No Brainer: USA Renews 'Burn Notice' and 'Royal Pains,' Hits Behind Its Ratings Surge Burn Notice, Royal Pains, USA

USA Network has renewed its popular action drama "Burn Notice" and freshman hit "Royal Pains," according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The Thursday team of "Burn" and "Pains" has been the force behind a ratings surge for USA, which finished first among cable networks in the second-quarter ratings and just nailed top spot for July, the Reporter says.

--Tom Gilbert