OWN’s ‘Have And Have Nots’ Premiere Sets Network Ratings Record

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The May 27 Spring premiere of OWN’s The Haves and the Have Nots drew 3.1 million viewers, the highest season premiere for a series in the network’s history, said network officials.

The Tyler Perry-produced drama series also set series premiere records across all demos, including a 2.63 rating among women 25-54. Overall the episode was up 12% in total viewers versus last season’s premiere last January and up 68% in women 25-54, said network officials.

The Haves and The Have Nots’ spring season will feature 10 episodes, said network officials.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.