Tuesday, June 5, 2018

OWN Ratings

"Queen Sugar" Season Premiere on OWN Delivers 2.1 Million Viewers and Ranks as #1 Cable Telecast for Women 25-54
OWN further spins the numbers for Tuesday, May 29.
[via press release from OWN] "QUEEN SUGAR" SEASON PREMIERE ON OWN DELIVERS 2.1 MILLION VIEWERS AND RANKS AS #1 CABLE TELECAST FOR WOMEN 25-54

OWN's "Queen Sugar" and "The Haves and The Have Nots" are Top Two Cable Telecasts on Tuesday Night in Network's Key Demographic
"Queen Sugar" Premiere is the #1 Most Social Show on Cable
LOS ANGELES - The season three premiere of OWN's popular drama series "Queen Sugar" (5/29/18) delivered 2.1 million viewers and ranked as Tuesday night's #1 cable telecast in OWN's key demographic of women 25-54 (L+3). The acclaimed drama from award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay and executive producer Oprah Winfrey was also the night's #1 telecast across all of broadcast and cable for African-American women.

In addition, the season premiere of "Queen Sugar" ranked as the #1 most social show on Twitter and Facebook in all of cable among all dayparts (non-sports) for the day.

OWN was Tuesday night's #1 cable network among W25-54 with "Queen Sugar" and "The Haves and the Have Nots" among the top three cable telecasts in the key demo. OWN was also Tuesday night's #1 network on all of television, including broadcast and cable, for African-American women and total viewers.

2018 to date, OWN boasts three of the top five scripted series overall on ad-supported cable among W25-54 ("The Haves and the Have Nots," "Queen Sugar," and "If Loving You is Wrong").
Wednesday night's second episode of "Queen Sugar" also delivered strong numbers with 1.6 million total viewers in L+3 and ranked as the night's #1 scripted cable telecast among W25-54.
Source: The Nielsen Company; Nielsen Social Content Ratings. Ranked by total interactions.

About "Queen Sugar"
In the series' third season, the contemporary drama returns as the Bordelons find themselves continuing their fight to save their family farm and father's legacy as they navigate their own personal journeys. They soon find that their fight extends beyond their close-knit family, but also to the community. Charley (Dawn-Lyen Gardner) remains in the thick of the trials and tribulations in both her personal and professional life as she continues to battle the Landry family while also trying to ensure Micah's (Nicholas Ashe) safety and future. Ralph Angel (Kofi Siriboe) is still reeling from learning from Darla (Bianca Lawson) that he might not be the biological father of his son, Blue (Ethan Hutchison), and attempts to push forward as the new cane season begins. A new and unexpected love in the form of an old friend comes into Nova's (Rutina Wesley) life and challenges her long-held notions of relationships while also offering her something she didn't think she could ever have. The expansive cast also includes Tina Lifford as the siblings' free-spirited Aunt Violet; Omar J. Dorsey as Violet's much younger fiancé Hollywood Desonier; Dondré T. Whitfield as trusted Bordelon family friend Remy Newell; Henry G. Sanders plays Prosper Denton, a farmer and longtime friend of the late Bordelon family patriarch, Ernest; Additionally, recurring guest star Timon Kyle Durrett portrays Charley's estranged husband and pro basketball player Davis West.
"Queen Sugar" is produced for OWN by Warner Horizon Scripted Television. The executive producers are Ava DuVernay, Oprah Winfrey, Kat Candler, and Paul Garnes. The series is based on the book by Natalie Baszile.

About OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand - and the magnetism of the channel. Winfrey provides leadership in original scripted and unscripted programming and attracts superstar talent to join her in primetime, building a global community of like-minded viewers and leading that community to connect on social media and beyond. OWN is a singular destination on cable. Depth with edge. Heart. Star power. Connection. And endless possibilities. OWN is a joint venture between Harpo, Inc. and Discovery Communications. The network debuted on January 1, 2011. The venture also includes the award-winning digital platform Oprah.com. Access OWN anytime, anywhere on WatchOWN.tv or across mobile devices and connected TVs. For more information, please visit www.oprah.com/own. 


OWN Docu-Series "Black Love" Debuts to Record Ratings
The network commissions additional episodes featuring Sterling K. Brown, Tina Knowles-Lawson, D.L. Hughley, Rev Run and more.

[via press release from OWN] OWN DOCU-SERIES "BLACK LOVE" DEBUTS TO RECORD RATINGS
Network Orders Additional Episodes for 2018 Featuring Sterling K. Brown, Tina Knowles-Lawson, D.L. Hughley, Rev Run and More

LOS ANGELES - OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today it has ordered more episodes of the hit docu-series "Black Love" which debuted Tuesday (8/29/17) with 1.2 million total viewers and a 0.89 rating for W25-54, becoming OWN's most-watched unscripted series debut in OWN history and the network's highest-rated unscripted series debut in more than four years in the network's key W25-54 demo. The series was #2 in the time period across all cable for W25-54. Additionally, the premiere of "Black Love" was the #2 most social primetime episode on national cable.
The series will debut in its regular timeslot, Saturdays ?at 9 p.m. ET/PT, ?beginning this Saturday, September 2.

The new episodes for 2018 will feature Emmy-nominated actor Sterling K. Brown and wife Ryan Michelle Bathe, Tina Knowles-Lawson and husband Richard Lawson, NBA All-Star Grant Hill and Grammy-nominated recording artist ?Tamia, Hip Hop influencer Rev Run and wife Justine Simmons, Grammy-winning gospel recording artist ?Kirk Franklin and wife Tammy, comedian D.L. Hughley and wife LaDonna, former NFL-running back Eddie George and wife Taj, and more.
"Black Love," from filmmakers Codie Elaine Oliver and Tommy Oliver ("?The Perfect Guy") and Confluential Films, highlights love stories from the Black community and seeks to answer the burning question, "What does it take to make a marriage work?" "Black Love" dives into how love begins while showing the reality of what life-long love looks like, and offers proof that while it can happen for everyone, it isn't a cakewalk. The docu-series shares honest, emotional and sometimes cringe-worthy always-true love stories.

Featured couples for the current four-episode season include Oscar-winner Viola Davis and husband Julius Tennon, Hollywood power couple Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin, NAACP Image Award-winner Tia Mowry and husband/actor Cory Hardrict, NAACP Image Award-nominee Flex Alexander and Grammy nominated recording artist Shanice, Grammy award-winners ?Erica Campbell and ?Warryn Campbell, and many additional couples from around the country.

Source: Nielsen, Live+SD coverage ratings; Nielsen, Social Content Ratings data, ranked on total interactions.

About OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand and the magnetism of the channel. OWN is a leading destination for premium scripted and unscripted programming from today's most innovative storytellers. OWN connects with its audience wherever they are, inspiring conversation among a global community of like-minded viewers on social media and beyond. Launched on January 1, 2011, OWN is a joint venture between Harpo, Inc. and Discovery Communications. The venture also includes the award-winning digital platform Oprah.com. Access OWN anytime, anywhere on WatchOWN.tv or across mobile devices and connected TVs. For more information, please visit www.oprah.com/own.

OWN Scores Highest 2Q Prime Average in Network History in Key W25-54 Demo
OWN further spins the numbers for the quarter to date.

[via press release from OWN] OWN SCORES HIGHEST 2Q PRIME AVERAGE IN NETWORK HISTORY IN KEY W25-54 DEMO
Network Has 4 of the Top 6 Original Scripted Series on Ad-Supported Cable for W25-54 in 2Q'17 and Year-to-Date

LOS ANGELES - OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network scored its highest second quarter prime average in network history in its key W25-54 demo (+3% vs. prior quarter and YAGO) with 4 of the Top 6 original scripted series on ad-supported cable for W25-54 with hit dramas "The Haves and the Have Nots," "Queen Sugar," "If Loving You is Wrong" and "Greenleaf." These shows were also the Top 4 original scripted series on ad-supported cable for African-American women. Additionally, OWN is the #2 cable network in primetime in 2Q'17 for African-American women.

OWN's Tuesday nights were bolstered by "The Haves and the Have Nots," "Queen Sugar" (6/20 premiere) and "If Loving You is Wrong," which were the night's Top 3 original scripted cable series for women and total viewers and the night's Top 3 original series on all of TV for African-American women and total viewers. OWN was Tuesday night's #1 network on all of TV for African-American women and total viewers.

On Wednesdays, "Queen Sugar" and "Greenleaf" were the night's Top 2 original scripted cable series for W25-54, African-American women and total viewers. Additionally, OWN was Wednesday night's #1 cable network for African-American women.

On Saturday nights, "Iyanla: Fix My Life" and new docu-series "The Book of John Gray" were the Top 2 original cable series for African-American women. The ninth season of "Iyanla: Fix My Life" was up +17% vs. its prior season in W25-54.

Source: The Nielsen Company
About OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand - and the magnetism of the channel. Winfrey provides leadership in original scripted and unscripted programming and attracts superstar talent to join her in primetime, building a global community of like-minded viewers and leading that community to connect on social media and beyond. OWN is a singular destination on cable. Depth with edge. Heart. Star power. Connection. And endless possibilities. OWN is a joint venture between Harpo, Inc. and Discovery Communications. The network debuted on January 1, 2011. The venture also includes the award-winning digital platform Oprah.com. Access OWN anytime, anywhere on WatchOWN.tv or across mobile devices and connected TVs. For more information, please visit www.oprah.com/own.

OWN Is Tuesday Night's #1 Cable Network for Women with Season Premieres of "Queen Sugar" and "The Haves and the Have Nots"
OWN spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 20.

[via press release from OWN] OWN IS TUESDAY NIGHT'S #1 CABLE NETWORK FOR WOMEN WITH SEASON PREMIERES OF "QUEEN SUGAR" AND "THE HAVES AND THE HAVE NOTS"
"Queen Sugar" and "The Haves and the Have Nots" are Tuesday Night's Top 2 Cable Telecasts for Women

Season Two Premiere of "Queen Sugar" Is Highest-Rated Episode in Series History Across Key Demos

LOS ANGELES - OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network scored the #1 spot among cable networks on Tuesday night (6/20/17) for women with the season premieres of hit series "Queen Sugar," from Academy award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay, and Tyler Perry's "The Haves and the Have Nots." The premiere episodes were Tuesday night's Top 2 cable telecasts for women.
The season two premiere of OWN's critically-acclaimed drama "Queen Sugar" (10 p.m.) aired its highest-rated episode in series history across key women and adult demos, with a 2.09 rating for W25-54 and 2.3 million total viewers. The premiere episode was Tuesday night's #2 cable telecast for women and was #1 in the time period across all cable for women.

The season premiere of OWN's hit drama series, "The Haves and the Have Nots" from Tyler Perry (9 p.m.), earned a 2.17 rating for W25-54, up 13% vs. the prior season average (1.92), and 2.7 million total viewers. The episode was Tuesday night's #1 cable telecast for women.

Additionally, the premieres of "Queen Sugar" and "The Haves and the Have Nots" were the #1 and #2 most social cable series episodes, respectively, on Tuesday.

"Queen Sugar's" two-night premiere continues tonight, Wednesday, June 21 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on OWN.

Source: The Nielsen Company; Live+SD; Nielsen Social Content Ratings data, ranked on total interactions.

About "Queen Sugar"
OWN's acclaimed original drama series "Queen Sugar," from Academy Award-nominated creator/executive producer Ava DuVernay ("Selma," "A Wrinkle in Time"), takes viewers inside the contemporary drama as the Bordelon siblings struggle to move forward with their lives as they strive to honor the legacy of their father following his unexpected passing. Charley (Dawn-Lyen Gardner, "Unforgettable") relocates to Saint Josephine, Louisiana to help run the family business. As the only black female sugarcane mill owner, she must fight to regain her independence while rebuilding her relationships with her estranged siblings. Ralph Angel (Kofi Siriboe, "Girls Trip") struggles to transform from a formerly incarcerated single father to a land owner in the eyes of his family as he works to restore his relationship with his son's mother. Nova (Rutina Wesley, "True Blood") finds herself torn between her activism and her desire to be loved. Together, they must learn to rely on one another as they navigate their tenuous bonds as family. The expansive cast also includes Tina Lifford ("Parenthood") as the siblings' free-spirited Aunt Violet; Omar J. Dorsey ("Ray Donovan," "Selma") as Violet's much younger boyfriend Hollywood Desonier; Dondré T. Whitfield ("Mistresses") as trusted Bordelon family friend Remy Newell; Timon Kyle Durrett ("Single Ladies") as Charley's estranged husband and pro basketball player Davis West; Nicholas L. Ashe ("The Lion King" - National Tour) as Charley and Davis' teenage son, Micah; Ethan Hutchison ("The Path") as Ralph Angel's son, Blue; and Bianca Lawson ("Rogue") as Darla, Blue's mother who battles drug addiction. Additionally, guest star Henry G. Sanders ("Rocky Balboa") recurs as Prosper Denton, a farmer and longtime friend of the late Bordelon family patriarch, Ernest. "Queen Sugar" is produced for OWN by Warner Horizon Scripted Television. The executive producers are Ava DuVernay, Oprah Winfrey and Monica Macer. The series is inspired by the book by Natalie Baszile. The debut season won an NAACP Image Award for Best Drama Series, Television Show of the Year from both American Black Film Festival (ABFF) and African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA), and was a People's Choice Awards nominee for Favorite Cable Drama.

About "The Haves and the Have Nots"
The one-hour drama, "The Haves and the Have Nots," follows the tangled lives of the wealthy Cryer and Harrington families and the poor Young family. This season, "The Haves and the Have Nots" continues to heat up as Hanna (Crystal. R Fox), the moral conscience, is tested like never before. Hanna and her son, Benny, (Tyler Lepley) are stripped of everything they have once Candace's (Tika Sumpter) latest hustle fails miserably. "The Haves and the Have Nots" is created, written, directed and executive produced by Tyler Perry and is produced for OWN by Tyler Perry Studios.

About OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand - and the magnetism of the channel. Winfrey provides leadership in original scripted and unscripted programming and attracts superstar talent to join her in primetime, building a global community of like-minded viewers and leading that community to connect on social media and beyond. OWN is a singular destination on cable. Depth with edge. Heart. Star power. Connection. And endless possibilities. OWN is a joint venture between Harpo, Inc. and Discovery Communications. The network debuted on January 1, 2011. The venture also includes the award-winning digital platform Oprah.com. Access OWN anytime, anywhere on WatchOWN.tv or across mobile devices and connected TVs. For more information, please visit www.oprah.com/own.

OWN Drama Series Deliver Strong Ratings with Season Finale of "The Haves and the Have Nots" and Season Two Premiere of "Greenleaf"
OWN further spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 14 and Wednesday, March 15.

[via press release from OWN]
   
OWN DRAMA SERIES DELIVER STRONG RATINGS WITH SEASON FINALE OF "THE HAVES AND THE HAVE NOTS" AND SEASON TWO PREMIERE OF "GREENLEAF"
Tyler Perry's "The Haves and The Have Nots" Season Finale Scores 3.2 Million Viewers Making it Tuesday Night's #1 Scripted Cable Telecast for Women 25-54, African-American Women and Total Viewers 

"Greenleaf" From Lionsgate TV Delivers 2.6 Million Viewers Making it Wednesday Night's #1 Cable Telecast for Women 25-54 and African-American Women and the #2 Scripted Cable Telecast in Total Viewers

LOS ANGELES - OWN's popular drama series delivered strong ratings last week with the season finale of Tyler Perry's "The Haves and the Have Nots" and the season two premiere of the Lionsgate TV megachurch drama "Greenleaf."

"The Haves and the Have Nots" (3/14/17 at 9 p.m. ET/PT) season finale scored 3.2 million viewers and a 2.58 women 25-54 rating in the network's key demo (L+3). The series ranked as Tuesday night's #1 scripted cable telecast in total viewers, W25-54 and African-American women (15.61 rating).

The "Greenleaf" (3/15/17 at 10 p.m. ET/PT) season two premiere delivered 2.6 million viewers and a 2.45 rating in the network's key women 25-54 demo (L+3). The series ranked as Wednesday night's #1 cable telecast in W25-54 and African-American women (13.04 rating). In addition, the series ranked as the #2 scripted series cable telecast on Wednesday night in total viewers.
2017 to-date, OWN has 2 of the top 5 original scripted series on ad-supported cable in women 25-54 with "The Haves and the Have Nots" (#2) and "Greenleaf" (#3) and 2 of the top 10 in total viewers -- "The Haves and the Have Nots" (#4) and "Greenleaf" (#10).
Ratings Source: The Nielsen Company

About "The Haves and the Have Nots" (Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT)
The one-hour drama from prolific producer Tyler Perry follows the tangled lives of the wealthy Cryer and Harrington families and the poor Young family. The series stars Tika Sumpter, John Schneider and Renee Lawless. "The Haves and the Have Nots" is created, written, directed and executive produced by Tyler Perry and is produced for OWN by Tyler Perry Studios.
About "Greenleaf" (Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT)

From award-winning writer/executive producer Craig Wright ("Lost," "Six Feet Under"), executive producers Clement Virgo ("The Book of Negroes") and Oprah Winfrey ("Selma") and produced by Lionsgate TV, "Greenleaf" takes viewers into the unscrupulous world of the Greenleaf family and their sprawling Memphis megachurch. The series stars Merle Dandridge, Keith David and Lynn Whitfield.

About OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand - and the magnetism of the channel. Winfrey provides leadership in programming and attracts superstar talent to join her in primetime, building a global community of like-minded viewers and leading that community to connect on social media and beyond. OWN is a singular destination on cable. Depth with edge. Heart. Star power. Connection. And endless possibilities. OWN is a joint venture between Harpo, Inc. and Discovery Communications. The network debuted on January 1, 2011. The venture also includes the award-winning digital platform Oprah.com. For more information, please visit www.oprah.com/own.


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