"Our objective throughout this process has been to ensure that programming remains accurate and engaging for the widest possible audience," Sinclair wrote in a statement on the decision.

Sinclair Broadcast Group announced on Friday it will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel Live! on its ABC affiliates after a week-long ban on the late-night show.

Kimmel’s first show back after his suspension drew 6.3 million viewers — even with 23% of American households not being able to watch on ABC because of the preemption by Nexstar and Sinclair — plus o...