So much programming, so little time. It was a busy few months at the close of 2019 with lots of new episodes of cable dramas as well as an overload of made-for-TV movies especially holiday movies.
Let’s take a look at the dramas first:
CABLE DRAMAS
MONDAYS:
Catherine the Great – The HBO 4-part mini-series aired in October and November. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
October 21 – 332,000 viewers (DEBUT)
October 28 – 232,000 viewers
November 4 – 311,000 viewers
November 11 – 237,000 viewers (Finale)
This averages out to 278,000 viewers for that time period. There are no plans for any further episodes of Catherine the Great by HBO.
His Dark Materials – The HBO drama based on the fantasy book franchise debuted on November 4, airing its first 4 episodes during November and its final 4 episodes during December. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
November 4 – 424,000 viewers (DEBUT)
November 11 – 369,000 viewers
November 18 – 348,000 viewers
November 25 – 396,000 viewers
December 2 – 467,000 viewers
December 9 – 393,000 viewers
December 16 – 485,000 viewers
December 23 – 502,000 viewers (Season Finale)
This averages out to 423,000 viewers for that time period. His Dark Materials received a second season 8-episode order by HBO, which will air at some point in 2020.
TUESDAYS:
Greenleaf – The fourth season of the OWN megachurch drama aired 5 episodes during October with its finale airing on November 5. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
October 1 – 1.1 million viewers
October 8 – 1.1 million viewers
October 15 – 893,000 viewers
October 22 – 1.1 million viewers
October 29 – 1.1 million viewers
November 5 – 1 million viewers (Season Finale)
This averages out to 1.1 million viewers for that time period. OWN has yet to renew Greenleaf for a fifth season.
Ambitions – The OWN soap opera returned for the rest of its debut season on November 12, airing three episodes during November and airing its final four episodes during December. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
November 12 – 590,000 viewers (Return)
November 19 – 541,000 viewers
November 26 – 541,000 viewers
December 3 – 603,000 viewers
December 10 – 484,000 viewers
December 10 – 544,000 viewers
December 17 – 567,000 viewers (Finale)
This averages out to 553,000 viewers for that time period. Ambitions has yet to be renewed for a second season by OWN.
Mayans M.C. – The second season of the FX crime drama aired 5 new episodes during October with its season finale airing on November 5. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
October 1 – 997,000 viewers
October 8 – 1 million viewers
October 15 – 1.1 million viewers
October 22 – 1 million viewers
October 29 – 1.1 million viewers
November 5 – 950,000 viewers (Season Finale)
This averages out to 1 million viewers for that time period. Mayans M.C. was renewed for a third season by FX, returning at some point in 2020.
The Purge – The second season of the USA Network small screen adaptation of the film franchise premiered on October 15, airing three episodes during the month as well as new episodes throughout November and December. The ratings for those episodes are as follows;
October 15 – 613,000 viewers (Season Premiere)
October 22 – 584,000 viewers
October 29 – 583,000 viewers
November 5 – 546,000 viewers
November 12 – 569,000 viewers
November 19 – 547,000 viewers
November 26 – 487,000 viewers
December 3 – 581,000 viewers
December 10 – 602,000 viewers
December 17 – 503,000 viewers (Finale)
This averages out to 562,000 viewers for that time period. The Purge has yet to be renewed for a third season by the USA Network.
Treadstone – The new USA Network based on the Jason Bourne franchise of movies debuted on October 15, airing three episodes during the month with the remainder of the debut season episodes airing throughout November and December. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
October 15 – 645,000 viewers (DEBUT)
October 22 – 534,000 viewers
October 29 – 589,000 viewers
November 5 – 422,000 viewers
November 12 – 519,000 viewers
November 19 – 406,000 viewers
November 26 – 501,000 viewers
December 3 – 530,000 viewers
December 10 – 502,000 viewers
December 17 – 371,000 viewers (Finale)
This averages out to 502,000 viewers for that time period. USA Network has yet to renew Treadstone for a second season.
WEDNESDAYS:
Pearson – The Suits spin-off aired the remainder of its first season episodes on the USA Network throughout August and September (this was missed in the last report). The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
August 7 – 546,000 viewers
August 14 – 471,000 viewers
August 21 – 531,000 viewers
August 28 – 443,000 viewers
September 4 – 511,000 viewers
September 11 – 544,000 viewers
September 18 – 494,000 viewers (Series Finale)
This averages out to 506,000 for that time period. Pearson was cancelled after only one season by the USA Network.
American Horror Story: 1984 – The FX horror anthology aired the remaining 7 episodes during October and November. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
October 2 – 1.3 million viewers
October 9 – 1.3 million viewers
October 16 – 1.1 million viewers
October 23 – 1.4 million viewers
October 30 – 1.1 million viewers
November 6 – 1.1 million viewers
November 13 – 1.1 million viewers (Finale)
This averages out to 1.2 million viewers for that time period. American Horror Story has been renewed for a 10th season by FX.
Vikings – The History Channel period drama returned for its sixth season on December 4, airing two back-to-back episode as well as two additional episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
December 4 – 1.6 million viewers (Season Premiere – Hour 1)
December 4 – 1.4 million viewers (Season Premiere – Hour 2)
December 11 – 987,000 viewers
December 18 – 961,000 viewers
This averages out to 1.2 million viewers for December. A new episode of Vikings will air on New Year’s Day at 10 PM with the next new episode set to air on Wednesday, January 8 at 10 PM on the History Channel.
THURSDAYS:
There were no cable dramas airing new episodes on Thursday nights during October, November or December.
FRIDAYS:
Van Helsing – The Syfy thriller premiered its fourth season on September 27, airing four episodes during October and the remainder of its episodes during November and December. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
September 27 – 357,000 viewers (Season Premiere)
October 4 – 302,000 viewers
October 11 – 264,000 viewers
October 18 – 295,000 viewers
October 25 – 339,000 viewers
November 1 – 349,000 viewers
November 8 – 327,000 viewers
November 15 – 324,000 viewers
November 22 – 248,000 viewers
November 29 – 227,000 viewers
December 6 – 270,000 viewers
December 13 – 211,000 viewers
December 20 – 336,000 viewers (Season Finale)
This averages out to 296,000 viewers for that time period. Van Helsing will return for its fifth and final season on Syfy sometime in 2020.
SATURDAYS:
There were no cable dramas airing new episodes on Saturday night during October, November or December.
SUNDAYS:
The Walking Dead – The long-running AMC zombiefest returned for its 10th season on October 6, airing new episodes through to its mid-season finale on November 24. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
October 6 – 4 million viewers (Season Premiere)
October 13 – 3.5 million viewers
October 20 – 3.5 million viewers
October 27 – 3.3 million viewers
November 3 – 3.1 million viewers
November 10 – 3.2 million viewers
November 17 – 3.3 million viewers
November 24 – 3.2 million viewers (Mid-Season Finale)
This averages out to 3.4 million viewers for that time period. The Walking Dead will return with new episodes starting on Sunday, February 23 at 9 PM on AMC.
Mr. Robot – The fourth and final season of the USA Network drama premiered on October 6, airing new episodes throughout November and December. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
October 6 – 444,000 viewers (Season Premiere)
October 13 – 342,000 viewers
October 20 – 297,000 viewers
October 27 – 348,000 viewers
November 3 – 314,000 viewers
November 10 – 366,000 viewers
November 17 – 361,000 viewers
November 24 – 376,000 viewers
December 1 – 363,000 viewers
December 8 – 452,000 viewers
December 15 – 442,000 viewers
December 22 – 464,000 viewers (Series Finale – Hour 1)
December 22 – 318,000 viewers (Series Finale – Hour 2)
This averages out to 376,000 viewers for that time period.
Watchmen – The HBO drama based on the graphic novel debuted on October 20, airing new episodes through November and ending on December 15. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
October 20 – 799,000 viewers (DEBUT)
October 27 – 765,000 viewers
November 3 – 648,000 viewers
November 10 – 707,000 viewers
November 17 – 752,000 viewers
November 24 – 620,000 viewers
December 1 – 779,000 viewers
December 8 – 822,000 viewers
December 15 – 935,000 viewers (Finale)
This averages out to 759,000 viewers for that time period. Watchmen has yet to be renewed for a second season by HBO.
Dublin Murders – The Starz drama debuted on November 10, airing three episodes during the month as well as the remaining five episodes during December. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
November 10 – 306,000 viewers (DEBUT)
November 17 – 176,000 viewers
November 24 – 219,000 viewers
December 1 – 191,000 viewers
December 8 – 231,000 viewers
December 15 – 287,000 viewers
December 22 – 258,000 viewers
December 29 – 240,000 viewers (Finale)
This averages out to 239,000 viewers for that time period. Starz has yet to renew Dublin Murders for a second season.
Power – The Starz crime drama aired the final four episodes of its fifth season during October and November. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
October 6 – 1.4 million viewers
October 13 – 1.3 million viewers
October 20 – No episode aired
October 27 – 1.2 million viewers
November 3 – 1.2 million viewers (Fall Finale)
This averages out to 1.3 million viewers for that time period. Power returns for its winter premiere on Starz on Sunday, January 5 at 8 PM.
The Affair – The Showtime drama aired its five episodes of its fifth and final season during October and the beginning of November. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
October 6 – 372,000 viewers
October 13 – 318,000 viewers
October 20 – 374,000 viewers
October 27 – 442,000 viewers
November 3 – 467,000 viewers (Series Finale)
This averages out to 395,000 viewers for that time period.
Dare Me – The new USA Network drama debuted on December 29, earning 600,000 viewers. The next new episode of Dare Me will air on Sunday, January 5 at 10 PM.
Godfather of Harlem – The new EPIX period piece drama debuted on September 27, airing a new episode each week through to its finale on December 1. No ratings could be tracked down for those episodes, though. EPIX has yet to renew Godfather of Harlem for a second season.
The Durrells of Corfu – The final season of the PBS series aired from September 27 through November 3, but no ratings could be tracked down for any of those episodes.
Poldark – The final season of the period piece PBS drama aired from September 27 through November 17, but no ratings could be tracked down for any of those episodes.
MADE-FOR-TV MOVIES AND MINI-SERIES
There were 16 made-for-TV movies which aired during October. Here are the ratings for those movies:
Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses (Hallmark Channel) – 2.6 million viewers
Love, Fall & Order (Hallmark Channel) – 2.2 million viewers
Over the Moon in Love (Hallmark Channel) – 2 million viewers
Good Witch: Curse From a Rose (Hallmark Channel) – 1.9 million viewers
Patsy & Loretta (Lifetime) – 1.6 million viewers
Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 1.2 million viewers
Matchmaker Mysteries: Killer Engagement (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 1.1 million viewers
Abducted: The Mary Stauffer Story (Lifetime) – 1 million viewers
Sweet Mountain Christmas (Lifetime) – 1 million viewers
No Time Like Christmas (Lifetime) – 938,000 viewers
Nostalgic Christmas (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 936,000 viewers
A Merry Christmas Match (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 899,000 viewers
The Road Home for Christmas (Lifetime) – 895,000 viewers
The College Admission Scandal (Lifetime) – 719,000 viewers
Banana Splits (Syfy) – 439,000 viewers
A Christmas Movie Christmas (UP TV) – 235,000 viewers
There were over 40 made-for-TV movies which aired during November. Here are the ratings for those movies that could be tracked down:
Little Mermaid Live (ABC) – 9 million viewers
Christmas in Rome (Hallmark Channel) – 3.7 million viewers
Picture a Perfect Christmas (Hallmark Channel) – 3.6 million viewers
Christmas Under the Stars (Hallmark Channel) – 3.4 million viewers
Write Before Christmas (Hallmark Channel) – 3.2 million viewers
Christmas at the Plaza (Hallmark Channel) – 3 million viewers
Merry & Bright (Hallmark Channel) – 2.9 million viewers
Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy (Hallmark Channel) – 2.8 million viewers
Christmas Scavenger Hunt (Hallmark Channel) – 2.8 million viewers
Christmas at Graceland: Home for the Holidays (Hallmark Channel) – 2.7 million viewers
The Mistletoe Secret (Hallmark Channel) – 2.7 million viewers
The Christmas Club (Hallmark Channel) – 2.6 million viewers
Cherished Memories: A Gift to Remember 2 (Hallmark Channel) – 2.5 million viewers
Check Inn to Christmas (Hallmark Channel) – 1.9 million viewers
A Christmas Duet (Hallmark Channel) – 1.7 million viewers
Holiday Hearts (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 1.5 million viewers
Christmas a la Mode (Lifetime) – 1.3 million viewers
Holiday for Heroes (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 1.3 million viewers
A Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 1.2 million viewers
A Godwink Christmas: Meant for Love (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 1.2 million viewers
Our Christmas Love Song (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 1.2 million viewers
Sense, Sensibility & Snowmen (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 1.2 million viewers
Twinkle All the Way (Lifetime) – 1.2 million viewers
Christmas in Louisiana (Lifetime) – 1.1 million viewers
The Magical Christmas Shoes (Lifetime) – 1.1 million viewers
Two Turtle Doves (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 1.1 million viewers
A Very Vintage Christmas (Lifetime) – 1 million viewers
Always & Forever Christmas (Lifetime) – 1 million viewers
Christmas 9 to 5 (Lifetime) – 1 million viewers
Christmas Reservations (Lifetime) – 1 million viewers
Merry Liddle Christmas (Lifetime) – 1 million viewers
Staging Christmas (Lifetime) – 1 million viewers
A Sweet Christmas Romance (Lifetime) – 980,000 viewers
Radio Christmas (Lifetime) – 941,000 viewers
Random Acts of Christmas (Lifetime) – 934,000 viewers
A Christmas Miracle (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 909,000 viewers
A Christmas Wish (Lifetime) – 790,000 viewers
Christmas Belles (BET) – 573,000 viewers
Turkey Drop (Freeform) – 463,000 viewers
Christmas with a Prince: Becoming Royal (UP TV) – 267,000 viewers
Baking Christmas (OWN) – 253,000 viewers
One Fine Christmas (OWN) – 234,000 viewers
Carole’s Christmas (OWN) – 232,000 viewers
No ratings could be tracked down for the following November movies:
A Christmas Recipe for Romance (Lifetime)
Rock N Roll Christmas (UP TV)
The Chaperone (PBS)
There were also over 40 made-for-TV movies which aired during December. Here are the ratings for those movies that could be tracked down:
Christmas Town (Hallmark Channel) – 3.9 million viewers
Same Time, Next Christmas (ABC) – 3.7 million viewers
Christmas at Dollywood (Hallmark Channel) – 3.6 million viewers
When Calls the Heart: Home for Christmas (Hallmark Channel) – 3 million viewers
Christmas Love Story (Hallmark Channel) – 2.9 million viewers
Holiday Date (Hallmark Channel) – 2.9 million viewers
A Cheerful Christmas (Hallmark Channel) – 2.6 million viewers
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas (Hallmark Channel) – 2.6 million viewers
Double Holiday (Hallmark Channel) – 2.5 million viewers
Christmas in Montana (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 1.8 million viewers
Christmas On My Mind (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 1.5 million viewers
Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 1.4 million viewers
A Christmas Carol (FX) – 1.3 million viewers
The Christmas Temp (Lifetime) – 1.3 million viewers
A Homecoming for the Holidays (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 1.2 million viewers
Grounded for Christmas (Lifetime) – 1.2 million viewers
Time For You to Come Home for Christmas (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 1.2 million viewers
A Christmas Winter Song (Lifetime) – 1.1 million viewers
Matchmaker Christmas (Lifetime) – 1 million viewers
A Family Christmas Gift (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 995,000 viewers
Christmas Stars (Lifetime) – 985,000 viewers
Christmas Unleashed (Lifetime) – 981,000 viewers
Christmas Hotel (Lifetime) – 970,000 viewers
A Date By Christmas Eve (Lifetime) – 927,000 viewers
Christmas Love Letter (Lifetime) – 922,000 viewers
A Storybook Christmas (Lifetime) – 912,000 viewers
Rediscovering Christmas (Lifetime) – 897,000 viewers
You Light Up My Christmas (Lifetime) – 847,000 viewers
Holiday Heist (BET) – 526,000 viewers
Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas (Freeform) – 353,000 viewers
Good Trouble (Holiday Special) [Freeform] – 327,000 viewers
No ratings could be tracked down for the following December holiday movies:
12 Pups of Christmas (ION)
A Beauty & the Beast Christmas (ION)
A Christmas Princess (ION)
Baby in a Manger (UP TV)
Best Christmas Ball Ever (ION)
Call the Midwife Holiday Special (PBS)
Christmas Chalet (ION)
Christmas Crush (ION)
Christmas Matchmakers (ION)
Christmas in Paris (UP TV)
Mistletoe & Menorahs (Lifetime)
Snowbound for Christmas (UP TV)
Ratings results for the cable dramas, mini-series and made-for-TV movies that have and will air in January will be posted as soon as possible in February.
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