The long-running medical drama will reach its 100th episode milestone with the season 7 and 8 renewal.
- Nov 6, 2014
AceShowbiz - The life length of "Royal Pains" has just been extended by two more seasons. USA Network announced on Wednesday, November 5 that it had given the concierge doctor drama a green light for season 7 and 8.
"Royal Pains remains a staple for fun summer TV viewing, and we are pleased to bring back the series for two additional seasons," Chris McCumber, president of USA Network, said in a statement. "We're extremely proud of both the talent and creative team, who, season after season, have brought to life to these relatable and multifaceted stories, which continue to attract a loyal fan base."
The renewal means the long-running medical drama will reach its 100th episode milestone in the eighth season. It is the traditional number of episodes needed to make the series viable for syndication. However, both of the new seasons will be shortened to eight episodes each.
"Royal Pains" remains a juggernaut for USA Network, with the latest season averaging 3.36 million total viewers per episode. It joins other key players on the cable such as "Suits", "Satisfaction", "Sirens" and "White Collar".
"Royal Pains was a breakout hit from its first episode and continues to deliver for USA and our studio," said Jeff Wachtel, president and chief content officer of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment. "It's no easy feat to maintain a real connection with your audience season after season, but Andrew, Michael, Mark, Paulo, Reshma and the rest of team have done that and more."
