Actor Steven Segal’s first foray into reality television, A&E’s series "Steven Seagal Lawman," got off to a stellar start in the ratings Wednesday night, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The two episodes, shown from 10-11 p.m. on A&E, broke viewership records for the network with 3.5 million viewers and 2 million in the 18-49 demographic.

— Allison J. Waldman