Another month has come and gone, making it time to review the ratings for the dramas on the cable networks that aired from April 17 to May 22 (where those numbers were made available, of course):
Stargate Universe – The final four episodes of the Syfy series aired during the time frame. The following are the ratings results for each of these last episodes:
April 18 – 861,000 viewers
April 25 – 1.1 million
May 2 – 993,000 viewers
May 9 – 1.1 million (Series Finale)
This averages out to approximately 1 million viewers.
Justified – The FX series aired its final 3 episodes during this time frame. The ratings for each of those episodes were as follows:
April 20 – 2.5 million
April 27 – 2.9 million
May 4 – 2.7 million (Season Finale)
This averages out to 2.7 million viewers.
Army Wives – The Lifetime series aired 4 episodes during this time frame, as an episode was not aired on April 24. The ratings for the episode are as follows:
May 1 – 3.1 million
May 8 – 3.3 million
May 15 – 3.3 million
May 22 – 3.7 million
This averages out to 3.4 million viewers. An all-new episode will air on Sunday, June 5.
Breakout Kings – Five episodes of this new A&E drama aired during the time frame with each one receiving the following numbers:
April 24 – 2 million
May 1 – 1.5 million
May 8 – 1.3 million
May 15 – 1.8 million
May 22 – 1.3 million
This averages out to 1.6 million. The season finale will air on a special night: Monday, May 31.
The Secret Life of the American Teenager – The ABC Family series aired 5 new episodes during this time frame. There was no new episode on April 25, though. The ratings for each of those are as follows:
April 18 – 2.3 million
May 2 – 2.1 million
May 9 – 2.1 million
May 16 – 2.3 million
May 22 – 2.2 million
This averages out to 2.2 million viewers. Two new episodes will air on Monday, May 30.
Make It or Break It – There were six new episodes, including the 2-hour finale that aired during this time frame. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 18 – 1.6 million
April 25 – 1.6 million
May 2 – 1.6 million
May 9 – 1.5 million
May 16 – 1.6 million
May 22 – 1.5 million (2-hour Season Finale)
That averages out to 1.6 million viewers.
The Killing – The AMC murder mystery aired five new episodes during this time frame. The ratings for each are as follows:
April 24 – 2.3 million
May 1 – 1.8 million
May 8 – 1.8 million
May 15 – 2 million
May 22 – 1.7 million
This averages out to 1.9 million. A new episode will air Sunday, May 29.
The Borgias – The Showtime period piece aired six new episodes, including the season finale on May 22. Unfortunately, I did not get the ratings for the April 17 episode. The ratings for the other five episodes are as follows:
April 17 – Not Found
April 24 – 778,000 viewers
May 1 – 824, 000 viewers
May 8 – 855,000 viewers
May 15 – 764,000 viewers
May 22 – 818,000 viewers (Season Finale)
This averages out to 808,000 viewers.
Sanctuary – The Syfy series returned with new episodes on April 15, garnering 1.2 million viewers. Another new episode aired on April 22, but the ratings for that episode are not available yet so they will be included in next month’s report. The show will be moving to 10 PM on Monday nights starting April 25.
April 22 – 1.4 million
April 25 – 868,000 viewers
May 2 – 838,000 viewers
May 9 – 756,000 viewers
May 16 – 815,000 viewers
May 22 – 656,000 viewers
This averages out to approximately 889,000 viewers. The next new episode is expected to air on Monday, June 6.
Game of Thrones – The HBO period piece aired 5 episodes during this time frame. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
April 24 – 2.2 million
May 1 – 2.4 million
May 8 – 2.5 million
May 15 – 2.6 million
May 22 – 2.4 million
This averages out to 2.4 million viewers. The next new episode will air on Sunday, May 29.
Law & Order: Criminal Intent – The USA Network series returned for its finale season on Sunday, May 1. It aired 3 other episodes within that time period. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
May 1 – 5.1 million
May 8 – 3.7 million
May 15 – 3.8 million
May 22 – 3.3 million
This averages out to 4 million viewers. The next new episode is set to air on Sunday, June 5.
In Plain Sight – This USA Network series also returned with all new episodes on Sunday, May 1, airing 3 other new episodes as well during that time period. The ratings of those episodes are as follows:
May 1 – 3.9 million
May 8 – 3.2 million
May 15 – 3.2 million
May 22 – 2.6 million
That averages out to 3.2 million viewers. The next new episode will air on Sunday, June 5.
Camelot – The new Starz series has aired several new episodes since the last report, but the ratings have been difficult to find; therefore, I do not have anything to report for this new series. A new episode will air on Friday, June 3.
Doctor Who – The popular UK series aired its season premiere on May 23 with 4 more new episodes during this time period; however, only the ratings for the premiere episodes have been found. That episode garnered 1.3 million viewers. A marathon of episodes will air on Saturday, May 28 with an all new episode to air on Saturday, June 4.
Stay tuned next month for more ratings details on the cable series.
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