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‘Sonny’ Lights Up Sunday for Disney Channel

Disney Channel’s new series “Sonny With a Chance” gave the network its best Sunday-night performance in three months.

“Sonny,” with teen star Demi Lovato, premiered with back-to-back episodes Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. Both episodes came in as the top two telecasts among viewers 6-11 and 9-14 and as the most watched on cable TV for the night.

At 8 p.m. “Sonny” drew 4.1 million total viewers, followed by 4 million at 8:30 p.m. From half-hour to half-hour, the show retained 100% of its viewers 6-11 and increased 7% among ages 9-14.

For the week of Feb. 2, the show came in as the No. 1 series among viewers 6-11 with a 7.4 rating in the demo (1.8 million viewers) and the top scripted series among tweens 9-14 with a 6.4 rating (1.6 million). Disney Channel was the top network among viewers 6-11 for the 201st consecutive week, and the top network among viewers 9-14 for the 197th straight week.

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Andrea

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I´m so glad for Demi,, she really deserve it, the show was awesome i really enjoy it, especially the second episode.

Jen

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i didnt like the first episode much. i loved the second one though :)

Lesley

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The first one was funny but my favorite was the second

Jens

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i love all of the shows. and i really like sonny and chad together

Fiona

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The show is really good indeed,
nice to know it's getting appreciated!

me

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i hate her she's so ugly
i like Selena better Heck!, I think I even like Miley better. Dumby LaButtChin, Definitely doesn't deserve this!

Priscilla

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response to "me | April 10, 2009 9:12 PM"
your an envious moron :)
Demi is an outstanding actress

Kayy

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omg!! whoever 'me' is is too an soo stupid!! ugh demi is the BESTEST! and chad (sterling) and demi(Sonny) are TOO amazing together :D

Gen

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the first one was less funny, but i loved the second (:

rhion

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ooooooooooh i really love to c demi lovato ......................i am so unlucky i am in india cant c all the disney stars

kaleah

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what the hell

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Demi Lovato wouldn't exist if it werent for camp rock she stinks!!!

ashley

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To Jake:
And Miley wouldn't exist if it weren't for hannah montana u.u
gosh people can be soo envious

ashley

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To Jake:
And Miley wouldn't exist if it weren't for hannah montana u.u
gosh people can be soo envious

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'me' is so mean if you ask me.
whats your name you cawourd

arnav

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demi is so cute.............

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lol