USA Network Surprises In 2009

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Did you guys know that the USA Network was the basic-cable network with the second largest viewership in 2009???

And it's not from their 12-hour Law and Order: SVU marathons, either!

Although basic-cable giants TNT came in first with 7.75 million viewers for their hit, The Closer, the USA Network wasn't far behind.

USA's original dramas (Royal Pains, White Collar, Burn Notice) brought in the numbers for the network, with close to 7.2 million viewers in the 18-49 age range!

Are U watching???

    Posted: Dec 30, 2009 at 6:00 pm / Email this  »

    46 comments to “USA Network Surprises In 2009”



    1. 1

      i love love love royal pains



    2. 2

      I've watched Burn Notice since the first season! LOVE IT! Started watching Royal Pains this past summer, but lost interest. Didn't watch White Collar, but it looked good, I think something else was on at the same time.



    3. 3

      i watch tnt and usa all the time. they have really good shows! better than half of the crap on cbs, nbc, abc and fox



    4. 4

      yes! i really love royal pains: that is my show! i really can't wait til it comes back on…



    5. 5

      what's the point of asking if your stupid oompa-loompas can't get the comments section to work. douche

    6. Dwud says – reply to this


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      Blue Collar is a good show.

    7. Dwud says – reply to this


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      _____ right… "White" Collar



    8. 8

      In Plain Sight and Burn Notice are AWESOME



    9. 9

      I refuse to watch USA since they cancelled La Femme Nikita several years ago. That was "the" must watch series on that channel & when USA fired the network honcho that brought Nikita & other shows like Silk Stalkings to USA; the new boss cancelled all of them. Nikita was only on air for 6 seasons & that wasn't enough. Roy Dupois is such a hottie. He was then & still is now.



    10. 10

      Watch Royal Pains and Burn Notice! Fantastic!



    11. 11

      Also, how can these shows beat out those on FX??? I know Rescue Me is beyond help & lost it's magic 3 seasons ago…(GOD I'm tired of this show), but what about the spectacularness of It's Always Sunny in Philly? Sunny is one of the best network cable shows, up there with True Blood & cancelled FX shows like Thief & The Riches. (I would compare True Blood & Sunny to cable shows currently on air, but like these current shows listed on USA Network, most cable series suck.

    12. ap076 says – reply to this


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      I only lasted one season with Burn Notice, for no particular reason. I am really into White Collar right now.



    13. 13

      I watch the Law and Order SVU marathons..



    14. 14

      I LOVE USA Networks line up…one of the best



    15. 15

      I love the line-up on USA. Better than the main three networks…can't wait for the return of Burn Notice and Psych



    16. 16

      I love Royal Pains, and I can honestly say that I love USA network, they have the best shows and they are always coming up with new ideas… I hated to see Monk go, but I cant wait for Royal Pains and Psych to come back on….



    17. 17

      Love USA Network!! It has the best shows on TV. Burn Notice, Psych, White Collar and don't forget In Plain Site. Great shows, have to watch.



    18. 18

      I love Psych! USA Network has great shows.



    19. 19

      I never miss Royal Pains or Burn Notice!!!!!! I love the characters!!!!



    20. 20

      Love, love, love all of them - Burn Notice, Royal Pains and White Collar. I love thoughtful dramas but my brain works hard all day in my business. I follow politics and world affairs religiously. So, occasionally I need something simple and fun. Thanks USA for your fun, light dra-medies.



    21. 21

      Personally, I watch USA for the Law & Order: SVU marathons, as well as NCIS and House. Christopher Meloni is so yummy!



    22. 22

      No mention of "In Plain Sight"? That's the BEST one!



    23. 23

      Royal Pains and Burn Notice are the best shows out there right now. I can see why the network is blowing up. Maybe TLC should take some lessons. You can have a successful network WITHOUT runing famililes. Hmm what a concept.



    24. 24

      Don't forget about Monk & Psych! love Burn Notice



    25. 25

      love royal pains



    26. 26

      hell yeah i was watching USA! psych is my favorite show!

    27. KatDC says – reply to this


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      Love Royal Pains!



    28. 28

      He looks like an Nysnc boy



    29. 29

      I love, love, love Royal Pains.



    30. 30

      I love me some Burn Notice…



    31. 31

      i looooove psych!!!



    32. 32

      My fav shows are Royal Pains, Burn Notice, and White Collar. Kudos USA! :D



    33. 33

      Burn Notice RULES!!!!! If you haven't watched it, you are seriously missing out! Love, Love, Love Burn Notice - the cast is AWESOME (although, Fi needs to put on a few more lbs). Royal Pains is cute; White Collar is great, too - although, it is a little comical how the casting person seems to have a obsession with dark brown hair and very light blue eyes: Matt Bomer, Tiffani Theissen and whoever the girl is playing Rachel or whatever the girl's name is that Matt's character's in love w/. … they all have super dark brown hair and strikingly blue eyes… 3 out of the 4 main characters. Odd. Get some diversity! Nonetheless, a really good show. Keep it up, USA!!!!



    34. 34

      I love Royal Pains! One of my favorite new shows.



    35. 35

      I love love love love Royal pains…..great show.



    36. 36

      I like both networks. they both have some very good programs. I need to watch more than I do. I do love The Closer! Raising the Bar is good also.



    37. 37

      A big yes to watching-the most original scripts with new young stars that can act!



    38. 38

      Royal Pains is awesome



    39. 39

      I love White Collar :)
      And Psych, but the new episodes start January. :P



    40. 40

      Most def watching! LOVE IT!



    41. 41

      USA is awesome because it's the only network that shows new episodes over the summer. I love Royal Pains and Burn Notice - I never miss an episode!



    42. 42

      I loved Monk, love Burn Notice, and like Royal Pain a lot. I watch USA more than any other channel.



    43. 43

      BURN NOTICE IS SOOOO GOOD



    44. 44

      FOX NEWS came in 3rd over all behind USA!!! Suck that perez. This is huge!



    45. 45

      Monk Monk Monk! Too bad it's over.



    46. 46

      i have been watching burn notice, pysche and royal pains foreveeer.