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AMC Drama Returns to Record Premiere Ratings

Jul 16, 2012  •  Post A Comment

The season premiere of an AMC drama Sunday night pulled in some big numbers, including a series best for a premiere, EW.com reports.

“Breaking Bad” attracted 2.9 million viewers for the debut, up 14% from last year’s premiere, the story reports. The number equaled last year’s season finale.

Adding in the encore broadcast, the show delivered 3.5 million viewers.

The show was up 34% in adults 18-49.

The report notes: “’Breaking Bad’ has had a remarkable run. Though the acclaimed drama has never been a huge performer, the show has managed to grow its audience every season. That doesn’t normally happen for heavily serialized shows, which typically peak in their first few years.”

2 Comments

  1. Thanks to the corporate pissing contest between AMC’s parent corporation and Dish Network I and a heck of a lot more people had to miss the show. We pay enough money that we should not be screwed over. If I didn’t have a contract to finish I would cut the cord.

  2. The Nielsen measurement system strikes again. 14MM HH’s less, yet up 14%. Amazing.

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