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While it was a big night on TV last night because of the Golden Globe Awards, there were other programming options.

Here is how the Sunday night dramas that aired new episodes fared in the overall ratings:

9 PM Shows:
The Good Wife (CBS) [NEW ] – 9.8 million
Revenge (ABC) [NEW] – 5.7 million

10 PM Shows:
The Mentalist (CBS) [NEW] – 9.4 million
Betrayal (ABC) [NEW] – 2.8 million

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As we come close to the end of the first full week of programming on the major networks for 2014, nearly all of the shows are now back on the air and several new shows have debuted.

Here is how the Friday night dramas that aired returned from their holiday hiatus or aired new episodes fared in the overall ratings last night:

8 PM Shows:
Bones (FOX) [NEW – Return from Holiday Hiatus] – 6.8 million
The Carrie Diaries (The CW) [NEW] – 850,000 viewers

9 PM Shows:
Hawaii Five-0 (CBS) [NEW – Return from Holliday Hiatus] – 10.4 million
Grimm (NBC) [NEW] – 5.2 million

10 PM Shows:
Blue Bloods (CBS) [NEW – Return from Holliday Hiatus] – 12.5 million
Dracula (NBC) [NEW] – 2.6 million

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There were a few more shows that returned to the primetime line-up last night on the major networks, as we slowly get back into the usual groove of TV programming after the holidays.

Here is how the Thursday night dramas that aired new episodes fared in the overall ratings last night:

10 PM Shows:
Elementary (CBS) [NEW] – 9.9 million
Parenthood (NBC) [NEW] – 4.2 million
The Assets (ABC) [NEW] – 2.9 million

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A few more shows returned to the primetime line-up last night on the major networks as well as one new drama debuting.

Here is how the Wednesday night dramas that aired new episodes fared in the overall ratings last night:

8 PM Show:
Revolution (NBC) [NEW – Return from Holiday Hiatus] – 6.1 million

9 PM Show:
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (NBC) [NEW – Return from Holiday Hiatus] – 8.9 million

10 PM Show:
Chicago P.D. (NBC) [DEBUT] – 8.6 million

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It was a big night of programming last night on the major networks with a number of dramas returning to the line-up after their holiday break and the debut of two new dramas.

Here is how the Tuesday night dramas fared in the overall ratings:

8 PM Shows:
NCIS (CBS) [NEW – Return from Holiday Hiatus] – 20.6 million
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (ABC) [NEW – Return from Holiday Hiatus] – 6.5 million

9 PM Show:
Intelligence (CBS) [DEBUT] – 16.6 million

10 PM Shows:
Person of Interest (CBS) [NEW – Return from Holiday Hiatus] – 12.1 million
Chicago Fire (NBC) [NEW – Return from Holiday Hiatus] – 6.8 million
Killer Women (ABC) [DEBUT] – 3.9 million

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The TV season is getting back in gear with several dramas back on the major networks last week with plenty more set to roll out this coming week.

Here is how the Monday night dramas that aired new episodes last night fared in the overall ratings:

8 PM Show:
Almost Human (FOX) [NEW] – 6.2 million

9 PM Show:
Hostages (CBS) [NEW – 2-Hour Finale] – 4.8 million

10 PM Show:
Castle (ABC) [NEW – Return from Holiday Hiatus] – 8.8 million

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Network TV is back with the return of nearly all of its Sunday night primetime line-up on the major networks.

Here is how the Sunday night dramas fared in the overall ratings

9 PM Shows:
The Good Wife (CBS) [NEW – Return from Holiday Hiatus] – 9.2 million
Revenge (ABC) [NEW – Return from Holiday Hiatus] – 6.7 million

10 PM Shows:
The Mentalist (CBS) [NEW – Return from Holiday Hiatus] – 9.9 million
Betrayal (ABC) [NEW – Return from Holiday Hiatus] – 3.4 million

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Now that December is over (HAPPY NEW YEAR BY THE WAY!) that means it’s time to go over the ratings for the month for the cable dramas, made-for-TV movies and mini-series that aired during the month:

Those ratings are all listed below:

CABLE SHOWS

MONDAYS:

Major Crimes – The TNT series aired five more new episodes of its current season during December. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

December 2 – 4.2 million
December 9 – 3.7 million
December 16 – 4.4 million
December 23 – 4.5 million
December 30 – 5.2 million

This averages out to 4.4 million viewers for December. The next new episode of Major Crimes will air on TNT on Monday, January 6 at 9 PM on TNT.

TUESDAYS:

Sons of Anarchy – The long-running FX drama aired its final two episodes of its current season during December. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

December 2 – 4.6 million
December 9 – 5.2 million (Season Finale)

This averages out to 4.9 million viewers for December. A proposed seventh and final season of Sons of Anarchy is planned for later in 2014.

WEDNESDAYS:

American Horror Story: Coven – The FX horror show aired two new episodes, including its fall finale, of its current season during December. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

December 4 – 4.1 million
December 11 – 3.9 million (Fall Finale)

This averages out to 4 million viewers for December. A new episode of American Horror Story: Coven is set to air on FX on Wednesday, January 8 at 10 PM.

Mob City – The 6-hour, 3-night event period piece mob drama debuted on TNT on December 4, airing for three consecutive Wednesdays in December. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

December 4 – 2.3 million
December 11 – 1.4 million
December 18 – 1.4 million (Finale)

This average out to 1.7 million viewers for December. There are no plans by TNT to continue this Mob City.

THURSDAY:

White Collar – The long-running USA Network aired three new episodes of its current season during December. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

December 5 – 2.1 million
December 12 – 2.1 million
December 19 – 2.5 million (Fall Finale)

This averages out to 2.2 million viewers for December. A new episode of White Collar is set to air on the USA Network on Thursday, January 9 at 9 PM.

FRIDAYS:

Haven – The Syfy series aired its two-part season finale in December. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

December 6 – 1.4 million (Part 1 of Season Finale)
December 13 – 1.3 million (Part 2 of Season Finale)

This averages out to 1.4 million viewers for December. A decision on a fifth season of Haven has yet to be made by Syfy.

SATURDAYS:

Atlantis – The new BBC America period-piece drama aired four episodes of its debut season during December. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

December 7 – 270,000 viewers
December 14 – 292,000 viewers
December 21 – 300,000 viewers
December 28 – 370,000 viewers

This averages out to 338,000 viewers for December. A new episode of Atlantis aired on BBC America on January 4 and the next new episode will air on Saturday, January 11 at 9 PM.

SUNDAYS:

Witches of East End – The new supernatural drama aired its final two episodes of its debut season on Lifetime during December. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

December 1 – 1.4 million
December 8 – No episode aired
December 15 – 1.7 million (Season Finale)

This averages out to 1.6 million viewers for December. Witches of East End was renewed for a second season by Lifetime, but an official airdate has yet to be made.

Homeland – The Showtime drama aired the finale three episodes of its current season during December. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

December 1 – 2.1 million
December 8 – 2.1 million
December 15 – 2.4 million (Season Finale)

This averages out to 2.2 million viewers for December. Homeland will return for its fourth season on Showtime later in 2014.

Masters of Sex – The period piece drama aired the finale three episodes of its debut season during December. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

December 1 – 1.1 million
December 8 – 1.2 million
December 15 – 1.2 million

This averages out to 1.2 million viewers for December. Masters of Sex was renewed by Showtime for a second season that is expected to air later in 2014.

Treme – The HBO drama returned for its final short season, airing its season premiere on December 1 and its series finale on December 29, five episodes in total. Sadly, ratings for only one of those five episodes could be tracked down.

MADE-FOR-TV MOVIES AND MINI-SERIES

There were a lot of made-for-TV holiday-themed movies and a few non-holiday-themed movies that aired on the cable networks during December. Here is a list of those movies where ratings could be found (listed highest to lowest):

Sound of Music LIVE (NBC) – 18.5 million
Bonnie & Clyde (Two-Night Event) (A&E, History and Lifetime) – 9.8 million (Night One)
Bonnie & Clyde (Two-Night Event) (A&E, History and Lifetime) – 7.4 million (Night Two)
Christmas in Conway (ABC) – 6.5 million
The Christmas Spirit (Hallmark) – 3.4 million
Hats Off to Christmas (Hallmark) – 3.4 million
Santa Switch (Hallmark) – 3 million
Christmas on the Bayou (Lifetime) – 3 million
Christmas in the City (Lifetime) – 2.6 million
Holidaze (ABC Family) – 2.6 million
Doctor Who Christmas Episode “The Time of the Doctor” – (BBC America) – 2.5 million
Finding Christmas (Hallmark) – 2.4 million
Psych: The Musical (USA Network) – 2.2 million
A Snow Globe Christmas (Lifetime) – 2.1 million
All I Want for Christmas (ION) – 1.9 million
Christmas Belle (ION) – 1.8 million

Here are the few movies and mini-series that aired during December for which ratings could not be found:

Call the Midwife Christmas Special (PBS)
Holiday Road Trip (ION)
The Returned [8-parts] (Sundance) [aired for three consecutive Thursdays in December]
Silver Bells (UP)

Ratings results for the cable series, the mini-series and the made-for-TV movies that are set to air in January that can be tracked down will be provided as soon as possible in February.

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Network programming will be back to regular starting next week, but last night some of the major networks aired new episode.

Here is how those dramas fared in the overall ratings:

8 PM Show:
The Carrie Diaries (The CW) [NEW – Return from Holiday Hiatus] – 1 million

9 PM Show:
Grimm (NBC) [NEW – Return from Holiday Hiatus] – 5.6 million

10 PM Show:
Dracula (NBC) [NEW – Return from Holiday Hiatus] – 3 million

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Now that the holidays are over, network programming is slowly getting back into the groove of things with the return of two dramas and the debut on a new limited series.

Here is how the dramas that aired last night on the major networks fared in the overall ratings:

10 PM Shows:
Elementary (CBS) [NEW – Return from Holiday Hiatus] – 8.9 million
Parenthood (NBC) [NEW – Return from Holiday Hiatus] – 4 million
The Assets (ABC) [DEBUT – Limited Series] – 3.8 million

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