If you watch a show on hulu does the network count as viewer?

When you watch a show on Hulu, the network does not count as a viewer. This is because Hulu is an over-the-top (OTT) streaming service, which means that it delivers content over the internet rather than through a traditional cable or satellite provider. As a result, the networks don't have access to the same viewership data that they would if you watched the show through their own channels.

However, Hulu does track viewership data for its own purposes. This data is used to determine which shows are the most popular and to make decisions about which shows to renew or cancel. Hulu also uses viewership data to sell advertising, which is its main source of revenue.

So, while the networks don't count Hulu viewers in their official ratings, Hulu still tracks viewership data and uses it for its own purposes.