Rueben's Ramblings

We are knee deep in summer and the cable networks have been showering TV viewers with plenty of new episodes of their summer fare.

Let’s take a look at how all of the cable dramas performed during the month of June.

CABLE DRAMAS

MONDAYS:

Dietland – The new AMC drama aired its two-hour debut on June 4, airing five episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 4 – 668,000 viewers (Two-Hour DEBUT)
June 11 – 490,000 viewers
June 18 – 449,000 viewers
June 25 – 409,000 viewers

This average out to 403,000 viewers for June. A new episode aired on July 2 with the next new episode of Dietland set to air on AMC on Monday, July 9 at 9 PM.

The Fosters – The final three episodes EVER of the long-running Freeform (formerly ABC Family) series aired during the beginning of June, airing back-to-back over the course of three days. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 4 – 634,000 viewers (Part 1 of Series Finale)
June 5 – 607,000 viewers (Part 2 of Series Finale)
June 6 – 633,000 viewers (Part 3 of Series Finale)

This averages out to 625,000 viewers.

X Company – The Ovation period piece drama aired four more new episodes of its second season during June, but no ratings could be tracked down. A new episode aired on July 2 with the next episode (the penultimate episode) of X Company set to air on Ovation on Monday, July 9 at 10 PM.

TUESDAYS:

Legion – The FX drama aired the final two of its second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 5 – 467,000 viewers
June 12 – 315,000 viewers (Season Finale)

This averages out to 391,000 viewers for June. Legion has been renewed by FX for a third season and will return sometime next year.

In Contempt – The new BET drama aired the finale two episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 5 – 501,000 viewers
June 12 – 539,000 viewers (Finale)

This averages out to 520,000 viewers in June. A second season of In Contempt has yet to be announced by BET.

Genius: Picasso – The National Geographic anthology series aired the final three episodes of its season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 5 – 267,000 viewers
June 12 – 269,000 viewers
June 19 – 342,000 viewers (Season Finale)

This averages out to 293,000 viewers in June. The third season of the Genius anthology series has been ordered by the National Geographic Network.

The Haves and the Have Nots – The OWN drama aired four new episodes of its fifth season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 5 – 1.8 million viewers
June 12 – 1.8 million viewers
June 19 – 1.9 million viewers
June 26 – 1.9 million viewers

This averages out to 1.9 million viewers in June. A new episode aired on July 3 with the next new episode of The Haves and the Have Nots set to air on OWN on Tuesday, July 10 at 9 PM.

Animal Kingdom – The TNT crime family drama actually returned for the start of its second season on May 29 and aired four episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

May 29 – 1.3 million viewers (Season Premiere)
June 5 – 1.2 million viewers
June 12 – 1.2 million viewers
June 19 – 1.3 million viewers
June 26 – 1.3 million viewers

This average out to 1.3 million viewers for the above time period. A new episode aired on July 3 with the next new episodes of Animal Kingdom set to air on TNT on Tuesday, July 10 at 9 PM.

100 Code – The cop drama aired four new episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 5 – 201,000 viewers
June 12 – 237,000 viewers
June 19 – 167,000 viewers
June 26 – 200,000 viewers

This averages out to 201,000 viewers for June. A new episode aired on July 3 with the next new episode of 100 Code set to air on WGN America on Tuesday, July 10 at 10 PM.

Humans – The AMC sci-fi series returned for the start of its third season on June 5, airing four episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 5 – 526,000 viewers (Season Premiere)
June 12 – 419,000 viewers
June 19 – 384,000 viewers
June 26 – 383,000 viewers

This averages out to 428,000 viewers for June. A new episode aired on July 3 with the next new episode of Humans set to air on AMC on Tuesday, July 10 at 10 PM.

The Bold Type – The Freeform drama returned for the start of its second season on June 12 with two back-to-back episodes, airing four episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 12 – 302,000 viewers (Hour 1 – Season Premiere)
June 12 – 184,000 viewers (Hour 2 – Season Premiere)
June 19 – 400,000 viewers
June 26 – 334,000 viewers

This averages out to 305,000 viewers for June. A new episode aired on July 3 with the next new episodes of The Bold Type set to air on Freeform on Tuesday, July 10 at 8 PM.

Love Is – The new OWN drama debuted on June 19, airing two episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 19 – 1 million viewers (DEBUT)
June 26 – 976,000 viewers

This averages out to 988,000 viewers for June. A new episode aired on July 3 with the next new episode of Love Is set to air on OWN on Tuesday, July 10 at 10 PM.

Younger – The TV Land dramedy returned for the start of its fifth season on June 12, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 5 – 603,000 viewers (Season Premiere)
June 12 – 701,000 viewers
June 19 – 635,000 viewers
June 26 – 735,000 viewers

This averages out to 669,000 viewers for June. The next new episode of Younger will air on TV Land on Tuesday, July 10 at 10 PM.

WEDNESDAYS:

The Expanse – The third season of Syfy drama came to a close with the last four episodes of its current season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 6 – 568,000 viewers
June 13 – 615,000 viewers
June 20 – 670,000 viewers
June 27 – 730,000 viewers (Season Finale)

This averages out to 646,000 for June. The Expanse was cancelled by Syfy, but a new season was picked up by Amazon Video.

Colony – The USA Network drama aired four more new episodes its third season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 6 – 718,000 viewers
June 13 – 785,000 viewers
June 20 – 729,000 viewers
June 27 – 704,000 viewers

This averages out to 734,000 viewers for June. A new episode aired on July 4 with the next new episode of Colony set to air on the USA Network on Wednesday, July 11 at 10 PM.

Six – The History Channel military drama aired four more new episodes of its second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 6 – 665,000 viewers
June 13 – 892,000 viewers
June 20 – 757,000 viewers
June 27 – 790,000 viewers

This averages out to 776,000 viewers for June. The next new episode of Six is set to air on the History Channel on Wednesday, July 11 at 10 PM.

Queen Sugar – The OWN drama aired four more new episodes of its third season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 6 – 918,000 viewers
June 13 – 1.1 million viewers
June 20 – 1.1 million viewers
June 27 – 1.2 million viewers

This average out to 1.1million viewers for June. The next new episode of Queen Sugar is set to air on OWN on Wednesday, July 11 at 10 PM.

Yellowstone – The Paramount Network drama, starring Kevin Costner, debuted on June 20, airing two episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 20 – 2.8 million viewers (DEBUT)
June 27 – 2.1 million viewers

This averages out to 2.5 million viewers for June. The next new episode of Yellowstone will air on the Paramount Network on Wednesday, July 11 at 10 PM.

Condor – The new Audience Network drama (available only via DirecTV) debuted on June 6, airing four episodes of its debut season during the month, but no ratings could be tracked down. A new episode was supposed to air on July 4 with the next new episode of Condor expected to air on Wednesday, July 11 at 10 PM.

THURSDAYS:

Nashville – The former ABC now CMT country music-themed drama returned for its final season starting on June 7, airing four episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 7 – 722,000 viewers (Season Premiere)
June 14 – 756,000 viewers
June 21 – 749,000 viewers
June 28 – 666,000 viewers

This averages out to 723,000 viewers for June. A new episode aired on July 5 with the next new episode of Nashville set to air on CMT on Thursday, July 12 at 9 PM.

Marvel’s Cloak and Dagger – The new Freeform drama debuted on June 7 with two back-to-back episodes with five episodes in total airing during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 7 – 919,000 viewers (DEBUT – Hour 1)
June 7 – 750,000 viewers (DEBUT – Hour 2)
June 14 – 548,000 viewers
June 21 – 606,000 viewers
June 28 – 509,000 viewers

This average out to 666,000 viewers for June. A new episode aired on July 5 with the next new episode of Marvel’s Cloak and Dagger set to air on Freeform on Thursday, July 12 at 8 PM.

American Woman – The new Paramount Network half-hour dramedy debuted on June 7, airing four episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 7 – 595,000 viewers (DEBUT)
June 14 – 357,000 viewers
June 21 – 381,000 viewers
June 28 – 338,000 viewers

This averages out to 418,000 viewers for June. The next new episode of American Woman is expected to air on Paramount Network on Thursday, July 12 at 10 PM.

Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce – The final season of the Bravo Network drama got started on June 14, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episode are as follows:

June 14 – 415,000 viewers (Season Premiere)
June 21 – 449,000 viewers
June 28 – 437,000 viewers

This averages out to 434,000 viewers for June. A new episode aired on July 5 with the next new episode of Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce set to air on the Bravo Network on Thursday, July 12 at 10 PM.

Queen of the South – The drug smuggling USA Network drama returned for the start of its third season on June 21, airing two episode during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 21 – 1.2 million viewers (Season Premiere)
June 28 – 1 million viewers

This averages out to 1.1 million viewers for June. A new episode aired on July 5 with the next new episode of Queen of the South set to air on the USA Network on Thursday, July 12 at 9 PM.

Shooter – The USA Network drama returned for the start of its third season on June 21, airing two episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 21 – 924,000 viewers (Season Premiere)
June 28 – 718,000 viewers

This averages out to 821,000 viewers for June. A new episode aired on July 5 with the next new episode of Shooter set to air on the USA Network on Thursday, July 12 at 10 PM.

FRIDAYS:

C.B. Strike – The 7-part limited series event on Cinemax debuted on June 1, airing five episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 1 – 180,000 viewers (DEBUT)
June 8 – 123,000 viewers
June 15 – 127,000 viewers
June 22 – 160,000 viewers
June 29 – 103,000 viewers

This averages out to 139,000 viewers for June. A new episode aired on July 6 with the final episode of C.B. Strike set to air on Cinemax on Friday, July 13 at 10 PM.

12 Monkeys – The final season of the Syfy post-apocalyptic time travel drama returned on June 15, airing three episodes on that night as well as three episodes on each of the following Fridays. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 15 – 336,000 viewers (Season Premiere)
June 15 – 259,000 viewers
June 15 – 215,000 viewers
June 22 – 336,000 viewers
June 22 – 273,000 viewers
June 22 – 264,000 viewers
June 29 – 293,000 viewers
June 29 – 243,000 viewers
June 29 – 254,000 viewers

This averages out to 275,000 viewers for June. The two-hour series finale aired on July 5 and those ratings will be included in next month’s report.

SATURDAYS:

Patrick Melrose – The limited Showtime series aired the final two episodes of its debut during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 2 – 264,000 viewers
June 9 – 197,000 viewers (Finale)

This averages out to 231,000 viewers for June. Patrick Melrose has yet to be given a second season renewal by Showtime.

SUNDAYS:

Fear the Walking Dead – The other AMC zombie-fest drama aired two new episodes of its fourth season, including its mid-season finale, during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 3 – 2 million viewers
June 10 – 2.3 million (Mid-Season Finale)

This averages out to 2.2 million viewers for May. Fear the Walking Dead will return for the remainder of its 4th season on AMC on Sunday, August 12 at 9 PM.

Into the Badlands – The third season of the AMC action drama aired three new episodes, including its mid-season finale, during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 3 – 921,000 viewers
June 10- 1.1 million viewers
June 17 – 894,000 viewers

This averages out to1.1 million viewers for June. The rest of the third season of Into the Badlands is anticipated to return on AMC sometime later this year.

Billions – The Showtime drama aired the final two episodes of its third season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 3 – 900,000 viewers
June 10 – 938,000 viewers (Season Finale)

This averages out to 919,000 viewers for June. Billions has been renewed for a fourth season by Showtime and is expected to return sometime next year.

Westworld – The HBO hit series aired the final four episodes of its second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 3 – 1.4 million viewers
June 10 – 1.4 million viewers
June 17 – 1.6 million viewers
June 24 – 1.6 million viewers (Season Finale)

This averages out to 1.5 million viewers for June. Westworld has been renewed for a third season by HBO and is expected to be back sometime in 2019.

Good Witch – The Hallmark Channel family favorite drama aired four new episodes of its fourth season during June with the season finale airing on July 1. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 3 – 2.1 million viewers
June 10 – 2 million viewers
June 17 – 2 million viewers
June 24 – 2.1 million viewers
July 1 – 2.2 million viewers (Season Finale)

This averages out to 2.1 million viewers for June. Good Witch will return to the Hallmark Channel at Halloween for its annual two-hour movie special.

Sweetbitter – The Starz half-hour NYC-based drama aired the final two episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 3 – 185,000 viewers
June 10 – 210,000 viewers (Finale)

This averages out to 198,000 viewers for June. Sweetbitter has yet to be renewed for a second season by Starz.

Vida – The other new half-hour Starz drama also aired the final two episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 3 – 136,000 viewers
June 10 – 163,000 viewers (Season Finale)

This averages out to 150,000 viewers for June. Vida has given a second season renewal by Starz.

Pose – The new FX drama debuted on June 3, airing four episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 3 – 688,000 viewers (DEBUT)
June 10 – 548,000 viewers
June 17 – 561,000 viewers
June 24 – 719,000 viewers

This averages out to 629,000 viewers for June. A new episode aired on July 1 with the next new episode of Pose set to air on FX on Sunday, July 8 at 10 PM.

Succession – The HBO drama debuted on June 3, airing four episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 3 – 582,000 viewers (DEBUT)
June 10 – 491,000 viewers
June 17 – 605,000 viewers
June 24 – 543,000 viewers

This averages out to 555,000 viewers for June. A new episode aired on July 1 with the next new episode of Succession set to air on HBO on Sunday, July 10 at 10 PM.

The Affair – The Showtime drama returned for the start of its fourth season on June 17, airing two episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

June 17 – 477,000 viewers (Season Premiere)
June 24 – 457,000 viewers

This averages out to 467,000 viewers for June. A new episode aired on July 1 with the next new episode of The Affair set to air on Showtime on Sunday, July 8 at 9 PM.

Preacher – The AMC thriller returned for the start of its third season on June 24, earning 838,000 viewers. A new episode aired on July 1 with the next new episode of Preacher set to air on AMC on Sunday, July 8 at 10 PM.

Deep State – The new EPIX spy drama debuted on June 17, airing two episodes during the month, but ratings could not be tracked down. A new episode aired on July 1 with the next new episode of Deep State set to air on EPIX on Sunday, July 8 at 9 PM.

Private Eyes – The Canadian P.I. drama returned to ION for the start of its second season on June 24, but ratings could not be tracked down. A new episode aired on July 1 with the next new episode of Private Eyes set to air on ION on Sunday, July 8 at 9 PM.

Endeavour – The 5th season of the British detective drama premiered on June 24, but no ratings could be tracked down. A new episode aired on July 1 with the next new episode of Endeavour set to air on PBS on Sunday, July 8 at 9 PM.

MADE-FOR-TV MOVIES AND MINI-SERIES

There were nine made-for-TV movies that aired during June. Here are the ratings for each:

Marrying Mr. Darcy (Hallmark Channel) – 2.7 million viewers
Love at First Dance (Hallmark Channel) – 2.1 million viewers
The Perfect Bride: Wedding Bells (Hallmark Channel) – 2.1 million viewers
Wedding March 4: Something Old, Something New (Hallmark Channel) – 2 million viewers
Yes, I Do (Hallmark Channel) – 1.8 million viewers
Hailey Dean Mystery: A Will to Kill (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 1.5 million viewers
Hailey Dean Mystery: 2 + 2 = Murder (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 1.3 million viewers
Hailey Dean Mystery: Marriage Made for Murder (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 1.2 million viewers
Man In An Orange Shirt (PBS) – No ratings could be tracked down

Ratings results for the cable dramas, mini-series and made-for-TV movies that have and will air in July that can be tracked down will be provided as soon as possible in August.