Sinclair announced that Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson will return for its 11th season on Sept. 7, marking another milestone for the investigative news program at a time when many networks are scaling back original reporting.
Hosted by Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award–winning journalist Sharyl Attkisson, the weekly program has carved out a space for accountability journalism since its 2015 launch. Each episode spotlights in-depth reporting on issues. These range from government oversight to global affairs, while often taking viewers inside stories that receive little attention elsewhere.
“For more than a decade, Full Measure has stood out as one of television’s most consistent sources of accountability journalism,” said Scott Livingston, Sinclair’s senior vice president of news. “Each week, Sharyl and her team challenge assumptions, uncover the stories others overlook, and provide viewers with trusted context and perspective.”
The season premiere will air this weekend. Attkisson and her team will be reporting from El Salvador, once plagued by crime and violence but now under a strict security crackdown by President Nayib Bukele. The program will explore whether such an approach could be replicated in the United States. The episode will also revisit the devastation of Hurricane Katrina on its 20th anniversary. Examining if government disaster response has meaningfully improved in the years since.
Despite broader industry struggles, the program has grown its footprint. According to Sinclair, Full Measure has increased its total audience share by 49 percent since its debut. The most recent season alone saw a 25 percent rise in the 25-54 category, along with a 12 percent jump in Adults 35-64. Household share also climbed by 5 percent.
Attkisson said the ability to continue producing investigative content in today’s broadcast landscape is meaningful for both journalists and audiences. “It’s incredibly rewarding to continue to have the support of Sinclair and the Full Measure team for our groundbreaking program going into year 11 when so many other organizations are cutting back on original impactful reporting,” she said.
The series’ momentum was further recognized with 10 Telly Awards last season for excellence in news coverage.
Executive Producer Batt Humphreys added that the show’s longevity underscores its place in a fractured media environment. “Beginning a second decade of this program, with a growing audience, is almost unheard of in today’s broadcast news,” he said. “It’s a testament to the unique role Full Measure plays in bringing meaningful investigative journalism to viewers.”
Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson airs Sundays across Sinclair’s television stations.
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