Disney XD’s 'Mighty Med' Draws Big Audiences

Disney XD’s new series Mighty Med debuted Monday as the second most watched live-action series debut in network history.

The series, which stars Bradley Steven Perry (Disney Channel's Good Luck Charlie) and Jake Short (Disney Channel's A.N.T. Farm), averaged 1 million total viewers, according to network officials. The series was also the second biggest premiere among kids 6-14, boys 6-14, kids 6-11, tweens 9-14 and boys 9-14.

Mighty Med also ranked as Disney XD’s second-biggest live-action series telecast of all time among Boys 9-14 and placed among its top 10 most watched live-action telecasts to date across all other key demos, said network officials.

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