The Starter Wife (USA): Ratings Recap

USA's 'The Starter Wife' began as a limited series in 2007, scoring a strong 2.2/6 adults 18-49 rating/share and 5.39 million viewers in its 2-hour debut. It dropped as low as 1.0/3 and 2.8 million viewers and averaged 3.76 million viewers in its inaugural six hours. It was renewed for a second season which aired in the fall of 2008, but scored much lower ratings, averaging just 1.9 million viewers and concluding to 2.1 million. It was not renewed for a third season. 

The Starter Wife Season 1 Ratings (2007)
Episode Date	Viewers (millions)	18-49 rating
May 31, 2007	5.390	2.2/6
Jun. 7, 2007	3.92	1.5/4
Jun. 14, 2007	3.554	1.5/4
Jun. 21, 2007	2.799	1.0/3
Jun. 28, 2007	3.12	1.2/4
Average	3.757	1.48

The Starter Wife Season 2 Ratings (2008)
Episode Date	Viewers (millions)	18-49 rating
Oct. 10, 2008	2.636	1.0/3
Oct. 17, 2008	1.953	0.8
Oct. 24, 2008	1.928	0.7/2
Oct. 31, 2008	1.839	0.6/2
Nov. 7, 2008	1.688	0.6/2
Nov. 14, 2008	1.697	0.7/2
Nov. 21, 2008	1.695	0.6/2
Dec. 5, 2008	1.664	0.6
Dec. 12, 2008	2.053	0.7
Average	1.906	0.7

Source: Nielsen Media Research