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'The Walking Dead' finale sets ratings record
Season 1 of "The Walking Dead" has ambled off with history-making ratings.The AMC drama finished its six-episode freshman season Sunday night (Dec. 5), drawing more than 6 million total viewers in the 10 p.m. hour. With repeat airings at 11 p.m. and 1 a.m., the total audience number swells to 8.1 million.
The real boast, however, is the 4 million viewers in the 18-49 adult demo, the largest of any drama in basic cable history.
Overall, the season averaged 3.5 million in the 18-49 demo, the best average of any basic cable drama going back to 1993.
In the series finale, the group of survivors discover that their sanctuary at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is not the paradise they imagined.
"The Walking Dead" has been renewed for a second 13-episode season.
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I think theres a typo in the article, the writer refers to last night as the SERIES finale.
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"...the best average of any basic cable drama going back to 1993."
I'm curious what that record-setting basic cable drama was, Hanh. Do share.
No, he said season finale not series!
i love it to death! can't wait for the 2nd season!!
I hope they end season 2 on halloween instead of starting it then. I can't wait that long!!
The Walking Dead comic book series was a surprise hit, bucking the trend of most comics by steadily adding readers with each issue over the years. Interesting to see the TV series follow a similar path with its first season. Robert Kirkman must be thrilled.
It does say Series not Season. I'm also interest in what was that 1993 cable show?
As for TWD I absolutely loved the first season. It is so scary and so good. I also loved the season finale. I can't believe I have to wait a year for it to start up again and to find out what the Doc whispered in Rick's ear.
SHOW ROCKKKKKKKKS.
I thought this was going to be just another dumb zombie series. Boy was I suprized, it is GREAT!! It's full of action, fun. I wish it was a 20 or 22 week series. Looking forward to season 2.