The figure easily exceeded last year’s 115.1 million, capping off a big year for N.F.L. ratings.

The decline is the most definitive evidence of a slowdown in new programming that has been predicted for at least a year.

The storied network is facing a wave of change, including new leadership, the possible sale of its parent company and the continued challenge of streaming.

The viewership was the highest for the awards show since the 2020 ceremony, shortly before the pandemic.

Hollywood was on strike for much of the year. And yet the time viewers spent streaming shows and movies went up. A lot.

Stewart, who hosted the Comedy Central show from 1999 to 2015, will also be an executive producer.

Media companies that had been reluctant are increasingly offering shows to Netflix, which is pulling further ahead in the streaming wars.

The Emmys had a lot going against it, including a ceremony delayed months by the Hollywood strikes, and stiff competition from other events.

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