Summer is nearly at an end (how can that be?) and it’s time to look back at the cable ratings for all of July for the dramas, made-for-TV movies and mini-series that aired during the month.
Those ratings are all listed below:
CABLE DRAMAS
MONDAYS:
Hit the Floor – The VH1 original series aired four more new episodes of its second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 7 – 2.5 million
July 14 – 2.1 million
July 21 – 2.4 million
July 28 – 2 million
This averages out to 2.3 million viewers for July. The final two episodes of Hit the Floor aired on VH1 on August 4 and 11. The ratings for those two episodes will be featured in the August report.
Longmire – The A&E drama aired four more new episodes of its third season during July as well as the season finale, which aired on August 4. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 7 – 3.4 million
July 14 – 3.6 million
July 21 – 3.3 million
July 28 – 3.4 million
August 4 – 3.7 million (Season Finale)
This averages out to 3.5 million viewers for the above time frame. A fourth season of Longmire has yet to be officially announced by A&E.
Major Crimes – The TNT crime drama aired four more new episodes of its third season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 7 – 4.9 million
July 14 – 5.3 million
July 21 – 5.6 million
July 28 – 5.8 million
This averages out to 5.4 million viewers for July. The final two summer episodes of Major Crimes aired on TNT on August 4 and 11. The ratings for those two episodes will be featured in the August report.
Murder in the First – The new TNT drama aired four more news episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 7 – 2.6 million
July 14 – 2.7 million
July 21 – 2.5 million
July 28 – 2.7 million
This average out to 2.6 million viewers for July. The final two episodes of Murder in the First aired on TNT on August 4 and 11. The ratings for those two episodes will be featured in the August report.
Switched at Birth – Four new episodes of the third season of the ABC Family drama aired during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 7 – 1.3 million
July 14 – 1.6 million
July 21 – 1.4 million
July 28 – 1.1 million
This averages out to 1.4 million viewers for July. New episodes of Switched at Birth aired on ABC Family on August 4 and August 11 with the summer finale set to air on Monday, August 18 at 8 PM. The network also just announced Switched at Birth will be back for a fourth season.
The Fosters – The ABC Family drama aired four more new episodes of its second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 7 – 1.4 million
July 14 – 1.6 million
July 21 – 1.5 million
July 28 – 1.4 million
This averages out to 1.5 million viewers for July. New episodes of The Fosters aired on ABC Family on August 4 and August 11 with the summer finale also set to air on Monday, August 18 at 9 PM.
Teen Wolf – The MTV thriller aired four new episodes from its current fourth season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 7 – 1.6 million
July 14 – 1.7 million
July 21 – 1.6 million
July 28 – 1.6 million
This averages out to 1.6 million viewers for the month. New episodes of Teen Wolf aired on MTV on August 4 and August 11 with the next new episode set to air on Monday, August 18 at 10 PM.
TUESDAYS:
The Haves and Have Nots – The Oxygen drama aired its final five episodes of its second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 1 – 3.5 million
July 8 – 3.3 million
July 15 – 3.2 million
July 22 – 2.8 million
July 29 – 3.5 million (Season Finale)
This averages out to 3.3 million viewers for July. The Haves and Have Nots will return to Oxygen in January 2015 for its third season.
Pretty Little Liars – Season 5 of the ABC Family teen soap opera aired five more new episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 1 – 2.1 million
July 8 – 2.2 million (100th Episode)
July 15 – 2.1 million
July 22 – 2.1 million
July 29 – 1.8 million
This averages out to 2.1 million viewers for July. New episodes of Pretty Little Liars aired on August 5 and August 12 with the next new episode set to air on ABC Family on Tuesday, August 19 at 8 PM.
Chasing Life – The new ABC Family drama aired five episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 1 – 1.1 million
July 8 – 1.2 million
July 15 – 1.2 million
July 22 – 1.1 million
July 29 – 1.1 million
This averages out to 1.2 million viewers for July. The final two summer episodes of Chasing Life aired on August 5 and August 12 on ABC Family. The ratings for those two episodes will be featured in the August report. A special “Christmas in May” episode is set to air in December on ABC Family.
Royal Pains – The long-running USA Network drama aired five new episodes of its current sixth season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 1 – 2.1 million
July 8 – 2 million
July 15 – 1.8 million
July 22 – 2.1 million
July 29 – 1.9 million
This averages out to 2 million viewers for July. New episodes of Royal Pains aired on August 5 and August 12 with the next new episode set to air on the USA Network on Tuesday, August 19 at 9 PM.
Covert Affairs – The USA Network aired five new episodes of its current fifth season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 1 – 1.7 million
July 8 – 1.4 million
July 15 – 1.5 million
July 22 – 1.7 million
July 29 – 1.7 million
This averages out to 1.6 million viewers for July. New episodes of Covert Affairs aired on August 5 and August 12 with the next new episode set to air on the USA Network on Tuesday, August 19 at 10 PM.
Rizzoli & Isles – The TNT cop drama aired five new episodes of its current fifth season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 1 – 5.4 million
July 8 – 5.1 million
July 15 – 4.9 million
July 22 – 5.2 million
July 29 – 4.8 million
This averages out to 5.1 million viewers for July. New episodes of Rizzoli & Isles aired on August 5 and August 12 with the next new episode set to air on TNT on Tuesday, August 19 at 9 PM.
Perception – The TNT drama aired five more episodes of its current third season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 1 – 3.2 million
July 8 – 2.6 million
July 15 – 2.6 million
July 22 – 2.9 million
July 29 – 2.8 million
This averages out to 2.8 million viewers for July. New episodes of Perception aired on August 5 and August 12 with the next new episode set to air on TNT on Tuesday, August 19 at 10 PM.
Tyrant – The new FX drama aired five new episodes of its debut season this month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 1 – 1.4 million
July 8 – 1.7 million
July 15 – 1.6 million
July 22 – 1.5 million
July 29 – 1.4 million
This averages out to 1.5 million for July. New episodes of Tyrant aired on August 5 and August 12 with the next new episode set to air on FX on Tuesday, August 19 at 10 PM.
Finding Carter – The new MTV drama debuted on July 8, airing four episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 8 – 1.7 million and 1.4 million (Two episodes aired back-to-back) [DEBUT]
July 15 – 1.3 million
July 22 – 1.2 million
July 29 – 990,000 viewers
This averages out to 1.3 million for July. New episodes of Finding Carter aired on August 5 and August 12 on MTV with the next new episode set to air on Tuesday, August 19 at 10 PM.
The new El Rey Network drama Matador debuted on July 15, airing three episodes during the month. Ratings could not be tracked down for any of those three episodes. New episodes of Matador aired on August 5 and August 12 with the next new episode set to air on Tuesday, August 19 at 9 PM.
WEDNESDAYS:
Suits – The USA Network legal drama aired four new episodes of its fourth season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 2 – No episode aired
July 9 – 2.4 million
July 16 – 2.3 million
July 23 – 2.7 million
July 30 – 2.8 million
This averages out to 2.6 million viewers for July. New episodes of Suits aired on August 6 and August 13 with the final summer episode set to air on the USA Network on Wednesday, August 20 at 9 PM.
Graceland – The USA Network undercover drama aired four new episodes of its sophomore season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 2 – No episode aired
July 9 – 1.2 million
July 16 – 1 million
July 23 – 1.5 million
July 30 – 1.2 million
This averages out to 1.2 million viewers for July. New episodes of Graceland aired on August 6 and August 13 with the next new episode set to air on the USA Network on Wednesday, August 20 at 10 PM.
The Bridge – The FX drama returned for its second season on July 9, airing four episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 9 – 1.5 million (Season Premiere)
July 16 – 1.2 million
July 23 – 1.3 million
July 30 – 1.1 million
This averages out to 1.3 million viewers for July. New episodes of The Bridge aired on August 6 and August 13 with the next new episode set to air on FX on Wednesday, August 20 at 10 PM.
The Divide – The new WE TV mini-series debuted on July 16, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 16 – 488,000 viewers (Two-Hour Debut)
July 23 – 336,000 viewers
July 30 – 285,000 viewers
This averages out to 399,000 viewers for July. New episodes of The Divide aired on WE TV on August 6 and August 13 with the next new episode set to air on Wednesday, August 20 at 9 PM.
The DirecTV drama Rogue aired its final five episodes of its second season during July, but ratings for those episodes could not be tracked down.
THURSDAYS:
Defiance – The Syfy series aired five new episodes of its second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 3 – 1.5 million
July 10 – 1.6 million
July 17 – 1.6 million
July 24 – 1.6 million
July 31 – 1.5 million
This averages out 1.6 million viewers for July. New episodes of Defiance aired on August 7 and August 14 with two new episodes set to air on Syfy on Thursday, August 21 at 8 and 9 PM.
Dominion – The new Syfy drama aired five new episodes of its debut season during the month as well as its season finale on August 7. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 3 – 1.7 million
July 10 – 1.6 million
July 17 – 1.6 million
July 24 – 1.5 million
July 31 – 1.5 million
August 7 – 1.8 million (Season Finale)
This averages out to 1.6 million viewers for the above time frame. A second season of Dominion has yet to be announced by Syfy.
Rectify – The SundanceTV series aired five episodes of its second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 3 – 135,000 viewers
July 10 – 179,000 viewers
July 17 – No ratings could be found
July 24 – No ratings could be found
July 31 – No ratings could be found
This averages out to approximately 157,000 viewers for July. New episodes of Rectify aired on the SundanceTV on August 7 and August 14 with the final new episode to air on Thursday, August 21 at 9 PM.
Rush – The new USA Network medical drama debuted on July 17, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 17 – 1.7 million
July 24 – 1.6 million
July 31 – 1.8 million
This averages out to 1.7 million viewers for July. New episodes of Rush aired on the USA Network on August 7 and August 14 with a new episode set to air on Thursday, August 21 at 9 PM.
Satisfaction – The other new USA Network drama also debuted on July 17, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 17 – 1.7 million
July 24 – 1.6 million
July 31 – 1.5 million
This averages out to 1.6 million viewers for July. New episodes of Satisfaction aired on the USA Network on August 7 and August 14 with a new episode set to air on Thursday, August 21 at 10 PM.
FRIDAYS:
The new Syfy drama The Almighty Johnsons debuted on July 11, airing three episodes during the month. Ratings for the debut episode were 1 million, but ratings for the other two episodes could not be tracked down. New episodes of the series aired on Syfy on August 1 and August 8 with the next new episode set to air on Friday, August 15 at 10 PM.
SATURDAYS:
Power – The new Starz drama aired the final four episodes of its debut season throughout July and on August 2. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 5 – No episode aired
July 12 – 528,000 viewers
July 19 – 745,000 viewers
July 26 – 754,000 viewers
August 2 – 1.1 million
This averages out to 676,000 viewers for July. Power was renewed for a second season by Starz and will air sometime in 2015.
Cedar Cove returned to the Hallmark Channel for its second season on July 19, airing two episodes during the month; but ratings for those two episodes could not be tracked down. New episodes of Cedar Cove aired on the Hallmark Channel on August 2 and August 9 with the next new episode set to air on August 16 at 8 PM.
SUNDAYS:
Devious Maids – The Lifetime soap opera aired its final two episodes of its second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 6 – 1.9 million
July 13 – 2.2 million (Season Finale)
This averages out to 2.1 million viewers for July. Devious Maids has yet to be renewed for a third season by Lifetime.
Salem – The WGN America thriller aired its final two episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 6 – 224,000 viewers (approximate average)
July 13 – 236,000 viewers (approximate average) (Season Finale)
This averages out to approximately 230,000 viewers for July. Salem was renewed by WGN America for a second season and it will air sometime in 2015.
Halt & Catch Fire – The new 1980’s themed AMC drama aired its final episodes of its debut season throughout July with its final airing on August 3. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 6 – 718,000 viewers
July 13 – 832,000 viewers (approximate average)
July 20 – No numbers could be tracked down
July 27 – 550,000 viewers
August 3 – 574,000 viewers (Final Episode)
This averages out to approximately 669,000 viewers during July. AMC has yet to renew Halt & Catch Fire for a second season.
True Blood – The HBO thriller aired four more new episodes of its seventh and final season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 6 – 3.2 million
July 13 – 3.2 million
July 20 – 3.6 million
July 27 – 3.4 million
This averages out to 3.4 million viewers during July. New episodes of True Blood aired on HBO on August 3 and August 10 with the next new episode set to air on Sunday, August 17 at 9 PM.
The Leftovers – The new HBO drama aired four more episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 6 – 1.6 million
July 13 – 1.4 million
July 20 – 1.6 million
July 27 – 1.6 million
This averages out to 1.6 million viewers during July. New episodes of The Leftovers aired on HBO on August 3 and August 10 with the next new episode set to air on Sunday, August 17 at 10 PM.
The Last Ship – The TNT apocalyptic drama aired four new episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 6 – 4.1 million
July 13 – 4.6 million
July 20 – 4.1 million
July 27 – 4.4 million
This averages out to 4.3 million viewers during July. New episodes of The Last Ship aired on TNT on August 3 and August 10 with the next new episode set to air on Sunday, August 17 at 9 PM.
Falling Skies – The alien invasion series aired four more new episodes of its current fourth season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 6 – 2.8 million
July 13 – 2.8 million
July 20 – 2.8 million
July 27 – 2.6 million
This averages out to 2.8 million viewers during July. New episodes of Falling Skies aired on TNT on August 3 and August 10 with the next new episode set to air on Sunday, August 17 at 10 PM.
The Musketeers – The BBC America series based on the classic novel aired four more episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 6 – 154,000 viewers (approximate average)
July 13 – 332,000 viewers (approximate average)
July 20 – No numbers could be tracked down
July 27 – No numbers could be tracked down
This averages out to approximately 243,000 viewers during July. New episodes of The Musketeers aired on BBC America on August 3 and August 10 with the next new episode set to air on Sunday, August 17 at 9 PM.
Witches of East End – The Lifetime drama returned for the start of its second season on July 6, airing four episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 6 – 1.1 million
July 13 – 1.5 million
July 20 – 1.3 million
July 27 – 1.1 million
This averages out to 1.3 million viewers during July. New episodes of Witches of East End aired on Lifetime on August 3 and August 10 with the next new episode set to air on Sunday, August 17 at 9 PM.
The Lottery – The new Lifetime drama debuted on July 20, airing two episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 20 – 1.1 million
July 27 – 720,000 viewers
This averages out to 910,000 viewers during July. New episodes of The Lottery aired on Lifetime on August 3 and August 10 with the next new episode set to air on Sunday, August 17 at 10 PM.
Ray Donovan – The Showtime drama returned for its second season on July 13, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 13 – 1.2 million
July 20 – 1.3 million
July 27 – 1.4 million
This averages out to approximately1.3 million viewers during July. New episodes of Ray Donovan aired on Showtime on August 3 and August 10 with the next new episode set to air on Sunday, August 17 at 9 PM.
Masters of Sex – The period piece Showtime drama also returned for its second season on July 13, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 13 – 830,000 viewers
July 20 – 720,000 viewers
July 27 – 840,000 viewers
This averages out to 797,000 viewers during July. New episodes of Masters of Sex aired on Showtime on August 3 and August 10 with the next new episode set to air on Sunday, August 17 at 10 PM.
The Strain – The vampire-laced FX mini-series debuted on July 13, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
July 13 – 3 million (DEBUT)
July 20 – 2.1 million
July 27 – 2.3 million
This averages out to approximately 2.5 million viewers during July. New episodes of The Strain aired on FX on August 3 and August 10 with the next new episode set to air on Sunday, August 17 at 10 PM.
Manhattan – The period piece WGN America drama debuted on July 27, earning 900,000 viewers for its debut episode. New episodes of Manhattan aired on WGN America on August 3 and August 10 with the next new episodes set to air on Sunday, August 17 at 9 PM.
MADE-FOR-TV MOVIES AND MINI-SERIES
There were less than a dozen made-for-TV movies and mini-series that aired on the cable networks during July. Here is a list of the movies where ratings could be found (listed highest to lowest):
Sharknado 2 (Syfy) – 3.9 million
For Better or For Worse (Hallmark) – 2 million
Presumed Dead in Paradise (Lifetime) – 1.7 million
Killing Daddy (Lifetime) – 1.5 million
And here are the made-for-TV movies and mini-series that aired during July for which ratings could NOT be found:
Comeback Dad (UP Channel)
Endeavor (PBS)
Last Tango in Halifax (PBS)
Memory Book (Hallmark Movie Channel)
Poirot (PBS)
Rocky Road (UP Channel)
The Choking Game (Lifetime)
The Honorable Woman (Sundance TV)
Vicious (PBS)
Ratings results for the cable dramas, the mini-series and the made-for-TV movies that are set to air in August that can be tracked down will be provided as soon as possible in September.
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