TNT's 'The Closer' premiered June 13, 2005 to 7.03 million viewers and 2.57 million adults 18-49 (2.0 rating) which was, at the time, the highest numbers for a cable premiere ever. It held the record for over 10 years until the Aug. 2015 premiere of AMC's 'Fear the Walking Dead' (10.13 million). Throughout its run, 'Closer' was a cable ratings juggernaut, regularly ranking as the most-viewed weekly program. The show saw growth in its first couple years, hitting a peak in 2007 when its third season averaged 1.7 in the 18-49 demo and over 7.5 million viewers. Even as it steadily declined the rest of its run, it maintained an average of over 1.0 in the demo and more than 6 million viewers. It finally concluded August 13, 2012 to a 1.6 rating with 9.08 million viewers - a series-high in viewership. Over the course of its seven seasons, 'Closer' aired a total of 109 episodes.
The Closer Season 1 Ratings (2005) |
Episode Date | Viewers (millions) | 18-49 rating |
Jun. 13, 2005 | 7.027 | 2.0 |
Jun. 20, 2005 | 5.569 | 1.5/4 |
Jun. 27, 2005 | 5.351 | 1.3/4 |
Jul. 4, 2005 | 3.777 | - |
Jul. 11, 2005 | 5.004 | - |
Jul. 18, 2005 | 4.914 | 1.3 |
Jul. 25, 2005 | 5.205 | - |
Aug. 1, 2005 | 6.125 | 1.8 |
Aug. 8, 2005 | 5.386 | 1.6 |
Aug. 15, 2005 | 5.114 | 1.5/4 |
Aug. 22, 2005 | 5.334 | 1.4 |
Aug. 29, 2005 | 5.770 | 1.5 |
Sept. 5, 2005 | 6.390 | 1.8/4 |
Average | 5.451 | 1.5 |
The Closer Season 2 Ratings (2006) |
Episode Date | Viewers (millions) | 18-49 rating |
Jun. 12, 2006 | 8.278 | 2.0/5 |
Jun. 19, 2006 | 6.110 | 1.5/4 |
Jun. 26, 2006 | 5.58 | 1.4 |
Jul. 3, 2006 | 5.299 | - |
Jul. 10, 2006 | 6.400 | 1.6/5 |
Jul. 17, 2006 | 5.70 | 1.4/4 |
Jul. 24, 2006 | 6.63 | 1.7/5 |
Jul. 31, 2006 | 6.93 | 1.7/5 |
Aug. 7, 2006 | 6.442 | 1.6/4 |
Aug. 14, 2006 | 6.569 | 1.7/5 |
Aug. 21, 2006 | 6.345 | 1.8 |
Aug. 28, 2006 | 6.50 | 1.8/5 |
Sept. 4, 2006 | 7.59 | 2.1/5 |
Dec. 4, 2006 | 5.435 | 1.4 |
Average | 6.415 | 1.7 |
The Closer Season 3 Ratings (2007) |
Episode Date | Viewers (millions) | 18-49 rating |
Jun. 18, 2007 | 8.812 | 2.2/ |
Jun. 25, 2007 | 6.448 | 1.5/4 |
Jul. 2, 2007 | 7.187 | 1.7/5 |
Jul. 9, 2007 | 7.408 | 1.8/5 |
Jul. 16, 2007 | 6.848 | 1.6/5 |
Jul. 23, 2007 | 7.288 | 1.5/4 |
Jul. 30, 2007 | 7.672 | 1.6/5 |
Aug. 6, 2007 | 7.526 | 1.6/5 |
Aug. 13, 2007 | 7.363 | 1.5/4 |
Aug. 20, 2007 | 7.72 | 1.7/5 |
Aug. 27, 2007 | 7.78 | 1.7/5 |
Sept. 3, 2007 | 8.172 | 2.0/5 |
Sept. 10, 2007 | 9.207 | 2.2/5 |
Dec. 3, 2007 | 6.053 | 1.3/3 |
Average | 7.535 | 1.71 |
The Closer Season 4 Ratings (2008-09) |
Episode Date | Viewers (millions) | 18-49 rating |
Jul. 14, 2008 | 7.809 | 1.9/5 |
Jul. 21, 2008 | 7.058 | 1.6/5 |
Jul. 28, 2008 | 7.358 | 1.8/5 |
Aug. 4, 2008 | 7.863 | 1.8/5 |
Aug. 11, 2008 | 6.419 | 1.3 |
Aug. 18, 2008 | 6.445 | 1.4/4 |
Aug. 25, 2008 | 7.415 | 1.6 |
Sept. 1, 2008 | 8.050 | 2.0/5 |
Sept. 8, 2008 | 7.440 | 1.7/4 |
Sept. 15, 2008 | 7.627 | 1.8/4 |
Jan. 26, 2009 | 6.243 | 1.5 |
Feb. 2, 2009 | 5.369 | 1.2/3 |
Feb. 9, 2009 | 5.437 | 1.3/3 |
Feb. 16, 2009 | 5.887 | - |
Feb. 23, 2009 | 6.011 | - |
Average | 6.829 | 1.6 |
The Closer Season 5 Ratings (2009-10) |
Episode Date | Viewers (millions) | 18-49 rating |
Jun. 8, 2009 | 7.139 | 1.7/5 |
Jun. 15, 2009 | 6.469 | 1.4/4 |
Jun. 22, 2009 | 6.410 | 1.4 |
Jun. 29, 2009 | 6.295 | 1.3/4 |
Jul. 6, 2009 | 6.053 | - |
Jul. 13, 2009 | 6.590 | 1.4/4 |
Jul. 20, 2009 | 6.601 | 1.4/4 |
Jul. 27, 2009 | 7.455 | 1.7/5 |
Aug. 3, 2009 | 6.976 | - |
Aug. 10, 2009 | 6.953 | 1.6 |
Aug. 17, 2009 | 7.313 | 1.6/4 |
Aug. 24, 2009 | 7.390 | 1.7/5 |
Dec. 7, 2009 | 6.180 | 1.4/3 |
Dec. 14, 2009 | 3.545 | 1.2/3 |
Dec. 21, 2009 | 5.971 | 1.4/4 |
Average | 6.489 | 1.5 |
The Closer Season 6 Ratings (2010-11) |
Episode Date | Viewers (millions) | 18-49 rating |
Jul. 12, 2010 | 7.660 | 1.5/4 |
Jul. 19, 2010 | 6.972 | 1.3/4 |
Jul. 26, 2010 | 6.751 | 1.2/3 |
Aug. 2, 2010 | 6.942 | 1.5/4 |
Aug. 9, 2010 | 7.215 | 1.4/4 |
Aug. 16, 2010 | 6.818 | 1.2/3 |
Aug. 23, 2010 | 7.045 | 1.4/4 |
Aug. 30, 2010 | 7.607 | 1.4/4 |
Sept. 6, 2010 | 7.917 | 1.5/4 |
Sept. 13, 2010 | 7.209 | 1.4/4 |
Dec. 6, 2010 | 5.817 | 1.0/3 |
Dec. 13, 2010 | 5.456 | 1.0/3 |
Dec. 20, 2010 | 5.400 | 0.9/2 |
Dec. 27, 2010 | 6.514 | 1.2/ |
Jan. 3, 2011 | 6.626 | 1.1/3 |
Average | 6.797 | 1.27 |
The Closer Season 7 Ratings (2011-12) |
Episode Date | Viewers (millions) | 18-49 rating |
Jul. 11, 2011 | 7.227 | 1.4 |
Jul. 18, 2011 | 6.470 | 1.1 |
Jul. 25, 2011 | 6.150 | 1.1 |
Aug. 1, 2011 | 6.553 | 1.3 |
Aug. 8, 2011 | 6.502 | 1.1 |
Aug. 15, 2011 | 6.725 | 1.2 |
Aug. 22, 2011 | 6.573 | 1.2 |
Aug. 29, 2011 | 6.831 | 1.2 |
Sept. 5, 2011 | 7.174 | 1.3 |
Sept. 12, 2011 | 6.154 | 1.0 |
Nov. 28, 2011 | 5.397 | 0.9 |
Dec. 5, 2011 | 4.854 | 0.8 |
Dec. 12, 2011 | 5.295 | 1.0 |
Dec. 19, 2011 | 5.812 | 1.0 |
Dec. 26, 2011 | 6.163 | 1.1 |
Jul. 9, 2012 | 6.145 | 0.9 |
Jul. 16, 2012 | 6.362 | 1.0 |
Jul. 23, 2012 | 5.836 | 1.0 |
Jul. 30, 2012 | 5.766 | 1.0 |
Aug. 6, 2012 | 6.002 | 1.0 |
Aug. 13, 2012 | 9.075 | 1.6 |
Average | 6.336 | 1.10 |
Source: Nielsen Media Research
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