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TV Show: The Walking Dead: Season 7 | Episode 8
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I told y'all Rick would become annoying the minute this season started! Anyway, okay episode and glad it's back!
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Im obsessed with this show.
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I have a feeling the producers made Daryl leave the group... Then he's gonna see how Merle really is, he will try to attack Rick's group and Daryl will stick up for them.... I hope they just don't drag him
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HOLY. CRAP.
The Walking Dead (6.1) 12.3 MILLION VIEWERS
Press Release and More
AMC’S “The Walking Dead” SEASON THREE PREMIERE DELIVERS 12.3 MILLION VIEWERS MAKING IT THE LARGEST AUDIENCE IN SERIES HISTORY
LAST NIGHT’S EPISODE CEMENTS AMC’S “The Walking Dead” AS THE #1 TELEVISION PROGRAM OF THE SEASON AMONG ADULTS 18-49 WITH SERIES AVERAGE OUTDELIVERING HITS INCLUDING “Modern Family,” “NCIS,” “The Big Bang Theory,” “Two and a Half Men,” “DUCK DYNASTY,” AND “American Horror Story”
“TALKING DEAD” DELIVERS 2.7 MILLION ADULTS 18-49 AND 4.1 MILLION VIEWERS
New York, NY – February 11, 2013 – Last night, AMC’s mid-season three premiere of “The Walking Dead” returned with its largest audience ever in series history delivering 12.3 million viewers at the 9pm premiere. The previous record was 10.9 million viewers from the season three premiere on October 14, 2012. The episode is also the strongest telecast for a series in basic cable history for adults 18-49 with 7.7 million. These results shatter the hit series’ previous record with an increase of +6% (A18-49) over the October 14, 2012 season three premiere. “The Walking Dead” season three series average for adults 18-49 delivers 6.8 million outperforming other television series season averages including “Modern Family,” ‘The Big Bang Theory,” “Two and a Half Men,” and “NCIS.” In addition to the 9 PM premiere, the show encored at 11 PM, midnight and 2am, delivering 16.6 million viewers for the night.
Following the 9 PM premiere of “The Walking Dead,” AMC premiered a new episode of “Talking Dead” at 10 PM. 4.1 million viewers tuned in to the live show. Hosted by Chris Hardwick, “Talking Dead” is a companion series to “The Walking Dead” and features Hardwick and fans, actors, producers and other TV enthusiasts, discussing and dissecting that night’s “Dead” premiere. The series expanded to a full hour with the final 8 episodes of season three.
"When you look at numbers like this, the first thing that comes to mind is how grateful we are to the fans of this show. They embrace ‘The Walking Dead’ in a way that we wanted to believe was possible but we never take for granted,” said Charlie Collier, AMC’s president. “The cast and crew put everything they have into making this show. They’re a phenomenally talented group who truly give their all. We congratulate everyone involved."
Key Nielsen Highlights for the season three B premiere of “The Walking Dead”:
9pm airing – 7.3 HH rating with 12.3 million viewers; a +40%/+51% increase respectively over last year’s season 2B premiere
9pm airing - Adults 18-49 delivered 7.7 million viewers; a +44% increase over last year’s season 2B premiere
9pm airing - Adults 25-54 delivered 6.7 million viewers; a +51% increase over last year’s season 2B premiere.
9p premiere, 11p, midnight and 2a airings grossed to 16.6 million viewers, 10.7 million Adults 18-49 and 8.9 million Adults 25-54
Key Nielsen Highlights for the season three B premiere of “Talking Dead”:
10pm: 2.6 HH rating with 4.1 million viewers, +225%/+371% vs. last year’s season 2B premiere.
10pm: 2.7 million Adults 18-49, +396% vs. last year’s season 2B premiere.
10pm: 2.3 million Adults 25-54, +369% vs. last year’s season 2B premiere.
Source: Nielsen. Live+SD. M-Sa 8P-11P/Su 7P-11P. The Walking Dead Season 3B Premiere (2/10/13); Season 3 To Date 10/14/12-2/10/13 vs. 12/13 Season to Date (9/24/12-2/7/13) Broadcast and Cable. 9/13/93-2/7/12, Ad Supported Cable, Telecast Level Data. Excluding Sports, News, Specials. A18-49 (000). 3B Premiere (2/10/13) vs 2B Premiere (2/12/12). Qual Avail Upon Request.
Hailed by Entertainment Weekly as “the greatest thriller ever produced for television,” “The Walking Dead” has become a juggernaut on social media. The series currently has close to 15 million likes on Facebook and last night “The Walking Dead” was a top trend on Twitter for the night of the mid-season premiere. Based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman, the Emmy Award-winning series tells the story of the months and years that follow the zombie apocalypse. It follows a group of survivors, led by police officer Rick Grimes, who travel in search of a safe and secure home.
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AMC’S “The Walking Dead” SEASON THREE PREMIERE DELIVERS 12.3 MILLION VIEWERS MAKING IT THE LARGEST AUDIENCE IN SERIES HISTORY
LAST NIGHT’S EPISODE CEMENTS
AMC’S “The Walking Dead” AS THE #1 TELEVISION PROGRAM OF THE SEASON AMONG ADULTS 18-49 WITH SERIES AVERAGE OUTDELIVERING HITS INCLUDING “Modern Family,” “NCIS,” “The Big Bang Theory,” “Two and a Half Men,” “DUCK DYNASTY,”
AND “American Horror Story”
“TALKING DEAD” DELIVERS 2.7 MILLION
ADULTS 18-49 AND 4.1 MILLION VIEWERS
New York, NY – February 11, 2013 – Last night, AMC’s mid-season three premiere of “The Walking Dead” returned with its largest audience ever in series history delivering 12.3 million viewers at the 9pm premiere. The previous record was 10.9 million viewers from the season three premiere on October 14, 2012. The episode is also the strongest telecast for a series in basic cable history for adults 18-49 with 7.7 million. These results shatter the hit series’ previous record with an increase of +6% (A18-49) over the October 14, 2012 season three premiere. “The Walking Dead” season three series average for adults 18-49 delivers 6.8 million outperforming other television series season averages including “Modern Family,” ‘The Big Bang Theory,” “Two and a Half Men,” and “NCIS.” In addition to the 9 PM premiere, the show encored at 11 PM, midnight and 2am, delivering 16.6 million viewers for the night.
Following the 9 PM premiere of “The Walking Dead,” AMC premiered a new episode of “Talking Dead” at 10 PM. 4.1 million viewers tuned in to the live show. Hosted by Chris Hardwick, “Talking Dead” is a companion series to “The Walking Dead” and features Hardwick and fans, actors, producers and other TV enthusiasts, discussing and dissecting that night’s “Dead” premiere. The series expanded to a full hour with the final 8 episodes of season three.
"When you look at numbers like this, the first thing that comes to mind is how grateful we are to the fans of this show. They embrace ‘The Walking Dead’ in a way that we wanted to believe was possible but we never take for granted,” said Charlie Collier, AMC’s president. “The cast and crew put everything they have into making this show. They’re a phenomenally talented group who truly give their all. We congratulate everyone involved.”
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I knew it would return big but I didn't expect it to break its own record up against the Grammys o_O
It's amazing!!
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Rick seems like he'll die soon
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Originally posted by Lee!!
I knew it would return big but I didn't expect it to break its own record up against the Grammys o_O
It's amazing!!
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I can definitely picture it getting another ratings bump for the season finale too. After that, however, I think there will be some sort of decline in ratings for S4 after the season opener, due to the fact that people's excitment and enthusiasm over a show can only last for so long. For now though, I'm simply stunned by how well this show is doing. Just wow.
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Originally posted by Lil Misty
Rick seems like he'll die soon
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Misty, I hope you haven't removed the price tag from that trash bargain Wal-Mart crystal ball of yours, because damn, Rick IS, maybe not on the show but sure as hell in the comics, THE protagonist of the whole story. His transition from a good caring father and husband, to a ruthless, unpredictable and broken man is one of the central messages of The Walking Dead.
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Member Since: 11/20/2010
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Originally posted by Chunk
I can definitely picture it getting another ratings bump for the season finale too. After that, however, I think there will be some sort of decline in ratings for S4 after the season opener, due to the fact that people's excitment and enthusiasm over a show can only last for so long. For now though, I'm simply stunned by how well this show is doing. Just wow.
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Basically what I was going to say.
I think it's gonna break its record again with the finale, then the next premiere and I think the season finale of S4 is likely, too. However, then, ratings will either decrease little or much or stay constant but won't rise like this again. So, I'm hoping they're not dragging this out until it overstays its welcome - I don't want a fate like this for TWD.
But we already talked about that dozen times.
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Member Since: 6/13/2011
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This episode left me so confused...
Rick seems like he's becoming more arrogant with each episode.
I think Daryl will be back or alreast end up helping his old group in some way.
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I'm speechless at these ratings!! This show is the best show I have seen... The numbers will increase and it will break more records... I don't think I'll ever get tired of it... If the producers keep it going like this then they will slay...
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Amazing ratings Yea there has to be a ceiling at some point, but hopefully they don't try to drag this on for like 9 or 10 seasons or something. The best scenario would be for ratings to start to peak around 4-5 and then it is announced that season 6 or 7 will be the last to create renewed interest in seeing how the show will end. But I dunno, something tells me AMC wants to milk the show for as long as possible (see Talking Dead).
Anyway I'm really not feeling the RIck's mental breakdown storyline right now... I wish it came back AFTER Tyreese and his group were accepted. I really like Tyreese and Sasha, hope they aren't gone for too long.
ETA: I was wondering why they included Duck Dynasty and AHS in the press release and just realized those comparisons were thrown in for freaking Talking Dead I can't at this talk show slaying original programs
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Member Since: 6/25/2011
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So proud of them! Those numbers are fantastic!
The episode really had me irritated with Rick. He is way too arrogant. He really should have swallowed his pride and allowed Merle to come back to the prison. And I know he will warm up to Michonne eventually, but he needs to hurry up already. How much longer are we going to deal with this?
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I knew the ratings were going to be good, but not 12.3M good. I mean, DAYUM!
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omg someone said Glenn is going to die the next episode
I can't. I will be DONE if he dies before the annoying ass little kid
Glenn can't die. He's the best one on the show omg
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Originally posted by Chunk
AMC’S “The Walking Dead” SEASON THREE PREMIERE DELIVERS 12.3 MILLION VIEWERS MAKING IT THE LARGEST AUDIENCE IN SERIES HISTORY
LAST NIGHT’S EPISODE CEMENTS
AMC’S “The Walking Dead” AS THE #1 TELEVISION PROGRAM OF THE SEASON AMONG ADULTS 18-49 WITH SERIES AVERAGE OUTDELIVERING HITS INCLUDING “Modern Family,” “NCIS,” “The Big Bang Theory,” “Two and a Half Men,” “DUCK DYNASTY,”
AND “American Horror Story”
“TALKING DEAD” DELIVERS 2.7 MILLION
ADULTS 18-49 AND 4.1 MILLION VIEWERS
New York, NY – February 11, 2013 – Last night, AMC’s mid-season three premiere of “The Walking Dead” returned with its largest audience ever in series history delivering 12.3 million viewers at the 9pm premiere. The previous record was 10.9 million viewers from the season three premiere on October 14, 2012. The episode is also the strongest telecast for a series in basic cable history for adults 18-49 with 7.7 million. These results shatter the hit series’ previous record with an increase of +6% (A18-49) over the October 14, 2012 season three premiere. “The Walking Dead” season three series average for adults 18-49 delivers 6.8 million outperforming other television series season averages including “Modern Family,” ‘The Big Bang Theory,” “Two and a Half Men,” and “NCIS.” In addition to the 9 PM premiere, the show encored at 11 PM, midnight and 2am, delivering 16.6 million viewers for the night.
Following the 9 PM premiere of “The Walking Dead,” AMC premiered a new episode of “Talking Dead” at 10 PM. 4.1 million viewers tuned in to the live show. Hosted by Chris Hardwick, “Talking Dead” is a companion series to “The Walking Dead” and features Hardwick and fans, actors, producers and other TV enthusiasts, discussing and dissecting that night’s “Dead” premiere. The series expanded to a full hour with the final 8 episodes of season three.
"When you look at numbers like this, the first thing that comes to mind is how grateful we are to the fans of this show. They embrace ‘The Walking Dead’ in a way that we wanted to believe was possible but we never take for granted,” said Charlie Collier, AMC’s president. “The cast and crew put everything they have into making this show. They’re a phenomenally talented group who truly give their all. We congratulate everyone involved.”
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Not surprised. This was my first time I tuned in. I recently got into the show after seeing it on Netflix. New fan here! Fans keep discovering this gem.
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not you saying ruthless Rick while we been given Beth kissing DILF Rick and calm Queen Carol about Daryl
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still I don't understand this, what happen here?
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still I don't understand this, what happen here?
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Beth is going to get the D.
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