While March is nearly at an end it’s past time to look back at all of the February cable dramas, made-for-TV movies and mini-series that aired during the month. Let’s start with the cable dramas:
CABLE DRAMAS
MONDAYS:
Hit the Floor – The VH1 series aired four new episodes from its current, third season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 1 – 1.4 million
February 8 – 1.2 million
February 15 – No episode aired
February 22 – 1.4 million
February 29 – 1.2 million
This averages out to 1.3 million viewers for February. Three new episodes of Hit the Floor aired so far in March with the next new episode set to air on VH1 on Monday, March 28 at 10 PM.
The Fosters – The FreeForm family drama aired five new episodes of its current, third season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 1 – 789,000 viewers
February 8 – 837,000 viewers
February 15 – 814,000 viewers
February 22 – 788,000 viewers
February 29 – 673,000 viewers
This averages out to 780,000 viewers for February. Three new episodes of The Fosters aired so far in March with the spring finale set to air on FreeForm on Monday, March 28 at 8 PM.
Recovery Road – The new FreeForm drama aired five new episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 1 – 441,000 viewers
February 8 – 446,000 viewers
February 15 – 488,000 viewers
February 22 – 464,000 viewers
February 29 – 449,000 viewers
This averages out to 458,000 viewers for February. Three new episodes of Recovery Road aired so far in March with the spring finale set to air on FreeForm on Monday, March 28 at 9 PM.
War and Peace – The 4-part mini-series that simultaneously aired on the History Channel, A&E and Lifetime aired the final two episodes during the beginning of the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 1 – 628,000 viewers
February 8 – 663,000 viewers (Finale)
This averages out to 646,000 viewers for February.
The Magicians – The new Syfy drama aired five episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 1 – 901,000 viewers
February 8 – 745,000 viewers
February 15 – 748,000 viewers
February 22 – 647,000 viewers
February 29 – 702,000 viewers
This averages out to 749,000 viewers for February. Three new episodes of The Magicians aired so far in March with the next new episode set to air on Syfy on Monday, March 28 at 9 PM.
Lost Girl – The Canadian series that has aired on Syfy for all of its five seasons returned for the start of its very last 8 episodes on February 1, airing five episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 1 – 458,000 viewers
February 8 – 411,000 viewers
February 15 – 452,000 viewers
February 22 – 320,000 viewers
February 29 – 384,000 viewers
This averages out to 405,000 viewers for February. The final three episodes of Lost Girl aired in March and those ratings will be included in next month’s report.
Bitten – The Canadian series premiered its third season on Syfy starting on February 15, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 15 – 452,000 viewers
February 22 – 320,000 viewers
February 29 – 384,000 viewers
This averages out to 385,000 viewers for February. Three new episodes of Bitten aired so far in March with the next new episode set to air on Syfy on Monday, March 28 at 11 PM.
Major Crimes – The final five episodes of the fourth season of the TNT police drama returned on February 15, airing three episodes during the month as well as the final two episodes in March. The ratings are as follows:
February 15 – 3.1 million (Mid-Season Return)
February 22 – 3.2 million
February 29 – 2.9 million
March 7 – 3.5 million
March 14 – 3.4 million (Season Finale)
This averages out to 3.2 million viewers for the above timeframe. Major Crimes will return for a new season on TNT sometime this summer.
Better Call Saul – The AMC series premiered its current, second season starting on February 15, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings are as follows:
February 15 – 2.6 million
February 22 – 2.2 million
February 29 – 2.2 million
This averages out to 2.3 million viewers for February. Three new episodes of Better Call Saul aired so far in March with the next new episode set to air on AMC on Monday, March 28 at 10 PM.
TUESDAYS:
Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce – The Bravo drama aired the final four episodes of its current, second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 2 – 698,000 viewers
February 9 – 648,000 viewers
February 16 – 645,000 viewers
February 23 – No ratings could be found (Season Finale)
This averages out to approximately 664,000 viewers for February. Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce has yet to be renewed for a third season by Bravo.
The Haves and the Have Nots – The OWN soap opera aired four new episodes of its current, second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 2 – 2.9 million
February 9 – 2.8 million
February 16 – 3 million
February 23 – 3.1 million
This averages out to 3 million viewers for February. Three new episodes, including the season finale of The Haves and Have Nots aired during March and those numbers will be included in next month’s report. OWN has yet to announce if the show will return for a third season.
Teen Wolf – The MTV thriller aired four more new episodes of its current, fifth season during February and its final two episodes aired in March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 2 – 971,000 viewers
February 9 – 883,000 viewers
February 16 – 974,000 viewers
February 23 – 760,000 viewers
March 1 – 905,000 viewers
March 8 – 800,000 viewers (Season Finale)
This averages out to 882,000 viewers for the timeframe. Teen Wolf will return to MTV for a sixth season at an as yet announced date.
The Shannara Chronicles – The new MTV fantasy drama aired four new episodes during the month and the season finale at the very beginning of March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 2 – 969,000 viewers
February 9 – 801,000 viewers
February 16 – 778,000 viewers
February 23 – 723,000 viewers
March 1 – 854,000 viewers (Finale)
This averages out to 825,000 viewers for the timeframe. MTV has yet to renew The Shannara Chronicles for a second season.
Pretty Little Liars – The long-running Freeform soap opera aired four more episodes of its current, sixth season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 2 – 1.4 million
February 9 – 1.2 million
February 16 – 1.4 million
February 23 – 1.3 million
This averages out to 1.3 million viewers for February. The finale three episodes of Pretty Little Liars aired in March and those numbers will be included in next month’s report. The show is expected to return to FreeForm for its seventh and final season on FreeForm sometime this summer.
Shadowhunters – The new Freeform fantasy series aired four new episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 2 – 960,000 viewers
February 9 – 947,000 viewers
February 16 – 976,000 viewers
February 23 – 841,000 viewers
This averages out to 931,000 viewers for February. Three new episodes of Shadowhunters aired so far in March with the next new episode set to air on FreeForm on Tuesday, March 22 at 9 PM.
Outsiders – The WGN America series aired four more new episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings are as follows:
February 2 – 840,000 viewers
February 9 – 881,000 viewers
February 16 – 801,000 viewers
February 23 – 764,000 viewers
This average out 822,000 viewers during February. Three new episodes of Outsiders airing so far in March with the next new episode set to air on WGN America on Tuesday, March 22 at 9 PM.
Rizzoli and Isles – The long-running TNT police drama returned with two back-to-back new episodes of its current, sixth season on February 16, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 16 – 2.3 million (Mid-Season Return Part 1)
February 16 – 2.6 million (Mid-Season Return Part 2)
February 23 – 2.4 million
This averages out to 2.4 million for February. The final three episodes of the sixth season aired during March and those numbers will be included in next month’s report. Rizzoli and Isles will return to TNT for its final season later this year.
WEDNESDAYS:
Suits – The long-running USA Network legal drama aired the final five episodes of its current, fifth season during the month and into the beginning of March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 3 – 1.5 million
February 10 – 1.7 million
February 17 – 1.6 million
February 24 – 1.7 million
March 2 – 1.7 million (Season Finale)
This averages out to 1.6 million viewers for that timeframe. Suits will be back with a new season on the USA Network later this year.
THURSDAYS:
Colony – The new USA Network futuristic series aired four more new episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 4 – 1.2 million
February 11 – 1.1 million
February 18 – 946,000 viewers
February 25 – 1 million
This averages out to 1.1 million viewers for February. The final three episodes of Colony aired in March and those numbers will be included in next month’s report. Colony will be back for a second season on the USA Network.
London Spy – The final 3 parts of the 5-part BBC America mini-series aired during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 4 – 110,000 viewers
February 11 – 72,000 viewers
February 18 – 96,000 viewers (Season Finale)
This averages out to 93,000 viewers for the month.
Vikings – The fourth season of the History Channel period drama premiered on February 18, airing two episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 18 – 2.4 million (Season Premiere)
February 25 – 2 million
This averages out to 2.2 million viewers for February. Three new episodes of Vikings have aired so far in March with the next new episode set to air on the History Channel on Thursday, March 24 at 10 PM.
SATURDAYS:
Black Sails – The Starz pirate-themed drama aired four more new episodes of its current, third season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 6 – 501,000 viewers
February 13 – 640,000 viewers
February 20 – 679,000 viewers
February 27 – 603,000 viewers
This averages out to 606,000 viewers for February. Three episodes have aired so far in March with the season finale of Black Sails set to air on Starz on Saturday, March 26 at 9 PM.
Beowulf – The new Esquire Network period piece drama aired four more new episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 6 – 177,000 viewers
February 13 – 166,000 viewers
February 20 – 189,000 viewers
February 27 – No numbers could be tracked down
This averages to an approximate 177,000 viewers for February. Three new episodes have aired so far in March with the next new episode of Beowulf set to air on Esquire on Saturday, March 26 at 10 PM.
SUNDAYS:
Billions – The new Showtime drama aired three new episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 7 – 851,000 viewers
February 14 – 1 million
February 21 – 1.2 million
February 28 – No episode aired
This averages out to 1 million viewers for February. Three new episodes have aired so far in March with the next new episode of Billions set to air on Showtime on Sunday, March 27 at 10 PM.
Vinyl – The new 1970’s themed HBO series debuted on February 14, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 14 – 764,000 viewers (DEBUT)
February 21 – 667,000 viewers
February 28 – 533,000 viewers
This averages out to 655,000 viewers for February. Three new episodes have aired so far in March with the next new episodes of Vinyl set to air on HBO on Sunday, March 27 at 10 PM.
The Walking Dead – The AMC zombiefest returned for the rest of its current, sixth season on February 14, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 14 – 13.7 million (Mid-Season Premiere)
February 21 – 13.5 million
February 28 – 12.8 million
This averages out to 13.3 million viewers for February. Three new episodes have aired so far in March with the next new episode of The Walking Dead set to air on AMC on Sunday, March 27 at 10 PM.
When Calls the Heart – The beloved Hallmark Channel series officially returned for the start of its current, third season on February 21, airing two episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 21 – 1.7 million (Season Premiere)
February 28 – 1.7 million
This averages out to 1.7 million viewers for February. Three new episodes have aired so far in March with the next new episode of When Calls the Heart set to air on the Hallmark Channel on Sunday, March 27 at 9 PM.
Downton Abbey – The final season of the international hit series aired the final three episodes of the season on PBS during February, but ratings could not be tracked down for those episodes. The official series finale aired on March 6, earning 9.6 million viewers.
Mercy Street – The new PBS mini-series aired its final three episodes during the month, but ratings could not be tracked down for those episodes. Mercy Street will return for a second season on PBS most likely sometime next year.
MADE-FOR-TV MOVIES AND MINI-SERIES
While there weren’t as many made-for-TV movies and mini-series airing in February as there were in the past few months, there were about a dozen that aired during February. The following are the movies and mini-series where ratings could be found:
Madoff [2-Part] (ABC) – 6.9 million (average)
The People Vs. OJ Simpson [10-part] (FX) – 3.8 million (average)
Valentine Ever After (Hallmark Channel) – 2.5 million
Appetite for Love (Hallmark Channel) – 2.4 million
Anything for Love (Hallmark Channel) – 2.2 million
Suicide Note (Lifetime) – 1.4 million
Manson’s Lost Girls (Lifetime) – 1.3 million
Pregnant at 17 (Lifetime) – 1.2 million
Wrong Swipe (Lifetime) – 1 million
Signed Sealed Delivered: From the Heart (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 807,000 viewers
There were also these two made-for-TV movies for which ratings could not be tracked down for February:
Heartfelt (ION)
Love Finds You in Valentine (UP Channel)
Ratings results for the cable dramas, the mini-series and the made-for-TV movies that have and will air in March that can be tracked down will be provided as soon as possible in April.
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