Sunday Cable Ratings:'The Walking Dead' Dominates Night, Space Jump, 'Dexter', 'Boardwalk Empire','Homeland,' 'Breaking Amish', & More

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1. Meanie

   Posted October 16, 2012 at 9:47 AM

   The Walking Dead dominated tv all sunday. I bet AMC is laughing at Dish for not picking them back up

2. CP

   Posted October 16, 2012 at 9:51 AM

   LOL at people who thought Walking Dead would premier lower than last year

3. Steven

   Posted October 16, 2012 at 10:11 AM

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNWMe7bIT94

4. Chris

   Posted October 16, 2012 at 10:15 AM

   @Bluetahoe–you can’t blame low subscriber #’s for Homeland doing so much worse than Dexter, it’s lead-in.

   I don’t honestly believe Homeland would be a major hit anywhere. It’s one of those shows that appeals mightily to a few, and not at all to most. I watch some of those shows (like Treme, which I think is far superior to what I’ve seen of Homeland), so not meant as a criticism.

   TV has gotten so ‘niche’–there’s a show out there that is just about exactly what you or I want to watch–but the more you like it, the less I may like it. And vice versa. Homeland’s niche includes a lot of critics and Emmy voters. But there’s something missing–some broader appeal.

   Best show on TV, btw–Game of Thrones. Nothing else comes close.

5. Shawn

   Posted October 16, 2012 at 10:25 AM

   Hi guys, what about Treme’s numbers? I never find them here. Thank you.

6. THE OLD MAN

   Posted October 16, 2012 at 10:29 AM

   @ richard

   Not being smart here, but I honestly cannot believe you guys didn’t see this coming! This is your generation pal! There’s even more to come. STAY TOONED…

7. THE OLD MAN

   Posted October 16, 2012 at 10:33 AM

   Shawn, thanks for reminding me about Treme!

8. RMH

   Posted October 16, 2012 at 10:36 AM

   The Beast is Back!

9. J

   Posted October 16, 2012 at 10:51 AM

   Dont forget ben 10 and star wars ratings/viewings for the saturday that just past Nick! PLease and thank you

10. john

    Posted October 16, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Massively impressed that Wallking Dead was the top three shows on cable Sunday. The overrall strength of the marathon is quite astounding. I am amused that there are people who think you cant be a fan of Walking Dead as well as Homeland, Mad Men or Breaking Bad. A good show is a good show and I trust most discerning viewers are able to understand that.

11. Chris

    Posted October 16, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    john, it’s entirely possible to be a fan of all those shows you mention, but you only have to look at the ratings to know it isn’t the NORM.

    I don’t like to believe that ‘quality’ is entirely subjective, but when it comes to television, you can’t really know how good a show is until long after it’s over. Many shows that were acclaimed as masterpieces in the past are largely forgotten now. Precious little in this medium endures.

    Ratings don’t prove how good a show is, but they sure as hell do prove how many people like watching it.

12. Jon23812

    Posted October 16, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    I don’t think Nick posts Saturday Cable ratings anymore. He hasn’t in the last two weeks.

13. Mike

    Posted October 16, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    Great,action-packed episode of Boardwalk Empire sunday.Though instead of with the shooting of random zombies,it had cleverly written wackings.Full frontals(both male and female) too.What else does it need to go above the 2 million viewers i wonder.

14. TVMAN

    Posted October 16, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    @Chris. The difference between Homeland & Mad Man. Is Mad Man is on a channel that is FREE. Over 50+ mill get A&E. Think it’s different story for ShowTime. Also there prob millions(like me) who watch Homeland online, since I don’t want to pay for ShowTime.

15. Nathan (NR2012)

    Posted October 16, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    @Nick or anyone else,
    If you can post the following:
    Tuff Puppy
    Robot and Monster
    TMNT
    iCarly
    Victorious
    BTR
    See Dad Run

    The iCarly and Victorious numbers would be glady appreciated. Thanks in advance!

16. Nathan (NR2012)

    Posted October 16, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    All aired on Nickelodeon. From I believe 11 AM – 9 PM?? On Saturday.

17. Q

    Posted October 16, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    from thefutoncritic.com

    select cable nielsen ratings
    (national numbers for saturday, october 13, 2012)

    Here are the highlights of 21 ad-sustained programs that aired in primetime on the cable networks last night, courtesy of TravisYanan:

    MLB ALCS, Game 1 – TBS
    6.847 million viewers, #1; 2.741 million adults 18-49 (2.2 rating), #2

    College Football: South Carolina/LSU – ESPN
    5.978 million viewers, #2; 2.759 million adults 18-49 (2.2 rating), #1

    Victorious (8:30) – Nickelodeon
    3.654 million viewers, #3; 0.770 million adults 18-49 (0.6 rating), #4

    iCarly (8:00) – Nickelodeon
    3.627 million viewers, #4; 0.829 million adults 18-49 (0.7 rating), #3

    Big Time Rush (9:00) – Nickelodeon
    2.770 million viewers, #5; 0.521 million adults 18-49 (0.4 rating), #8

    How to Rock (9:30) – Nickelodeon
    1.971 million viewers, #6; 0.370 million adults 18-49 (0.3 rating), #16

    Too Cute! – Animal Planet
    1.394 million viewers, #7; 0.449 million adults 18-49 (0.4 rating), #12

    The Walking Dead Sneak Peek (10:30) – AMC
    1.276 million viewers, #8; 0.701 million adults 18-49 (0.6 rating), #6

    American Horror House – Syfy
    1.204 million viewers, #9; 0.472 million adults 18-49 (0.4 rating), #11

    Parking Wars (9:00) – A&E
    1.120 million viewers, #10; 0.479 million adults 18-49 (0.4 rating), #10

    Parking Wars (9:30) – A&E
    1.113 million viewers, #11; 0.487 million adults 18-49 (0.4 rating), #9

    Pit Bulls & Parolees (10:00) – Animal Planet
    1.110 million viewers, #12; 0.533 million adults 18-49 (0.4 rating), #7

    College Football (9:00) – ESPN2
    1.059 million viewers, #13; 0.449 million adults 18-49 (0.4 rating), #13

    UFC 153 Preliminaries – FX
    1.038 million viewers, #14; 0.704 million adults 18-49 (0.6 rating), #5

    Billy the Exterminator (10:00) – A&E
    0.958 million viewers, #15; 0.408 million adults 18-49 (0.3 rating), #14

    Billy the Exterminator (10:30) – A&E
    0.921 million viewers, #16; 0.371 million adults 18-49 (0.3 rating), #15

    College Football (5:30) – ESPN2
    0.672 million viewers, #17; 0.272 million adults 18-49 (0.2 rating), #17

    Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s – OWN
    0.649 million viewers, #18; 0.253 million adults 18-49 (0.2 rating), #19

    Iyanla, Fix My Life – OWN
    0.534 million viewers, #19; 0.254 million adults 18-49 (0.2 rating), #18

    Titanic: Blood and Steel (9:00) – Encore
    0.253 million viewers, #20; 0.096 million adults 18-49 (0.1 rating), #20

    Titanic: Blood and Steel (8:00) – Encore
    0.195 million viewers, #21; 0.071 million adults 18-49 (0.1 rating), #21

18. Twist Of Fate

    Posted October 16, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    @Robert @Nick
    Please can we have the numbers for Tuff Puppy, TMNT, Kung Fu Panda, and Robot and Monster. I’m begging for them.

19. Nick

    Posted October 16, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    Saturday:

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Nickelodeon)
    -11 AM: 2.797 million viewers, 0.80 A18-49

    Kung Fu Panda (Nickelodeon)
    -11:30 AM: 2.159 million viewers, 0.57 A18-49

    T.U.F.F. Puppy (Nickelodeon)
    -12 PM: 1.816 million viewers, 0.44 A18-49

    Robot and Monster (Nickelodeon)
    -12:30 PM: 1.520 million viewers, 0.34 A18-49

    Power Rangers (Nickelodeon)
    -1 PM: 1.226 million viewers, 0.28 A18-49

    Ben 10: Omniverse (Cartoon Network)
    -9 AM: 1.685 million viewers, 0.45 A18-49

    Star Wars: Clone Wars (Cartoon Network)
    -9:30 AM: 1.749 million viewers, 0.51 A18-49

    WWE Saturday Morning Slam (CW, 10/6)
    -10 AM: 1.236 million viewers, 0.39 A18-49

    Wednesday:

    WWE Main Event (Ion)
    -8 PM: 1.327 million viewers, 0.40 A18-49

20. Nick

    Posted October 16, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    Sunday:

    Copper (BBC America)
    -10 PM: 0.513 million viewers, 0.13 A18-49

    Sandwich King (Food Network)
    -11 AM: 0.771 million viewers, 0.26 A18-49 (#3 in total viewers and #1 in the demo through 5 PM)

    $24 in 24 (Food Network)
    -6:30 PM: 0.734 million viewers, 0.25 A18-49

    Ultimate Spider-Man (Disney XD)
    -11 AM: 0.669 million viewers, 0.19 A18-49

    Avengers (Disney XD)
    -11:31 AM: 0.774 million viewers, 0.28 A18-49

    Winx (Nickelodeon)
    -1 PM: 1.600 million viewers, 0.26 A18-49