It’s hard to believe that the 2015-2016 TV season is nearly coming to a close in just a few weeks, but that doesn’t mean that the cable dramas, made-for-TV movies or mini-series are slowing down at all. The following are the ratings for all the cable dramas for April followed by the made-for-TV movies and mini-series that aired throughout the month.
CABLE DRAMAS
MONDAYS:
The Magicians – The new Syfy drama aired the final two episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 4 – 746,000 viewers
April 11 – 676,000 viewers (Finale)
This averages out to 711,000 viewers for April. The Magicians will return to Syfy in 2017 for a second season.
Bitten – The Canadian series aired the last three episodes of its third and final season on Syfy during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 4 – 373,000 viewers
April 11 – No episode aired
April 18 – 354,000 viewers
April 25 – 302,000 viewers (Series Finale)
This averages out to 343,000 viewers for April.
Better Call Saul – The AMC series aired four new episodes of its current, second season during the month. The ratings are as follows:
April 4 – 1.9 million
April 11 – 2.1 million
April 18 – 2.3 million (Season Finale)
This averages out to 2.1 million viewers for April. Better Call Saul was renewed by AMC for a third season.
Bates Motel – The A&E drama aired three new episodes of its fourth season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 4 – No episode aired
April 11 – 1.4 million
April 18 – 1.3 million
April 25 – 1.3 million
This averages out to 1.3 million viewers for April. A new episode of Bates Motel aired on A&E on May 2 with the next new episode set to air on Monday, May 9 at 9 PM.
Damien – The new A&E thriller aired four new episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 4 – 371,000 viewers
April 11 – 466,000 viewers
April 18 – 432,000 viewers
April 25 – 421,000 viewers
This averages out to 423,000 viewers for April. A new episode of Damien aired on May 2 with the final episode set to air on A&E on Monday, May 9 at 10 PM.
Hunters – The new alien-themed thriller debuted on Syfy on April 11, airing three episodes during the month. Those episodes are as follows:
April 11 – 537,000 viewers (DEBUT)
April 18 – 432,000 viewers
April 25 – 398,000 viewers
This averages out to 456,000 for April. A new episode of Hunters aired on May 2 with the next new episode set to air on Syfy on Monday, May 9 at 10 PM.
12 Monkeys – The second season of the time-travel apocalyptic-themed series premiered on Syfy on April 18, airing two episodes of its second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 18 – 476,000 viewers (Season Premiere)
April 25 – 318,000 viewers
This averages out to 397,000 for April. A new episode of 12 Monkeys aired on May 2 with the next new episode set to air on Syfy on Monday, May 9 at 9 PM.
Turn: Washington’s Spies – The AMC period piece drama returned for its second season on April 25, earning 471,000 viewers. A new episode of Turn: Washington’s Spies aired on May 2 with the next new episode set to air on AMC on Monday, May 9 at 10 PM.
TUESDAYS:
Stitchers – The FreeForm drama aired four new episodes of its second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 5 – 343,000 viewers
April 12 – 394,000 viewers
April 19 – 376,000 viewers
April 26 – 367,000 viewers
This averages out to 370,000 viewers for April. A new episode of Stitchers aired on FreeForm on May 3 with the next new episode set to air on Tuesday, May 10 at 10 PM.
Outsiders – The WGN America series aired the final three episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings are as follows:
April 5 – 823,000 viewers
April 12 – 954,000 viewers
April 19 – 956,000 viewers
This average out 911,000 viewers during April. Outsiders was renewed for a second season by WGN America.
If Loving You Is Wrong – The OWN soap opera aired four new episodes from its second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 5 – 2 million
April 12 – 2.2 million
April 19 – 2.2 million
April 26 – 2.1 million
This average out to 2.1 million viewers for April. A new episode of If Loving You Is Wrong aired on OWN on May 3 with the next new episode set to air on May 10 at 9 PM.
The People vs. O.J. Simpson – The final episode of the FX mini-series aired on April 5, earning 3.3 million viewers.
WEDNESDAYS:
Underground – The WGN America period piece drama aired four new episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 6 – 978,000 viewers
April 13 – 881,000 viewers
April 20 – 946,000 viewers
April 27 – 992,000 viewers
This averages out to 949,000 viewers for April. A new episode of Underground aired on WGN America on May 4 with the season finale set to air on Wednesday, May 11 at 10 PM.
The Americans – The Russian spy drama aired four more episodes of its fourth season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 6 – 1 million
April 13 – 885,000 viewers
April 20 – 902,000 viewers
April 27 – 895,000 viewers
This averages out to 921,000 viewers for April. A new episode of The Americans aired on May 4 with the next new episodes set to air on FX on Wednesday, May 11 at 10 PM.
THURSDAYS:
Vikings – The History Channel period drama aired the three more new episodes of is current, fourth season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 7 – 2.3 million
April 14 – 2.3 million
April 21 – 2.4 million (Mid-Season Finale)
This averages out to 2.3 million viewers for April. The remainder of the Vikings episodes are expected to air on the History Channel later this year.
Orphan Black – The fourth season of the Clone Club series premiered on April 14, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 14 – 229,000 viewers (Season Premiere)
April 21 – 271,000 viewers
April 28 – 242,000 viewers
This averages out to 247,000 viewers for April. A new episode of Orphan Black aired on May 5 with the next new episode set to air on BBC America on Thursday, May 12 at 10 PM.
FRIDAYS:
Motive – The Canadian police series premiered its third season on the USA Network on April 1, airing four episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 1 – 706,000 viewers (Season Premiere)
April 8 – 727,000 viewers
April 15 – 604,000 viewers
April 22 – 763,000 viewers
This averages out to 700,000 viewers for April. Motive moved to Sunday nights on May 1, airing a new episode on the USA Network on May 8 with the next new episode set to air on Sunday, May 15 at 10 PM.
Banshee – The Cinemax series returned for the start of its fourth and final season on April 1, airing five episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 1 – 356,000 viewers (Season Premiere)
April 8 – 277,000 viewers
April 15 – 290,000 viewers
April 22 – 355,000 viewers
April 29 – 390,000 viewers
This averages out to 334,000 viewers for April. A new episode of Banshee aired on May 6 with the next new episode set to air on Cinemax on Friday, May 13 at 10 PM.
Wynonna Earp – The new supernatural-laced Syfy series debuted on April 1, airing five episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 1 – 801,000 viewers (DEBUT)
April 8 – 647,000 viewers
April 15 – 643,000 viewers
April 22 – 573,000 viewers
April 29 – 643,000 viewers
This averages out to 661,000 viewers for April. A new episode of Wynonna Earp aired on May 6 with the next new episode set to air on Syfy on Friday, May 13 at 10 PM.
SATURDAYS:
Beowulf – The Esquire Network period piece drama aired the finale three episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 2 – 167,000 viewers
April 9 – 168,000 viewers
April 16 – 157,000 viewers (Finale)
This averages to an approximate 164,000 viewers for April. Beowulf has yet to be renewed for a second season.
Outlander – The Starz period piece drama returned for its much-anticipated second season on April 9, airing four episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 9 – 1.5 million (Season Premiere)
April 16 – 1.2 million
April 23 – 1.2 million
April 30 – 1.2 million
This averages out to 1.3 million viewers for April. A new episode of Outlander aired on May 7 with the next new episode set to air on Starz on Saturday, May 14 at 9 PM.
SUNDAYS:
Billions – The new Showtime drama aired the final two episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 3 – 1.1 million
April 10 – 1 million (Season Finale)
This averages out to 1.1 million viewers for April. Billions has been renewed by Showtime for a second season.
Vinyl – The new 1970’s themed HBO series aired the final three episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 3 – 567,000 viewers
April 10 – 753,000 viewers
April 17 – 730,000 viewers (Season Finale)
This averages out to 683,000 viewers for April. Vinyl has been renewed by HBO for a second season.
When Calls the Heart – The beloved Hallmark Channel series aired the final two episodes of its current, third season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 3 – 2.1 million
April 10 – 2.5 million (Season Finale)
This averages out to 2.3 million viewers for April. When Calls the Heart was renewed by the Hallmark Channel for a fourth season.
Fear the Walking Dead – The AMC zombie fest returned for the start of its second season on April 10, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 10 – 6.7 million (Season Premiere)
April 17 – 5.6 million
April 24 – 4.7 million
This averages out to 5.7 million viewers for April. New episodes of Fear the Walking Dead aired on AMC on May 1 and May 8 with the next new episodes set to air on Sunday, May 15 at 9 PM.
Good Witch – The family friendly Hallmark Channel series premiered on April 17, airing two episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 17 – 2.2 million (Season Premiere)
April 24 – 2 million
This averages out to 2.1 million viewers for April. New episodes of Good Witch aired on the Hallmark Channel on May 1 and May 8 with the next new episode set to air on Sunday, May 15 at 9 PM.
Game of Thrones – The epic HBO drama returned for the start of its sixth season on April 24, earning 7.9 million viewers. New episodes of Game of Thrones aired on May 1 and May 8 with the next new episode set to air on HBO on Sunday, May 15 at 9 PM.
MADE-FOR-TV MOVIES AND MINI-SERIES
There were 11 made-for-TV movies that aired during April for which ratings could be tracked down:
All Yours (Hallmark Channel) – 2.2 million
Hearts of Spring (Hallmark Channel) – 2.2 million
Love By Chance (Hallmark Channel) – 2.2 million
Dying to be Loved (Lifetime) – 1.2 million
Jack of the Red Hearts (Lifetime) – 948,000 viewers
Confirmation (HBO) – 936,000 viewers
Seduced (Lifetime) – 815,000 viewers
Sandra Brown’s White Hot (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 750,000 viewers
Flower Shop Mystery: Snipped in the Bud (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 619,000 viewers
Dead 7 (Syfy) – 579,000 viewers
Second Sight (TV One) – 233,000 viewers
There were also three mini-series that aired during April for which ratings could be tracked down:
The Last Panthers (6-part) [Sundance TV] – 64,000 viewers (average) [3 episodes aired in April]
The Night Manager (6-part) [AMC] – 873,000 viewers (average) [2 episodes aired in April]
Rebellion (5-part] [Sundance TV] – 96,000 viewers [1 episode aired in April]
There were also these three mini-series for which ratings could not be tracked down for April:
Call the Midwife (PBS)
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 May that can be tracked down will be provided as soon as possible in June.
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