The Walking Dead Premiere Ratings: Record-Shattering!
It's official: the cable universe belongs to The Walking Dead. All other programs are merely living in it.
The drama's Season 3 premiere was viewed last night by 10.9 million households, a ridiculous 50 percent increase from last year's opener and the highest-rated dramatic episode in basic cable history.
“Thank you to the fans for making The Walking Dead such a tremendous success. We are honored and humbled that television’s largest adult audience resides on AMC. So many people on both sides of the camera worked tirelessly on this project, and I thank and congratulate each of them for their amazing contribution,” said Charlie Collier, president of AMC, in a statement.
Including encores at 10 p.m. and midnight, the premiere brought in 15.2 million viewers. It also garnered 7.2 million viewers among 18-49-year olds. That's simply astounding.
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October 20th, 2012 12:38 PM
It really does deserve a seasons 4 and 5, 16 episode pick-up with ratings like this.
October 17th, 2012 10:38 AM
is there any other good sites,to see the new episode,,i got stupid dish network i hae them for taking off A&E not only for the walking dead wich i love but duck dynasty 2,,so if anyone can help me that would b great,,thanks
Rank: New User
October 17th, 2012 2:19 AM
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It's the best
Rank: Extra
October 16th, 2012 10:14 AM
I honestly don't know why I watch Walking Dead. It is a good show, thriller is just not my thing. But my, I cannot stop watching this show! Seriously!! It's so good that I told myself to suck it up and watch the whole hour! I never say this but after the pilot for this season, I cannot wait for next week's episode!
October 15th, 2012 8:22 PM
Not Surprise.. The Walking Dead is the Best show on TV!!!
Rank: Regular Character
October 15th, 2012 7:09 PM
Yes ..... DISH NETWORK blows chunks,Hail DirecTV lol
October 15th, 2012 4:48 PM
Considering nobody on Dish Network got to watch, imagine the results if we had been able to participate. Blast you to hell Dish Network!
Rank: Regular Character
October 15th, 2012 4:41 PM
God damn!!! I will watch this show