U.S. Television Ratings and Awards
Seasonal rankings (based on average total viewers per episode) of Unsolved Mysteries.
- Note: U.S. network television seasons generally start in late September and end in late May, which coincides with the completion of May sweeps.
| Season | TV Season | Rank | Viewers (in millions) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1987–1988 | #17 | 15.73 |
| 2 | 1988–1989 | #11 | 16.58 |
| 3 | 1989–1990 | #16 | 14.71 |
| 4 | 1990–1991 | #13 | 15.20 |
| 5 | 1991–1992 | #21 | 13.22 |
The original NBC telecast was nominated six times for an Emmy Award for outstanding informational series in 1989-1993 and 1995.
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