We are over halfway through the year with the fall TV season just around the corner; and it is now time to take a look at the August cable ratings 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 the final two episodes of its second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 4 – 1.9 million
August 11 – 2.4 million (Season Finale)
This averages out to 2.2 million viewers for August. Hit the Floor has been renewed by VH1 for a third season, which will air next May.
Major Crimes – The TNT crime drama aired the final two summer episodes of its third season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 4 – 5.2 million
August 11 – 5.7 million (Mid-Season Finale)
This averages out to 5.5 million viewers for August. The rest of the third season of Major Crimes will be back this November on TNT.
Murder in the First – The new TNT drama aired the final two episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 4 – 2.7 million
August 11 – 3.4 million (Season Finale)
This average out to 3.1 million viewers for August. TNT has not made an official decision if Murder in the First will be renewed or not.
Switched at Birth – The final three episodes of the third season of the ABC Family drama aired during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 4 – 1.3 million
August 11 – 1.1 million
August 18 – 1.3 million (Season Finale)
This averages out to 1.2 million viewers for August. Switched at Birth will be back on ABC Family for a fourth season sometime next year.
The Fosters – The ABC Family drama aired the final three episodes of its second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 4 – 1.4 million
August 11 – 1.4 million
August 18 – 1.5 million (Season Finale)
This averages out to 1.4 million viewers for August. An official announcement has yet to be made by ABC Family if The Fosters will be back for a third season.
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:
August 4 – 1.7 million
August 11 – 1.7 million
August 18 – 1.5 million
August 25 – 1.1 million
This averages out to 1.5 million viewers August. New episodes of Teen Wolf aired on MTV on September 1 and September 8 (the season finale). The ratings for those episodes will be featured in next month’s report.
TUESDAYS:
Pretty Little Liars – The final four episodes of season 5 of the ABC Family teen soap opera aired during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 5 – 2.1 million
August 12 – 2.1 million
August 19 – 1.8 million
August 26 – 2.3 million (Season Finale)
This averages out to 2.1 million viewers for August. Pretty Little Liars will air a fan-centric special on October 21 on ABC Family with a new season set for some time next year.
Chasing Life – The new ABC Family drama aired the final two summer episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 5 – 1.1 million
August 12 – 1.3 million (Summer Finale)
This averages out to 1.2 million viewers for August. A special “Christmas in May” episode of Chasing Life is set to air in December on ABC Family.
Royal Pains – The long-running USA Network drama aired the final five new episodes of its current sixth season during the month as well as its season finale in September. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 5 – 2 million
August 12 – 2 million
August 19 – 2 million
August 26 – 1.9 million
September 2 – 1.8 million (Season Finale)
This averages out to 1.9 million viewers for August. An official decision by the USA Network has not been made whether Royal Pains will return for a seventh season or not.
Covert Affairs – The USA Network aired the final four summer episodes of its current fifth season during the month as well as its September mid-season finale. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 5 – 1.6 million
August 12 – 1.6 million
August 19 – 1.6 million
August 26 – 1.8 million (Mid-Season Finale)
This averages out to 1.7 million viewers for August. New episodes of Covert Affairs will return this winter on the USA Network.
Rizzoli & Isles – The TNT cop drama aired its final five summer episodes of its current fifth season during the month as well as its mid-season finale in September. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 5 – 5.1 million
August 12 – 5.7 million
August 19 – 5.2 million
August 26 – 5.2 million
September 2 – 5 million (Mid-Season Finale)
This averages out to 5.2 million viewers for August. New episodes of Rizzoli & Isles will air this winter on TNT.
Perception – The TNT drama aired the final three episodes of its current third season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 5 – 2.8 million
August 12 – 2.9 million
August 19 – 2.6 million (Season Finale)
This averages out to 2.8 million viewers for August. An official decision has yet to be made by TNT if Perception will be back for a fourth season.
Tyrant – The new FX drama aired the final four episodes of its debut season this month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 5 – 1.3 million
August 12 – 1.5 million
August 19 – 1.4 million
August 26 – 1.5 million (Season Finale)
This averages out to 1.4 million for August. An official decision has not been made by FX as to whether Tyrant will be back for a second season or not.
Finding Carter – The new MTV aired four new episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 5 – 1.2 million
August 12 – 940,000 viewers
August 19 – 1.1 million
August 26 – 1 million
This averages out to 1 million for August. New episodes of Finding Carter aired on September 2 and September 9 on MTV with the season finale set to air on Tuesday, September 16 at 10 PM. Ratings for those three episodes will be featured in next month’s report.
The new El Rey Network drama Matador aired four more new episodes of its debut season during the month, but ratings could not be tracked down for any of them. New episodes of Matador aired on September 2 and September 9 with the next new episode set to air on Tuesday, September 16 at 9 PM.
WEDNESDAYS:
Suits – The USA Network legal drama aired the final three summer episodes of its fourth season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 6 – 2.6 million
August 13 – 2.6 million
August 20 – 2.8 million (Mid-Season Finale)
This averages out to 2.7 million viewers for August. New episodes of Suits will return later this year on the USA Network.
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:
August 6 – 1.2 million
August 13 – 1.3 million
August 20 – 1.1 million
August 27 – 1.3 million
This averages out to 1.3 million viewers for August. New episodes of Graceland aired on September 3 and the season finale aired on September 10 on the USA Network. Ratings for those episodes will be featured in next month’s report.
The Bridge – The FX drama aired four more new episodes of its second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 6 – 930,000 viewers
August 13 – 820,000 viewers
August 20 – 936,000 viewers
August 27 – 954,000 viewers
This averages out to 910,000 million viewers for August. New episodes of The Bridge aired on September 3 and September 10 with the next new episode set to air on FX on Wednesday, September 17 at 10 PM. Ratings for those episodes will be featured in next month’s report.
The Divide – The new WE TV mini-series aired its final four episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 6 – 322,000 viewers
August 13 – 373,000 viewers
August 20 – 327,000 viewers
August 27 – 280,000 viewers (Season Finale)
This averages out to 326,000 viewers for August. There are currently no plans for a second season of The Divide on WE TV.
Legends – The new TNT Sean Bean-led drama debuted on August 13, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 13 – 2.6 million (Debut)
August 20 – 1.7 million
August 27 – 1.8 million
This averages out to 2 million viewers for August. New episodes of Legends aired on September 3 and September 10 with the next new episode set to air on TNT on Wednesday, September 17 at 8 PM. Ratings for those episodes will be featured in next month’s report.
Franklin & Bash – The TNT legal dramedy returned for its fourth season starting on August 13, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 13 – 1.3 million (Season Premiere)
August 20 – 1.2 million
August 27 – 1.3 million
This averages out to 1.3 million viewers for August. New episodes of Franklin & Bash aired on September 3 and September 10with the next new episode set to air on TNT on Wednesday, September 17 at 9 PM. Ratings for those episodes will be featured in next month’s report.
THURSDAYS:
Defiance – The Syfy series aired the final six episodes of its second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 7 – 1.6 million
August 14 – 1.6 million
August 21 – 1.5 million and 1.4 million (Two episodes)
August 28 – 1.4 million and 1.4 million (Two episodes – Season Finale)
This averages out 1.5 million viewers for August. A decision by Syfy has not been made as to whether Defiance will be back for another season.
Rush – The new USA Network medical drama aired four new episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 7 – 1.8 million
August 14 – 1.6 million
August 21 – 1.6 million
August 28 – 1.5 million
This averages out to 1.6 million viewers for August. New episodes of Rush aired on the USA Network on September 4 and September 11 with a new episode set to air on Thursday, September 18 at 9 PM. Ratings for those episodes will be featured in next month’s report.
Satisfaction – The USA Network drama also aired four new episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 7 – 1.4 million
August 14 – 1.1 million
August 21 – 1.3 million
August 28 – 1.2 million
This averages out to 1.3 million viewers for August. New episodes of Satisfaction aired on the USA Network on September 4 and September 11 with a new episode set to air on Thursday, September 18 at 10 PM. Ratings for those episodes will be featured in next month’s report.
The final three episodes of the second season of the Sundance TV drama Rectify aired during the month, but ratings could not be tracked down for those episode. Rectify has been renewed for a third season by Sundance TV.
FRIDAYS:
The Knick – The new period piece Cinemax drama debuted on August 8, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 8 – 354,000 viewers (approximate average) [DEBUT]
August 15 – 419,000 viewers
August 22 – 417,000 viewers
August 29 – No episode aired
This averages out to approximately 397,000 viewers for August. New episodes of The Knick aired on Cinemax on September 6 and September 12 with a new episode set to air on Friday, September 19 at 10 PM. Ratings for those episodes will be featured in next month’s report.
The new Syfy drama The Almighty Johnsons aired four episodes during August, but ratings could not be tracked down for any of them.
SATURDAYS:
Hell on Wheels – The AMC western aired its season premiere on August 2, airing five episodes of its fourth season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 2 – 2.4 million
August 9 – 2 million
August 16 – 2.2 million
August 23 – 2.1 million
August 30 – 1.8 million
This averages out to 2.1 million viewers for August. New episodes of Hell on Wheels aired on AMC on September 6 and September 13 with a new episode set to air on Saturday, September 20 at 9 PM. Ratings for those episodes will be featured in next month’s report.
Outlander – The much-anticipated debut of the Starz drama based on the book by Diana Gabaldon debuted on August 9, airing four episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 9 – 720,000 viewers
August 16 – 900,000 viewers
August 23 – 1 million
August 30 – 843,000 viewers
This averages out to 866,000 viewers for August. New episodes of Outlander aired on Starz on September 6 and September 13 with a new episode set to air on Saturday, September 20 at 9 PM. Ratings for those episodes will be featured in next month’s report.
Doctor Who – The long-running series returned to BBC America for its new season on August 23, airing two episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 23 – 2.2 million (Season Premiere)
August 30 – 1.3 million
This averages out to 1.8 million viewers for August. New episodes of Doctor Who aired on BBC America on September 6 and September 13 with a new episode set to air on Saturday, September 20 at 9 PM. Ratings for those episodes will be featured in next month’s report.
Intruders – The 8-episode BBC America drama debuted on August 23, airing two episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 23 – 1.2 million (Debut)
August 30 – 366,000 viewers
This averages out to 783,000 viewers for August. New episodes of Intruders aired on BBC America on September 6 and September 13 with a new episode set to air on Saturday, September 20 at 10 PM. Ratings for those episodes will be featured in next month’s report.
Cedar Cove aired five new episodes of its second season on the Hallmark Channel during August, but ratings could be tracked down for any of them. New episodes of Cedar Cove aired on September 6 and September 13 with a new episode set to air on the Hallmark Channel on Saturday, September 20 at 8 PM.
SUNDAYS:
True Blood – The HBO thriller aired its final four episodes EVER during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 3 – 3.4 million
August 10 – 3.3 million
August 17 – 3.6 million
August 24 – 4 million (Series Finale)
This averages out to 3.6 million viewers during August.
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:
August 3 – 1.5 million
August 10 – 1.6 million
August 17 – 1.6 million
August 24 – 1.9 million
August 31 – No episode aired
This averages out to 1.7 million viewers during August. No decision has been made yet by HBO about a second season for The Leftovers.
The Last Ship – The TNT apocalyptic drama aired the final four new episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 3 – 4.1 million
August 10 – 4.6 million
August 17 – 4.1 million
August 24 – 4.4 million
This averages out to 4.3 million viewers during August. The Last Ship will be back on TNT for its second season sometime next year.
Falling Skies – The alien invasion series aired its final five episodes of its current fourth season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 3 – 2.7 million
August 10 – 2.5 million
August 17 – 2.5 million
August 24 – 2.6 million
August 31 – 2.4 million (Two-Hour Season Finale)
This averages out to 2.5 million viewers during August. Falling Skies will return to TNT next summer for its fifth and final season.
Manhattan – The period piece WGN America drama aired five new episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 3 – 340,000 viewers
August 10 – 390,000 viewers
August 17 – 372,000 viewers
August 24 – 377,000 viewers
August 31 – 300,000 viewers
This averages out to 356,000 viewers during August. New episodes of Manhattan aired on WGN America on September 7 and September 14 with a new episode set to air on Sunday, September 21 at 10 PM. Ratings for those episodes will be featured in next month’s report.
Witches of East End – The Lifetime drama aired three more new episodes of its second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 3 – No episode aired
August 10 – 964,000 viewers
August 17 – 1.1 million
August 24 – 1 million
August 31 – No episode aired
This averages out to 1 viewers during August. New episodes of Witches of East End aired on Lifetime on September 7 and September 14 with the next new episode set to air on Sunday, September 21 at 9 PM. Ratings for those episodes will be featured in next month’s report.
The Lottery – The new Lifetime drama aired four more new episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 3 – 800,000 viewers
August 10 – 580,000 viewers
August 17 – 626,000 viewers
August 24 – 620,000 viewers
This averages out to 657,000 viewers during August. New episodes of The Lottery aired on Lifetime on September 7 and September 14 with the next new episode set to air on Sunday, September 21 at 10 PM. Ratings for those episodes will be featured in next month’s report.
Ray Donovan – The Showtime drama aired five new episodes of its second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 3 – 1.5 million
August 10 – 1.4 million
August 17 – 1.4 million
August 24 – 1.4 million
August 31 – 1.5 million
This averages out to 1.5 million viewers during August. New episodes of Ray Donovan aired on Showtime on September 7 and September 14 with the next new episode set to air on Sunday, September 21 at 10 PM. Ratings for those episodes will be featured in next month’s report.
Masters of Sex – The period piece Showtime drama aired five new episodes of its second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 3 – 710,000 viewers
August 10 – 970,000 viewers
August 17 – 793,000 viewers
August 24 – 840,000 viewers
August 31 – 730,000 viewers
This averages out to 809,000 viewers during August. New episodes of Masters of Sex aired on Showtime on September 7 and September 14 with the next new episode set to air on Sunday, September 21 at 10 PM. Ratings for those episodes will be featured in next month’s report.
The Strain – The vampire-laced FX mini-series aired five new episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 3 – 2.3 million
August 10 – 2 million
August 17 – 2.3 million
August 24 – 2.4 million
August 31 – 1.9 million
This averages out to 2.2 million viewers during August. New episodes of The Strain aired on FX on September 7 and September 14 with the next new episode set to air on Sunday, September 21 at 10 PM. Ratings for those episodes will be featured in next month’s report.
The Musketeers – The BBC America series based on the classic novel aired the final four episodes of its debut season during the month, but ratings for those episodes could not be tracked down. It will be up to the folks at BBC to determine if a second season will be done and up to the folks at BBC America to decide if they will air the second season.
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 August. Here is a list of the few movies where ratings could be found:
How to Build a Better Boy (Disney) – 4.6 million
Stranded in Paradise (Hallmark) – 2.2 million
And here are the made-for-TV movies and mini-series that aired during August for which ratings could NOT be found:
Breathless (PBS)
Last Tango in Halifax (PBS)
Poirot (PBS)
Sole Custody (Lifetime)
Summer Snow (UP Channel)
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 September that can be tracked down will be provided as soon as possible in October.
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