Fox News hits biggest viewership milestone in network's 23-year history

The Fox News Channel surpassed all-time records in its 23 years on the air in February, with 3.5 million viewers tuning in during prime time.

February was the network’s 218th month as the most-watched cable news station, with an average of 3.5 million viewers during prime time and 2 million viewers during a day, according to Nielsen Media Research. The boost in ratings is partly due to one coveted demographic: viewers between the ages of 25 and 54. Prime-time viewership grew by 35% overall since February of last year and 27% in the key 25- to 54-year-old demographic.