60 Minutes Season Premiere Sees Viewer Drop Amidst Show Changes

The season premiere of CBS's long-running newsmagazine "60 Minutes" drew an average of 7.94 million viewers on Sunday, marking a notable decrease from the over 10 million who tuned in for last year's debut. This dip in viewership comes as the show navigates significant changes implemented by CBS News chief Bari Weiss earlier this spring.

The 59th season's opening episode was under particular scrutiny following the recent shake-up in the newsmagazine's leadership and structure. Despite its established reputation, the premiere's performance indicates a potential audience recalibration in response to the evolving editorial direction and on-air talent.