List of Australian television ratings for 1997
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The following is a list of Australian television ratings for the year 1997.
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| Market | Network Shares | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABC1 | Seven | Nine | Ten | SBS | |
| 5 Cities | 14.3% | 29.5% | 32.6% | 20.7% | 2.8% |
| Sydney | 15.4% | 27.3% | 33.2% | 20.9% | 3.2% |
| Melbourne | 13.7% | 29.4% | 34.4% | 20.2% | 2.3% |
| Brisbane | 13.7% | 31.0% | 32.0% | 20.4% | 2.9% |
| Adelaide | 12.4% | 32.3% | 31.7% | 20.7% | 2.9% |
| Perth | 15.8% | 31.0% | 27.9% | 22.2% | 3.1% |
* Data Gathered by then Ratings Supplier: A.C Neilsen Australia
Highest Rating Programs
| Rank | Broadcast | Network | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1997 AFL Grand Final (Adelaide Vs St.Kilda) | Seven | 2,787,000 |
| 2 | Movie - Forrest Gump | Seven | 2,685,000 |
| 3 | Movie - True Lies | TEN | 2,467,000 |
| 4 | Blue Heelers (1997 SEASON AVERAGE) | Seven | 2,441,000 |
| 5 | Movie - Muriel's Wedding | Nine | 2,416,000 |
| 6 | Movie - Speed | TEN | 2,322,000 |
| 7 | Movie - The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert | Nine | 2,314,000 |
| 8 | Friends (1997 SEASON AVERAGE) | Nine | 2,291,000 |
| 9 | TV Week Logie Awards | Nine | 2,281,000 |
| 10 | A Current Affair - Special | Nine | 2,183,000 |
| 11 | Blue Heelers - Monday Episode | Seven | 2,181,000 |
| 12 | Mr. Bean (1997 SEASON AVERAGE) | ABC | 2,051,000 |
| 13 | Movie - It Could Happen to You | TEN | 2,005,000 |
| 14 | Movie - Cool Runnings | Seven | 1,984,000 |
| 15 | Kangaroo Palace - Part One | Seven | 1,982,000 |
| 16 | ER (1997 SEASON AVERAGE) | Nine | 1,972,000 |
| 17 | Movie - Ace Ventura: Pet Detective | Nine | 1,968,000 |
| 18 | Asteroid - Part One | TEN | 1,953,000 |
| 19 | Suddenly Susan (1997 SEASON AVERAGE) | TEN | 1,941,000 |
| 20 | Movie - Richie Rich | Nine | 1,929,000 |
Top Rating Regular Programmes
| Rank | Broadcast | Network | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Heelers | 7 | 2,441,000 |
| 2 | Friends | 9 | 2,291,000 |
| 3 | Mr. Bean | ABC | 2,051,000 |
| 4 | E.R | 9 | 1,972,000 |
| 5 | Suddenly Susan | 7 | 1,941,000 |
| 6 | This Is Your Life | 9 | 1,903,000 |
| 7 | National Nine News | 9 | 1,897,000 |
| 8 | National Nine News Sunday | 9 | 1,834,000 |
| 9 | Better Homes and Gardens | 7 | 1,811,000 |
| 10 | Australia's Funniest Home Videos | 9 | 1,779,000 |
Weeknight News and Current Affair Reader 1997
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