The following is a list of Australian television ratings for the year 1996.
Network shares
| Market | Network shares |
| ABC1 | Seven | Nine | Ten | SBS |
| 5 cities | 14.2% | 30.4% | 31.9% | 20.7% | 2.8% |
| Sydney | 15.4% | 28.0% | 33.3% | 20.4% | 3.0% |
| Melbourne | 13.3% | 31.0% | 32.9% | 20.4% | 2.4% |
| Brisbane | 13.7% | 31.3% | 31.1% | 21.1% | 2.8% |
| Adelaide | 13.4% | 30.8% | 32.0% | 20.8% | 2.9% |
| Perth | 14.6% | 34.2% | 26.9% | 21.3% | 3.0% |
* Data Gathered by then Ratings Supplier: A.C Neilsen Australia
Most Watched Broadcasts in 1996
| Rank | Broadcast | Genre | Origin | Network | Audience |
| 1 | 1996 AFL Grand Final (North Melbourne vs. Sydney) | Sport | .svg.png) | 7 | 3,312,000 |
| 2 | 1996 Atlanta Olympics (Opening Ceremony) |  | 7 | 3,079,000 |
| 3 | 1996 Cricket World Cup Final (Australia vs. Sri Lanka) | | 9 | 2,555,000 |
| 4 | A Current Affair: Kokoda Track Challenge[1] | News | | 9 | 2,496,000 |
| 5 | Jurassic Park | Film | | 7 | 2,362,000 |
| 6 | Rugby League (State Of Origin 1) | Sport | | 9 | 2,357,000 |
| 7 | Mrs. Doubtfire | Film | | 7 | 2,285,000 |
| 8 | Rugby League (State Of Origin 2) | Sport | | 9 | 2,248,000 |
| 9 | Cliffhanger | Film | | 10 | 2,237,000 |
| 10 | Blue Heelers (1996 Season Average) | Police drama | | 7 | 2,232,000 |
| 11 | 60 Minutes: Gun Ownership Debate (High Noon Special) | News | | 9 | 2,209,000 |
| 12 | 1996 Australian Grand Prix Race | Sport | | 9 | 2,129,000 |
| 13 | 1996 Atlanta Olympics (Sunday Primetime) | | 7 | 2,118,000 |
| 14 | ER (1996 Season Average) | Medical drama | | 9 | 2,115,000 |
| 15 | 1996 Rugby League Grand Final | Sport | | 9 | 2,072,000 |
| 16 | Sleepless in Seattle | Film | | 10 | 2,051,000 |
| 17 | ‘’A Few Good Men’’ | | 10 | 2,045,000 |
| 18 | Australia's Funniest Home Videos: Grand Final (Winner Announced) | Reality | | 9 | 1,994,000 |
| 19 | Police Camera Action! (1996 Season Average) | Reality |  | 7 | 1,974,000 |
| 20 | Four Weddings and a Funeral | Film | | 9 | 1,972,000 |
| 21 | Death Becomes Her | | 10 | 1,971,000 |
Top Rating Regular Programs
| Rank | Programme | Network | Audience |
| 1 | Blue Heelers | 7 | 2,232,000 |
| 2 | ER | 9 | 2,115,000 |
| 3 | Police Camera Action! | 7 | 1,974,000 |
| 4 | Better Homes and Gardens | 7 | 1,945,000 |
| 5 | The Great Outdoors | 7 | 1,895,000 |
| 6 | This Is Your Life | 9 | 1,867,000 |
| 7 | 60 Minutes | 9 | 1,851,000 |
| 8 | Friends | 7 | 1,788,000 |
| 9 | Australia's Funniest Home Videos | 9 | 1,754,000 |
| 10 | A Current Affair | 9 | 1,754,000 |
See also
References
- ^ "Stars rise and fall on Kokoda". The Australian. 24 April 1996.
