Ratings hit!

[thxleo]

Great, great news...

http://www.deadline.com/2010/11/big-debut-for-walking-dead-on-amc/

[carpetbeggar]

Great, great news...

http://www.deadline.com/2010/11/big-debut-for-walking-dead-on-amc/

Awesome news, let's hope they sustain those numbers.

[Legion2213]

I'll keep my eye open for UK numbers when we "officially" get it on the 5th.

That said, this is a US production so it will need US numbers to drive it forward and keep it ticking over. Really hope to see the US numbers sustained. :)

[bassman]

yes....fantastic news. Even with the pilot leaked out weeks before.

So now we just wait for them to go ahead and announce that second season. Should be any day now. :D

[kidgloves]

Woohooo.
I've posted this elsewhere but anyway here goes.

Some numbers.
TWD had 5.3m viewers.
Mad Men had 900,000 with 1.8m for the heavily promoted 2nd season.
Breaking Bad had 1.4m rising to 2m for the 3rd season.
Bearing in mind that AMC had faith with the low numbers and stuck with the above shows, I would say that TWD is a smash. Not to mention the overseas markets. What was it? 120 countries.
2nd season announcement next please

[MoonSylver]

http://www.phawker.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/excellent-mr-burns.gif

"Excellent...."

This is what I've been wondering, & just what I wanted to hear. :thumbsup:

[ProfessorChaos]

fantastic. so far everyone i told to watch the show has emailed, called, or texted me today thanking me for hounding them to watch. glad all that hot air i expelled about how great this show was gonna be wasn't wasted breath.

and like kg said, with this show's numbers eclipsing those of both mad men and breaking bad, and the general fever this show's pilot audience is now displaying, it's pretty much a lock on the 2nd season.

*virtual high-fives everybody on the board*:cool:

[kidgloves]

We'll have a clearer picture after the 2nd and 3rd episodes I would imagine. This has been heavily promoted but hopefully it hooked enough people to maintain good numbers.

[ProfessorChaos]

but if only half of the 5+ million tune back in next week, they'll still be putting up numbers to rival BB or MM.

and everyone i know is now talking about telling everyone they know about tuning in for this series. i think we've unleashed a monster...the only downfall is gonna be the inevitable shit-storm of knock-offs, imitations, and shitty zombie films & projects that are green-lit with the hopes of sharing the limelight with TWD.

[kidgloves]

Fox International Channels (FIC) Reveals Record Breaking Results for Global Launch of ‘The Walking Dead’


LINKY (http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/11/08/fox-international-channels-fic-reveals-record-breaking-results-for-global-launch-of-the-walking-dead/71170)


FX UK is up to 659,000 viewers for The Walking Dead, after adding up all of the airings by Sunday. Based on the pattern of previous series, we expect to get to 1m once delayed viewing is added in.

[bassman]

Good news all around. I'm curious to see how the ratings were last night...

[AcesandEights]

Good news all around. I'm curious to see how the ratings were last night...

Yeah, I just did a quick search, but nothing. How long will it take to get reports in on this, do you think?

[kidgloves]

Ratings Highlights for The Walking Dead - Episode 2, which premiered on AMC Sunday, 11/7:

* 10pm airing – 3.1 HH rating with over 4.7 million viewers;
* Adults 18-49 – 3.3 million viewers;
* Adults 25-54 – 2.8 million viewers;
* Men 18-49 – 2.1 million viewers.

BUT EVEN BETTER



(New York, NY – November 8, 2010) AMC announced today the renewal of “The Walking Dead” for a 13-episode second season. Since debuting Sunday, October 31, “The Walking Dead” has broken ratings records, with the series reaching more Adults 18-49 than any other show in the history of cable television.

Today’s announcement also includes Fox International Channels’ (FIC) global renewal for a second season, following record-breaking premiere ratings in 120 countries in Europe, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East. “The Walking Dead” was the highest-rated original series premiere ever to air on FIC simultaneously worldwide.

“The ‘Dead’ has spread!” said Charlie Collier, President, AMC. “No other cable series has ever attracted as many Adults 18-49 as ‘The Walking Dead.’ This reaffirms viewers’ hunger for premium television on basic cable. We are so proud to be bringing back ‘The Walking Dead’ again, across the globe.”

LINK (http://www.deadline.com/2010/11/amc-renews-walking-dead-for-season-2/)

[AcesandEights]

BUT EVEN BETTER...

Sweet news Kidgloves! Thanks for bringing it t our attention.

[bassman]

Wow....a thirteen episode second season? Where have I heard that before? :p

They knew that shit was coming and someone let the cat out of the bag months ago. Nice to see them admitting to it now, though....

[rongravy]

I tell anybody and everybody to watch TWD, and tell them how great it is constantly. Gotta do my part.

[Debbieangel]

What is weird even people like my daughter that doesn't like zombies...like this show!!!
Very good storyline!!!
Second week...AWESOME!!!! I gotta watch again for the third time.TWD is surreal!! I love it!!!!

[ProfessorChaos]

http://www.faillol.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/dude-dancing.gif

http://www.gifbin.com/bin/1237129773_60s_girls_in_bikini_dancing.gif

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http://izismile.com/img/img2/20091022/dancing_compilation_01.gif

http://www.gifbin.com/bin/1232550815_bush%20doing%20the%20happy%20dance.gif

http://m.pimpmyspace.org/pimp/1/91/91157a5acfa31f30f5c5.gif

guess what i feel like doing?

we are living in good times, people.

[kidgloves]

More great news the ratings have gone up. These are the most important ratings to me as the show finds it's audience

Up & Up & Up (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/walking-dead-rises-third-episode-45444)


The Walking Dead went up to 5.1 million viewers, 3.3 million adults 18-49.
That's right between where it premiered wtih 5.3 million and its second episode of 4.7 million.
In case you were wondering, 2.1 million of those in the adult demo were male, which is a pretty strong tilt. AMC has already renewed the show for a second season.

[MoonSylver]

More great news the ratings have gone up. These are the most important ratings to me as the show finds it's audience

Up & Up & Up (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/walking-dead-rises-third-episode-45444)

:hyper:

http://www.gifbin.com/bin/191950334.gif

[Debbieangel]

Now would it not be cooool if one of us would win a 'stagger on' role????

[bassman]

You shouldn't get your hopes up, Deb. IF they follow through with that....it would just be a background extra. Nothing major.

BTW....as I'm sure everyone expected, AMC is looking to get the second season on the air by next October during their Fear Fest lineup (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/walking-dead-season-two-45474). Those guys call it a long wait. It's actually sooner than I expected...

[kidgloves]

4.8m this week

HOLDING STEADY (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=29538)

[AcesandEights]

4.8m this week

HOLDING STEADY (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=29538)

http://27.media.tumblr.com/Z2qIpUQwOn7pgu5oNgQDDDhao1_500.jpg

[rongravy]

BTW....as I'm sure everyone expected, AMC is looking to get the second season on the air by next October during their Fear Fest lineup (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/walking-dead-season-two-45474). Those guys call it a long wait. It's actually sooner than I expected...

I agree, but it's still going to feel like forever. I'm already lamenting next week's is the last.
Just having to wait a week between episodes was tough enough.
Yeeeaaaaarrrgggghhhhhhhhh.

[kidgloves]

Oh man. 5.6m this week

Onwards and upwards (http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/2010/11/29/the-walking-dead-hits-ratings-high-previews-season-finale/)

AMC should give TWD a massive budget next year and spend it on zombie extras so we can have masses and masses of them onscreen.

[blind2d]

MMhmm... This, my friends, is the future of television!

[bassman]

I'm really shocked that it's going up. After the stellar opening, I thought the only way to go was down. Bravo AMC....bravo.

Now get to work on that second season. You've got eleven months. :evil:

[kidgloves]

I'm really shocked that it's going up. After the stellar opening, I thought the only way to go was down. Bravo AMC....bravo.

Now get to work on that second season. You've got eleven months. :evil:

Seems the ratings have gone up after each action orientated episode.

---------- Post added 06-Dec-2010 at 09:31 PM ---------- Previous post was 30-Nov-2010 at 04:22 PM ----------

6m for the finale

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/12/06/walking-dead-finale-draws-6-million-viewers-3-0-adults-18-49-rating/74468

[bassman]

Most watched show in basic cable history? Wow.

[BillyRay]

Of course, that's all due to us and our witty & eriudite observations of the program; from the day it was first announced...

[kidgloves]

So to summarize

Ep1 5.3m
Ep2 4.7m
Ep3 5.1m
Ep4 4.8m
Ep5 5.6m
Ep6 6.0m

Very very strong numbers

[kidgloves]

7.3m for season premiere - Absolutely unbelievable.


AMC’S “THE Walking Dead” DELIVERS THE STRONGEST TELECAST FOR ANY DRAMA IN BASIC CABLE HISTORY AGAINST KEY DEMOS

SEASON TWO PREMIERE DELIVERS MORE ADULTS 18-49 AND ADULTS 25-54 THAN ANY OTHER BASIC CABLE DRAMA IN TELEVISION HISTORY

4.8 MILLION VIEWERS ADULTS 18-49

4.2 MILLION VIEWERS ADULTS 25-54

7.3 MILLION TOTAL VIEWERS

11 MILLION TOTAL VIEWERS FOR THE NIGHT

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/10/17/zombie-nation-the-walking-dead-season-premiere-delivers-record-ratings/107480/

[ProfessorChaos]

7.3 mil? damn, that is impressive. with breaking bad ending next year, they surely will be able to divert more funding towards the budget for this and keep this show going.

[Ragnarr]

I hope the show gets a long long run. I know some on this forum aren't too jazzed about the show due to a perceived "soap opera-ish" foremat, but for me, I'm pretty much hooked.

[bassman]

I hope the show gets a long long run. I know some on this forum aren't too jazzed about the show due to a perceived "soap opera-ish" foremat, but for me, I'm pretty much hooked.

Agreed. I don't see it as a soap opera at all. It's a good drama. Same with Breaking Bad, which is the best show on tv, imo.

[AcesandEights]

Agreed. I don't see it as a soap opera at all. It's a good drama. Same with Breaking Bad, which is the best show on tv, imo.

Even with blemishes, and I certainly maintain there are some, it's miles better than most zombie films that come out. There have been and will continue to be WTF moments as the show goes along, I just hope they stay (despite some veering away already done) with a somewhat grounded approach to the characters.

[Ragnarr]

I don't know if any of you caught that interview with (I forget his name) TWD writer/co-director (?) following the premiere. He was asked why the zombies couldn't smell the characters hiding under the cars. He shrugged his shoulders and said something like they only added that ability to their zombies in season 1 to convey that theirs were a little different from the zombies in other films (paraphrasing of course). But the way my brain works, I remember things like that and was puzzled when they didn't detect the characters under the cars. Even my girlfriend who really isn't into the whole zombie thing remembered that aspect from season 1 and asked me about during that scene. I was like, "Dunno... maybe there's a strong smell of gasoline or something."

[kidgloves]

I think Kirkman said that zombies arent bloodhounds. Add in gasoline, rotting corpses and food and its plausable that they couldn't smell the group.

[bassman]

I've never been completely convinced that the walkers can smell the living. After all, we just have the people in episode 102 assuming that's how they know. Much like the Venus Probe in Night, it's just a theory. That doesn't make it the fact of the series.

They could've just as easily passed by those walkers in the same way Shaun and his friends and family did. They were acting like zombies and were also gory like most walkers. For me, that's enough for them to sneak by as long as they did. After all, the walkers didn't attack until Glenn foolishly started panicking and talking to Rick.

Even if Kirkman wants to stick to the smell-but-no-bloodhound theory, i'm still thinking it could have just been the appearance and performances...

[kidgloves]

Still going strong 6.7m
Looks a similar pattern to the 1st season

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/10/25/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-slips-still-tops-nj-housewives-boardwalk-empire-homeland-dexter-much-more/108350/

[kidgloves]

Uh oh. Numbers are dropping but still incredible.

Just over 6m

http://www.examiner.com/tv-in-national/the-walking-dead-season-2-ratings-continue-to-drop-but-still-spectacular

[bassman]

JUST SIX MILLION???? What a shame.:p

[blind2d]

"Six Million... Sounds rather good, doesn't it?" - Murdoc Niccals

[kidgloves]

Ratings are back up 6.3m

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tv-ratings-hell-wheels-opens-258303

[kidgloves]

6.1m this week

http://www.examiner.com/tv-in-national/cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-drops-real-housewives-of-atlanta-rises

[kidgloves]

Looks like the core audience is 6m. Very healthy again this week. 6.08m

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/22/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-stays-on-top-nascar-championship-housewives-atl-hell-on-wheels-boardwalk-empire-homeland-dexter-more/111468/

[Zombie Snack]

Sundays rock with Football and The Walking Dead!

[kidgloves]

Up as expected 6.6m and improvements in the key demographics.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tv-ratings-walking-dead-midseason-finale-266631

[kidgloves]

Oh my. 8.1m

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/13/the-walking-dead-season-2_n_1274403.html

[ProfessorChaos]

damn, that's crazy. i was wondering what those numbers would be, and like always, i knew i could count on you, kg.

though this is good news, i really hope AMC doesn't go down the wrong path with their new-found success....which i feel they already are. i really hate the idea of them having a "reality"-style show, which is the vibe i got from the few moments i watched "comic book men". it kinda bummed me out to see that "amc original series" intro come up for a show like that, when i (until now) have always associated that with their epic drama shows mad men, breaking bad, and TWD....now this crap.

[clanglee]

Meh. . Comic Book Men was alright. . .but I see your point. Not their usual fare. Amazing ratings there. . .holy crap!

[MinionZombie]

Excellent news for The Walking Dead - I'd wager that having repeated marathons of previous episodes certainly help some people catch up on the show without having the buy the boxsets if they don't want, so it'll encourage more people in I'd think.

Good news for Comic Book Men too (I really enjoyed it - but I am also a huge fan of the Tell 'Em Steve-Dave podcast, as well as various other shows on the SModcast Podcast Network), they were hoping for 1 million so to get double that they must be pleased ... I just hope the figures hold up for them, but there'll probably be a bit of a dip for the second episode, but again if AMC do marathons repeating the series they could very well cement the audience for the show.

TWD however has been a real juggernaut - 8.1?! AWESOME! :)

I can't wait till Friday at 10pm on FXUK when I'll finally get to see 2x08!

[Neil]

Excellent news for The Walking Dead - I'd wager that having repeated marathons of previous episodes certainly help some people catch up on the show without having the buy the boxsets if they don't want, so it'll encourage more people in I'd think.

Good news for Comic Book Men too (I really enjoyed it - but I am also a huge fan of the Tell 'Em Steve-Dave podcast, as well as various other shows on the SModcast Podcast Network), they were hoping for 1 million so to get double that they must be pleased ... I just hope the figures hold up for them, but there'll probably be a bit of a dip for the second episode, but again if AMC do marathons repeating the series they could very well cement the audience for the show.

TWD however has been a real juggernaut - 8.1?! AWESOME! :)

I can't wait till Friday at 10pm on FXUK when I'll finally get to see 2x08!

Hopefully the remaining episodes merit these high viewing figures! Time will tell!

Also, hopefully it will ensure good investment in the next series. The last thing we want to hear about is more budget cuts! We need some big scenes from time to time...

[bassman]

Wow. And I thought it wouldn't be as high because Whitney Houston's death would boost ratings for the grammys, or whatever awards show that was...

[MinionZombie]

Hopefully the remaining episodes merit these high viewing figures! Time will tell!

Also, hopefully it will ensure good investment in the next series. The last thing we want to hear about is more budget cuts! We need some big scenes from time to time...

Well apparently, according to that long interview with Glen Mazzara that was posted around here somewhere t'other day, there weren't really any budget issues. :confused:

[Zombie Snack]

8.1 million is GREAT!! and that was going head to head with the grammy show which was the 2nd highest rated grammy show in there history, with 39 million viewers...I'm sure the whole Whitney Houston story helped elevate their ratings.

[kidgloves]

Well apparently, according to that long interview with Glen Mazzara that was posted around here somewhere t'other day, there weren't really any budget issues. :confused:

He actually contradicted himself by saying that in this interview. On the Nerdist Writers Panel he is asked whether they sent the writers to set and he responds with something along the lines of having budget issues so no writers went. I've seen a video of Angela Kang on set so who knows what the truth is?
My understanding of the budget issues is that the startup costs involved with going into production and the high cost of the pilot inflated the average episode budget for the first season.

[MinionZombie]

He actually contradicted himself by saying that in this interview. On the Nerdist Writers Panel he is asked whether they sent the writers to set and he responds with something along the lines of having budget issues so no writers went. I've seen a video of Angela Kang on set so who knows what the truth is?
My understanding of the budget issues is that the startup costs involved with going into production and the high cost of the pilot inflated the average episode budget for the first season.

It's too darn confusing, I tells ya! :D I feel like Mulder trying to wade through the obfuscation! :lol::shifty::lol:

[Ragnarr]

From the point of view of one who never read the comic book series, I wonder what would happen if the televison series lasts longer than the comic book's storyline. :/

[bassman]

From the point of view of one who never read the comic book series, I wonder what would happen if the televison series lasts longer than the comic book's storyline. :/

At this point, that won't happen. The television series has barely skimmed the surface of the comic stories....

[Mr.G]

From the point of view of one who never read the comic book series, I wonder what would happen if the televison series lasts longer than the comic book's storyline. :/

I don't know the comic book writer personally but it's his 'baby' and I think he'll continue to publish it in some format (paper or digital) for many years if not decades. It's actually already approaching it's 10th anniversary (10/2003) and the story hasn't covered a lot of ground, more of a slow burn. I believe the concept is finite and nothing like Superman/Batman/Spiderman. I like the idea of a clear beginning middle and end.

[kidgloves]

6.9m this week. Not as good as the mid season premiere but it looks like they have gained nearly 1m extra of the core audience

http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/02/21/walking-dead-ratings-continues/

[bassman]

I'm amazed this show continues to do so well. All across the internet you can find countless people bitching about how this show is soooo awful and nothing but a "soap opera", yet these numbers confirm that those same people continue to watch. Looks like the usual case of kids hating the new guy on the block...

[MinionZombie]

6.9m this week. Not as good as the mid season premiere but it looks like they have gained nearly 1m extra of the core audience

http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/02/21/walking-dead-ratings-continues/

Excellent news!


I'm amazed this show continues to do so well. All across the internet you can find countless people bitching about how this show is soooo awful and nothing but a "soap opera", yet these numbers confirm that those same people continue to watch. Looks like the usual case of kids hating the new guy on the block...

I think it's more a case of a minority shouting the loudest, while those who dig it have less to talk about - it's kind of like how a product on a website seems to get a lot of shitty reviews because it broke on them, but everyone else for whom it worked, don't have a reason to bitch so they say nothing. Not the same thing here at HPOTD - we'll talk about anything and everything zombie until the cows come home whether we loved it or loathed it, but I do think the complaints are overblown in apparent number and in critical terms.

[kidgloves]

7.04m

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/28/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-rises-nba-all-star-game-ax-men-oscars-red-carpet-more/122220/

Yep 7m seems to be the core audience. Gains like that would be nice every season.

[MinionZombie]

7.04m

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/28/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-rises-nba-all-star-game-ax-men-oscars-red-carpet-more/122220/

Yep 7m seems to be the core audience. Gains like that would be nice every season.

Very nice indeed. :cool:

I also see Comic Book Men is at around 1.26m - so nowhere near TWD numbers, but still quite good for a fledgling show of it's style, I would have thought. I've been following it (especially as I'm an avid follower of the SModcast network - including the Tell Em Steve-Dave podcast, featuring those guys) and I've been absolutely loving it. If they'd show it in the UK I would definitely watch it, but I wouldn't be surprised it they can't be arse to shift it over here (same goes for Impractical Jokers - the original American version) ... anyway - excellent news regarding the growth of the core TWD audience. All those re-run marathons are a very good idea indeed - always provide a way for your audience to catch up before the new season kicks off. :thumbsup:

[Christopher Jon]

I find this disturbing: CUPCAKE WARS FOOD 8:00 PM 1.271

[MinionZombie]

And thinking about it, the ratings are more impressive as they held up against The Grammys and The Oscars. :)

[kidgloves]

6.77m this week

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/06/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-storage-wars-army-wives-real-housewives-more/123068/

[Thorn]

Excellent news!



I think it's more a case of a minority shouting the loudest, while those who dig it have less to talk about - it's kind of like how a product on a website seems to get a lot of shitty reviews because it broke on them, but everyone else for whom it worked, don't have a reason to bitch so they say nothing. Not the same thing here at HPOTD - we'll talk about anything and everything zombie until the cows come home whether we loved it or loathed it, but I do think the complaints are overblown in apparent number and in critical terms.

It's the internet everyone has an opinion, everyone bitches, and everyone thinks they are right... then you have the trolls. Add it all together and you have a toxic soup of stupidity.

[kidgloves]

6.9m and up again.
I'm not going to provide any links though because there are spoilers linked to the episode everywhere.

I reckon 7.6m for the finale.

[AcesandEights]

I'm not going to provide any links though because there are spoilers linked to the episode everywhere.

You're a gentleman and...a deliverer of data, sir. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b205/DougOBrien/monocle.gif

[MinionZombie]

6.9m and up again.
I'm not going to provide any links though because there are spoilers linked to the episode everywhere.

I reckon 7.6m for the finale.


You're a gentleman and...a deliverer of data, sir. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b205/DougOBrien/monocle.gif

Indeed, jolly good show kidgloves. Continued good news regarding ratings, and a careful watch for spoilers to boot - most appreciated. :thumbsup:

[kidgloves]

You're a gentleman and...a deliverer of data, sir. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b205/DougOBrien/monocle.gif

Many thanks brother Aces

-- -------- Post added at 06:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:39 PM ----------


Indeed, jolly good show kidgloves. Continued good news regarding ratings, and a careful watch for spoilers to boot - most appreciated. :thumbsup:

Cheers.

[zomtom]

TV Guide has been combining the tv ratings as well as DVR usage and TWD has been consistently in the 9m range.

[kidgloves]

Holy f*cking shit. Im speechless

9m

http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/03/19/walking-dead-finale-record-viewership/

thats

9m

[tkane18]

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D - one smiley for each million!

[ProfessorChaos]

damn, that's good news. proud to say that i got my brother hooked on this show recently and last night was the first time he's actually watched it during airtime rather that DVR'ing it and watching it later.

now i wonder about the crap-fest known as comic-book virgins....surely they have seen a rather large drop in ratings lately...seems everyone i know (aside from a handful of individuals on this site) hates that show.

[Mr.G]

now i wonder about the crap-fest known as comic-book virgins....surely they have seen a rather large drop in ratings lately...seems everyone i know (aside from a handful of individuals on this site) hates that show.

Count me as one of the individuals who likes the show. In fact, I love quirky people and this show has plenty. They worship Kevin Smith a tad but I'd say the four main castmembers are the most realistic of the reality type shows on tv.

[darth los]

Wow, 9m is more than the weekly ratings the WWE gets for both it's weekly shows, smackdown and raw, combined. Impressive.

Zombie Power !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:cool:

[MinionZombie]

Holy f*cking shit. Im speechless

9m

http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/03/19/walking-dead-finale-record-viewership/

thats

9m

HOLY MOLY! :stunned:

EXCELLENT NEWS - I wonder what the figures add up to including the +1hour airing and DVR views?!


Count me as one of the individuals who likes the show. In fact, I love quirky people and this show has plenty. They worship Kevin Smith a tad but I'd say the four main castmembers are the most realistic of the reality type shows on tv.

I'm with you Mr.G - I really enjoy Comic Book Men - the figures are nowhere near that of TWD, but that was always going to be the case. To those out there bitching incessantly about the show - don't fucking watch it then! :rolleyes: AMC puts one reality show on, and folks proclaim it's the end of the universe, sheesh. Regarding the 'reality' of the show, as a keen listener to the Tell Em Steve-Dave podcast (now up to 103 episodes, featuring Bryan Johnson, Walt Flanagan, Bryan Quinn - from Impractical Jokers - and sometimes Ming Chen), I can say that how they appear on the show is how they appear in the podcast. Their characters are true, albeit tempered slightly for cable TV ... the language and topics of conversation are less fucked up than what they sometimes get into on the podcast.

Sure, the show is very tightly edited, but that's down to the editors - and it's not like they're hiding that it's tightly edited. They would benefit from tempering that scissor hand a bit, mind. I like the use of a podcast to bracket the show and provide necessary info for the laymen in the audience, and I've really enjoyed the show ... I pretty much never watch 'reality shows' beyond glancing through the channels and stopping on one for a few minutes (whatever it might be, Dog The Bounty Hunter, or something about various SWAT teams, or one on t'other night about people who bid on crap in those lock-ups when they've not paid the bills) ... it's quite rare for me to watch them generally. I watched The Osbornes when it was originally on, but haven't seen it since and have no interest in seeing it anymore. I watched Van Damme: Behind Closed Doors or whatever it was called last year (it was alright, a passing interest to fill in time) - however Comic Book Men I've found to be really entertaining, and returning by the way of the TESD podcast, it's true to those people featured on the episode.

As for 'worshipping' Smith though - to be fair, they've been best friends for decades.

...

Anyway - back to TWD - 9 million?! SWEET! Next stop - double figures! That's what I'm hoping for with 3x01.

[zomtom]

According to TV Guide, The Walking Dead season finale had 11.1 million viewers, once DVR usage was added. It's the first time the show broke into the, "Top 15 Shows" list; "shattering viewership records." That's quite an accomplishment, especially for AMC.

[MinionZombie]

According to TV Guide, The Walking Dead season finale had 11.1 million viewers, once DVR usage was added. It's the first time the show broke into the, "Top 15 Shows" list; "shattering viewership records." That's quite an accomplishment, especially for AMC.

The great news continues to flood in! They should always count DVR views, in my opinion. Excluding them seems a bit of an old fashioned, even snobbish, habit of those in charge of the official numbers. Fantastic that the show is doing so well! :)

[bassman]

Sounds great, but TVguide has turned into the TMZ of the television programming world. I'm not sure how comfortable I am believing their numbers...

If they are counting DVR recordings, do they know whether or not the viewer recorded the show to view at a later time, or just recorded while watching? Recording while watching could easily come close to making the numbers double. I record all my favorite shows, but watch them as they premiere....

[kidgloves]

Seeing as season 3 is getting closer and closer :hyper:, I think its time for some numbers:

The loss of Dish shouldn't hit them too hard as Dish only has a 13% market share. I think the viewers they lose via Dish will be regained due to increased marketing, marathon reruns, people discovering the show on DVD/Blu-ray, viewers changing provider etc.

The show averaged 5.25m for the first season and 6.9m viewers in season 2.
The season 1 premiere was 5.3m and the season 2 premiere was 7.3m. I reckon they will do 8m for season 3 possibly a lot more and if the pattern continues the average viewers over the whole season seem to mirror the premiere figures so an 8m average would be very nice indeed.
Im finding it difficult to judge the market "mood" as i've consciously taken a step back from the hype and info due to spoilers at the end of last season so i may be way way off.
Don't forget the season 2 finale had 9m. If it tops that for the premiere then it will be party time.
This season will also be crucial for the shows future from a ratings perspective. Mazzara has gone on record saying the he sees TWD as a 7 season show which seems to be the natural life span of a good tv series. As a TWD comic reader and zombie fan, I disagree strongly with Mazzara. There is plenty of story to use from the comic as well as adding the tv writers own mini arc's. The prison arc is great but a lot of good stuff happens after as well so i dont necessarily see seasons 3.0-4.5 being the peak of the show.

Roll on October 14/15th. :cool:

[MinionZombie]

I remember reading that the season two finale raked in - once you counted +1 airings and DVR recordings - 11.1 million or something like that. I agree with your assumptions/theories, and aye, season three is a crucial season in a way because it's when a show really starts becoming the show that it will always be remembered as potentially. Season One is always tense as you might only get one season, and then season two is where you have to prove yourself, but also be very careful not to cock it up, and by the time season three rolls around you have to maintain the momentum - but on the plus side you've probably really figured out how the show works best - it's also the season where, in theory at least, the ratings should really pick up even more.

I do hope that TWD continues to be a ratings hit, and I'm very much excited for the show's return. :hyper:

[Neil]

...and I'm very much excited for the show's return. :hyper:

No one would have guessed :)

[MinionZombie]

No one would have guessed :)

Well I am known for my subtlety. :D

http://www.avecesno.com.ar/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Randy-Marsh-pajeandose.jpg

[kidgloves]

Its graph time

1120

[kidgloves]

Wait for it. Wait for it.












Nearly 11m

10.9m to be exact

http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/10/15/walking-dead-season-3-premiere-ratings/

[bassman]

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss67/GARYPAGANI/mother-of-god-super-troopers.jpg

[kidgloves]

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss67/GARYPAGANI/mother-of-god-super-troopers.jpg

Indeed.
I am truly truly shocked. Im no ratings expert, but the growth season on season is ridiculous. AMC and co must be doing frakkin cartwheels.

[bassman]

And this is without all the Dish customers that are missing out.....

[JonOfTheShred]

http://1-media-cdn.foolz.us/ffuuka/board/sp/image/1339/54/1339543312513.gif

[MinionZombie]

http://1-media-cdn.foolz.us/ffuuka/board/sp/image/1339/54/1339543312513.gif

Damn straight! It's a good day to be a Walking Dead fan. :cool:

EXCELLENT NEWS!

- - - Updated - - -

Some additional info on the ratings:

http://dailydead.com/the-walking-dead-season-3-premiere-breaks-records-with-10-9-million-viewers/


Key Nielsen Highlights for the season three premiere “The Walking Dead”:

9pm premiere: 7.4 HH rating, +54% vs. season 2 premiere
9pm premiere: 10.9 million viewers, +50% vs. season 2 premiere
9pm premiere: 7.3 million Adults 18-49, +52% vs season 2 premiere
9pm premiere: 6.1 million Adults 25-54, +46% vs season 2 premiere
9pm,10pm and midnight encores: Grossed to 15.2 million viewers

Key Nielsen Highlights for season two premiere of “Talking Dead”:

11pm premiere: 1.7 HH rating with 2.1 million viewers, +69%/+85% vs. season 1
premiere
11pm premiere: 1.5 million Adults 18-49, +92% vs. season 1 premiere
11pm premiere: 1.3 million Adults 25-54, +71% vs. season 1 premiere


So all-in on the night, a total of 15.2 million viewers! :stunned:

Excuse me while I pick myself up off the floor from the happy-happy-joy-joy of it all.

[facestabber]

Damn straight! It's a good day to be a Walking Dead fan. :cool:

EXCELLENT NEWS!

- - - Updated - - -

Some additional info on the ratings:

http://dailydead.com/the-walking-dead-season-3-premiere-breaks-records-with-10-9-million-viewers/



So all-in on the night, a total of 15.2 million viewers! :stunned:

Excuse me while I pick myself up off the floor from the happy-happy-joy-joy of it all.

This is fantastic news. What amazes me is how many fans I have found that werent fans of the zombie genre before. Some sighted Dawn04 as a reference but had no idea about George Romero. So this show has actually picked up a whole new group of viewers. I love Sunday's again. Heck this episode cured me from my 49ers loss to Giants hangover immediately.

[JonOfTheShred]

Damn straight! It's a good day to be a Walking Dead fan. :cool:

EXCELLENT NEWS!

- - - Updated - - -

Some additional info on the ratings:

http://dailydead.com/the-walking-dead-season-3-premiere-breaks-records-with-10-9-million-viewers/



So all-in on the night, a total of 15.2 million viewers! :stunned:

Excuse me while I pick myself up off the floor from the happy-happy-joy-joy of it all.

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[kidgloves]

They're a bit late this week.
Should be interesting now that AMC and Dish have resolved their dispute. Premieres always have a drop off but add in Dish's 13% market share and 12.50m would do very nicely. :D

[bassman]

9.5 million for Episode 302 premiere, 14 million counting replay and DVR. Down from the premiere(as expected) and I thought Dish's return would help it out a bit more, but still an amazing number.

[kidgloves]

9.5 million for Episode 302 premiere, 14 million counting replay and DVR. Down from the premiere(as expected) and I thought Dish's return would help it out a bit more, but still an amazing number.

Yep. Still fantastic numbers for AMC

[tkane18]

I'm a Dish subscriber and I received an email from Dish about AMC's return shortly after the episode aired.
So I missed the boat on the first viewing but caught the repeat later that night.
That might have happened to other Dish viewers also.

[AcesandEights]

I'm a Dish subscriber and I received an email from Dish about AMC's return shortly after the episode aired.
So I missed the boat on the first viewing but caught the repeat later that night.
That might have happened to other Dish viewers also.
Well, TKane, happy Dish and AMC resolved this and you were able to get in on the action in time!

[kidgloves]

As expected, the numbers are back up again.

10.50m

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/30/the-walking-dead-viewership-up-10-in-third-episode-of-season-3/155356/

[JonOfTheShred]

As expected, the numbers are back up again.

10.50m

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/30/the-walking-dead-viewership-up-10-in-third-episode-of-season-3/155356/

http://www.miscupload.com/upload/223636541839273129620145.gif

[bassman]

9.27 Million for 304 "Killer Within".

After 304, i'm betting next week's number will be over 10.5 again....

[MinionZombie]

The viewing habits of the wider public seem really strange due to how the numbers fluctuate. They also seem to miss some of the best episodes and then tune in for ones that, while good, are a bit lower in coolness than the previous week ... if that makes sense. There must be some people out there who are just watching random episodes ... and if there are, I hope they aren't breeding, because clearly they're insane if they're only watching some episodes of a quality drama series. :elol:

An extreme version of that would be something I read online somewhere - there was this guy who didn't like Breaking Bad - he'd only watched a couple of episodes from season one, then a random episode from season four, and then a random episode from season five, and shockingly, he couldn't understand why people dug the show. Well gee, maybe that's because you're watching it like a nutter. :lol:

[bassman]

^ Someone told me the same thing about Breaking Bad once. I tried explaining that you have to see it from the beginning so you can see the evolution of the characters, but he just didn't get it. I told him it's not an anthology like Twilight Zone where you can watch any episode and move on, but he said he didn't want to feel "held hostage" by a TV show.

I don't get it. I just don't get it. It's like people that come into the room when you're in the last act of a movie and then expect you to "catch them up". I can't stand that crap...

Anyway....hooray for TWD! Although not officially confirmed, we know season four has a green light. I wouldn't be surprised if they've got a green light for several more seasons at this point....

[kidgloves]

^ Someone told me the same thing about Breaking Bad once. I tried explaining that you have to see it from the beginning so you can see the evolution of the characters, but he just didn't get it. I told him it's not an anthology like Twilight Zone where you can watch any episode and move on, but he said he didn't want to feel "held hostage" by a TV show.

I don't get it. I just don't get it. It's like people that come into the room when you're in the last act of a movie and then expect you to "catch them up". I can't stand that crap...

Anyway....hooray for TWD! Although not officially confirmed, we know season four has a green light. I wouldn't be surprised if they've got a green light for several more seasons at this point....

Great numbers again.
Gale Ann Hurd said on The Talking Dead that this could go on for 20 seasons if the demand is there. I know Mazzara has said he sees it as a 7 season story but i'll eat it up as long as they want to keep feeding me.

[MinionZombie]

Great numbers again.
Gale Ann Hurd said on The Talking Dead that this could go on for 20 seasons if the demand is there. I know Mazzara has said he sees it as a 7 season story but i'll eat it up as long as they want to keep feeding me.

Ditto.

Perhaps there will come a time when the audience has kind of had their fill, but it all depends on the stories and the vibrancy of those involved, I guess. The great thing for TWD is that it truly evolves - the characters, scenarios, locations, all of them are forever changing as it's a journey all of the time rather than wandering the destination you had arrived at from the very first episode, if that makes sense?

I read/heard somewhere - perhaps in a TWD related interview - where it was pointed out that the characters etc in TWD truly evolve. Rick is no longer the same man he was in 1x01. Meanwhile you've got Dexter (as an example), and has the main character changed all that much in seven seasons? It's a good show that I enjoy, but I have noticed that it never really seems to change.

Meanwhile you've got Breaking Bad (a great example of an evolving show) where Walt has completely changed - astonishingly so - or Boardwalk Empire where there is a definite arc to many/all the characters (e.g. Margaret Thompson nee Shroeder who has gone from downtrodden Irish house wife to gangster's moll who's well versed in manipulating the world around her to get what she wants, which can include revenge).

So as long as TWD continues to evolve and remain fresh, but also maintain a balance of the deep character stuff that keeps as emotionally engaged (and prone to utter shocks, like recently) and the bloodthirsty action elements to spice up the in-between bits, then it can certainly run for a good long while. Keeping it grounded within a relateable moral quagmire is important too of course - the success of the comics and the show is directly linked to the viewer being able to say "if I was in that situation, I'd do this..."

[bassman]

10.37 Million for 305 "Say The Word".

They should just cancel the show now. Awful numbers....

[MinionZombie]

10.37 Million for 305 "Say The Word".

They should just cancel the show now. Awful numbers....

You mean they didn't get 10.5m?! Shameful! :lol::sneaky::lol:

Crackin' numbers again - lovely jubbly.

Any 'cumulative' numbers for all the repeats during Sunday night plus DVR recordings?

[kidgloves]

You mean they didn't get 10.5m?! Shameful! :lol::sneaky::lol:

Crackin' numbers again - lovely jubbly.

Any 'cumulative' numbers for all the repeats during Sunday night plus DVR recordings?

16m cumulative

[AcesandEights]

Amazing!

So will next week's numbers roughly maintain at this level, or dip after a slowdown in pace on 305?

[krisvds]

10.5 million? That's the entire Belgian population!

[MinionZombie]

16m cumulative

In the oft-repeated (too oft-repeated, perhaps) words of Kevin Smith on Hollywood Babble-On - "skeet skeet skeet!" ... just picture arcing ropes of fangasm to go along with that sentiment.

16 million in total for the night, eh? Fan-bloody-tastic. :cool:


Amazing!

So will next week's numbers roughly maintain at this level, or dip after a slowdown in pace on 305?

It's weird how the numbers seem to dip for the best episodes with the biggest shocks or best reveals/new characters/new info etc.

Also, a slowdown in pace for a mere episode shouldn't be a worry at all - not that I'm saying that that's what you're saying, Aces, but there are a few morons out there who would genuinely be like "oh wtf, it was pedal to the metal like 3x01!" (such a thing wouldn't constitute satisfying writing, peaks and troughs are very necessary to maintain a good balance) ... where was I? Oh yeah, point being, there was a shitload more going on in 3x05 than there were in many of the front-seven of season two ... 3x05 was 'slow' compared to the utter chaos and seeming non-stop action of 3x01 and 3x04. I'd say 3x05 was 'faster' than most of the back-six of season two as well.

Again, not saying that you're genuinely complaining about the speed of the episode - indeed, as I've said there's nothing genuine to complain about, especially not relatively speaking - but there will be handful of numpties that will actually, honestly, genuinely think that ... the sort of people who only watch random episodes of TV shows (heathens! :elol:), thus resulting in the strange modest wobble in all viewings figures on all tv shows ... weird, strange people, so they are. :D

[AcesandEights]

:lol: I don't think anyone is immediately 'worried' about ratings numbers, MZ, I only ask out of curiosity on how you good gentlemen think the general viewing public will (re)act.


"skeet skeet skeet!" ... just picture arcing ropes of fangasm to go along with that sentiment.

:barf:

[kidgloves]

:lol: I don't think anyone is immediately 'worried' about ratings numbers, MZ, I only ask out of curiosity on how you good gentlemen think the general viewing public will (re)act.



:barf:

It should dip. Im guessing the 9.5m mark then ramp up again as we head towards 3x08 mid season finale.

[MinionZombie]

It should dip. Im guessing the 9.5m mark then ramp up again as we head towards 3x08 mid season finale.

Should hopefully get some stonkingly good ratings for that episode. :)

*fingers crossed*

Whether we'll see another jump upwards, I don't know, perhaps - there seems to have been a continual growth when hitting these landmark episodes, but will they manage it yet again for the mid-season finale? I guess we'll find out in time...

[zomtom]

TWD has been consistently listed in the "Top 25" shows in TV Guide this season. If I recall correctly, there were two weeks it ranked 17th, and one week, 11th. This is pretty much unheard of. Cable networks very rarely (if at all) show up on that list. It's usually reserved for the major networks. Another reason to be proud!!

[kidgloves]

9.2m this week. 14.26m cumulative.

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/20/sunday-cable-ratings-walking-dead-wins-night-breaking-amish-real-housewives-of-atlanta-dexter-sofia-the-first-more/158379/

[JonOfTheShred]

Staying pretty strong this season. Wonder if they'll break the premiere record with the mid-season finale. They always seem to do huge jumps on the first or last episodes of runs, and outdo themselves. By this rate, when its time for Season 78 they'll have 14.26 TRILLION cumulative views. (If they count virtual reality network, that is)

[bassman]

10.42 million for 307 "When the Dead Come Knocking". Next week's mid season finale should probably be the highest ratings for the entire show so far....

[kidgloves]

10.42 million for 307 "When the Dead Come Knocking". Next week's mid season finale should probably be the highest ratings for the entire show so far....

Great news yet again. 15.86m cumulative.
What do we reckon for the mid season finale 1st showing figures? 11m?

[MinionZombie]

Great news yet again. 15.86m cumulative.
What do we reckon for the mid season finale 1st showing figures? 11m?

I'm going to be bold and say in the region of 11.5 to 12 million (say 16 to 16.5 cumulative) - hopefully the trend of premieres/finales out-performing their predecessors contintues. Eventually there'll have to be a ceiling, but hopefully we've got a bit to go before that. :)

[kidgloves]

I'm going to be bold and say in the region of 11.5 to 12 million (say 16 to 16.5 cumulative) - hopefully the trend of premieres/finales out-performing their predecessors contintues. Eventually there'll have to be a ceiling, but hopefully we've got a bit to go before that. :)

Heres something to consider. This show would be renewed on AMC with its 2nd broadcast figures alone and possibly the 3rd. Thats some crazy thoughts.

[MinionZombie]

Heres something to consider. This show would be renewed on AMC with its 2nd broadcast figures alone and possibly the 3rd. Thats some crazy thoughts.

You mean for the 2nd and 3rd episodes from season one?

[kidgloves]

You mean for the 2nd and 3rd episodes from season one?

No. The reruns on the night. TWD drew 3.2m viewers for the 2nd viewing of the episode that just aired. Compare this to the premiere of season 5 of Mad Men which had its largest audience ever of 3.5m.
Crazy.

[MinionZombie]

No. The reruns on the night. TWD drew 3.2m viewers for the 2nd viewing of the episode that just aired. Compare this to the premiere of season 5 of Mad Men which had its largest audience ever of 3.5m.
Crazy.

Blimey!

Well, I think TWD is safe for a good long while then - provided they keep up the quality, of course. :)

As a side note, I love Mad Men (got into it earlier this year and barged all five seasons over several weeks), and Breaking Bad likewise (another barged marathon over the summer). :)

However, The Walking Dead is my #1 AMC show ... in fact The Walking Dead is it as far as I'm concerned. I watch a bunch of shows, and love many of them, but TWD is an obsession. :D

[bassman]

10.5 Million for Episode 308 premiere. 15.2 Million for the night.

After last night's episode, TWD is the first cable show in television history to be the biggest show of the fall season....

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/03/the-walking-dead-is-the-first-cable-series-to-beat-every-other-show-of-the-fall-broadcast-season-in-adults-18-49-rating/160151/

[Moon Knight]

10.5 Million for Episode 308 premiere. 15.2 Million for the night.

After last night's episode, TWD is the first cable show in television history to be the biggest show of the fall season....

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/03/the-walking-dead-is-the-first-cable-series-to-beat-every-other-show-of-the-fall-broadcast-season-in-adults-18-49-rating/160151/

Amazing. :)

[MinionZombie]

My prediction was a bit out then, oh well, but the news about it being the biggest show of the "fall season" is fantastic. :hyper:

I do think that 3x09 will break 11m though (3x01 got 10.9m IIRC).

Cracking numbers, top news! :)

[JonOfTheShred]

10.5 Million for Episode 308 premiere. 15.2 Million for the night.

After last night's episode, TWD is the first cable show in television history to be the biggest show of the fall season....

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/03/the-walking-dead-is-the-first-cable-series-to-beat-every-other-show-of-the-fall-broadcast-season-in-adults-18-49-rating/160151/

So even when the Walking Dead isn't breaking it's own record of viewers, it's breaking some other records instead. Excellent. :sneaky:

[bassman]

TWD has crossed yet another milestone....12.3 Million.

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/11/the-walking-dead-premiere-delivers-largest-audience-in-series-history-with-12-3-million-viewers/169090/

[MinionZombie]

TWD has crossed yet another milestone....12.3 Million.

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/11/the-walking-dead-premiere-delivers-largest-audience-in-series-history-with-12-3-million-viewers/169090/

Excellent! What was the last ratings high for the show?

My prediction for 3x08 was off, there was a slight dip for that episode, but my prediction of "over 11 million" for 3x09 has been totally blitzed. :D

- - - Updated - - -

I see it was 16.6 million viewers in total for the night. :cool:

http://dailydead.com/the-walking-dead-broke-records-last-night-with-12-3-million-viewers/

[bassman]

MZ - the previous high was 10.9m for the Season Three premiere, if i'm not mistaken.

The 16.6m includes the rerun. The 12.3m is the first airing.

[kidgloves]

Crazy CRAZY crazy numbers. :D

[kidgloves]

Bit behind on the ratings.

3x10 - 11.05m
3x11 - 11.01m

Still absolutely fantastic numbers. 11m core audience.

[MinionZombie]

Sweet numbers.

Where do you get these from, by the way?

[kidgloves]

Sweet numbers.

Where do you get these from, by the way?

Usually tvbythenumbers

[kidgloves]

11.3m for episode 12

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/05/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-wins-night-the-bible-vikings-shameless-real-housewives-of-atlanta-pawn-stars-more/171909/

[MinionZombie]

11.3m for episode 12

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/05/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-wins-night-the-bible-vikings-shameless-real-housewives-of-atlanta-pawn-stars-more/171909/

Schweeeeeet!

"Walking Dead wins night" seems to be quite a popular headline on that site. :cool::thumbsup::cool:

I wonder what the total for the night for the last few episodes has been just out of interest ... couldn't seem to find the info on the site there. :confused:

[kidgloves]

Schweeeeeet!

"Walking Dead wins night" seems to be quite a popular headline on that site. :cool::thumbsup::cool:

I wonder what the total for the night for the last few episodes has been just out of interest ... couldn't seem to find the info on the site there. :confused:

You need to add the 3 showings figures to get the overall.

3x10 16.36m
3x11 15.43m
3x12 16.03m

[JonOfTheShred]

I remember reading articles before the show was released, about every casting decision, leaked pictures, etc. It's insane how popular the show became though - it is simply a behemoth franchise at this point. Even the game (which I wasn't even fond of as you all know :b) won Game of the Year, and the comic is probably getting huge boosts in sales from the show.

Its pretty crazy that on this list:

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/05/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-wins-night-the-bible-vikings-shameless-real-housewives-of-atlanta-pawn-stars-more/171909/

TALKING DEAD is in 3rd place. I don't watch it much, but it's pretty damn impressive IMO that the talk show following Walking Dead is the third highest rated show of the night. Simply crazy how successful TWD has become.

[kidgloves]

11.46m for 3x13
16.22m cumulative

[kidgloves]

10.84m for "Prey"
15.41m cumulative

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/19/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-wins-night-the-bible-vikings-the-client-list-shameless-army-wives-more/173794/

[kidgloves]

10.99m for 3x15
16.23m cumulative

[MinionZombie]

10.99m for 3x15
16.23m cumulative

A little step up from last week, nice. I still don't understand people who only watch some episodes of a show though ... such people should be banned from watching television. :elol::sneaky::D

...

So with the mid-season premiere getting 12.3 million on a single viewing, what are people's predictions for the finale?

I'm thinking 12 - 12.5 million.

[kidgloves]

A little step up from last week, nice. I still don't understand people who only watch some episodes of a show though ... such people should be banned from watching television. :elol::sneaky::D

...

So with the mid-season premiere getting 12.3 million on a single viewing, what are people's predictions for the finale?

I'm thinking 12 - 12.5 million.

Yep. I'd agree with that. The gains seem to be in the off season with word of mouth, dvd sales etc so i dont expect big fluctuations episode to episode. Maybe closer to 13m at a push.

[JonOfTheShred]

Wonder if this show will ever top the ratings of LOST?

[MinionZombie]

Jon - what were the ratings for Lost like, back in the day?

[JonOfTheShred]

Jon - what were the ratings for Lost like, back in the day?

I looked at the ratings of Lost yesterday, just out of curiosity to see how Walking Dead stacked up.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_%28TV_series%29#Ratings

I guess it regularly had viewers in the 18 - 20 million range. If Walking Dead continues its slow rise with each finale, perhaps by the end of Season 5 we could expect Lost numbers? If ever? Even though the ratings of TWD aren't quite as strong, it definitely feels like the first show to capture the public's imagination in quite the same way

[kidgloves]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaand the numbers are in.

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/01/the-walking-dead-finale-ratings-8-1-million-adilts-18-49-12-4-million-total-viewers/175804/

12.4m to just outdo the premiere
No cumulative yet but Talking Dead got 5.2m:eek:

[MinionZombie]

Sweet, so I was pretty close there.

I look forward to seeing the cumulative numbers.

I wish The Talking Dead would get shown in the UK, or at the very least put online for we non-American fans.

[kidgloves]

Errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrm

16.10m

Up 3.7m. I don't think this show is going away for a long long time folks

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/15/business/media/walking-dead-premiere-is-highest-rated-show-of-tv-season.html?_r=0

[Moon Knight]

Errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrm

16.10m

Up 3.7m. I don't think this show is going away for a long long time folks

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/15/business/media/walking-dead-premiere-is-highest-rated-show-of-tv-season.html?_r=0

Amazing.

[MinionZombie]

Errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrm

16.10m

Up 3.7m. I don't think this show is going away for a long long time folks

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/15/business/media/walking-dead-premiere-is-highest-rated-show-of-tv-season.html?_r=0

*happy dance* :)

Sweet-arse news. :cool:

Wow, and Talking Dead got 5.1m? Blimey, that's a step-up for that show alright.

They're saying that with 'time shift' figures factored in that it could/should reach 20 million for the night! :stunned:

[kidgloves]

13.9m

http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/10/21/walking-dead-ratings-still-huge-for-week-2/

Down as it always is for a 2nd episode. Next week should see a small rise or similar ratings.

[MinionZombie]

And yet a million-and-a-half higher than the highest point for season three. :)

[kidgloves]

Down again slightly. I think its hit its ceiling for Network tv

12.9m

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/10/28/the-walking-dead-garners-a-6-8-adults-18-49-rating-12-9-million-total-viewers/211851/

[MinionZombie]

Down again slightly. I think its hit its ceiling for Network tv

I think that's been said before, only to be shattered. :p

I don't understand people who only watch some episodes of shows like this - how do they follow what's going on? Do they not mind about missing huge events? So strange to me - for me it's all or nothing with shows like this ... and yet, it's the same with all shows, the biggest numbers are at the tail ends, and then in-between it's a rollercoaster.

- - - Updated - - -

Renewed for a fifth season:
http://dailydead.com/walking-dead-renewed-fifth-season/

Scott Gimple will return as showrunner. :)

We're still early on, but I have faith in Gimple, and clearly they also do, so this is good news.

[JonOfTheShred]

Renewed for a fifth season:
http://dailydead.com/walking-dead-renewed-fifth-season/

Scott Gimple will return as showrunner. :)

We're still early on, but I have faith in Gimple, and clearly they also do, so this is good news.

This quote from that article is particularly awesome:

"This is a show that has erased traditional distinctions between cable and broadcast. Its expanding base of passionate fans has grown every season, most recently – and most notably – with the season four premiere earlier this month, which broke viewership records for the series and became the biggest non-sports telecast in cable history."

[kidgloves]

13.3m.

So up a small amount. Looks like 13m is the core audience compared to roughly 10m this time last year. Thats incredible.

[MinionZombie]

This quote from that article is particularly awesome:

"This is a show that has erased traditional distinctions between cable and broadcast. Its expanding base of passionate fans has grown every season, most recently – and most notably – with the season four premiere earlier this month, which broke viewership records for the series and became the biggest non-sports telecast in cable history."

Hopefully such success will inspire Network TV to buck up their ideas and grow some balls - "Under the Dome" was watered down, dim-witted, paint-by-numbers, chock-full-o-filler bullshit; a total wasted opportunity ... Cable drama is routinely knocking Network drama for six.


13.3m.

So up a small amount. Looks like 13m is the core audience compared to roughly 10m this time last year. Thats incredible.

Tidy, very tidy. :cool:

[JonOfTheShred]

Hopefully such success will inspire Network TV to buck up their ideas and grow some balls - "Under the Dome" was watered down, dim-witted, paint-by-numbers, chock-full-o-filler bullshit; a total wasted opportunity ... Cable drama is routinely knocking Network drama for six.


There's quite a few shows on TV I really enjoy right now. Walking Dead obviously, and was also a Breaking Bad fan. New Sons of Anarchy has been great, it's been an awesome season of Boardwalk Empire, It's Always Sunny just ended a VERY strong season, South Park has been pretty good as well. Eastbound and Down is back with a vengeance, the new HBO show "Hello Ladies" is also pretty great. It's sad that TV is almost trumping cinema right now, although admittedly I rarely watch new movies.

[MinionZombie]

There's quite a few shows on TV I really enjoy right now. Walking Dead obviously, and was also a Breaking Bad fan. New Sons of Anarchy has been great, it's been an awesome season of Boardwalk Empire, It's Always Sunny just ended a VERY strong season, South Park has been pretty good as well. Eastbound and Down is back with a vengeance, the new HBO show "Hello Ladies" is also pretty great. It's sad that TV is almost trumping cinema right now, although admittedly I rarely watch new movies.

I'm not entirely familiar with what shows are on what networks in America, but aren't most/all of those shows you mention on Cable or Subscription channels - i.e. not the "big seven" mainstream networks? That's what I was meaning - channels like NBC and ABC and the like, the sort of channels that pump out horseshit like "Under the Dome". Hopefully these great shows on 'non mainstream' channels will, at long last, inspire some more daring-do from them, not just sliding out cookie cutter, dumbed-down, paint-by-numbers, exposition-heavy clumps of slop. :sneaky::D

That's not to say there haven't been good - great, even - "big seven" network shows. The likes of 24 and Lost spring to mind instantly, but even they had their weaknesses, and at the moment - when it comes to quality drama - you have to look to Cable or Subscription channels in America, so it seems.

[zomtom]

I'm not entirely familiar with what shows are on what networks in America, but aren't most/all of those shows you mention on Cable or Subscription channels - i.e. not the "big seven" mainstream networks? That's what I was meaning - channels like NBC and ABC and the like, the sort of channels that pump out horseshit like "Under the Dome". Hopefully these great shows on 'non mainstream' channels will, at long last, inspire some more daring-do from them, not just sliding out cookie cutter, dumbed-down, paint-by-numbers, exposition-heavy clumps of slop. :sneaky::D

That's not to say there haven't been good - great, even - "big seven" network shows. The likes of 24 and Lost spring to mind instantly, but even they had their weaknesses, and at the moment - when it comes to quality drama - you have to look to Cable or Subscription channels in America, so it seems.

That's the best part about the ratings for TWD. AMC is a cable channel and these ratings are right up there with the big networks. It's pretty rare to see a cable program in the top ten list.

[JonOfTheShred]

I'm not entirely familiar with what shows are on what networks in America, but aren't most/all of those shows you mention on Cable or Subscription channels - i.e. not the "big seven" mainstream networks? That's what I was meaning - channels like NBC and ABC and the like, the sort of channels that pump out horseshit like "Under the Dome". Hopefully these great shows on 'non mainstream' channels will, at long last, inspire some more daring-do from them, not just sliding out cookie cutter, dumbed-down, paint-by-numbers, exposition-heavy clumps of slop. :sneaky::D

That's not to say there haven't been good - great, even - "big seven" network shows. The likes of 24 and Lost spring to mind instantly, but even they had their weaknesses, and at the moment - when it comes to quality drama - you have to look to Cable or Subscription channels in America, so it seems.

Sons of Anarchy = FX
Boardwalk Empire, Eastbound and Down, Hello Ladies = HBO
It's Always Sunny = FXX
South Park = Comedy Central

Yea, these particular shows are all on cable networks. I thought you were referring to channels like AMC vs. channels like HBO. HBO seems like a tier up from AMC-esque channels, which are themselves a tier up from CBS and NBC and whatnot. The corny shit they show on those stations...particularly the hokey sitcoms....is 100% more horrifying than the Walking Deads sickness. :elol:

[kidgloves]

Missed it this week.

12.20m down again but still outstanding.

http://www.wetpaint.com/walking-dead/articles/2013-11-12-season-4-ratings-governor-return

Good read here about just how big it is.

http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/11/11/the-walking-dead-ratings/

[kidgloves]

12.00m

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/news/a532417/sunday-ratings-sunday-night-football-kicks-nbc-to-victory.html

[kidgloves]

11.30m down again but still wins the night

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/11/26/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-wins-night-talking-dead-homeland-boardwalk-empire-witches-of-east-end-more-2/218115/

[MinionZombie]

11.30m down again but still wins the night

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/11/26/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-wins-night-talking-dead-homeland-boardwalk-empire-witches-of-east-end-more-2/218115/

Interesting, but still very good.

I predict an upswing for the mid-season finale. Around about 13m ... let's see what happens. :)

[Neil]

The downward trend is slightly worrying; For many here we're seeing the ideal episodes, yet the general public aren't agreeing?

[kidgloves]

12.10m. It's levelling out.
The mid season premiere will tell us more.

[kidgloves]

What do we reckon then?
I think this seasons premiere was the series highlight in terms of numbers but hopefully the hype train will elevate the ratings above the finale.
Im going with 14m

[bassman]

What do we reckon then?
I think this seasons premiere was the series highlight in terms of numbers but hopefully the hype train will elevate the ratings above the finale.
Im going with 14m

AMC must be thinking it's reached its peak, as well. Episode 409 was "accidentally" leaked on xbox live yesterday. Like so many premieres before it, it "accidentally" gets out. Seems like AMC is trying to build hype.

[MinionZombie]

Hmmm ... 12.5 or 13 million.

[MinionZombie]

I was quite a bit off, and even kidgloves was off by a good margin:

15.8 million

http://dailydead.com/walking-dead-season-4-return-seen-15-8-million-viewers/

Talking Dead got 5.9 million as well.

[kidgloves]

I was quite a bit off, and even kidgloves was off by a good margin:

15.8 million

http://dailydead.com/walking-dead-season-4-return-seen-15-8-million-viewers/




Talking Dead got 5.9 million as well.

Very nice. No complaints here :D

[zomtom]

Those numbers are especially nice since TWD was up against the Olympics and the 50th Anniversary of the Beatles on Ed Sullivan. VERY impressive numbers!!

[kidgloves]

13.30m.

Still growing but slowly.

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-walking-dead-amc-ratings-20140217,0,5095351.story#axzz2ti7Y5kW2

[kidgloves]

13.10m.

http://m.deadline.com/2014/02/walking-dead-tv-ratings-beat-olympics-closing-ceremony-amc-nbc/

[kidgloves]

13.1m

http://m.deadline.com/2014/03/oscars-overwhelm-oympics-thrashing-walking-dead-in-demo-results/

Oscars romped home for the night but still huge

[MinionZombie]

Not bad considering a stronger showing for the Oscars (which was up three million on last year, riding in at 43 million) ... and not bad at all in general, of course. Continually handsome ratings.

[kidgloves]

12.70m.
http://www.wetpaint.com/walking-dead/articles/2014-03-10-ratings-amc-hit-dethroned-show

Was beaten overall by "Resurrection" the remake of "The Returned" but not in the key demo which is what the advertisers are looking for.

[MinionZombie]

12.70m.
http://www.wetpaint.com/walking-dead/articles/2014-03-10-ratings-amc-hit-dethroned-show

Was beaten overall by "Resurrection" the remake of "The Returned" but not in the key demo which is what the advertisers are looking for.

I would be surprised if "Resurrection" holds up to the same level in the ratings in the second week. Not that I've seen it, but it's usually the case that figures drop come the second episode after the curious-but-not-interested-enough give up. I was a big fan of "Les Revenants", so see no reason to watch the Americanised version whatsoever personally.

Still holding strong - and in the right places, too, as you point out.

I remember "Les Revenants" getting pimped out here in the UK as if it were a zombie show - it ain't - zombies and revenants are two totally different things. I wonder if the advertising for "Resurrection" was similarly dodgy in its representation.

[kidgloves]

12.90m.
Stabilising.
http://headlineplanet.com/home/2014/03/17/walking-dead-ratings-slightly-buzzworthy-episode/

[kidgloves]

13.47m

http://www.examiner.com/article/another-ratings-win-for-amc-s-the-walking-dead-terminus-looms-large

[Neil]

13.47m

http://www.examiner.com/article/another-ratings-win-for-amc-s-the-walking-dead-terminus-looms-large

Wow!!

[MinionZombie]

I'd imagine the figure will rise again next week for the finale - those tent pole episodes usually draw the biggest numbers.

Always interesting how, after a big water cooler episode (e.g. last week), the following episode gets a boost ... and then, if that episode isn't 'as amazeballs' as the water cooler discussions of the previous week, then the following week sees a dip, but then usually that's got something really awesome in it. So, sometimes, the best episodes don't get the best numbers.

[kidgloves]

15.70m.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tv-ratings-walking-dead-gives-692262

Woweeeeeeeeeee.

They've nailed this at AMC. With the break they basically have 2 premieres and 2 finales which inflates the average viewership.
I really wouldn't be surprised if season 5's premiere goes even higher.

[MinionZombie]

15.70m.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tv-ratings-walking-dead-gives-692262

Woweeeeeeeeeee.

They've nailed this at AMC. With the break they basically have 2 premieres and 2 finales which inflates the average viewership.
I really wouldn't be surprised if season 5's premiere goes even higher.

Cor blimey guvnah! :stunned:

I was expecting an upswing for the finale, but wasn't expecting quite that sort of a swing - and just shy of the mid-season premiere's 15.8m!

The split season works quite well for TWD. The gap isn't that big, particularly when you count-in the festive season, and it allows you to have - in the case of season four - two smaller arcs for the two halves, and one big arc for the season as a whole. :cool:

[kidgloves]

It's that time of the year folks.
Predictions.

I'm going with 16.50m.

[MinionZombie]

It's that time of the year folks.
Predictions.

I'm going with 16.50m.

I'll go with 16.51m. :sneaky::D

[AcesandEights]

Hmmmm, seemed like the hype and expectations were definitely pumped up for this one, so I figure it was probably a bunker buster of a night. I certainly hope so, after seeing that episode :cool:

[kidgloves]

I'll go with 16.51m. :sneaky::D

Cheeky monkey :-P

- - - Updated - - -

17.30m

http://deadline.com/2014/10/walking-dead-ratings-premiere-season-5-amc-850319/

[MoonSylver]

BOO YAH BITCHES!!! :D


In a statement released by no one in particular, haters are told to "suck it!"

:lol:

[kidgloves]

boo yah bitches!!! :d



:lol:

:d :d :d

[MinionZombie]

Holy shit! :stunned: 1.2m higher than season four's premiere!

Moon - :lol::lol::lol:

[MinionZombie]

More stats on the Season 5 premiere - this time globally:
http://dailydead.com/walking-dead-season-5-breaks-records-around-world/

For example:


Local performance highlights include:

UK: The Walking Dead achieved a double record in the ratings: the highest overnight for the series across all seasons and the highest ever overnight for FOX in that market.
Spain: The Season 5 premiere beat all previous seasons’ premieres with an audience increase of 10%. The premiere obtained a 2.1% share and was The Walking Dead’s most watched premiere.
Germany: Germany recorded the highest viewing figures in German Pay TV history, with a record breaking 268k viewers and a 2.1 share for the total day.
Italy: The debut of the series in Italy was 30% above the premiere of Season 4.
Philippines: The premiere of The Walking Dead Season 5 was the highest rated telecast ever on Fox Philippines. It beat the Season 4 premiere by 57%.
Singapore: The Walking Dead Season 5 on FOX outperformed the Season 4 launch by 32%.
Taiwan: The Walking Dead Season 5 premiere was the highest rated US drama series on FOX so far this year. The ratings increase on from S4 premiere to S5 premiere was +123% among core viewers 15 – 44 and +95% among all people 4+.
Korea: The Walking Dead premiere and same day repeat exceeded comparable telecasts for Season 4 by 48%.
Australia: The Walking Dead season 5 premiere was the #1 show on subscription TV on the day of broadcast.
Thailand: The premiere and quick repeat of The Walking Dead season 5 made FOX the #1 Western general entertainment cable channel in timeslots.
Latin America: The Walking Dead was number one in its time slot in Argentina, Colombia and Mexico.
Chile: The Walking Dead Season 5 premiere was up 34% compared to the season 4 premiere.

[kidgloves]

15.14m
Very, very solid.

http://deadline.com/2014/10/the-walking-dead-solid-in-week-2-against-peyton-manning-nfl-rebound-855832/

[MinionZombie]

15.14m
Very, very solid.

http://deadline.com/2014/10/the-walking-dead-solid-in-week-2-against-peyton-manning-nfl-rebound-855832/

Very solid indeed. I was thinking somewhere around 15 to 15.5 earlier today before I came here to see an update on the ratings.

Also - for the season 5 premiere - once those who recorded the show to watch later were factored in, the figure rose to 22.37 million!

[kidgloves]

13.80m

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/10/28/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-wins-night-talking-dead-boardwalk-empire-real-housewives-of-new-jersey-homeland-more/319975/

[kidgloves]

14.50m.
Still beating Sunday Night Football

http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/11/03/walking-dead-ratings-once-again-beat-sunday-night-football/

[kidgloves]

13.5m.
Beat football again

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/11/10/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-wins-night-talking-dead-real-housewives-of-atlanta-homeland-the-newsroom-more/325972/

[Christopher Jon]

13.5m.
Beat football again



NBC Sunday Night Football (Bears/Packers) - Live (8:30-11PM) 6.5/18 18.13m

[kidgloves]

14.07m

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/11/18/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-tops-night-talking-dead-the-real-housewives-of-atlanta-nascar-more/328787/

[AcesandEights]

Very nice, sustained numbers.

[MinionZombie]

Lovely jubbly. :)

[kidgloves]

13.33m

http://deadline.com/2014/11/sunday-night-football-ratings-the-walking-dead-season-5-cowboys-giants-1201295111/

[MinionZombie]

So what are folks' predictions for the mid-season finale?

I'm going to pluck 15.8m out of the sky ... but seeing as the premiere got 17.3m, my optimistic guess might be more like 16.8m ... and my really optimistic guess might be 17.5m.

[kidgloves]

So what are folks' predictions for the mid-season finale?

I'm going to pluck 15.8m out of the sky ... but seeing as the premiere got 17.3m, my optimistic guess might be more like 16.8m ... and my really optimistic guess might be 17.5m.

I don't think you'll be far off with that.
I'm gonna say a nice round 16m :D

[MinionZombie]

14.8m for the mid-season finale.

http://dailydead.com/14-8-million-viewers-tune-walking-deads-mid-season-5-finale/

6.6m for Talking Dead.

[kidgloves]

14.8m for the mid-season finale.

http://dailydead.com/14-8-million-viewers-tune-walking-deads-mid-season-5-finale/

6.6m for Talking Dead.

Whaaaaaaaaaaat. Is that all?
Cancel it :evil:

[kidgloves]

It's that time again.
I'm going ambitious.18m.
There has to be a ceiling at some point.
Next season will be no 6.
Most TV shows last 7 years and TWD ratings are still going up.

[MinionZombie]

Hmmm ... I'll go for 16 million ... although 18m would be awesome!

[kidgloves]

Not far off 15.80m

http://deadline.com/2015/02/walking-dead-ratings-better-call-saul-debut-strong-1201369284/

[DayoftheZ]

Good numbers although looking at the graph on Wikipedia page, it’s the first time that the rating for a current episode is less that the same episode in the previous season.

[MinionZombie]

Good numbers although looking at the graph on Wikipedia page, it’s the first time that the rating for a current episode is less that the same episode in the previous season.

The Grammys were on the same night so there's talk that that had an effect - but the numbers are still exceedingly strong. :)

[kidgloves]

Big drop this week due to SNL no doubt.

12.3

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/02/17/the-walking-dead-ratings-down-22-percent-in-week-2/364552/

[MinionZombie]

Big drop this week due to SNL no doubt.

12.3

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/02/17/the-walking-dead-ratings-down-22-percent-in-week-2/364552/

Ah right, I was wondering why it took a dip for 5x10 ... well hopefully the rest of American telly can get the fudge out of the way from now on, eh? :D

Even with a drop because of the SNL thing, 12.3m is a figure to kill for in this day and age.

I wonder what the figures were with time shift viewings taken into account.

[kidgloves]

13.44m this week

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/02/24/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-wins-night-talking-dead-live-from-the-red-carpet-mike-tyson-mysteries-more/366718/

[kidgloves]

Good bounce back this week

14.43m

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/03/03/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-wins-night-talking-dead-real-housewives-of-atlanta-sister-wives-shameless-bar-rescue-more/369504/

[kidgloves]

Consistent

14.53m

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/03/10/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-wins-night-talking-dead-real-housewives-of-atlanta-more-2/372907/

[MinionZombie]

Lovely jubbly. :)

[kidgloves]

13.78m
Very solid numbers

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/03/17/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-wins-night-talking-dead-real-housewives-of-atlanta-keeping-up-with-the-kardashians-shameless-the-royals-more/375586/

[kidgloves]

13.78m
Very solid numbers

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/03/17/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-wins-night-talking-dead-real-housewives-of-atlanta-keeping-up-with-the-kardashians-shameless-the-royals-more/375586/


13.76m

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/03/24/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-tops-night-talking-dead-the-real-housewives-of-atlanta-ncaa-basketball-more-2/378609/

[MinionZombie]

Predictions for the season 5 finale?

I'll go for 17 million.

[kidgloves]

Predictions for the season 5 finale?

I'll go for 17 million.

Hmmm. I'll go with 16.50m.

[kidgloves]

15.8m

Lots of new records

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/03/30/the-walking-dead-season-5-finale-is-highest-rated-finale-in-series-history-garnering-15-8-million-viewers/381342/

[kidgloves]

Uh oh.

Fear smashes all time cable ratings premiere
10.1m

http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/fear-the-walking-dead-premiere-sets-all-time-cable-ratings-record-1201575876/

[MinionZombie]

Uh oh.

Fear smashes all time cable ratings premiere
10.1m

http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/fear-the-walking-dead-premiere-sets-all-time-cable-ratings-record-1201575876/

AMC's going to be happy with that, then! :)

Hopefully it holds strong during the remainder of the season - it certainly got off to a good start in my opinion. :cool:

[kidgloves]

AMC's going to be happy with that, then! :)

Hopefully it holds strong during the remainder of the season - it certainly got off to a good start in my opinion. :cool:

If it follows the same pattern as TWD we should see a small drop for the 2nd episode to say 8.3m then an upswing for the 3rd

[MinionZombie]

If it follows the same pattern as TWD we should see a small drop for the 2nd episode to say 8.3m then an upswing for the 3rd

Or a bit of a down/up/down tick for the middle episodes, and then a surge for the finale as so often seems to be the case. Premieres and finales get the biggest figures as those tend to be the 'must watch live right now' appointment viewing ... although, there are those curious folks who only watch some episodes of a show ... ... I just can't get my head around that whatsoever, especially in a drama where each episode links to the others. How would you know what was going on, missing major events, and failing to gain the full effect of certain events that you do witness etc.

[kidgloves]

8.2m. ��

http://www.ew.com/article/2015/08/31/fear-walking-dead-ratings

[MinionZombie]

Ooh, you were so close with your guess of 8.3m!

A very good second performance from the show - and may it continue!

[kidgloves]

Ooh, you were so close with your guess of 8.3m!

A very good second performance from the show - and may it continue!

If it keeps following TWD we should see 9m for episode 3 but we'll have to wait a couple of weeks due to Labour day weekend in the US ��

[MinionZombie]

If it keeps following TWD we should see 9m for episode 3 but we'll have to wait a couple of weeks due to Labour day weekend in the US ��

*checks air dates*

Damn it, you're right! :mad::mad::mad:

[kidgloves]

Dropped again this week 7.2m
Can't copy the link for some reason but it's on Entertainment Weekly

[Ed]

http://www.ew.com/article/2015/09/14/fear-walking-dead-ratings-slip-again

[rongravy]

Wow, the better it gets, the more the ratings drop. Go figure...

[MinionZombie]

A week off only two episodes in is looking rather silly now, isn't it? Although at 7.2m that's still a very good rating - Better Call Saul likewise started very strong and then slipped considerably over the course of season one (6.88m for 1x01 slipped to 2.53m for 1x10 ... 1x09 had the lowest rating of the season at 2.38m).

However, as we've seen before, these shows need time to grow and establish themselves. Hopefully FTWD ticks up again in the ratings as it really deserves to ... but what's the bet the media will have a field day and establish a narrative around this? :rolleyes:

[kidgloves]

Down again 6.62m but still great.

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/09/22/sunday-cable-ratings-fear-the-walking-dead-tops-night-nfl-countdown-rick-morty-basketball-wives-the-strain-more/469914/

[AssassinFromHell]

A week off only two episodes in is looking rather silly now, isn't it? Although at 7.2m that's still a very good rating - Better Call Saul likewise started very strong and then slipped considerably over the course of season one (6.88m for 1x01 slipped to 2.53m for 1x10 ... 1x09 had the lowest rating of the season at 2.38m).

However, as we've seen before, these shows need time to grow and establish themselves. Hopefully FTWD ticks up again in the ratings as it really deserves to ... but what's the bet the media will have a field day and establish a narrative around this? :rolleyes:

Hopefully AMC stays the course. How many good television shows in history have been cancelled prematurely because the networks got nervous about ratings?

[MinionZombie]

Hopefully AMC stays the course. How many good television shows in history have been cancelled prematurely because the networks got nervous about ratings?

Fortunately both Better Call Saul and Fear The Walking Dead have already had their second seasons green lit. They're already deep into the work on the former, and they'll be getting on with the latter too. There'd still be a chance of something getting canned before production - but I'd say it's highly unlikely in FTWD's case.

They've seen ratings grow with their various shows. Breaking Bad - rightly hailed as a huge achievement - did relatively low numbers in season one, and took a long time to catch on, even up to its final eight episodes.

[darth los]

I'd be more interested to see what the ratings are the middle of next season after people know exactly what the show is about and the curiosity/novelty/newness has worn off. I think that will tell more about what this series base viewer number will be like.

I know many walking dead fans who gave the show a chance but it turned out not to be their speed so they're just kinda done with it.

:cool:

[kidgloves]

Slight rise this week 6.65m

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/09/29/sunday-cable-ratings-fear-the-walking-dead-tops-night-rick-morty-basketball-wives-the-strain-more/473460/

[kidgloves]

I'm going with a prediction of 8.8m for the finale then for it to rise to 14m with +7 days ratings.
Loads of people have been recording it to watch later if you look closely at the figures. Still a huge huge success

[MinionZombie]

Hmmm ... I'll go for 8.5m for the finale.

Where are you getting the figures from that show the entire picture for Live plus those watching it recorded?

It'd make sense that FTWD hasn't got to 'appointment viewing' yet as it's only just started. While TWD still has plenty of people recording it for later, it has more 'appointment viewers' ... frankly, with a show like TWD, how could you watch it any other way if you have the choice? Spoilers are flying all over the shop the following morning so you can't do anything online until you've seen the episode.

[kidgloves]

Hmmm ... I'll go for 8.5m for the finale.

Where are you getting the figures from that show the entire picture for Live plus those watching it recorded?

It'd make sense that FTWD hasn't got to 'appointment viewing' yet as it's only just started. While TWD still has plenty of people recording it for later, it has more 'appointment viewers' ... frankly, with a show like TWD, how could you watch it any other way if you have the choice? Spoilers are flying all over the shop the following morning so you can't do anything online until you've seen the episode.

Not everybody is online MZ. I work with people who love TWD but have zero interest in the Internet or the show beyond watching it on the telly.

The figures usually come from tvbythenumbers mostly and they have +3 and +7 days ratings later in the week.

Anyway,


The finale figures are quite surprising to me.

6.86m

It looks like a level has been reached already. Well until the hype kicks in for season 2