There were a lot of programming options on the cable networks over the last two months with lots of shows returning with new seasons and others ending with a little over 2 dozen made-for-TV movies airing in February and 7 made-for-TV movies airing in March.
Let’s take a look at the ratings for the dramas first:
CABLE DRAMAS
MONDAYS:
The New Pope – The sequel to The Young Pope aired 4 episodes in February and the final two episodes of its debut season in March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 3 – 198,000 viewers
February 10 – 209,000 viewers
February 17 – 172,000 viewers
February 24 – 261,000 viewers
March 2 – 266,000 viewers
March 9 – 294,000 viewers (Finale)
This averages out to 233,000 viewers for February and March. HBO has yet to announce if The New Pope will be given a second season.
Carter – The WGN America series aired 4 episodes in February and 4 episodes in March, including the season finale of its second season. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 3 – No numbers could be tracked down
February 10 – No numbers could be tracked down
February 17 – 110,000 viewers
February 24 – No numbers could be tracked down
March 2 – 56,000 viewers
March 9 – 60,000 viewers
March 16 – 66,000 viewers
March 23 – 85,000 viewers (Finale)
This average out to approximately 75,000 viewers for February and March. WGN America has yet to renew Carter for a third season.
Better Call Saul – The AMC drama returned for the start of its 5th season on February 24, airing 5 episodes between the end of February to the end of March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 24 – 1.1 million viewers (Season Premiere)
March 2 – 1.2 million viewers
March 9 – 1.2 million viewers
March 16 – 1.5 million viewers
March 23 – 1.4 million viewers
March 30 – 1.3 million viewers
This averages out to 1.3 million viewers for February and March. A new episode of Better Call Saul is expected to air on AMC on Monday, April 6 at 9 PM.
Dispatches From Elsewhere – The new AMC anthology drama debuted over 2 nights on March 1 and March 2, airing 6 episodes during March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 1 – 938,000 viewers (Night 1 of DEBUT)
March 2 – 352,000 viewers (Night 2 of DEBUT)
March 9 – 240,000 viewers
March 16 – 279,000 viewers
March 23 – 212,000 viewers
March 30 – 228,000 viewers
This averages out to 375,000 viewers for March. A new episode of Dispatches From Elsewhere is expected to air on AMC on Monday, April 6 at 10 PM.
The Plot Against America – The alternate reality period piece debuted on March 16, airing 3 episodes during March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 16 – 407,000 viewers (DEBUT)
March 23 – 395,000 viewers
March 30 – 357,000 viewers
This averages out to 386,000 viewers for March. A new episode of The Plot Against America is expected to air on HBO on Monday, April 6 at 9 PM.
Briarpatch – The USA Network series debuted on Thursday, February 6, airing 2 episodes before being moved to Monday nights on February 24; the series aired 5 episodes during March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 6 – 528,000 viewers (DEBUT)
February 13 – 357,000 viewers
February 24 – 582,000 viewers
March 2 – 627,000 viewers
March 9 – 433,000 viewers
March 16 – 515,000 viewers
March 23 – 457,000 viewers
March 30 – 437,000 viewers
This averages out to 492,000 for February and March. A new episode of Briarpatch is expected to air on the USA Network on Monday, April 6 at 11 PM.
Almost Paradise – The new Christian Kane tropical-set drama debuted on WGN America on March 30, earning 220,000 viewers. The next new episode of Almost Paradise is set to air on Monday, April 6 at 10 PM.
TUESDAYS:
The Haves and the Have Nots – The long-running OWN soap opera aired 4 episodes of its 7th season in February with its final 2 episodes airing in March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 4 – 1.5 million viewers
February 11 – 1.5 million viewers
February 18 – 1.6 million viewers
February 25 – 1.5 million viewers
March 3 – 1.4 million viewers
March 10 – 1.4 million viewers (Finale)
This averages out to 1.5 million viewers for February and March. OWN has yet to renew The Haves and the Have Nots for an 8th season.
Cherish the Day – The relationship drama debuted on OWN with a two-night premiere on February 11 and February 12, airing 4 episodes during the month along with 4 episodes in March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 11 – 753,000 viewers (Night 1 DEBUT)
February 12 – 261,000 viewers (Night 2 DEBUT)
February 18 – 767,000 viewers
February 25 – 827,000 viewers
March 3 – 771,000 viewers
March 10 – 684,000 viewers
March 17 – 474,000 viewers
March 24 – 436,000 viewers (Finale)
This averages out to 622,000 viewers for February and March. OWN has yet to renew Cherish the Day for a second season.
Project Blue Book – The History Channel period drama aired 4 episodes of its second season during February along with its final 4 episodes in March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 4 – 1.1 million viewers
February 11 – 1.4 million viewers
February 18 – 1.1 million viewers
February 25 – 1.2 million viewers
March 3 – 1.4 million viewers
March 10 – 1.3 million viewers
March 17 – 1.3 million viewers
March 24 – 1.4 million viewers (Finale)
This averages out to 1.1 million viewers for February and March. The History Channel has yet to renew Project Blue Book for a third season.
If Loving You Is Wrong – The OWN drama premiered its fifth season (nearly a year since its previous season ended) on March 31, earning 1.1 million viewers. A new episode of If Loving You Is Wrong will air on OWN on Tuesday, April 7 at 10 PM.
WEDNESDAYS:
Party of Five – The Freefrom reboot aired four episodes from its debut season during February along with its 90-minute season finale on March 4. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 5 – 236,000 viewers
February 12 – 219,000 viewers
February 19 – 173,000 viewers
February 26 – 188,000 viewers
March 4 – 143,000 viewers (90-Minute Finale)
This averages out to 192,000 viewers for February and March. Freeform has yet to renew Party of Five for a second season.
Good Trouble – The spin-off of The Fosters aired 4 episodes of its second season during February with its season finale on March 4. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 5 – 217,000 viewers
February 12 – 183,000 viewers
February 19 – 157,000 viewers
February 26 – 122,000 viewers
March 4 – 100,000 viewers (Season Finale)
This averages out to 156,000 viewers for February and March. Good Trouble is expected to return to Freeform later in 2020 with episodes from its third season.
The Magicians – The fan favorite Syfy series aired 5 episodes of its fifth and final season during February along with 4 episodes in March and its series finale on April 1. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 5 – 338,000 viewers
February 12 – 335,000 viewers (Episode 1)
February 12 – 261,000 viewers (Episode 2)
February 19 – 328,000 viewers
February 26 – 308,000 viewers
March 4 – 376,000 viewers
March 11 – 308,000 viewers
March 18 – 369,000 viewers
March 25 – 379,000 viewers
April 1 – 432,000 viewers (Series Finale)
This averages out to 343,000 viewers for February, March and April.
68 Whiskey – The military themed drama debuted on the Paramount Network on January 15, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 5 – 410,000 viewers
February 12 – 409,000 viewers
February 19 – 387,000 viewers
February 26 – 349,000 viewers
March 4 – 495,000 viewers
March 11 – 532,000 viewers
March 18 – 467,000 viewers (Finale)
This averages out to 436,000 viewers for February and March. The Paramount Network has yet to renew 68 Whiskey for a second season.
Motherland: Fort Salem – The new supernatural Freeform drama debuted on March 18, airing two episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
March 18 – 462,000 viewers (DEBUT)
March 25 – 379,000 viewers
This averages out to 421,000 for March. A new episode of Motherland: Fort Salem is expected to air on Freeform on Wednesday, April 1 at 9 PM.
THURSDAYS:
The Bold Type – The Freeform drama returned for the start of its fourth season on January 23, airing two episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 6 – 147,000 viewers
February 13 – 106,000 viewers
February 20 – 129,000 viewers
February 27 – 145,000 viewers
March 5 – 127,000 viewers
March 12 – 157,000 viewers
March 19 – 166,000 viewers
March 26 – 164,000 viewers (Mid-Season Finale)
This averages out to 143,000 viewers for February and March. The Bold Type will return on Freeform for the latter part of its current, fourth season sometime later in 2020.
The Sinner – The USA Network anthology series returned for its thirds season on February 6, airing 4 episodes during the month along with the final 4 episodes in March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 6 – 882,000 viewers (Season Premiere)
February 13 – 704,000 viewers
February 20 – 584,000 viewers
February 27 – 555,000 viewers
March 5 – 656,000 viewers
March 12 – 548,000 viewers
March 19 – 625,000 viewers
March 26 – 650,000 viewers (Finale)
This averages out to 651,000 for February and March. The USA Network has yet to renew The Sinner for a fourth season.
FRIDAYS:
Strike Back – The Cinemax military drama premiered its 7th and final season on February 14, airing 3 episodes during the month along with 4 episodes in March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 14 – 77,000 viewers
February 21 – 59,000 viewers
February 28 – 63,000 viewers
March 6 – No numbers could be tracked down
March 13 – 93,000 viewers
March 20 – 59,000 viewers
March 27 – No numbers could be tracked down
This averages out to approximately 71,000 for February and March. A new episode of Strike Back aired on Cinemax on April 3 with the next new episode set to air on Friday, April 10 at 10 PM.
Vagrant Queen – The new sci-fi series debuted on Syfy on March 27, earning 375,000 viewers. A new episode of Vagrant Queen will air on Syfy on Friday, April 3 at 10 PM.
SATURDAYS:
There were no cable dramas airing new episodes on Saturday night during February and March.
SUNDAYS:
Doctor Who – Season 12 of the long-running series aired 4 episodes during February with its season finale airing on March 1. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 2 – 464,000 viewers
February 9 – 405,000 viewers
February 16 – 530,000 viewers
February 23 – 524,000 viewers
March 1 – 466,000 viewers (Season Finale)
This averages out to 478,000 viewers for February and March. Doctor Who is expected to return to BBC America near the end of the year.
Dare Me – The new USA Network drama aired four episodes of its debut season throughout January. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 9 – 390,000 viewers
February 16 – 394,000 viewers
February 23 – 315,000 viewers
March 1 – 374,000 viewers
March 8 – 432,000 viewers (Finale)
This averages out to 381,000 viewers for February and March. The USA Network has yet to renew Dare Me for a second season.
The Outsider – The new HBO thriller debut on January 12, airing four episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows;
February 2 – 567,000 viewers
February 9 – 792,000 viewers
February 16 – 1.1 million viewers
February 23 – 978,000 viewers
March 1 – 1.2 million viewers
March 9 – 1.4 million viewers (Finale)
This averages out to 1 million viewers for February and March. The Outsider has yet to be renewed for a second season by HBO.
Homeland – The long-running Showtime drama premiered its 8th and final season on February 9, airing 3 episodes during the month as well as 5 episodes in March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 9 – 600,000 viewers (Season Premiere)
February 16 – 675,000 viewers
February 23 – 710,000 viewers
March 1 – 732,000 viewers
March 8 – 823,000 viewers
March 15 – 706,000 viewers
March 22 – 1.1 million viewers
March 29 – 749,000 viewers
This averages out to 762,000 viewers for February and March. A new episode of Homeland will air on Showtime on Sunday, April 5 at 9 PM.
Outlander – The popular Starz drama, based on the Diana Gabaldon franchise book series, premiered its fifth season on February 16, airing 2 episodes during the month as well as 5 episodes during March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows;
February 16 – 815,000 viewers (Season Premiere)
February 23 – 787,000 viewers
March 1 – 772,000 viewers
March 8 – 762,000 viewers
March 15 – 733,000 viewers
March 22 – 823,000 viewers
March 29 – 812,000 viewers
This averages out to 786,000 viewers for February and March. A new episode of Outlander is set to air on Starz on Sunday, April 12 at 8 PM. A marathon of season 5 episodes will air throughout the day on Sunday, April 5.
The Walking Dead – The AMC zombiefest returned with new episodes, starting on February 23. It also aired 5 episodes in March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 23 – 3.5 million viewers (Mid-Season Return)
March 1 – 3.2 million viewers
March 8 – 2.9 million viewers
March 15 – 3.5 million viewers
March 22 – 3.7 million viewers
March 29 – 3.3 million viewers
This averages out to 3.4 million viewers for February and March. The final episode of The Walking Dead will air on AMC on Sunday, April 5 at 9 PM.
When Calls the Heart – The 7th season of the popular Hallmark Channel period drama premiered on February 23 and aired 5 episodes in March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows;
February 23 – 2.1 million viewers (Season Premiere)
March 1 – 2.1 million viewers
March 8 – 2 million viewers
March 15 – 2.2 million viewers
March 22 – 2.4 million viewers
March 29 – 2.4 million viewers
This averages out to 2.2 million viewers for February and March. A new episode of When Calls the Heart is set to air on the Hallmark Channel on Sunday, April 5 at 8 PM.
When Hope Calls – The spin-off to When Calls the Heart actually got its debut on Hallmark Movies Now last year but got its network debut on Hallmark Channel starting on February 23, also airing 5 episodes during March. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 23 – 1.5 million viewers (Network Premiere)
March 1 – 1.5 million viewers
March 8 – 1.5 million viewers
March 15 – 1.6 million viewers
March 22 – 1.7 million viewers
March 29 – 1.7 million viewers
This averages out to 1.6 million viewers for February and March. A new episode of When Hope Calls is set to air on the Hallmark Channel on Sunday, April 5 at 9 PM.
War of the Worlds – The EPIX alien invasion series debuted on February 16, airing 2 episodes during the month as well as 5 episodes in March. Unfortunately, ratings for those episodes could not be tracked down. A new episode of War of the Worlds is expected to air on EPIX on Sunday, April 5 at 10 PM.
Sanditon – The 8-part PBS series loosely based on the final, unfinished writing by Jane Austen aired the final 4 episodes of its run during February, but no ratings could be tracked down. Unfortunately, Sandition was not renewed for a second season.
Vienna Blood – The 6-part PBS period piece aired the final 4 episodes of its debut season in February; but no ratings could be tracked down. Vienna Blood has yet to be renewed for a second season.
Call the Midwife – The long-running PBS period piece drama returned for its 9th season on March 29, but ratings for that episode could not be tracked down. A new episodes of Call the Midwife is set to air on PBS on Sunday, April 5 at 8 PM.
MADE-FOR-TV MOVIES AND MINI-SERIES
There were 14 made-for-TV movies that aired during February. Here are the ratings for those movies that could be tracked down:
A Valentine’s Match (Hallmark Channel) – 2.5 million viewers
Matching Hearts (Hallmark Channel) – 2.5 million viewers
Zombies 2 (Disney Channel) – 2.5 million viewers
The Secret Ingredient (Hallmark Channel) – 2.3 million viewers
Love in Store (Hallmark Channel) – 2 million viewers
Bad Date Chronicles (Hallmark Channel) – 1.6 million viewers
Riddled With Deceit: A Martha’s Vineyard Mystery (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 1.3 million viewrs
Picture Perfect Mystery: Dead Over Diamonds (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 1.1 million viewers
Steppin’ Back to Love (TV One) – 181,000 viewers
The Thing About Harry (Freeform) – 181,000 viewers
No ratings could be tracked down for the following February movies:
Mr. Write (UPtv)
Once Upon a Date (UPtv)
Twist of Fate (UPtv)
Vision of Love (UPtv)
There were 7 made-for-TV movies that aired during March. Here are the ratings for those movies that could be tracked down:
Just My Type (Hallmark Channel) – 2.6 million viewers
Mystery 101: An Education in Murder (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 1.3 million viewers
No ratings could be tracked down for the following March movies:
Advance & Retreat (UPtv)
Diagnosis Delicious (UPtv)
Secret Millionaire (UPtv)
Tomboy (UPtv)
Undercover Angel (UPtv)
Ratings results for the cable dramas, mini-series and made-for-TV movies that have and will air in April will be posted as soon as possible in May.
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