Man On Earth      2.8
4.  Fresh Off the Boat       2.4
5.  Galavant                    1.9
6.  THE McCARTHYS      1.9

In addition to its ranking among its freshman peers, THE ODD COUPLE ranks #2 among all network comedies in viewers and #4 in adult 18-49 ratings.

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