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September 15, 2026 Michael M. Grynbaum

‘60 Minutes’ Season Premiere Sees Dip in Ratings

Just under 8 million people watched Sunday’s season premiere, down 21 percent from last year. Viewership for the N.F.L. lead-in fell by about the same.