It was a busy viewing month throughout February with a lot of cable dramas airing new episodes, new dramas debuting throughout each week and plenty of new made-for-TV airing. Here is how all of those viewing options performed in the ratings for February:
CABLE DRAMAS
MONDAYS:
Shadowhunters – The second season of the Freeform fantasy series aired four new episodes during the month as well as the mid-season finale airing on March 6. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 6 – 650,000 viewers
February 13 – 547,000 viewers
February 20 – 669,000 viewers
February 27 – 519,000 viewers
March 6 – 640,000 viewers (Mid-Season Finale)
This averages out to 605,000 viewers for that time frame. Shadowhunters will return with new episodes of its second season on Freeform on Monday, June 5 at 8 PM.
Beyond – The final four episodes of the new Freeform drama aired during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 6 – 321,000 viewers
February 13 – 345,000 viewers
February 20 – 376,000 viewers
February 27 – 304,000 viewers (Season Finale)
This averages out to 337,000 viewers for February. Beyond will be back on Freeform for a second season, but an official airdate has yet to be announced.
Humans – The second season of the AMC sci-fi drama premiered on February 13, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 13 – 716,000 viewers (Season Premiere)
February 20 – 566,000 viewers
February 27 – 418,000 viewers
This averages out to 567,000 viewers for February. A new episode of Humans aired on March 6 with the next new episode set to air on AMC on Monday, March 13 at 10 PM.
The Breaks – The new VH1 scripted drama debuted on February 20, airing two episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 20 – 1.2 million (DEBUT)
February 27 – 1.1 million
This averages out to 1.2 million viewers for February. A new episode of The Breaks aired on March 6 with the next new episode set to air on VH1 on Monday, March 13 at 9 PM.
Bates Motel – The fifth and final season of the A&E thriller premiered on February 20, airing two episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 20 – 1.3 million (Season Premiere)
February 27 – 1.3 million
This averages out to 1.3 million viewers for February. A new episode of Bates Motel aired on March 6 with the next new episode set to air on A&E on Monday, March 13 at 10 PM.
TUESDAYS:
The Haves and the Have Nots – The OWN soap opera aired four more new episodes of its fourth season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 7 – 2.7 million
February 14 – 2.6 million
February 21 – 2.8 million
February 28 – 2.3 million
This averages out to 2.6 million viewers for February. A new episode of The Haves and the Have Nots aired on March 7 with the next new episode set to air on OWN on Tuesday, March 14 at 9 PM.
Being Mary Jane – The BET drama aired four more new episodes of its fourth season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 7 – 896,000 viewers
February 14 – 958,000 viewers
February 21 – 1 million
February 28 – 916,000 viewers
This averages out to 943,000 viewers for February. A new episode of Being Mary Jane aired on March 7 with the next new episode set to air on BET on Tuesday, March 14 at 10 PM.
Taboo – The new FX period piece aired the final four episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 7 – 1.1 million
February 14 – 1.1 million
February 21 – 1 million
February 28 – 1 million
This averages out to 1.1 million viewers for February. FX has renewed Taboo for a second season, but an official airdate has yet to be announced yet.
Outsiders – The second season of the WGN America drama aired four more new episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 7 – 747,000 viewers
February 14 – 797,000 viewers
February 21 – 773,000 viewers
February 28 – 825,000 viewers
This averages out to 786,000 viewers for February. A new episode of Outsiders aired on March 7 with the next new episode set to air on WGN America on Tuesday, March 14 at 9 PM.
The Fosters – The Freeform family drama aired four more new episodes of is fourth season during the month. The ratings for those are as follows:
February 7 – 675,000 viewers
February 14 – 759,000 viewers
February 21 – 730,000 viewers
February 28 – 658,000 viewers
This averages to 706,000 viewers for February. A new episode of The Fosters will air on Freeform on Tuesday, March 14 at 8 PM.
Switched at Birth – The Freeform family drama aired four more new episodes of its fifth and final season during the month. The ratings are as follows:
February 7 – 536,000 viewers
February 14 – 516,000 viewers
February 21 – 521,000 viewers
February 28 – 508,000 viewers
This averages out to 520,000 viewers for February. A new episode of Switched at Birth aired on March 7 with the next new episode expected to air on Freeform on Tuesday, March 21 at 9 PM.
Imposters – The new Bravo drama debuted on February 7, airing four episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 7 – 655,000 viewers (DEBUT)
February 14 – 661,000 viewers
February 21 – 627,000 viewers
February 28 – 745,000 viewers
This averages out to 672,000 viewers for February. A new episode of Imposters aired on March 7 with the next episode set to air on Bravo on Tuesday, March 14 at 10 PM.
WEDNESDAYS:
Too Close to Home – The second season of the TLC drama came to an end, airing its final four episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 1 – 1.2 million
February 8 – 1 million
February 15 – 979,000 viewers
February 22 – 1.2 million
This averages out to 1.1 million viewers for February. A third season of Too Close to Home has yet to be decided on by TLC.
Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce – The Bravo drama aired the final four episodes of its third season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 1 – 401,000 viewers
February 8 – 442,000 viewers
February 15 – 287,000 viewers
February 22 – 294,000 viewers (Season Finale)
This averages out to 356,000 viewers for February. Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce has been renewed for a fourth season by Bravo, but an official airdate has yet to be announced.
Six – The new History Channel military drama aired four more new episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 1 – 1.7 million
February 8 – 1.6 million
February 15 – 1.6 million
February 22 – 1.5 million
This averages out to 1.6 million viewers for February. The final two episodes aired in March; and those numbers will be provided in next month’s report. Six has been renewed for a second season by the History Channel, but an official airdate has yet to be announced.
The Magicians – The magical Syfy series aired four more new episodes of its second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 1 – 944,000 viewers
February 8 – 913,000 viewers
February 15 – 778,000 viewers
February 22 – 884,000 viewers
This averages out to 880,000 viewers for February. New episodes of The Magicians aired on March 1 and March 8 with the next new episode set to air on Syfy on Wednesday, March 15 at 9 PM.
The Expanse – The Syfy space series aired its two-hour season premiere on February 1, airing five episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 1 – 700,000 viewers (Two-Hour Season Premiere)
February 8 – 587,000 viewers
February 15 – 534,000 viewers
February 22 – 600,000 viewers
This averages out to 605,000 viewers for February. New episodes of The Expanse aired on March 1 and March 8 with the next new episode set to air on Syfy on Wednesday, March 15 at 10 PM.
Suits – The long-running USA Network series aired the final five episodes of its sixth season during the month, including the season finale which aired on March 1. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 1 – 1.5 million
February 8 – 1.3 million
February 15 – 1.2 million
February 22 – 1.3 million
March 1 – 1.1 million (Season Finale)
This averages out to 1.3 million viewers for that time frame. A new season of Suits will air on the USA Network this June.
Legion – The new FX sci-fi series debuted on February 8, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 8 – 1.6 million (DEBUT)
February 15 – 1.1 million
February 22 – 1 million
This averages out to 1.2 million viewers for February. New episodes of Legion aired on March 1 and March 8 with the next new episode set to air on FX on Wednesday, March 15 at 10 PM.
The Quad – The new BET university-set drama aired on February 1 with a two-hour debut as well as airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 1 – 813,000 viewers (Two-Hour DEBUT)
February 8 – 842,000 viewers
February 15 – 744,000 viewers
February 22 – 893,000 viewers
This averages out to 823,000 viewers for February. New episodes of The Quad aired on March 1 and March 8 with the next new episode set to air on BET on Wednesday, March 15 at 10 PM.
Major Crimes – The long-running TNT crime series returned with a new episode of its fifth season on February 22, earning 1.9 million viewers. New episodes of Major Crimes aired on March 1 and March 8 with the next new episode of Major Crimes set to air on TNT on Wednesday, March 15 at 9 PM.
Ice – The final two episodes of the new DirecTV drama aired on February 1 and February 8, but no ratings could be tracked down. A second season of Ice has yet to be announced by DirecTV.
THURSDAYS:
Nashville – The music-themed CMT drama aired four more new episodes of its fifth season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 2 – 750,000 viewers
February 9 – 771,000 viewers
February 16 – 832,000 viewers
February 23 – 929,000 viewers
This averages out to 821,000 viewers for February. New episodes of Nashville aired on March 2 and the mid-season finale on March 9. Ratings for those episodes will be provided in next month’s report. New episodes of Nashville will air on CMT, but an official return date has yet to be announced.
Sun Records – The new 50’s-based CMT drama focusing on the birth of rock-n-roll debuted on February 23, earning 971,000 viewers. New episodes of Sun Records aired on March 2 and March 9 with the next new episode set to air on CMT on Thursday, March 16 at 10 PM.
Colony – The sci-fi USA Network drama aired four more new episodes of its second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 2 – 817,000 viewers
February 9 – 887,000 viewers
February 16 – 756,000 viewers
February 23 – 762,000 viewers
This averages out to 806,000 viewers for February. New episodes of Colony aired on March 2 and March 9 with the next new episode set to air on the USA Network on Thursday, March 16 at 10 PM.
FRIDAYS:
NOTE: There weren’t any cable network dramas airing on Friday nights in February.
SATURDAYS:
NOTE: There weren’t any cable network dramas airing on Saturday nights in February.
SUNDAYS:
The Royals – The E! network drama aired the final two episodes of its third season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 12 – 466,000 viewers
February 19 – 520,000 viewers (Season Finale)
This averages out to 529,000 viewers for February. The Royals has been renewed for a fourth season by E!, but an official airdate has yet to be announced.
Homeland – The Showtime drama aired three more new episodes of its sixth season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 12 – 1.1 million
February 19 – 1.1 million
February 26 – 899,000 viewers
This averages out to 1 million viewers for February. New episodes of Homeland aired on March 5 and March 12 with the next new episode set to air on Showtime on Sunday, March 19 at 9 PM.
Billions – The Showtime drama aired the season premiere of its second season on February 19, airing two episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 19 – 753,000 viewers (Season Premiere)
February 26 – 512,000 viewers
This averages out to 633,000 viewers for February. New episodes of Billions aired on March 5 and March 12 with the next new episode set to air on Showtime on Sunday, March 19 at 10 PM.
When Calls the Heart – The Hallmark Channel period piece drama returned for its fourth season starting on February 19, airing two episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 19 – 2.2 million (Season Premiere)
February 26 – 1.9 million
This averages out to 2.1 million viewers for February. New episodes of When Calls the Heart aired on March 5 and March 12 with the next new episode set to air on the Hallmark Channel on Sunday, March 19 at 9 PM.
Big Little Lies – The new HBO crime mystery drama debuted on February 19, airing two episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 19 – 1.1 million (DEBUT)
February 26 – 555,000 viewers
This averages out to 828,000 viewers for February. New episodes of Big Little Lies aired on March 5 and March 12 with the next new episode set to air on HBO on Sunday, March 19 at 9 PM.
The Walking Dead – The AMC zombiefest series returned for the rest of its seventh season on February 12, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 12 – 12 million (Mid-Season Return)
February 19 – 11.1 million
February 26 – 10.4 million
This averages out to 11.2 million viewers for February. New episodes of The Walking Dead aired on March 5 and March 12 with the next new episode set to air on AMC on Sunday, March 19 at 9 PM.
The Missing – The Starz drama returned for the start of its second season starting on February 12, airing three episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 12 – 181,000 viewers (Season Premiere)
February 19 – 156,000 viewers
February 26 – 179,000 viewers
This averages out to 172,000 viewers for February. New episodes of The Missing aired on March 5 and March 12 with the next new episode set to air on Starz on Sunday, March 19 at 8 PM.
Black Sails – The period piece Starz drama aired four more new episodes of its fourth and final season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 5 – 340,000 viewers
February 12 – 503,000 viewers
February 19 – 483,000 viewers
February 26 – 448,000 viewers
This average out to 444,000 viewers for February. New episodes of Black Sails aired on March 5 and March 12 with the next new episode set to air on Starz on Sunday, March 19 at 9 PM.
The Young Pope – The new HBO series aired the final four episodes of its debut season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:
February 5 – 392,000 viewers
February 6 – 483,000 viewers
February 12 – 589,000 viewers
February 13 – 476,000 viewers (Finale)
This averages out to 485,000 viewers for February. HBO has yet to announce if the network will renew The Young Pope for a second season.
Mercy Street – The PBS period drama aired three new episodes in February with the final episode airing on March 5. However, ratings could not be tracked down for any of these episodes. PBS recently announced the network will not renew the series for a third season.
Victoria – The PBS period piece drama aired three new episodes in February with the season finale airing on March 5. Just like Mercy Street, ratings could not be tracked down for these episode. Victoria will return for a second season on PBS, but an official airdate has yet to be announced.
MADE-FOR-TV MOVIES AND MINI-SERIES
There were a just a little less than a dozen made-for-TV movies that aired in February. Here is how each of them performed in the ratings:
A Dash of Love (Hallmark Channel) – 2.5 million
Walking the Dog (Hallmark Channel) – 2.4 million
Love Blossoms (Hallmark Channel) – 2.2 million
While You Were Dating (Hallmark Channel) – 1.6 million
An Uncommon Grace (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 1.3 million
Love at First Glance (Hallmark Channel) – 1.3 million
From Straight A’s to XXX (Lifetime) – 1.2 million
Signed Sealed and Delivered: Higher Ground (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 1.1 million
Britney Ever After (Lifetime) 1 million
High School Lover (Lifetime) – 974,000 viewers
Infidelity in Suburbia (Lifetime) – 961,000 viewers
Ratings results for the cable dramas, mini-series and 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.
