USA Network was once again the most-watched cable network for 2009. The network boosted its prime-time total audience by 15-percent more than its competitors. Bolstered by USA’s multiple drama series’ like In Plain Sight, Monk, Royal Pains and Burn Notice. They have also dominated the prized 18 to 49 demographic. USA had more total viewers than any other net in cable history, with 3.29 million tuning in during primetime.
Returning series Burn Notice was second in total viewers (7.19 million) to TNT’s The Closer (7.75 million) and tops in 18-49 (3.33 million), according to preliminary 2009 averages (final numbers will be released today). Earlier in the month, USA’s freshman hit White Collar pulled in season-high ratings for its fall finale on Dec. 4 directly after the Monk series ender. USA confirmed the pickup of the show for a second season, but released no details about the size of the order or the premiere date of the second season.
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