Drew Barrymore’s daytime talk show is drawing more viewers in its seventh season. The ratings milestone comes as the show prepares to welcome Ben Stiller and several other familiar faces.
According to The Wrap, The Drew Barrymore Show recorded its highest-ever household rating during the fifth week of Season 7. Nielsen live-plus-same-day data showed a 1.26 household rating for the week ending October 15. That was a 35% increase from the same week in 2025.
The show also posted year-over-year gains across several key adult demographics. Its audience grew by 44% among adults over 55, while viewership rose by 9% among adults aged 18–49. The show also recorded an 11% increase among adults aged 25–54.
These gains made the series the only syndicated talk show to grow year over year across every key adult demographic during that week. The ratings milestone follows the show’s most-watched season premiere to date.
Who else is set to appear on The Drew Barrymore Show besides Ben Stiller?
Ben Stiller is among the upcoming guests on The Drew Barrymore Show, alongside actors, comedians and musicians. The announced lineup includes Jessica Chastain, John Malkovich, Awkwafina, Jamie Dornan and Anthony Mackie. The lineup also lists Natalie Portman, Julia Garner, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Brittany Snow.
The lineup also features Rebecca Gayheart Dane, Meghann Fahy, Marc Maron, Julia Fox and Malin Akerman. Singer Teddy Swims is also scheduled to appear, as are The Summer I Turned Pretty stars, Chris Briney and Michelle Randolph. Comedian Jordan Firstman is also among the announced guests.
Beyond its latest ratings record, the show continues to draw a sizable audience. It has averaged 1.90 million total viewers so far this season, marking a 36% increase from the previous year. The report also ranks the show second among syndicated talk shows in total viewers and several key adult demographics.
CBS Media Ventures produces and distributes the series, which is filmed in New York City. Barrymore and Jason Kurtz serve as executive producers.
