The highest-rated game according to Nielsen was Super Bowl XVI in 1982, which was watched in 49.1% of households (73 shares), or 40,020,000 households at the time. Super Bowl XVI still ranks fourth on Nielsen's list of top-rated programs of all time, with three other Super Bowls (XVII, XX, and XLIX) in the top ten.
the highest-rated game according to nielsen was super bowl xvi in 1982 which was watched in 491% of households (73 shares) or 40020000 households at the time super bowl xvi still ranks fourth on nielsen's list of top-rated programs of all time with three other super bowls (xvii xx and xlix) in the top ten