Face the Nation is a U.S. television program broadcast on CBS since Sunday, November 7, 1954. Face the Nation is currently the ninth most popular show on CBS and 39th overall on TV, watched by a total number of 3,062,000 people (0.95% rating, up +7% from last week) as of the daily audience measurement on . Face the Nation is hosted by Margaret Brennan (45) since February 25, 2018.
Demographic breakdown of the most recent historical ratings of Face the Nation, presented by Margaret Brennan, on CBS as of Sunday, January 11, 2026.
| Face the Nation Daily Ratings | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Demo | Audience | Rating |
| 2026-Jan-11 HALF-HOUR | P2+ | 3,062,000 | 0.95 |
| P25-54 | 397,000 | 0.32 | |
| 2026-Jan-04 | P2+ | 2,867,000 | 0.89 |
| P25-54 | 390,000 | 0.31 | |
| 2025-Dec-07 HALF-HOUR | P2+ | 3,122,000 | 0.97 |
| P25-54 | 364,000 | 0.29 | |
| 2025-Nov-23 HALF-HOUR | HH | 2,430,000 | 1.90 |
| P2+ | 3,069,000 | 0.95 | |
| P18-49 | 256,000 | 0.19 | |
| P25-54 | 352,000 | 0.28 | |
| 2025-Nov-09 HALF-HOUR | P2+ | 2,942,000 | 0.91 |
| P25-54 | 382,000 | 0.30 | |
| 2025-Oct-19 | P2+ | 2,433,000 | 0.75 |
| P25-54 | 290,000 | 0.23 | |
| 2025-Oct-05 HALF-HOUR | P2+ | 2,436,000 | 0.75 |
| P25-54 | 274,000 | 0.22 | |
| 2025-Sep-28 | P2+ | 2,031,000 | 0.63 |
| P25-54 | 308,000 | 0.25 | |
| 2025-Sep-14 HALF-HOUR | P2+ | 2,491,000 | 0.79 |
| P25-54 | 365,000 | 0.30 | |
| 2025-Aug-10 HALF-HOUR | P2+ | 2,270,000 | 0.72 |
| P25-54 | 320,000 | 0.26 | |
| 2025-Jul-20 | P2+ | 2,506,000 | 0.79 |
| P25-54 | 288,000 | 0.23 | |
| 2025-Jun-29 HALF-HOUR | P2+ | 2,487,000 | 0.78 |
| P25-54 | 345,000 | 0.28 | |
| 2025-Jun-22 HALF-HOUR | P2+ | 3,150,000 | 0.99 |
| P25-54 | 478,000 | 0.39 | |
| 2025-Jun-15 HALF-HOUR | P2+ | 2,894,000 | 0.91 |
| P25-54 | 451,000 | 0.37 | |
| 2025-Jun-08 HALF-HOUR | P2+ | 2,611,000 | 0.82 |
| P25-54 | 397,000 | 0.32 | |
| Face the Nation Monthly Ratings | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Demo | Audience | Rating |
| 2025-Nov HALF-HOUR | P2+ | 2,604,000 | 0.81 |
| P25-54 | 417,000 | 0.33 | |
| 2025-Oct | P2+ | 2,804,000 | 0.87 |
| P25-54 | 361,000 | 0.29 | |
| 2025-Sep | P2+ | 2,573,000 | 0.80 |
| P25-54 | 405,000 | 0.32 | |
| 2025-May | P2+ | 2,608,000 | 0.82 |
| P25-54 | 404,000 | 0.33 | |
| 2025-Feb | P2+ | 2,943,000 | 0.93 |
| P25-54 | 448,000 | 0.36 | |
| Face the Nation Quarterly Ratings | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Demo | Audience | Rating |
| 2025-Q4 HALF-HOUR | P2+ | 2,970,000 | 0.92 |
| P18-49 | 286,000 | 0.21 | |
| P25-54 | 399,000 | 0.32 | |
| 2025-Q2 | P2+ | 2,701,000 | 0.85 |
| P25-54 | 406,000 | 0.33 | |
| 2025-Q1 | P2+ | 3,086,000 | 0.97 |
| P25-54 | 512,000 | 0.41 | |
| 2024-Q4 | P2+ | 2,675,000 | 0.84 |
| P25-54 | 437,000 | 0.35 | |
| Face the Nation Yearly Ratings | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Demo | Audience | Rating |
| 2025 HALF-HOUR | P2+ | 2,969,000 | 0.92 |
| P18-49 | 294,000 | 0.22 | |
| P25-54 | 422,000 | 0.34 | |
| Rank | Program | Audience | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AFC Divisional Playoff | 51,284,000 | +20% |
| 2 | AFC Divisional Playoff Post Gun | 29,085,000 | -16% |
| 3 | AFC Divisional Playoff Post Game | 14,931,000 | -26% |
| 4 | Golden Globe Awards | 8,822,000 | -5% |
| 5 | Evening News with Tony Dokoupil | 4,166,000 | |
| 6 | Saturday Encore | 3,717,000 | +75% |
| 7 | Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage | 3,640,000 | +24% |
| 8 | ET: Live on the Golden Globes Red Carpet | 3,399,000 | |
| 9 | Face the Nation | 3,062,000 | +7% |
| 10 | Price Is Right | 2,929,000 | +12% |
| 11 | Young and the Restless | 2,865,000 | -1% |
| 12 | Ghosts | 2,611,000 | +35% |
| 13 | 48 Hours Presents | 2,532,000 | +53% |
| 14 | Bold and the Beautiful | 2,484,000 | -4% |
| 15 | 48 Hours | 2,454,000 | +6% |
| 16 | Late Show with Stephen Colbert | 2,327,000 | -1% |
| 17 | Neighborhood | 2,282,000 | -12% |
| 18 | NCIS | 2,149,000 | -36% |
| 19 | Sheriff Country | 2,112,000 | +10% |
| 20 | Hollywood Squares | 2,091,000 | -21% |
| 21 | Boston Blue | 2,078,000 | +12% |
| 22 | Matlock | 1,954,000 | +18% |
| 23 | FBI | 1,891,000 | -17% |
| 24 | NCIS: Origins | 1,698,000 | +23% |
| 25 | CBS Mornings | 1,695,000 | +2% |
| 26 | DMV | 1,615,000 | -17% |
| 27 | Beyond the Gates | 1,533,000 | -2% |
| 28 | Harlan Coben's Final Twist | 1,375,000 | -45% |
I'm done! Face the nation and Margaret Brennan were my favorite show on Sunday morning for years , Margaret has obviously been restricted as to what she can say. CBS is the problem! Under the guise of Trump and his crooked administration! CBS now has a republican push on all issues.
What a shame to dictate to a great journalist and for someone who has STAR power.
Im Done with CBS! JJ.
Watching the narrator Margaret Brennan is watching someone who is not in tuned with the guest or subject matter that is on the table. FTN episode on 11/23/25 shows Margaret lack of how to get informative responses from the guest. In the political climate the country is in, why is Margaret criticizing her guests on what is a lawful or unlawful order. When dealing with one party of either political party, why would Margaret ask the guests to respond to the opposition party twisting of the guest lawful or unlawful opinion. Not only Margaret don’t allow the guest to respond to the question fully , she then switches the subject to another topic. This interview interaction with Margaret has become a typical pattern and is showing that she is ill prepared when she puts a guest in front of America.
Critique yourself Margaret along with FTN crew, you are failing the American people when let lies and disinformation spread. Get on top of your game, showing up with a baseball for a football game. You are sacked and penalized in one play.GYST!!!
She is not good when confronted with lies and doesn’t know how to respond.
Margaret Brennan’s total ignorance of the WWII Nazi German history is appalling!
Another royal example of how out of touch CBS is on so many fronts!
I have cancelled recordings for CBS Sunday Morning & CBS Saturday Mornings. I can no longer tolerate the one sided news. I have tried to watch the “other side” for well rounded coverage, but there is the final straw!
Not one word from CBS News on Margaret Brennan’s views of WWII. Then Sunday night’s 60 Minutes!!! Nauseating to say the least.
CBS use to be the best ! New lows!
So sad!!!
Margaret Brennan has shown time after time her dislike for Pres. Donald Trump. Any person who has any praise or positive things to say about him, she will try to find something to say to negate that person's comment. The latest was a comment by the lady who won the Peace Prize this year. She was very admiring of what Pres. Trump had done in ending wars and made a lot of positive comments about him. It was obvious that Margaret Brennan did not want to hear it. She looked annoyed and then took aim at Pres. Trump with a few disparaging comments. A commentator or an interviewer should be completely unbiased in everything and keep their prejudice out of conversations. Margaret Brennan shows her dislike of Republicans and especially Pres. Trump to a degree that it becomes an annoyance to view some of the programs. I often switch to another channel even though I am interested in the subject matter being discussed because she is so offensive with her annoyed manner and sharp tongue. When she interviews a Democrat she is entirely different. I wish there was an unbiased person who could take her place, because the program itself is very interesting.
Margaret Brennan is one of the most negative, rude, and unprofessional. She lacks the ability to express emotions unless they are her own options. Very poor journalism!!
I now longer watch CBS due to individuals like Ms. Margaret who antagonizes her guests, especially those who do not agree with her. She should be terminated from CBS!!! Tolerance for her rude interruptions and her high opinion of herself are not worth wasting my time.
I am in total agreement with this!! Margaret Brennan is so so rude when she doesn't want to hear what the guest is saying!! She asks a question then interrupts the guest before they finish!!! She is hateful and doesn't seem knowledgeable. She loves to argue and be just flat mean. She just has the look of a miserable human being. Not Everyone has to agree with you Margaret!!!
CBS News has always been a biased news program, favoring the Liberals and Democrats. Of course, the hosts of Face The Nation will represent that biased view. If you want REAL political interviews, check out News Nation. They are more even keel and can interview politicians without numerous interruptions and negative slanting of their guests and the news.
Just so sad that Americans believe the crap being aired by CBS News, Fox News, ABC and NBC news. All politically motivated and have abandoned their oath to reporting the TRUTH in the news.
Is a bully she needs to stop bulling her guests
Brennan is a hack. She is so biased and unprofessional. Always soft balling liberals and gaslighting viewers. She needs to get in touch with the majority of Americans on 80/20 issues and at least report fairly. My protection from her insanity is to continue not to watch and refrain from snippets on YouTube. Thank God for independent media, citizen journalism, and new media platforms.
Margaret needs to be fired, I've stopped watching because of her and her biased discriminating against Republicans, and true Democrats, the media is an evil presence that's being allowed to corrupt its viewers, we need our news but not dingbat opinions we just want local news and world reports along with our weather, and sports, let's bring back old America and it's morals, and values, and bring back In God We trust!
Margaret Brennan and Norah O’Donnell are a negative for excellent journalism. Tolerance for rude interruptions and self love lies outside my need for news.