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This year's Super Bowl is the most-watched show in TV history

Kirsten AcunaFeb 3, 2015, 03:18 IST

Rob Carr/Getty ImagesTom Brady celebrates the Patriots' Super Bowl win.

Super Bowl XLIX is the most-watched show in US TV history.

NBC reports the NFL championship was viewed by 114.4 million viewers.

It was also the highest-rated Super Bowl in 30 seasons, according to data from Nielsen.

According to a press release, here's a list of the most-viewed TV shows ever.

The "M.A.S.H." finale is the only TV series to crack over 100 million viewers.

114.4 Million - Super Bowl XLIX, NBC (Last Night's Game)
112.2 Million - Super Bowl XLVIII, FOX (Feb. 2014)
111.3 Million - Super Bowl XLVI, NBC (Feb. 2012)
111.0 Million - Super Bowl XLV, FOX (Feb. 2011)
108.7 Million - Super Bowl XLVII, CBS (Feb. 2013)
106.5 Million - Super Bowl XLIV, CBS (Feb. 2010)
106.0 Million - M.A.S.H. Finale, CBS (Feb. 1983)
98.7 Million - Super Bowl XLIII, NBC (Feb. 2009)