VIDEO : 'Game of Thrones' Season 8 Premiere Slays HBO Ratings Record

After a lengthy two-year hiatus, Game of Thrones returned for its final season with a massive following along for the ride. The Season 8 premiere on Sunday night wasn't just a hit in modern TV standards, but it was a behemoth compared to the series already stellar numbers, easily setting multiple records on its way to becoming the highest telecast in HBO history. The highly-anticipated Season 8 premiere drew 17.4 million viewers on Sunday night across multiple airings and streaming options. So far this year, The Big Bang Theory's February 7th episode on CBS was the most-watched telecast in 2019, with 14.1 million viewers tuning in to the program.