We are already nearly four and half months into the new year. Can you believe that? And, it’s time to renew the cable ratings for all the dramas, made-for-TV movies and mini-series that aired throughout March, starting with the cable dramas:
CABLE DRAMAS
MONDAYS:
Hit the Floor – The VH1 series aired the final four new episodes of its current, third season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 7 – 1.1 million
March 14 – 920,000 viewers
March 21 – 1.3 million
March 28 – 1.2 million (Finale)
This averages out to 1.1 million viewers for March. A special one-hour episode of Hit the Floor will air on VH1 this summer.
The Fosters – The FreeForm family drama aired the final four new episodes of its current, third season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 7 – 844,000 viewers
March 14 – 731,000 viewers
March 21 – 800,000 viewers
March 28 – 778,000 viewers (Finale)
This averages out to 788,000 viewers for March. The Fosters has been renewed for a fourth season that will return to FreeForm on Monday, June 20 at 8 PM.
Recovery Road – The new FreeForm drama aired the final four new episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 7 – 484,000 viewers
March 14 – 441,000 viewers
March 21 – 491,000 viewers
March 28 – 462,000 viewers (Finale)
This averages out to 470,000 viewers for March. Recovery Road has yet to be renewed for a second season by FreeForm.
The Magicians – The new Syfy drama aired four new episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 7 – 672,000 viewers
March 14 – 712,000 viewers
March 21 – 778,000 viewers
March 28 – 723,000 viewers
This averages out to 721,000 viewers for March. A new episode of The Magicians aired on April 4 with the season finale set to air on Syfy on Monday, April 11 at 9 PM. The show has been renewed for a second season, but a return date has yet to be announced.
Lost Girl – The Canadian series aired the last three episodes (EVER!) of its final, fifth season on Syfy during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 7 – 376,000 viewers
March 14 – 387,000 viewers
March 21 – 342,000 viewers (Series Finale)
This averages out to 368,000 viewers for March.
Bitten – The Canadian series aired four new episodes of its third and final season on Syfy during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 7 – 332,000 viewers
March 14 – 336,000 viewers
March 21 – 339,000 viewers
March 28 – 239,000 viewers
This averages out to 312,000 viewers for March. A new episode of Bitten aired on April 4 with the next new episode (the penultimate episode) is expected to air on Syfy on Monday, April 18 at 11 PM.
Better Call Saul – The AMC series aired four new episodes of its current, second season during the month. The ratings are as follows:
March 7 – 2.2 million
March 14 – 2 million
March 21 – 2.1 million
March 28 – 2 million
This averages out to 2.1 million viewers for March. A new episode of Better Call Saul aired on April 4 with the next new episode set to air on AMC on Monday, April 11 at 10 PM.
Bates Motel – The A&E drama returned for its fourth season on March 7, airing four episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 7 – 1.5 million (Season Premiere)
March 14 – 1.4 million
March 21 – 1.5 million
March 28 – 1.5 million
This averages out to 1.5 million viewers for March. A new episode of Bates Motel will air on A&E on Monday, April 11 at 9 PM.
Damien – This new A&E thriller debuted on March 7, airing four episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 7 – 753,000 viewers (DEBUT)
March 14 – 535,000 viewers
March 21 – 515,000 viewers
March 28 – 479,000 viewers
This averages out to 571,000 viewers for March. A new episode of Damien aired on April 4 with the next new episodes set to air on A&E on Monday, April 11 at 10 PM.
TUESDAYS:
The Haves and the Have Nots – The OWN soap opera aired the final three episodes of its current, second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 1 – 2.8 million
March 8 – 2.6 million
March 15 – 2.9 million (Season Finale)
This averages out to 1.2 million viewers for March. OWN has yet to announce if The Haves and Have Nots will return for a third season or not.
Pretty Little Liars – The long-running Freeform soap opera aired the final three episodes of its current, sixth season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 1 – 1.1 million
March 8 – 1.3 million
March 15 – 1.2 million (Season Finale)
This averages out to 1.3 million viewers for March. Pretty Little Liars will return for its seventh, final season on FreeForm on Tuesday, June 21 at 8 PM.
Shadowhunters – The new Freeform fantasy series aired the final five episodes of its debut season during March with the season finale airing on April 5. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 1 – 871,000 viewers
March 8 – 952,000 viewers
March 15 – 784,000 viewers
March 22 – 781,000 viewers
March 29 – 821,000 viewers
April 5 – 762,000 viewers (Season Finale)
This averages out to 829,000 viewers for the time frame. Shadowhunters was renewed for a second season by FreeForm with the return date set for some time in 2017.
Stitchers – The FreeForm drama aired its season premiere on March 22, airing two episodes of its second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 22 – 433,000 viewers (Season Premiere)
March 29 – 459,000 viewers
This averages out to 446,000 viewers for March. A new episode of Stitchers aired on FreeForm on April 5 with the next new episode set to air on Tuesday, April 12 at 10 PM.
Outsiders – The WGN America series aired five more new episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings are as follows:
March 1 – 728,000 viewers
March 8 – 669,000 viewers
March 15 – 737,000 viewers
March 22 – 673,000 viewers
March 29 – 809,000 viewers
This average out 723,000 viewers during March. A new episode of Outsiders aired on April 5 with the next new episode set to air on WGN America on Tuesday, April 12 at 9 PM.
Rizzoli and Isles – The long-running TNT police drama aired the final three episodes of its current, sixth during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 1 – 2.4 million
March 8 – 3.3 million
March 15 – 2.9 million (Season Finale)
This averages out to 2.9 million for March. Rizzoli and Isles will return for its seventh, final season on TNT on its new night Monday, June 6 at 9 PM.
If Loving You Is Wrong – The OWN soap opera returned with new episodes from its current, second season on March 15, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 15 – 2.5 million (Mid-Season Premiere)
March 22 – 2.2 million
March 29 – 2.2 million
This average out to 2.3 million viewers for March. A new episode of If Loving You Is Wrong aired on OWN on April 5 with the next new episode set to air on April 12 at 9 PM.
WEDNESDAYS:
Hap and Leonard – The SundanceTV series debuted on March 2, airing five episodes in March with the season finale airing on April 6. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 2 – 429,000 viewers (DEBUT)
March 9 – 271,000 viewers
March 16 – 197,000 viewers
March 23 – 208,000 viewers
March 30 – 274,000 viewers
April 6 – 192,000 viewers (Finale)
This averages out to 261,000 viewers for the time frame. SundanceTV has yet to announce if Hap and Leonard will return for a second season or not.
Underground – The WGN America period piece drama debuted on March 9, airing four episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 9 – 1.4 million (DEBUT)
March 16 – 989,000 viewers
March 23 – 895,000 viewers
March 30 – 915,000 viewers
This averages out to 1 million viewers for March. A new episode of Underground aired on WGN America on April 6 with a new episode set to air on Wednesday, April 13 at 10 PM.
The Americans – The Russian spy drama aired the season premiere of its fourth season on FX on March 16, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 16 – 1.1 million (Season Premiere)
March 23 – 933,000 viewers
March 30 – 820,000 viewers
This averages out to 951,000 viewers for March. A new episode of The Americans aired on April 6 with the next new episodes set to air on FX on April 13 at 10 PM.
THURSDAYS:
Colony – The new USA Network futuristic series aired the final three episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 3 – 968,000 viewers
March 10 – 1.1 million
March 17 – 1.2 million (Season Finale)
This averages out to 1.1 million viewers for March. Colony has been renewed for a second season by the USA Network, but an official airdate has yet to be announced.
Vikings – The History Channel period drama aired five new episodes of is current, fourth season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 3 – 1.9 million
March 10 – 2.2 million
March 17 – 2.1 million
March 24 – 2.4 million
March 31 – 2.3 million
This averages out to 2.2 million viewers for March. A new episode of Vikings aired on April 7 with the next new episode on the History Channel on Thursday, April 14 at 10 PM.
SATURDAYS:
Black Sails – The Starz pirate-themed drama aired the final four new episodes of its current, third season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 5 – 658,000 viewers
March 12 – 677,000 viewers
March 19 – 608,000 viewers
March 26 – 644,000 viewers (Finale)
This averages out to 647,000 viewers for March. Black Sails has been renewed for a fourth season by Starz, but an official airdate has not been announced yet.
Beowulf – The new Esquire Network period piece drama aired four more new episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 5 – 145,000 viewers
March 12 – 164,000 viewers
March 19 – 203,000 viewers
March 26 – 142,000 viewers
This averages to an approximate 164,000 viewers for March. New episodes of Beowulf aired on April 2 and April 9 with the season finale set to air on the Esquire Network on Saturday, April 16 at 10 PM.
SUNDAYS:
Billions – The new Showtime drama aired three new episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 6 – 1.1 million
March 13 – 1.1 million
March 20 – 1.1 million
March 27 – 1.1 million
This averages out to 1.1 million viewers for March. A new episode of Billions aired on April 3 and while the season finale aired on Showtime on Sunday, April 10 at 10 PM.
Vinyl – The new 1970’s themed HBO series aired four new episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 6 – 577,000 viewers
March 13 – 618,000 viewers
March 20 – 570,000 viewers
March 27 – 666,000 viewers
This averages out to 608,000 viewers for March. New episodes aired on April 3 and April 10 with the season finale of Vinyl set to air on HBO on Sunday, April 17 at 10 PM.
The Walking Dead – The AMC zombiefest aired four more new episodes during the month with the season finale set to air on April 3. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 6 – 12.8 million
March 13 – 12.5 million
March 20 – 12.7 million
March 27 – 12.4 million
April 3 – 14.2 million (Season Finale)
This averages out to 12.9 million viewers for March. The Walking Dead was renewed for a seventh season by AMC, but an official airdate has yet to be announced.
When Calls the Heart – The beloved Hallmark Channel series aired four new episodes of its current, third season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 6 – 1.8 million
March 13 – 2 million
March 20 – 1.8 million
March 27 – 1.9 million
This averages out to 1.7 million viewers for March. A new episode aired on April 3 while the season finale of When Calls the Heart aired on the Hallmark Channel on Sunday, April 10 at 9 PM.
MADE-FOR-TV MOVIES AND MINI-SERIES
There were just under 10 made-for-TV movies and/or mini-series that aired during March for which ratings could be tracked down:
The Passion [Live Event] (FOX) – 6.6 million
The People vs. OJ Simpson [10-part] (FX) – 2.8 million (average)
Mommy’s Little Girl (Lifetime) – 1.8 million
Karen Kingsburg’s The Bridge Part 2 (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 1.4 million
Nightmare Nurse (Lifetime) – 1.4 million
The Stepchild (Lifetime) – 1.2 million
The Perfect Daughter (Lifetime) – 958,000 viewers
Break Up Nightmare (Lifetime) – 880,000 viewers
And Then There Were None (Lifetime) [2-parts] – 565,000 viewers (average)
There were also these two mini-series for which ratings could not be tracked down for March:
Grantchester (PBS)
Mr. Selfridge (PBS)
Ratings results for the cable dramas, the mini-series and the made-for-TV movies that have and will air in April that can be tracked down will be provided as soon as possible in May.
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