Another month has come and gone, making it time to review the ratings for the dramas on the cable networks that aired from May 24 to June 20 (where those numbers were made available, of course):
Army Wives – There were two final episodes of the popular Lifetime military drama that aired during this time frame because there was no new episode on Sunday, May 29. The ratings for those two final episodes are as follows:
June 5 – 3.5 million
June 12 – 3.6 million (season finale)
This averages out to 3.6 million viewers. The show has been renewed for another season and will probably return next spring.
Breakout Kings – The season finale of the A&E drama aired on a special night – Monday, May 30 and garnered 2 million viewers. No official announcement has been made yet by the network on whether the show will be getting a second season.
The Secret Life of the American Teenager – There were four episodes that aired during this time frame, the final three episodes of the show’s third season and the season premiere of the fourth season of the show. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:
May 30 – 2.1 million (aired for 2 hours)
June 6 – 3.6 million (season three season finale)
June 13 – 3.1 million (season four season premiere)
June 20 – 2.7 million
This averages out to 2.9 million viewers. The next new episode will air on Monday, June 27.
The Killing – The AMC murder mystery aired its final five episodes during this time frame. The ratings for each are as follows:
May 29 – 2 million
June 5 – 2 million
June 12 – 1.8 million
June 19 – 2.3 million – (Finale)
This averages out to 2 million. The show has been picked up for a second season and will probably return next spring.
Sanctuary – The final 3 episodes of the show’s current season aired during this time frame, as no new episode aired on May 30. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:
June 6 – 915,000 viewers
June 13 – 1.2 million
June 20 – 1.3 million (Finale)
This averages out to approximately 1.1 million viewers. Sanctuary will be back with a new season sometime next year.
Game of Thrones – The HBO period piece aired its final four episodes of its first season during this time frame. The ratings for each episode are as follows:
May 29 – 2.4 million
June 5 – 2.7 million
June 12 – 2.7 million
June 19 – 3.0 million (Finale)
This averages out to 2.7 million viewers. The show has been renewed for a second season.
Law & Order: Criminal Intent – The USA Network series aired 3 more episodes of its final season during this time period (there was no new episode on May 29). The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
June 5 – 3.9 million
June 12 – 3.6 million
June 19 – 3.3 million
This averages out to 3.6 million viewers. The next new episode will air on Sunday, June 26.
In Plain Sight – No new episode of the USA Network series aired on Sunday, May 29, but three new episodes aired during this time frame. The ratings of those episodes are as follows:
June 5 – 3.5 million
June 12 – 4 million
June 19 – 3.3 million
That averages out to 3.6 million viewers. The next new episode will air on Sunday, June 26.
Franklin & Bash – This new TNT legal drama had its series premiere on Wednesday, June 1 and has aired 3 episodes air during this time frame. The ratings for each of these episodes are as follows:
June 1 – 2.7 million
June 8 – 2.6 million
June 15 – 2.9 million
That averages out to 2.7 million viewers. The next new episode will air tomorrow night (June 22).
Men of a Certain Age – This TNT drama returned for an all-new season on Wednesday, June 1 and aired three episodes during this time frame. The episodes garnered the following ratings:
June 1 – 1.9 million
June 8 – 1.3 million
June 15 – 1.4 million
That averages out to 1.5 million viewers. The next new episode will air tomorrow night (June 22).
Teen Wolf – The new MTV teen drama debuted with a two-part opener on Sunday, June 5 and Monday, June 6, airing two other episodes during this time frame. The ratings for each of these episodes are as follows:
June 5 – 2.2 million (Two-part debut)
June 6 – 1.5 million (Two-part debut)
June 13 – 1.8 million
June 20 – 1.8 million
That averages out to 1.8 million viewers. The next new episode will air on Monday, June 27.
Switched at Birth – The new ABC Family Channel drama debuted on Monday, June 6 and aired three episodes during this time frame. The ratings for each of these episodes are as follows:
June 6 – 3.6 million
June 13 – 3.1 million
June 20 – 2.8 million
That averages out to 3.2 million viewers. The next new episode will air on Monday, June 27.
White Collar – The USA Network drama returned with all-new episodes on Tuesday, June 7 and aired two episodes during this time frame. The ratings for those two episodes are as follows:
June 7 – 3.9 million
June 14 – 3.7 million
That averages out to 3.8 million viewers. Another new episode aired tonight (June 21), but the numbers won’t be available until a little later in the week; meanwhile a new episode will air next Tuesday, June 28.
Covert Affairs – The USA Network drama returned with all-new episodes on Tuesday, June 7 and aired two episodes during this time frame. The ratings for those two episodes are as follows:
June 7 – 4.6 million
June 14 – 3.9 million
That averages out to 4.3 million viewers. Another new episode aired tonight (June 21), but the numbers won’t be available until a little later in the week; meanwhile a new episode will air next Tuesday, June 28.
The Glades – The A&E police drama returned for a second season on Sunday, June 5 and aired three episodes during this time frame. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
June 5 – 3 million
June 12 – 2.6 million
June 19 – 2.4 million
That averages out to 2.7 million viewers. The next new episode will air on Sunday, June 26.
Drop Dead Diva – The Lifetime dramedy returned for an all-new season on Sunday, June 19 and earned 2.9 million viewers. The next new episode will air on Sunday, June 26.
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The Protector – The new Lifetime police drama debuted on Sunday, June 12 and aired two episodes during this time frame. The ratings for those two episodes are as follows:
June 12 – 1.9 million
June 19 – 1.5 million
That averages out to 1.7 million viewers. The next new episode will air on Sunday, June 26.
Pretty Little Liars – The popular teen drama returned to the ABC Family Channel for its second season on Tuesday, June 14 and earned 3.7 million viewers. Another new episode aired tonight (June 21), but the numbers won’t be available until a little later in the week; meanwhile a new episode will air next Tuesday, June 28.
The Nine Lives of Chloe King – The new ABC Family drama debuted on Tuesday, June 14, earning 2.2 million viewers. Another new episode aired tonight (June 21), but the numbers won’t be available until a little later in the week; meanwhile a new episode will air next Tuesday, June 28.
Hawthorne – The TNT medical drama was back with all-new episodes on Tuesday, June 14, garnering 2.6 million viewers. Another new episode aired tonight (June 21), but the numbers won’t be available until a little later in the week; meanwhile a new episode will air next Tuesday, June 28.
Memphis Beat – The police drama returned to TNT for its second season on Tuesday, June 14, getting 3 million viewers. Another new episode aired tonight (June 21), but the numbers won’t be available until a little later in the week; meanwhile a new episode will air next Tuesday, June 28.
Falling Skies – The alien invasion series from Steven Spielberg debuted on Sunday, June 19 for two-hours, earning 5.9 million viewers. The next new episode will air on Sunday, June 26.
The ratings for the Starz drama Camelot and Doctor Who, as shown on BBC America, are very difficult to track down; but it is important to know that they aired new episodes during this time frame.
Stay tuned next month for more ratings details on the cable series.
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