Like many of its network counterparts, USA Network hit “Royal Pains” took a ratings hit for its non-summer premiere.
Having run its initial two sets of episodes in the summer, Thursday’s midseason opener marked the medical-themed dramedy’s first foray into the winter broadcast season. Though the show still drew solid viewership numbers for a cable series, its audience average of 4.43 million was down from its summer averages.
The adults 18-49 rating clocked in at a lukewarm 1.1, further cementing the fact that the show is better suited for the summer.
Notable about the mediocre opener is the fact that timeslot competitor “Grey’s Anatomy,” which could potentially have some overlap with “Pains,” did not air an original episode on ABC Thursday. FOX, meanwhile, only broadcast a one-hour version of “American Idol” that kept “Pains” free from the reality juggernaut.
Given the aforementioned “Royal Pains” lead-in, new series “Fairly Legal” held up as well as could be expected with a 1.1 rating and 3.88 million viewers. Though not an obvious, runaway hit, “Fairly Legal”‘s retention was admirable.
Love that show something different can not wait til show airs again hope its here to stay
i watch it on hulu firt day its show it well get better when and don’t get me wrong i like henry winkler but they owe Boris big he has been more of a father figure!!!!!!!!!!. henry must go and alow the boys to reap the benifit of someone who has been there!!! they truly cant trust their father. Trust is ALWAYS earned its not a give just cause your related.I like Boris and anyone who takes away or even seems to be taking away from hanks position and the earned trust Boris has for him should go meaning there dad. Thank you for showing Boris well as i feel he deserves and for his kind understanding and reaching out to Even exelent.To me Boris has integraty please keep it there we all nnd thoses type of people in our lives. so does Hank and even!!!!!!!!!!!!!! His caracter is so refreshing. Don’t blow that he !Boris is a very inportant part of this showas he has been shown!networks often get good characters in shows and then they ruen them.Its not6 worth it you could loose people who watch your show.
The problem with Royal Pains is the Rich blocks love interest isn’t interesting and Divia is getting on peoples nerves now. And to be honest most people aren’t going to like Hanks love interest but that’s the classic love triangle to keep people watching.