There was a lot of cable programming to watch during April, including a lot of finales, premieres and debuts.
Let’s take a look at how they performed this past month:
CABLE DRAMAS
MONDAYS:
The Breaks – The new VH1 scripted drama aired the final two episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 3 – 1.3 million
April 10 – 961,000 viewers (Season Finale)
This averages out to 1.1 million viewers for April. The second season of The Breaks has been imported from VH1 over to BET. An airdate has yet to be announced, though.
Bates Motel – The finale four episodes of the fifth and final season of the A&E thriller aired during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 3 – 1.3 million
April 10 – 1.2 million
April 17 – 1.2 million
April 24 – 1.4 million (Series Finale)
This averages out to 1.3 million viewers for April.
Better Call Saul – The AMC drama returned for its third season on April 10, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 10 – 1.8 million (Season Premiere)
April 17 – 1.5 million
April 24 – 1.5 million
This averages out to 1.6 million viewers for April. A new episode of Better Call Saul aired on May 1 with the next new episode set to air on AMC on Monday, May 8 at 10 PM.
TUESDAYS:
Outsiders – Three new episodes of the second season of the WGN America drama aired during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 4 – 735,000 viewers
April 11 – 764,000 viewers
April 18 – 622,000 viewers
April 25 – 673,000 viewers (Series Finale)
This averages out to 699,000 viewers for April.
The Fosters – The Freeform family drama aired the final two episodes of the first half of its fourth season during the month. The ratings for those are as follows:
April 4 – 617,000 viewers
April 11 – 720,000 viewers (Spring Finale)
This averages to 669,000 viewers for April. The Fosters will return for the rest of its fourth season on Freeform on Tuesday, July 11 at 8 PM.
Switched at Birth – The Freeform family drama the last two episodes of its fifth and final season during the month. The ratings are as follows:
April 4 – 432,000 viewers
April 11 – 490,000 viewers (90-Minute Series Finale)
This averages out to 470,000 viewers for April.
Imposters – The new Bravo drama aired four more new episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 4 – 805,000 viewers
April 11 – 801,000 viewers (Season Finale)
This averages out to 803,000 viewers for April. Imposters will return for a second season on Bravo sometime next year.
The Americans – The FX Russian spy drama aired four new episodes of its fifth season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 4 – 704,000 viewers
April 11 – 706,000 viewers
April 18 – 791,000 viewers
April 25 – 763,000 viewers
This averages out to 889,000 viewers for April. A new episode of The Americans aired on May 2 with the next new episode set to air on FX on Tuesday, May 9 at 10 PM.
If Loving You Is Wrong – The OWN soap opera aired four new episodes of the last half of its third season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 4 – 1.9 million
April 11 – 2 million
April 18 – 1.9 million
April 25 – 1.9 million
This averages out to 1.9 million viewers for April. A new episode of If Loving You Is Wrong aired on May 2 with the next new episode set to air on OWN on Tuesday, May 9 at 9 PM.
Rebel – The BET drama aired four new episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 4 – 564,000 viewers
April 11 – 496,000 viewers
April 18 – 440,000 viewers
April 25 – 478,000 viewers
This averages out to 494,000 viewers for April. A new episode of Rebel aired on May 2 with the next new episode set to air on BET on Tuesday, May 9 at 10 PM.
Pretty Little Liars – The last 10-episodes of the 7th and final season of the Freeform soap opera drama returned on April 18, airing two episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 18 – 1.3 million (Mid-Season Premiere)
April 25 – 915,000 viewers
This averages out to 1.1 million viewers for April. A new episode of Pretty Little Liars aired on May 2 with the next new episodes set to air on Freeform on Tuesday, May 9 at 8 PM.
Famous in Love – The new Freeform Hollywood-themed drama debuted on April 18, airing two episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 18 – 653,000 viewers (DEBUT)
April 25 – 389,000 viewers
This averages out to 521,000 viewers for April. A new episode of Famous in Love aired on May 2 with the next new episode set to air on Freeform on Tuesday, May 9 at 9 PM.
Genius – The 10-part National Geographic series about Albert Einstein debuted on April 25, earning 1.4 million viewers. A new episode aired on May 2 with the next new episodes set to air on Tuesday, May 9 at 9 PM.
WEDNESDAYS:
The Magicians – The magical Syfy series aired the final three new episodes of its second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 5 – 650,000 viewers
April 12 – 671,000 viewers
April 19 – 667,000 viewers (Season Finale)
This averages out to 663,000 viewers for April. The Magicians was renewed for a third season by Syfy, but an official airdate has yet to be announced
The Expanse – The Syfy space series also aired the final three episodes of its second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 5 – 504,000 viewers
April 12 – 515,000 viewers
April 19 – 581,000 viewers (Season Finale)
This averages out to 516,000 viewers for April. The Expanse will return for a third season on Syfy. An official airdate has yet to be announced.
Major Crimes – The long-running TNT crime series aired the final two episodes of its fifth season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 5 – 2.4 million
April 12 – 2.9 million (Season Finale)
This averages out to 2.7 million viewers for April. Major Crimes has been renewed for a sixth season by TNT and will, more than likely, return later this year.
Hap and Leonard: Mucho Mojo – The final three episodes of the second season of the SundanceTV series aired during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 5 – 145,000 viewers
April 12 – 253,000 viewers
April 19 – 167,000 viewers (Season Finale)
This averages out to 188,000 viewers for April. Hap and Leonard was recently renewed by SundanceTV for a third season
Greenleaf – The OWN drama about the Memphis megachurch aired four episodes of its second season during April with its spring finale airing on May 3. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 5 – 1.3 million
April 12 – 1.2 million
April 19 – 1.3 million
April 26 – 1.4 million
May 3 – 1.3 million (Spring Finale)
This averages out to 1.3 million viewers for time period. Greenleaf will be back with the rest of its second season on OWN sometime this summer.
Underground – The WGN America period piece drama actually returned for its second season on March 8, airing four episode during that month and four episodes during April. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 8 – 1.1 million (Season Premiere)
March 15 – 641,000 viewers
March 22 – 563,000 viewers
March 29 – 476,000 viewers
April 5 – 594,000 viewers
April 12 – 379,000 viewers
April 19 – 500,000 viewers
April 26 – 494,000 viewers
That averages out to 695,000 viewers for March and 492,000 viewers for April. A new episode of Underground aired on May 3 with the season finale set to air on WGN America on Wednesday, May 10 at 10 PM.
Fargo – The FX anthology series returned for its third season on April 19, airing two episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 19 – 1.4 million (Season Premiere)
April 26 – 1.1 million
This averages out to 1.3 million viewers for April. A new episode of Fargo aired on May 3 with the next new episode set to air on FX on Wednesday, May 10 at 10 PM.
Gomorrah – The Italian series picked up by SundanceTV returned for a second season on May 26, airing a two-hour season premiere. That airing earned only 42,000 viewers. A new episode of Gomorrah aired on SundanceTV on May 3 with the next new episode set to air on Wednesday, May 10 at 10 PM.
Rogue – The DirecTV police drama aired four new episodes of its fourth and final season during the month; however ratings could not be tracked down for those episodes. A new episode of Rogue is expected to air on DirecTV on Wednesday, May 3 at 9 PM.
THURSDAYS:
Sun Records – The new 50’s-based CMT drama aired the final two episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 6 – 521,000 viewers
April 13 – 462,000 viewers (Finale)
This averages out to 492,000 viewers for April. Sun Records has yet to be renewed for a second season by CMT.
Colony – The sci-fi USA Network drama aired the second season finale on April 6, earning 818,000 viewers. Colony has also been renewed for a third season by the USA Network.
FRIDAYS:
NOTE: There weren’t any cable network dramas airing on Friday nights in April.
SATURDAYS:
The Son – The period piece drama starring Pierce Brosnan debuted on AMC on April 8, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 8 – 1.9 million (DEBUT)
April 15 – 1.5 million
April 22 – 1.4 million
April 29 – 1.2 million
This averages out to 1.5 million viewers for April. The next new episode of The Son will air on AMC on Saturday, May 6 at 10 PM.
Doctor Who – The long-running sci-fi series returned for its 10th season on April 15, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 15 – 921,000 viewers (Season Premiere)
April 22 – 778,000 viewers
April 29 – 639,000 viewers
This averages out to 779,000 viewers for April. The next new episode of Doctor Who will air on BBC America on Saturday, May 6 at 9 PM.
Class – The Doctor Who spin-off debuted on April 15, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 15 – 535,000 viewers (DEBUT)
April 22 – 305,000 viewers
April 29 – 258,000 viewers
This averages out to 366,000 viewers for April. The next new episode of Class will air on BBC America on Saturday, May 6 at 10 PM.
SUNDAYS:
Homeland – The Showtime drama aired the final two episodes of its sixth season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 2 – 1.3 million
April 9 – 1.9 million (Season Finale)
This averages out to 1.6 million viewers for April. Homeland has actually been renewed for two additional seasons by Showtime, returning sometime in 2018 for its 7th season.
Billions – The Showtime drama aired five new episodes of its second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 2 – 903,000 viewers
April 9 – 1 million
April 16 – 847,000 viewers
April 23 – 912,000 viewers
April 30 – 947,000 viewers
This averages out to 922,000 viewers for April. The season finale of Billions will air on Showtime on Sunday, May 7 at 10 PM.
When Calls the Heart – The Hallmark Channel period piece drama aired the final four new episodes of its fourth season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 2 – 2.1 million
April 9 – 2.3 million
April 16 – 2.2 million
April 23 – 2.6 million (Season Finale)
This averages out to 2.3 million viewers for April. When Calls the Heart has been renewed by the Hallmark Channel for a fifth season.
Into the Badlands – The AMC martial arts drama aired five new episodes of second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 2 – 3.1 million
April 9 – 1.6 million
April 16 – 1.4 million
April 23 – 1.3 million
April 30 – 1.4 million
This averages out to 1.8 million viewers for April. A new episode of Into the Badlands will air on AMC on Sunday, May 7 at 10 PM.
The Arrangement – The E! Hollywood-themed drama aired five new episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 2 – 570,000 viewers
April 9 – 608,000 viewers
April 16 – 595,000 viewers
April 23 – 573,000 viewers
April 30 – 736,000 viewers
This averages out to 616,000 viewers for April. The finale of The Arrangement will air on E! on Sunday, May 7 at 10 PM.
Guerrilla – The 6-part Showtime limited series set in the 1970s debuted on April 16, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 16 – 182,000 viewers (DEBUT)
April 23 – 131,000 viewers
April 30 – 109,000 viewers
This averages out to 141,000 viewers for April. The penultimate episode of Guerrilla will air on Showtime on Sunday, May 7 at 9 PM.
The White Princess – The period piece drama debuted on Starz on April 16, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 16 – 633,000 viewers (DEBUT)
April 23 – 712,000 viewers
April 30 – 784,000 viewers
This averages out to 710,000 viewers for April. A new episode of The White Princess will air on Starz on Sunday, May 7 at 8 PM.
Mary Kills People – The Canadian series about an “Angel of Death” debuted here in the states on Lifetime on April 23, airing two episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 23 – 1 million (DEBUT)
April 30 – 540,000 viewers
This averages out to 770,000 viewers for April. A new episode of Mary Kills People will air on Lifetime on Sunday, May 7 at 10 PM.
The Leftovers – The HBO series returned for its third and final season on April 16, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 16 – 895,000 viewers (Season Premiere – Final Season)
April 23 – 776,000 viewers
April 30 – 846,000 viewers
This averages out to 839,000 viewers for April. A new episode of The Leftovers will air on HBO on Sunday, May 7 at 9 PM.
Good Witch – The third season of the enchanting Hallmark Channel series premiered on April 30, earning 2.1 million viewers. The next new episode of Good Witch will air on Hallmark Channel on Sunday, May 7 at 9 PM.
American Gods – The Starz fantasy series based on the Neil Gaiman book debuted on April 30, earning 975,000 viewers. The next new episode of American Gods will air on Starz on Sunday, May 7 at 9 PM.
Heartland – The popular Canadian series premiered its 10th season on the UP Channel on April 23, airing two episodes during the month; but ratings for those two episodes could not be tracked down. The next new episode of Heartland is expected to air on the UP Channel on Sunday, May 7 at 7 PM.
MADE-FOR-TV MOVIES AND MINI-SERIES
There were 15 made-for-TV movies and/or mini-series to air in April. Here is how each of them performed in the ratings:
Moonlight in Vermont (Hallmark Channel) – 2.5 million
The Perfect Catch (Hallmark Channel) – 2.4 million
Love at First Bark (Hallmark Channel) – 2.2 million
Like Cats and Dogs (Hallmark Channel) – 2 million
New York Prison Break: The Seduction of Joyce Mitchell (Lifetime) – 1.5 million
Concrete Evidence: A Fixer Upper Mystery (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 1.3 million
Feud: Bette and Joan (FX) [Final 4 Parts] – 1.3 million (average)
The Wrong Mother (Lifetime) – 1.3 million
Hailey Dean Mystery: Deadly Estate (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 1.1 million
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (HBO) – 1.1 million
Fatal Defense (Lifetime) – 931,000 viewers
Girl Followed (Lifetime) – 790,000 viewers
The Kennedys: After Camelot (Reelz Channel) [Two-Night Event] – 743,000 viewers (average)
Killer Mom (Lifetime) – 742,000 viewers
No ratings could be tracked down for the following mini-series that aired during April:
Call the Midwife (PBS)
Home Fires (PBS)
Ratings results for the cable dramas, mini-series and 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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