‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’ Pilot Ratings Jump More Than 100%, Reaching Nearly 13 Million Viewers Since Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

The first episode of “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins” has reached nearly 13 million viewers to date.

The pilot of the new Tracy Morgan-led sitcom debuted on NBC on Jan. 18 and initially brought in a strong 5.8 million viewers, achieving the most-watched comedy telecast of the 2025-2026 broadcast season. The premiere benefitted from NFL lead-in, airing directly after NBC’s coverage of the playoff game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Chicago Bears. But interest in the show has clearly extended beyond that: The new total, which accounts for delayed viewing on Peacock and other digital platforms in the 50 days since the premiere, represents an increase of more than 100% compared to the original audience.

The growth hasn’t stopped there. Episode 2 of “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins,” titled “Nittany Means Big,” is Peacock’s most-watched comedy episode of the 2025-2026 season to date, though an exact viewership total is not known.

“The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins” stars Morgan as a “disgraced former football star on a mission to rehabilitate his image with the help of award-winning filmmaker Arthur Tobin (Daniel Radcliffe),” per the official description, which continues: “In order to earn back the admiration of his fans and the respect of his family, Reggie will also have to confront the ghosts of his past.” Along with Morgan and Radcliffe, the cast includes Erika Alexander, Bobby Moynihan, Precious Way and Jalyn Hall.

Robert Carlock and Sam Means serve as co-showrunners, and executive produce with Tina Fey, Morgan, Eric Gurian and David Miner. The series is produced by Universal Television,

The series is produced by Universal Television, Little Stranger, Inc., 3 Arts Entertainment, Bevel Gears, Means End Productions and Streetlife Productions, Inc.