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The Data Stream

Numbers, analysis and enthusiasms about what and how we watch stuff on TV, by Rick Porter.

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Welcome

Mar 17, 2026

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3 min read

Welcome

Here's what I hope to do here.

Rick Porter
Rick Porter

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Weekly Numbers, March 30-April 5: A few shining moments (and 'Tracker')

Apr 9, 2026

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5 min read

Weekly Numbers, March 30-April 5: A few shining moments (and 'Tracker')

Plus streaming top 10s for March 9-15.

The week ahead, April 6-12: Emmy season is upon us

Apr 6, 2026

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8 min read

The week ahead, April 6-12: Emmy season is upon us

Premiere and finale dates and more things worth knowing in the next seven days.

TV's gerontocracy vs. streaming's eternal youth movement

Apr 5, 2026

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10 min read

TV's gerontocracy vs. streaming's eternal youth movement

A tale of two extremely different business models — which might be converging again.

Weekly numbers, March 23-29: Hoop dreams

Apr 2, 2026

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6 min read

Weekly numbers, March 23-29: Hoop dreams

Plus streaming top 10s for March 2-8.

The week ahead: March 30-April 5

Mar 30, 2026

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8 min read

The week ahead: March 30-April 5

Premiere and finale dates and more things happening over the next seven days that are worth knowing.

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Down with the traditional TV season

Mar 29, 2026

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9 min read

Down with the traditional TV season

Line it up with the calendar, you cowards.

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The Data Stream

Numbers, analysis and enthusiasms about what and how we watch stuff on TV.

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