On April 7, 2025, the Italian television landscape witnessed significant viewer fluctuations across various programs, with notable performances from popular shows. Leading the pack was the game show Affari Tuoi on Rai1, which attracted 5,856,000 viewers, translating to a 28.5% share of the audience. This marked a slight decrease from the previous Sunday, where it had garnered 5,644,000 viewers and a 29.6% share.
Following closely was Cinque Minuti, also on Rai1, which reached 4,583,000 viewers, accounting for a 23.6% share. Meanwhile, on Canale 5, Striscia la Notizia fell to 2,932,000 viewers (14.3% share), down from 2,680,000 viewers the prior Saturday, when it had a 15.4% share.
In the access prime time slot, the competition remained fierce. On La7, Otto e Mezzo secured 1,814,000 viewers (8.8% share), an increase from the previous Friday's 1,585,000 viewers (8.2% share). In contrast, TG2 Post managed to attract only 438,000 viewers (2.1% share), highlighting the challenges faced by news programming.
In terms of first-part programming, 4 di Sera on Rete4 had 1,022,000 viewers (5.2% share) in its first segment, while the second part attracted 818,000 viewers (3.9% share). The previous episode had slightly better numbers, with 974,000 and 881,000 viewers for the respective parts.
On the same night, another noteworthy contender was Ulisse: Il Piacere della Scoperta on Rai1, which aired in the prime time slot and attracted 2,862,000 viewers (17.5% share). This performance helped Rai1 secure a strong presence in the evening lineup.
Canale 5's The Couple: Una Vittoria per Due followed with 2,234,000 viewers (18.5% share), while Spider-Man on Italia1 drew 1,187,000 viewers (7.3% share), showcasing the ongoing popularity of superhero films.
As for the other evening programs, Quarta Repubblica on Rete4 managed 716,000 viewers (5.2% share), while Obbligo o Verità on Rai2 attracted 706,000 viewers (4.5% share). Meanwhile, La Torre di Babele on La7 had 697,000 viewers (3.7% share), and GialappaShow on Tv8 garnered 666,000 viewers (4% share).
In a surprising twist, Lo Stato delle Cose on Rai3 also reached 666,000 viewers (4.3% share), alongside Little Big Italy on Nove, which only managed to attract 394,000 viewers (2.1% share).
The preserale segment saw L’Eredità on Rai1 triumphing with 4,364,000 viewers (28.3% share), followed by L’Eredità – La sfida dei 7 with 2,935,000 viewers (24.6% share). Canale 5’s Avanti un altro also performed well with 2,845,000 viewers (19.8% share).
The overall results from April 7 indicate a competitive landscape where established programs like Affari Tuoi continue to draw large audiences, while newer shows like Foodish, hosted by Joe Bastianich on TV8, debuted with 553,000 viewers (2.8% share), demonstrating the variety in viewer preferences.
As the ratings reflect, the Italian television market remains vibrant, with audiences showing diverse tastes across different genres, from game shows to informative programming. The ongoing battle for viewer attention highlights the dynamic nature of television and the importance of adapting to audience preferences.
