Down a bit, affected, in my opinion, by MTV's Video Music Awards which dominated the basic cable ratings.

DZ didn't rank in the top 10 for 18-49, so the audience number dropped below last week's level of 1,934.0. (The number 10 show was The Closer at 1,876.0.).

DZ ranked #9 Adults 25-54, with 1,973.0 viewers, which is down from last week's 2,047.0.

TOP 10 AD-SUPPORTED CABLE SHOWS
Adults 25-54
Week Ending August 28

Rank
PROGRAM
NET
(000)

1
2005 Video Music Awards
MTV
3587

2
Sharpie 500
TNT
3509

3
Monk
USA
2469

4
WWE Entertainment
SPK
2440

5
WWE Entertainment
SPK
2273

6
The Closer
TNT
2259

7
The 4400
USA
1984

8
Falcons/Jaguars
ESPN
1977

9
The Dead Zone
USA
1973

10
Rescue Me
FX
1963

Source: Turner Entertainment Research based on data from Nielsen Media Research.





Aug. 31, 2005 © 2005 Media Life

The Dead Zone was hurt by two things: The VMA Awards and the Hurricane coverage. Overall, I think this was a solid season ratings wise. I would guess TDZ averaged about 3.5 million viewers a week and was in top ten in 18-49 and 25-54 demo in most weeks. That is pretty good for a show in its fourth season and getting little or no media attention.

Stupid VMA's...

I'm glad we're somewhere in the top 10. Thanks NEfan.

3.5 Million viewers is FAN-FREAKIN'-TASTIC for a cable show...don't let anybody tell you different.

Dex