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Here are the ratings for all of the repeat dramas that aired on Monday night on the major networks:

8 PM Show:
Gossip Girl (The CW) [repeat] – 590,000 viewers

9 PM Show:
One Tree Hill (The CW) [repeat] – 430,000 viewers

10 PM Shows:
Hawaii Five-0 (CBS) [repeat] – 5.1 million
Castle (ABC) [repeat] – 3.9 million
Harry’s Law (NBC) [repeat] – 3.3 million

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Last night was filled with lots of reality, sports, music festivals and concerts, animation and news.

The downside to all of that is there were no dramas airing at all, which means there are no ratings for which to report on for last night.

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Once again, as is the case with the major networks during summertime, most of last night’s programming were repeats except for one show on CBS. Here is how Friday night’s shows fared in the overall ratings:

8 PM Shows:
Flashpoint (CBS) [NEW] – 7.4 million
Nikita (The CW) [repeat] – 1.2 million

9 PM Shows:
CSI:NY (CBS) [repeat] – 6.9 million
Supernatural (The CW) [repeat] – 1.2 million

10 PM Show:
Blue Bloods (CBS) [repeat] – 6.3 million

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Here are the ratings for the dramas that aired last night, including repeats and one new episode:

8 PM Show:
The Vampire Diaries (The CW) [repeat] – 1.1 million

10 PM Shows:
The Mentalist (CBS) [repeat] – 7 million
Rookie Blue (ABC) [NEW] – 5.1 million
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (NBC) [repeat] – 3.7 million

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Wednesday night programming is full of comedy and reality and very few dramas; and since it’s summer, that means the dramas are repeats. Here is how the two CBS dramas fared in the overall ratings last night:

9 PM Show:
Criminal Minds (CBS) [repeat] – 5.6 million

10 PM Shows:
CSI (CBS) [repeat] – 7.2 million

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Except for one new summer drama on the major networks last night, it was a full night of repeats once again. Here is how the Tuesday night dramas fared in the overall ratings:

8 PM Shows:
NCIS (CBS) [repeat] – 10.2 million
90210 (The CW) [repeat] – 761,000 viewers

9 PM Show:
NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS) [repeat] – 8.1 million

10 PM Shows:
The Mentalist (CBS) [repeat] – 6.2 million
Combat Hospital (ABC) [NEW] – 3.4 million

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It was yet another night full of repeats for the major networks, but here is how the dramas that aired fared in the overall ratings:

8 PM Show:
Gossip Girl (The CW) [repeat] – 750,000 viewers

9 PM Show:
One Tree Hill (The CW) [repeat] – 430,000 viewers

10 PM Shows:
Hawaii Five-0 (CBS) [repeat] – 4.6 million
Harry’s Law (NBC) [repeat] – 3.8 million

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Last night’s programming on the major networks was filled with reality, some news and some animation and very little else except for two repeats of dramas. Here is how those two shows fared in the overall ratings:

10 PM Shows:
CSI: Miami (CBS) [repeat] – 5 million
Body of Proof (ABC) [repeat] – 3.6 million

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Here are the ratings results for the dramas that aired last night; all of them repeats except for one:

8 PM Shows:
Flashpoint (CBS) [NEW] – 6.2 million
Bones (FOX) [repeat] – 2.9 million
Nikita (The CW) [repeat] – 869,000 viewers

9 PM Shows:
CSI: NY (CBS) [repeat] – 5.9 million
House (FOX) [repeat] – 2.1 million
Supernatural (The CW) [repeat] – 875,000 viewers

10 PM Show:
Blue Bloods (CBS) [repeat] – 5.9 million

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It is that time again. It’s time to review the cable ratings for the dramas that have aired over the past month, covering the time period of June 21 to July 31:

The Secret Life of the American Teenager – There were five episodes of this ABC Family Channel drama that aired during this time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

June 27 – 2.8 million
July 4 – 1.6 million
July 11 – 2.7 million
July 18 – 2.6 million
July 25 – 2.9 million

This averages out to 2.5million viewers. A new episode aired on August 1 and the ratings for that episode will be included in next month’s report. An all-new episode will air on Monday, August 8.

In Plain Sight – There were five episodes of this USA Network drama that aired during this time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

June 26 – 3.6 million
July 3 – No episode aired
July 10 – 3.3 million
July 17 – 3.7 million
July 24 – 3.3 million
July 31 – 3.9 million

That averages out to 3.6 million viewers. The season finale will air on Sunday, August 7.

Franklin & Bash – There were six episodes of this new TNT legal drama that aired during this time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

June 22 – 2.8 million
June 29 – 2.5 million
July 6 – 2.6 million
July 13 – 2.5 million
July 20 – 2.3 million
July 27 – 2.8 million

That averages out to 2.6 million viewers. The season finale aired on August 3 and the ratings for that episode will be included in next month’s report.

Men of a Certain Age – The remaining three episodes for this season aired during this time frame. The episodes garnered the following ratings:

June 22 – 1.6 million
June 29 – 1.5 million
July 6 – 1.8 million (series finale)

That averages out to 1.6 million viewers. Unfortunately, the show was not renewed for another season by TNT.

Teen Wolf – There were five episodes of this new MTV teen drama that aired during this time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

June 27 – 1.7 million
July 4 – 1.2 million
July 11 – 1.7 million
July 18 – 1.8 million
July 25 – 1.9 million

That averages out to 1.7 million viewers. A new episode aired on August 1 and the ratings for that episode will be included in next month’s report. Part 1 of the season finale will air on Monday, August 8.

Switched at Birth – There were five episodes of this new ABC Family Channel drama that aired during this time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

June 27 – 2.8 million
July 4 – 1.7 million
July 11 – 2.6 million
July 18 – 2.7 million
July 25 – 3.1 million

That averages out to 2.6 million viewers. A new episode aired on August 1 and the ratings for that episode will be included in next month’s report. The season finale will air on Monday, August 8 and the good news is: the show was recently renewed for a second season.

White Collar – There were six episodes of this popular USA Network drama that aired during this time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

June 21 – 3.7 million
June 28 – 3.7 million
July 5 – 4.2 million
July 12 – 3.8 million
July 19 – 4.2 million
July 26 – 3.9 million

That averages out to 3.9 million viewers. A new episode aired on August 2 and those ratings results will be in next month’s report. The season finale will air on Tuesday, August 9.

Covert Affairs – There were six episodes of this USA Network spy drama that aired during this time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

June 21 – 4 million
June 28 – 4 million
July 5 – 4.8 million
July 12 – 4.3 million
July 19 – 4.5 million
July 26 – 4.4 million

That averages out to 4.3 million viewers. A new episode aired on August 2 and those ratings results will be in next month’s report. The season finale will air on Tuesday, August 9.

The Glades – There were five episodes of this A&E police drama that aired during this time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

June 26 – 2.5 million
July 3 – No episode aired
July 10 – 2.8 million
July 17 – 2.6 million
July 24 – 2.4 million
July 31 – 2.6 million

That averages out to 2.6 million viewers. The next new episode will air on Sunday, August 7.

Drop Dead Diva – There were five episodes of this popular Lifetime dramedy that aired during this time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

June 26 – 2.4 million
July 3 – No episode aired
July 10 – 2 million
July 17 – 2.3 million
July 24 – 2.1 million
July 31 – 2.1 million

That averages out to 2.2 million viewers. The next new episode will air on Sunday, August 7.

The Protector – There were five episodes of this new Lifetime police drama that aired during this time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

June 19 – 1.5 million
June 26 – 1.2 million
July 3 – No episode aired
July 10 – 1.2 million
July 17 – 1.2 million
July 24 – 1.2 million

This averages out to 1.3 million viewers. The show moved to its new night on August 1 and those numbers will appear on next month’s report. The next new episode will air on Monday, August 8.

Pretty Little Liars – There were six episodes of this popular ABC Family Channel soap that aired during this time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

June 21 – 2.7 million
June 28 – 2.8 million
July 5 – 2.4 million
July 12 – 2.4 million
July 19 – 2.5 million
July 26 – 2.4 million

This averages out to 2.5 million viewers. A new episode aired on August 2, but those ratings results will be included in next month’s report. The next new episode will air on Tuesday, August 9.

The Nine Lives of Chloe King – There were six episodes of this new ABC Family Channel drama that aired during this time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

June 21 – 1.4 million
June 28 – 1.4 million
July 5 – 1.3 million
July 12 – 1.3 million
July 19 – 1.3 million
July 26 – 1.2 million

This averages out to 1.3 million viewers. A new episode aired on August 2, but those ratings results will be included in next month’s report. The next new episode will air on Tuesday, August 9.

Hawthorne – There were six episodes of this TNT medical drama that aired during this time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

June 21 – 2.2 million
June 28 – 2.4 million
July 5 – 2.5 million
July 12 – 2.4 million
July 19 – 2.3 million
July 26 – 2.2 million

This averages out to 2.3 million viewers. A new episode aired on August 2, but those ratings results will be included in next month’s report. The next new episode will air on Tuesday, August 9.

Memphis Beat – There were six episodes of this TNT police drama that aired during this time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

June 21 – 2.9 million
June 28 – 2.9 million
July 5 – 3.3 million
July 12 – 2.9 million
July 19 – 2.9 million
July 26 – 3.2 million

This averages out to 3 million viewers. A new episode aired on August 2, but those ratings results will be included in next month’s report. The next new episode will air on Tuesday, August 9.

Falling Skies – There were six episodes of this new TNT alien invasion series that aired during this time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

June 26 – 4.2 million
July 3 – 4.1 million
July 10 – 3.9 million
July 17 – 4.3 million
July 24 – 4.1 million
July 31 – 4.3 million

This averages out to 4.2 million viewers. The two-hour season finale will air on Sunday, August 7. The show has been picked up for a second season by TNT.

Against the Wall – This new police drama from Lifetime debuted on Sunday, July 31, garnering 1.8 million viewers. The next new episode will air on Sunday, August 7.

Torchwood: Miracle Day – Now airing on Starz, this Doctor Who spin-off returned on July 8, airing four episodes during this time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

July 8 – 819,000 viewers
July 15 – 609,000 viewers
July 22 – 636,000 viewers
July 29 – 545,000 viewers

This averages out to 652,000 viewers. A new episode aired on August 5, but those ratings results will be included in next month’s report. The next new episode will air on Friday, August 12.

Haven – The Syfy series based on the Stephen King story of “The Colorado Kid” returned for its new season on July 15, airing three episodes during this time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

July 15 – 1.9 million
July 22 – 1.8 million
July 29 – 2.0 million

This averages out to 1.9 million viewers. A new episode aired on August 5, but those ratings results will be included in next month’s report. The next new episode will air on Friday, August 12.

Royal Pains – The USA Network medical dramedy returned for another summer in the Hamptons, starting on June 29, airing five episodes during this time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

June 29 – 5 million
July 6 – 5 million
July 13 – 4.9 million
July 20 – 5 million
July 27 – 4.8 million

This averages out to 4.9 million viewers. A new episode aired on August 3, but those ratings results will be included in next month’s report. The next new episode will air on Wednesday, August 10.

Necessary Roughness – This new USA Network series debuted on June 29, airing five episodes during this time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

June 29 – 4.7 million
July 6 – 4.4 million
July 13 – 4 million
July 20 – 4.2 million
July 27 – 4.2 million

This averages out to 4.3 million viewers. A new episode aired on August 3, but those ratings results will be included in next month’s report. The next new episode will air on Wednesday, August 10.

Burn Notice – The popular USA Network spy drama returned for another season, starting on June 23, airing six episodes during this time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

June 23 – 5.2 million
June 30 – 4.7 million
July 7 – 4.9 million
July 14 – 5.4 million
July 21 – 5.4 million
July 28 – 5 million

This averages out to 5.1 million viewers. A new episode aired on August 4, but those ratings results will be included in next month’s report. The next new episode will air on Thursday, August 11.

Suits – The new USA Network legal drama debuted on June 23, airing six episodes during this time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

June 23 – 4.6 million
June 30 – 3.9 million
July 7 – 4.5 million
July 14 – 4.4 million
July 21 – 4.4 million
July 28 – 4.4 million

This averages out to 4.4 million viewers. A new episode aired on August 4, but those ratings results will be included in next month’s report. The next new episode will air on Thursday, August 11.

True Blood – The vampires were back in Bon Temps via HBO starting on June 26, airing six new episodes during the time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

June 26 – 5.4 million
July 3 – 2.9 million
July 10 – 5 million
July 17 – 5.1 million
July 24 – 5.3 million
July 31 – 5.2 million

This averages out to 4.8 million viewers. The next new episode will air on Sunday, August 7.

Leverage – The TNT series was back with an all-new season, starting on June 26, airing six new episodes during the time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

June 26 – 3.4 million
July 3 – 2.5 million
July 10 – 3.2 million
July 17 – 4.1 million
July 24 – 3.2 million
July 31 – 3.4 million

This averages out to 3.3 million viewers. The next new episode will air on Sunday, August 7.

Breaking Bad – The high-octane AMC series was back for a new season starting on July 17, airing three episodes in the time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

July 17 – 2.6 million
July 24 – 2 million
July 31 – 1.7 million

This averages out to 2.1 million viewers. The next new episode will air on Sunday, August 7.

Rescue Me – This FX series came back for its final season starting on July 13, airing three episodes during this time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

July 13 – 1.6 million
July 20 – 1.4 million
July 27 – 1.6 million

This averages out to 1.5 million viewers. A new episode aired on August 3, but those ratings results will be included in next month’s report. The next new episode will air on Wednesday, August 10.

Alphas – This new Syfy series debuted on July 11, airing three episodes during this time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

July 11 – 2.5 million
July 18 – 2.2 million
July 25 – 2 million

This averages out to 2.2 million viewers. A new episode aired on August 1, but those ratings results will be included in next month’s report. The next new episode will air on Monday, August 8.

Eureka – This popular Syfy series returned with more new episodes starting on July 11, airing three episodes during this time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

July 11 – 2 million
July 18 – 2.2 million
July 25 – 1.8 million

This averages out to 2 million viewers. A new episode aired on August 1, but those ratings results will be included in next month’s report. The next new episode will air on Monday, August 8.

Warehouse 13 – Viewers returned to the antics at the warehouse starting on July 11, with three new episodes airing during this time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

July 11 – 2.3 million
July 18 – 2.6 million
July 25 – 2 million

This averages out to 2.3 million viewers. A new episode aired on August 1, but those ratings results will be included in next month’s report. The next new episode will air on Monday, August 8.

The Closer – The crime drama was back for its final season on TNT with new episodes starting on July 11, airing three episodes during this time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

July 11 – 7.2 million
July 18 – 6.5 million
July 25 – 6.2 million

This averages out to 6.6 million viewers. A new episode aired on August 1, but those ratings results will be included in next month’s report. The next new episode will air on Monday, August 8.

Rizzoli & Isles – This TNT series was back for its second season with new episodes staring on July 11, airing three episodes during this time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes are as follows:

July 11 – 6.4 million
July 18 – 6.4 million
July 25 – 6 million

This averages out to 6.3 million viewers. A new episode aired on August 1, but those ratings results will be included in next month’s report. The next new episode will air on Monday, August 8.

The ratings for the short-run BBC America series Outcasts could not be tracked down for this report and the ratings for the DirecTV airing of the former FX series Damages have not been easily located either.

Stay tuned next month for more ratings details on the cable series.

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