The State of Man Draws 415,000 Average Viewers
The television programme attracted a total audience of 840,000 viewers during its most recent broadcast.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Television
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The television programme The State of Man recorded 415,000 average viewers on 20 October 2026. The show reached a total audience of 840,000 people across Australia during the broadcast.
Why it matters
Understanding viewership figures provides insight into how various television programmes compete for prime time audiences in the Australian market.
The State of Man achieved 415,000 average viewers, while The Block recorded 1.085 million average viewers. This figure for The Block represents a lead of 1,000 average viewers over My Kitchen Rules.
The players
The State of Man
This is a television programme broadcast to Australian audiences.
The Block
This is a popular Australian competitive reality television series.
My Kitchen Rules
This is a long-running Australian competitive cooking game show.
The Cheap Seats
This is an Australian comedy television programme that reviews news and media.
Tipping Point
This is a television quiz show franchise aired by Nine.
The details
The Block and My Kitchen Rules competed directly for prime time billing on 20 October 2026, while Nine's Tipping Point aired before the prime time slots. Additionally, The Cheap Seats continues to hold the top rating in its time slot for the current season.
Timeline
20 October 2026: Television broadcast ratings were recorded.
Industry Dynamics
The intense battle for prime time billing between major reality series mirrors the historical competitive landscape of Australian broadcast television. These ratings fluctuations highlight the ongoing challenges networks face in capturing consistent audience shares against established formats.
Viewers can monitor how these ratings impacts the scheduling and availability of their favourite programmes across the major networks. The performance of these shows often dictates which series receive renewals or shifts in their broadcast time slots.
The takeaway
Audience numbers are a critical metric that networks use to determine the longevity of prime time series. Viewers who wish to support specific programmes can ensure their habits are reflected in these official ratings by tuning in during scheduled broadcast times.
Further reading
Find more analysis on the Television industry in Australia.
Source note: This article includes information reported by B&T.
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