Most-watched MLB telecasts, October 1978
Nielsen average audience, one figure per telecast; a final or revised figure replaces a preliminary one. Composites, peaks, reach and self-reported figures do not chart.
6
eligible telecasts
updated 2026-10-30
Most-watched MLB telecasts, October 1978
1
World Series Game 6 - Dodgers vs Yankees
50,600,000
2
World Series Game 5 - Dodgers vs Yankees
45,870,000
3
World Series Game 3 - Dodgers vs Yankees
43,810,000
4
World Series Game 1 - Dodgers vs Yankees
43,510,000
5
World Series Game 2 - Dodgers vs Yankees
42,720,000
6
World Series Game 4 - Dodgers vs Yankees
39,220,000
6 eligible telecasts · computed 2026-10-30 22:00 UTC