'Walking Dead' Finale Draws 6M Viewers
Sunday's finale of AMC's The
Walking Dead was the most-watched episode of the season, earning a 4.1
household rating and drawing 6 million total viewers.
The episode also ranked first for adults 18-49 delivery for
a basic cable drama, attracting 4 million viewers in the key demo.
Walking Dead
averaged 3.5 million adults 18-49 in its first season, making it the most-watched
drama series in basic cable history for the demo, according to Nielsen Media
Research. The series, which premiered Oct. 31, was renewed for a second season after only two episodes.
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