The premiere of USA Network's "The Starter Wife" powered the network to its best ever Thursday night.

"Starter Wife" drew 2.875 million viewers in the 18-49 adult demographic and 2.76 million adults 25-54.

USA said "Starter Wife" was its biggest launch since "The 4400" three years ago, and that it was the top rated original scripted show on cable since the "Nip/Tuck" season premiere last September.