Now that February has come and gone, it’s time to go over the ratings for that month in regards to cable dramas, made-for-TV movies and mini-series that aired during in February:
Those ratings are all listed below:
CABLE DRAMAS
MONDAYS:
Teen Wolf – The MTV thriller aired four new episodes of its third season during February. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 3 – 2.3 million
February 10 – 2.1 million
February 17 – 2.1 million
February 24 – 1.9 million
This averages out to 2.1 million viewers for February. A new episode of Teen Wolf aired on March 3 with another new episode set to air on March 10 on MTV at 10 PM. Ratings for those episodes will be provided on next month’s report.
Switched at Birth – The ABC Family drama aired four new episodes of its third season during February. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 3 – 1.6 million
February 10 – 1.7 million
February 17 – 1.7 million
February 24 – 1.6 million
This averages out to 1.7 million viewers for February. A new episode of Switched at Birth aired on March 3 with another new episode set to air on March 10 on ABC Family at 8 PM. Ratings for those episodes will be provided on next month’s report.
The Fosters – The ABC Family drama aired four new episodes of its debut season during February. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 3 – 1.8 million
February 10 – 1.8 million
February 17 – 1.7 million
February 24 – 1.5 million
This averages out to 1.7 million viewers for February. A new episode of The Fosters aired on March 3 with another new episode set to air on March 10 on ABC Family at 9 PM. Ratings for those episodes will be provided on next month’s report.
Lost Girl – The Syfy series aired four new episodes of its fourth season during February. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 3 – 667,000 viewers
February 10 – 630,000 viewers
February 17 – 696,000 viewers
February 24 – 630,000 viewers
This averages out to 656,000 viewers for February. A new episode of Lost Girl aired on March 3 with another new episode set to air on March 10 on Syfy at 10 PM. Ratings for those episodes will be provided on next month’s report.
Being Human – The supernatural series aired four new episodes of its recently announced fourth and final season on Syfy during February. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 3 – 1.2 million
February 10 – 1.2 million
February 17 – 1.2 million
February 24 – 1.2 million
This averages out to 1.2 million viewers for February. A new episode of Being Human aired on March 3 with another new episode set to air on March 10 on Syfy at 9 PM. Ratings for those episodes will be provided on next month’s report.
Bitten – The new Canadian series aired four more new episodes of its freshman season on Syfy during February. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 3 – 826,000 viewers
February 10 – 750,000 viewers
February 17 – 829,000 viewers
February 24 – 690,000 viewers
This averages out 774,000 viewers for February. A new episode of Bitten aired on March 3 with another new episode set to air on March 10 on Syfy at 8 PM. Ratings for those episodes will be provided on next month’s report.
Dallas – The TNT series returned for its third season on February 24, earning 2.7 million viewers. A new episode of Dallas aired on TNT on March 3 with another new episodes to air on March 10 at 9 PM. Ratings for those episodes will be provided on next month’s report.
The second seasons of the Canadian dramas Cracked and King both aired more new episodes on Reelz Channel in February, but ratings for both shows could not be tracked down.
TUESDAYS:
Pretty Little Liars – The ABC Family soap aired four new episodes of its fourth season during February. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 4 – 2.2 million
February 11 – 2.2 million (Black & White Episode)
February 18 – 2.6 million
February 25 – 2.2 million
This averages out to 2.3 million viewers for January. A new episode of Pretty Little Liars aired on March 4 with the next new episode set to air on ABC Family on March 11. Ratings for those episodes will be provided on next month’s report.
Ravenswood – The ABC Family spin-off series aired its final episode on February 4, earning 1.4 million viewers. ABC Family decided to cancel Ravenswood after only 10 episodes, though.
Twisted – The ABC Family drama returned for the rest of its freshman season on February 11, airing three episodes during February. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 11 – 1.3 million
February 18 – 1.4 million
February 25 – 1.1 million
This averages out to 1.3 million viewers for February. A new episode of Twisted aired on March 4 with the next new episode set to air on ABC Family on March 11. Ratings for those episodes will be provided on next month’s report.
Being Mary Jane – The BET drama aired the final five episodes of its debut season during February. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 4 – 2.7 million
February 11 – 2.5 million
February 18 – 2.9 million
February 25 – 2.7 million (Average for final two episodes)
This averages out to 2.2 million viewers for February. Being Mary Jane has been renewed for a second season by BET, but no official airdate has been announced yet.
The Haves and Have Nots – The Oxygen drama aired four new episodes of its first season during February. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 4 – 3.4 million
February 11 – 3 million
February 18 – 3.2 million
February 25 – 2.9 million
This averages out to 3.1 million viewers for February. A new episode of The Haves and Have Nots aired on March 4 with the next new episode set to air on Oxygen on March 11. Ratings for those episodes will be provided on next month’s report.
Justified – The FX drama aired three new episodes of its fifth season during February, skipping one week due to the Olympic Games. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 4 – 2.4 million
February 11 – 2.3 million
February 18 – No episode aired
February 25 – 2.1 million
This averages out to 2.3 million viewers for February. A new episode of Justified aired on March 4 with the next new episode set to air on FX on March 11. Ratings for those episodes will be provided on next month’s report.
Rizzoli & Isles – The long-running TNT drama returned for the rest of its fourth season on February 25, earning 3.7 million viewers. The next new episode of Rizzoli & Isles aired on TNT on March 4 with a new episode set to air on March 11. Ratings for those episodes will be provided on next month’s report.
Perception – The TNT drama returned for the rest of its second season on February 25, earning 2 million viewers. The next new episode of Perception aired on TNT on March 4 with a new episode set to air on March 11. Ratings for those episodes will be provided on next month’s report.
WEDNESDAYS:
Psych – The long-running USA Network dramedy aired two new episodes of its recently announced eighth and final season during February, skipping two weeks of episodes due to the Olympics Games. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 5 – 1.8 million
February 26 – 1.5 million
This averages out to 1.5 million viewers for January. A new episode of Psych aired on March 5 with the next new episode set to air on the USA Network on March 12. Ratings for those episodes will be provided on next month’s report.
The Americans – The second season of the FX period piece drama returned on February 26, earning 1.9 million viewers. A new episode of The Americans aired on FX on March 5 with the next new episode set to air on March 11. Ratings for those episodes will be provided on next month’s report.
THURSDAY:
Vikings – The second season of the History Channel series returned on February 27, earning 3.6 million viewers. A new episode of Vikings aired on the History Channel on March 6 with the next new episode set to air on March 11. Ratings for those episodes will be provided on next month’s report.
FRIDAYS:
Helix – The new Syfy series aired four new episodes of its debut season during February. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 7 – 1.3 million
February 14 – 1.2 million
February 21 – 1.5 million
February 28 – 1.3 million
This averages out to 1.3 million viewers for February. A new episode of Helix aired on March 7 with the next new episode set to air on Syfy on March 14. Ratings for those episodes will be provided on next month’s report.
Banshee – The second season of the Cinemax drama aired four new episodes during February. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 7 – 591,000 viewers
February 14 – 550,000 viewers
February 21 – 537,000 viewers
February 28 – 503,000 viewers
This averages out to 545,000 viewers for February. A new episode of Banshee aired on March 7 with the next new episode set to air on Cinemax on March 14. Ratings for those episodes will be provided on next month’s report.
SATURDAYS:
Atlantis – The new BBC America period-piece drama aired its final three episodes of its debut season during February. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 1 – 200,000 viewers
February 8 – 190,000 viewers (Part 1 of 2 – Season Finale)
February 15 – 300,000 viewers (Part 2 of 2 – Season Finale)
This averages out to 230,000 viewers for February. Atlantis has been renewed for a second season by BBC America.
Black Sails – The new pirate drama aired four new episodes of its debut season on Starz during February. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 1 – 840,000 viewers
February 8 – 671,000 viewers
February 15 – 752,000 viewers (approximate average)
February 22 – 744,000 viewers
This averages out to approximately 752,000 viewers for February. New episodes of Black Sails aired on Starz on March 1 and March 8. Ratings for those episodes will be provided on next month’s report.
When Calls the Heart – The period piece drama aired four new episodes of its debut season on the Hallmark Channel during February. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 1 – 1.2 million (approximate average)
February 8 – 1.4 million
February 15 – 1.2 million (approximate average)
February 22 – 1.1 million (approximate average)
This averages out to approximately 1.2 viewers for January. New episodes of When Calls the Heart aired on Hallmark Channel on March 1 and March 8. Ratings for those episodes will be provided on next month’s report.
Ripper Street – The BBC America period piece drama aired its second season premiere episode on February 22, earning an approximate average of 359,000 viewers. New episodses of Ripper Street aired on BBC America on March 1 and March 8. Ratings for those episodes will be provided on next month’s report.
SUNDAYS:
Downton Abbey – Season four of the international hit aired its final five episodes on PBS during February. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 2 – 6.8 million
February 9 – No numbers could be found
February 16 – No numbers could be found
February 23 – 8.5 million (Two-Hour Season Finale)
This averages out to approximately 6.1 viewers for February. A fifth season of Downton Abbey will air on PBS at some point in 2015.
True Detective – The HBO drama aired three new episodes of its debut season during February. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 2 – No episode aired
February 9 – 2 million
February 16 – 2.2 million
February 23 – 2.6 million
This averages out to 2.3 million for February. A new episode of True Detective aired on March 2 with the next new episode set to air on HBO tonight, March 9. Ratings for those episodes will be provided on next month’s report.
Sherlock – The final episode of the acclaimed drama’s third season aired on PBS aired on February 2, earning 3 million viewers. Another season of Sherlock is expected, but no specifics are known at this time
The Walking Dead – The hit zombie drama returned to AMC for the rest of its fourth season on February 9, airing three episodes during February. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 9 – 15.8 million (Season Premiere)
February 16 – 13.3 million
February 26 – 13.1 million
This averages out to 2.3 million for February. A new episode of The Walking Dead aired on March 2 with the next new episode set to air on AMC tonight, March 9. Ratings for those episodes will be provided on next month’s report.
MADE-FOR-TV MOVIES AND MINI-SERIES
There were about a handful of made-for-TV movies and one mini-series that aired on the cable networks during February. Here is a list of those movies where ratings could be found (listed highest to lowest):
The Gabby Douglas Story (Lifetime) – 3.8 million
A Chance at Romance (Hallmark Channel) – 2.7 million
The Good Mistress (Lifetime) – 2.3 million
The Girl He Met Online (Lifetime) – 2 million
Status: Unknown (Syfy) – 1.5 million
Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond (BBC America) [4-part Mini-Series] – 133,000 viewers [approximate average] [This film aired partially in January and partially in February]
Here are the few movies and mini-series that aired during February for which ratings could not be found:
Far From Home (UP Network)
Murder on the Homefront (PBS)
The Making of a Lady (PBS)
The Red Road (Sundance TV) [Part 1 of 6]
Ratings results for the cable dramas, the mini-series and the made-for-TV movies that are set to air in March, that can be tracked down, will be provided as soon as possible in April.
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