The Killing (AMC): Ratings Recap

AMC's 'The Killing' premiered in 2011 to a 0.7 adults 18-49 rating and 2.72 million viewers, remaining relatively stable across its first season which averaged a 0.6 and 2.17 million viewers. A second season premiered in 2012 and averaged a 0.5 rating with 1.58 million viewers, and a third season premiered in 2013 and averaged a 0.4 rating with 1.53 million viewers. A short 6-episode fourth season aired exclusively on Netflix.

The Killing Season 1 Ratings (2011)
Episode Date	Viewers (millions)	18-49 rating
Apr. 3, 2011	2.720	0.7
Apr. 10, 2011	2.556	0.7
Apr. 17, 2011	2.507	0.8
Apr. 24, 2011	2.254	0.7
May 1, 2011	1.808	0.5
May 8, 2011	1.825	0.6
May 15, 2011	1.977	0.6
May 22, 2011	1.686	0.5
May 29, 2011	1.971	0.4
Jun. 5, 2011	1.983	0.5
Jun. 12, 2011	1.828	0.5
Jun. 19, 2011	2.317	0.7
Average	2.119	0.6

The Killing Season 2 Ratings (2012)
Episode Date	Viewers (millions)	18-49 rating
Apr. 1, 2012	1.802	0.5
Apr. 8, 2012	1.806	0.6
Apr. 15, 2012	1.650	0.6
Apr. 22, 2012	1.592	0.6
Apr. 29, 2012	1.353	0.4
May 6, 2012	1.344	0.3
May 13, 2012	1.606	0.5
May 20, 2012	1.305	0.4
May 27, 2012	1.312	0.3
Jun. 3, 2012	1.669	0.5
Jun. 10, 2012	1.841	0.5
Jun. 17, 2012	1.448	0.5
Average	1.561	0.5

The Killing Season 3 Ratings (2013)
Episode Date	Viewers (millions)	18-49 rating
Jun. 2, 2013	1.757	0.4
Jun. 9, 2013	1.466	0.4
Jun. 16, 2013	1.357	0.4
Jun. 23, 2013	1.671	0.6
Jun. 30, 2013	1.366	0.4
Jul. 7, 2013	1.616	0.5
Jul. 14, 2013	1.519	0.4
Jul. 21, 2013	1.350	0.4
Jul. 28, 2013	1.471	0.4
Aug. 4, 2013	1.483	0.5
Average	1.506	0.4

A fourth season aired on Netflix and as a result, no ratings information is available.

Source: Nielsen Media Research