The fourth installment of the anthology series pulled in 6.127 million total viewers on its opening night, up 10 percent from 'Coven' premiere last year.
- October 10, 2014
AceShowbiz -
"American Horror Story: Freak Show" spooks rival shows on its opening night. The new season premiere hit series high, posting 6.127 million total viewers and a 3.11 rating among adults 18-49.
The FX anthology series from Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk has outperformed itself in the last three years. The debut of the latest installment is up 10|percent| from the 5.54 million total viewers who watched the launch of "Coven" in October last year.
The first season, "Murder House", pulled in a 1.59 rating in the coveted adult demo and 3.184 million total viewers in 2011. A year later, "Asylum" surpassed it with a 2.20 rating in the demo and 3.848 million total viewers.
With the 3.11 rating, "Freak Show" was highest rated cable program among adults 18-49 of the night and the highest rated drama in the 10 P.M. hour among all broadcast and cable programs. ABC's "Modern Family" won the night in 18-49 demo with a 3.6 rating.
