Wrap-Up
What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime soap operas performed during the week of April 6-10, 2026, in Women 18-49 rating and Women 25-54 rating, including changes compared to Last Week (LW) and Last Year (LY).
Note: Starting with the 2025-2026 television season, Nielsen ratings are based on the Live+Same Day Big Data + Panel model, with last year’s figures based on the former Live+Same Day Panel-only model (2024-2025 season).
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Week of April 6-10, 2026 Summary / Rankings
Women 18-49 Rating
RankShowW18-49
RatingChange
(LW/LY)1.B&B0.27(+0.01/+0.02)2.Y&R0.22(-0.01/-0.04)3.GH0.18(+0.03/-0.01)4.BTG0.15(-0.03/-0.06)Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day Big Data + Panel) – April 6-10, 2026
Women 25-54 Rating
RankShowW25-54
RatingChange
(LW/LY)1.B&B0.39(same/-0.05)2.Y&R0.38(-0.02/-0.07)3.BTG0.25(-0.02/-0.1)3.GH0.23(+0.02/-0.06)Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day Big Data + Panel) – April 6-10, 2026
Day-To-Day – Women 18-49/Women 25-54
BTG / Beyond the Gates (CBS)
DayW18-49
RatingW25-54
RatingDuration
(In Minutes)MondayTuesday0.150.2860Wednesday0.180.2560Thursday0.160.2760Friday0.120.2060SUM:0.150.25240Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day Big Data + Panel) – April 6-10, 2026
B&B / The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)
DayW18-49
RatingW25-54
RatingDuration
(In Minutes)MondayTuesday0.270.4530Wednesday0.300.3330Thursday0.290.4530Friday0.240.3630SUM:0.270.40120Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day Big Data + Panel) – April 6-10, 2026
GH / General Hospital (ABC)
DayW18-49
RatingW25-54
RatingDuration
(In Minutes)Monday0.140.2421Tuesday0.190.2560Wednesday0.200.2460Thursday0.210.2260Friday0.140.2060SUM:0.180.23261Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day Big Data + Panel) – April 6-10, 2026
Y&R / The Young and the Restless (CBS)
DayW18-49
RatingW25-54
RatingDuration
(In Minutes)Monday0.200.2839Tuesday0.230.4360Wednesday0.220.4060Thursday0.240.4360Friday0.220.3460SUM:0.220.38279Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day Big Data + Panel) – April 6-10, 2026
The numbers above are calculated using Live+Same Day Big Data + Panel viewing and DVR playback, defined as 3:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m., and are courtesy of Nielsen. Ratings are the percentage of U.S. TV viewers who tuned in to a specific program.
Beginning August 31, 2020, national ratings include Out-of-Home (OOH) viewing. Previously, ratings did not include OOH viewing. Averages are based on regular telecasts.
LEGEND
PÂ = PremiereRÂ = RepeatSÂ = SpecialNRÂ = Not Rated / Not RankedN/AÂ = Not Available*Â denotes further information