It is that time again, time to go over the cable ratings for the month of March. The following are the ratings that could be tracked down for the cable series and the made-for-TV movies that aired last month.
Those ratings are all listed below:
CABLE SHOWS
MONDAYS:
Switched at Birth – The final two episodes of the ABC Family drama before the spring break aired during March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 4 – 1.6 million
March 11 – 1.8 million
This averages out to 1.7 million viewers for the month. The show’s current season will return to ABC Family starting on June 10.
Continuum – The Canadian sci-fi drama aired its final three episodes of its debut season during March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 4 – 1 million
March 11 – 1.1 million
March 18 – 896,000 viewers (Season Finale)
This averages out to 999,000 viewers for the month. The second season of Continuum will begin on Friday, June 7.
Being Human – The American version of the British original aired another four new episodes of its current season during March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 4 – 973,000 viewers
March 11 – 1.1 million
March 18 – 1 million
March 25 – 1.2 million
This averages out to 1.1 million viewers for the month. Two new episodes of Being Human aired in April so far with the next new episode set to air on Monday, April 15 at 9 PM.
Lost Girl – The Canadian series aired four more new episodes of its current season on Syfy during March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 4 – 923,000 viewers
March 11 – 1.1 million
March 18 – 968,000 viewers
March 25 – 827,000 viewers
This averages out to 955,000 viewers for the month. Two new episodes of Lost Girl aired in April so far with the season finale set to air on Monday, April 22 at 10 PM.
Dallas – Four more new episodes of the current season of the reboot of the popular 1980’s soap opera aired on TNT during March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 4 – 2.8 million
March 11 – 3.6 million
March 18 – 2.7 million
March 25 – 2.6 million
This averages out to 2.9 million viewers for the month. Two new episodes of Dallas in April so far with the next new episode set to air on Monday, April 15 at 9 PM.
Monday Mornings – The new TNT medical drama aired four more new episodes during March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 4 – 1.5 million
March 11 – 1.9 million
March 18 – 1.2 million
March 25 – 1.3 million
This averages out to 1.5 million viewers for the month. Two new episodes of Monday Mornings aired in April so far with the season finale set to air on Monday, April 15 at 10 PM.
The Secret Life of the American Teenager – The final season of the ABC Family drama returned on March 18, airing two episodes during March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 18 – 1.3 million
March 25 – 1.2 million
This averages out to 1.3 million viewers for the month. Two new episodes of The Secret Life of the American Teenager aired in April so far with the next new episode set to air on Monday, April 15 at 8 PM.
TUESDAYS:
Pretty Little Liars – The ABC Family teen soap opera aired its finale three episodes during March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 5 – 2.6 million
March 12 – 2.4 million
March 19 – 2.9 million (Finale)
This averages out to 2.6 million viewers for the month. The next new season of Pretty Little Liars will air on ABC Family on Tuesday, June 11 at 8 PM.
The Lying Game – This ABC Family teen soap opera aired its final two episodes of its current season during March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 5 – 1.2 million
March 12 – 1.1 million (Finale)
This averages out to 1.5 million viewers for the month. A decision on a new season of The Lying Game has yet to be made by ABC Family.
Justified – The FX western-themed cop aired its final five episodes of its current season during March with its season finale airing on April 2. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 5 – 2.3 million
March 12 – 2.5 million
March 19 – 2.5 million
March 26 – 2.4 million
April 2 – 2.2 million – Season Finale
This averages out to 2.4 million viewers for the month (plus). A new season of Justified was recently ordered by FX with plans to air starting in January 2014.
White Collar – The season finale of the popular USA Network drama aired on March 5, which earned 2.4 million viewers. The next new season of the series will be back on the cable network later this year.
WEDNESDAYS:
The Americans – The new period piece spy drama aired three new episodes on FX during March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 6 – 1.9 million
March 13 – 1.7 million
March 20 – 1.7 million
March 27 – No episode
This averages out to 1.8 million viewers for the month. Two new episodes of The Americans aired on FX in April so far with the next new episode set to air on Wednesday, April 17 at 10 PM.
Southland – The TNT cop drama aired four new episodes of its current season in March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 6 – 1.5 million
March 13 – 1.7 million
March 20 – 1.5 million
March 27 – 1.3 million
This averages out to 1.5 million viewers for the month. Two new episodes of Southland aired on TNT in April so far with the next new episode set to air on Wednesday, April 17 at 10 PM.
Psych – The long-running USA Network actually aired its season premiere on February 27 along with four new episodes in March (including its 100th episode). The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 27 – 2.9 million (Season Premiere)
March 6 – 2.8 million
March 13 – 3 million
March 20 – 2.5 million
March 27 – 2.9 million
This averages out to 2.8 million viewers for the month. Two new episodes of Psych aired on the USA Network in April so far with the next new episode set to air on Wednesday, April 17 at 10 PM.
Bomb Girls – The second season of the Canadian series had it season premiere on March 27 on the cable network Reelz Channel, but ratings for that episode could not be tracked down. Two new episodes aired in April so far with another new episode set to air on Wednesday, April 17 at 10 PM.
FRIDAYS:
Banshee – The new Cinemax series aired its finale three episodes of its debut season during March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 1 – 476,000 viewers
March 8 – No numbers could be tracked down
March 15 – 455,000 viewers (Season Finale)
This averages out to roughly 466,000 viewers for the month. Banshee will be back on Cinemax for a second season, presumably in 2014.
Spartacus: War of the Damned – The Starz period drama aired four more new episodes of its final season during March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 1 – 1 million
March 8 – 874,000 viewers
March 15 – 1.1 million
March 22 – 1.1 million
March 29 – No episode aired
This averages out to 1 million viewers for the month. Another new episode of Spartacus: War of the Damned aired on April 5 with the series finale set to air on April 12 on Starz. The ratings for those two episodes will be provided in next month’s report.
XIII: The Series – The second season of the Canadian series had it season premiere on March 29 on the cable network Reelz Channel, but ratings for that episode could not be tracked down. Two new episodes aired in April so far with another new episode set to air on Friday, April 19 at 10 PM.
SATURDAYS:
Ripper Street – The new BBC America period piece aired its final episode of its debut season at the beginning of March, but ratings for those episodes could not be tracked down. A new season of Ripper Street will air on BBC America either later this year or in 2014.
Doctor Who – The cult classic series returned to BBC America for the remainder of its current season on March 30, earing 2 million viewers. A new episode aired on April 6 with another new episode set to air on BBC America on Sunday, April 13 at 8 PM. Ratings for the April episodes that can be tracked down will be provided in next month’s report.
Orphan Black – The new BBC America series debuted on March 30, earning 1 million viewers. A new episode aired on April 6 with another new episode set to air on BBC America on Sunday, April 13 at 8 PM. Ratings for the April episodes that can be tracked down will be provided in next month’s report.
SUNDAYS:
The Walking Dead – The AMC zombiefest aired its final five episodes of its current season during March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 3 – 11.3 million
March 10 – 11.5 million
March 17 – 10.8 million
March 24 – 11 million
March 31 – 12.4 million (Season Finale)
This averages out to 11.4 million viewers for the month. A new season of The Walking Dead will air on AMC this Halloween.
Army Wives – The long-running Lifetime military drama returned for a new season, starting on March 10, airing an additional three new episodes during March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 10 – 2.4 million (Season Premiere)
March 17 – 2.3million
March 24 – 2.5 million
March 31 – 2.1 million
This averages out to 2.3 million viewers for the month. A new episode of Army Wives aired on Lifetime on April 7 with the next new episode set to air on Lifetime on Sunday, April 14 at 9 PM. The ratings for those two episodes will be provided in next month’s report.
The Client List – The Lifetime drama returned for a second season, starting on March 10, airing an additional three new episodes during March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 10 – 2.2 million (Season Premiere)
March 17 – 2.1million
March 24 – 2 million
March 31 – 1.8 million
This averages out to 2 million viewers for the month. A new episode of The Client List aired on Lifetime on April 7 with the next new episode set to air on Lifetime on Sunday, April 14 at 10 PM. The ratings for those two episodes will be provided in next month’s report.
The Bible – The 5-part History Channel min-series debuted on March 3, airing all of its 5 parts during March. The ratings for each airing is as follows:
March 3 – 13.1 million (Debut)
March 10 – 10.8 million
March 17 – 10.9 million
March 24 – 10.3 million
March 31 – 11.7 million (Finale)
This averages out to 11.4 million viewers for full run of the mini-series.
Vikings – The History Channel 9-part mini-series also debuted on March 3, airing 5 parts during March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 3 – 6.2 million (Debut)
March 10 – 4.6 million
March 17 – 4.8 million
March 24 – 4.5 million
March 31 – 4.7 million
This averages out to 5 million viewers for the month. A new episode of Vikings aired on History Channel on April 7 with the next new episode set to air on Lifetime on Sunday, April 14 at 10 PM. The ratings for those two episodes will be provided in next month’s report.
Call the Midwife returned for a second season on PBS on March 31, but the ratings could not be tracked down. A new episode also aired on April 7 with another new episode set to air on Sunday, April 14 at 8 PM.
Mr. Selfridge debuted on PBS on March 31, but the ratings could not be tracked down. A new episode also aired on April 7 with another new episode set to air on Sunday, April 14 at 9 PM.
MADE-FOR-TV MOVIES
There were a number of made-for-TV movies that aired during March. I have grouped them together by network (where possible) below:
The Lifetime movies that aired during the month follow:
Romeo Killer: The Chris Porco Story – 2 million
The Surrogate – 1.4 million
Restless Virgins – 1.1 million
Dirty Teacher – No ratings could be tracked down for this film
The following Hallmark Movie Channel and Hallmark Channel movies aired during March:
Our Wild Hearts – 1.1 million viewers (Hallmark Movie Channel)
Shadow on the Mesa – 1.1 million viewers (Hallmark Movie Channel)
Tom, Dick & Harriet – 855,000 viewers (Hallmark Channel)
The Syfy movie Chupacabra vs. The Alamo aired in March, earning 1.5 million viewers.
The Disney movie The Wizards of Waverly Place (The Movie) also aired in March, earning 5.9 million viewers.
Lastly, the following movies also aired during March, but ratings could not be tracked down for them:
Barabbas – Reelz Channel
Ben-Hur – Ovation
Ring of Fire – Reelz Channel
Top of the Lake – Sundance
Ratings results for the cable series and the made-for-TV movies that are set to air in April (that, again, can be tracked down) will be provided as soon as possible in May.
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