'Portlandia' Sees Big Audience Bump in Season 2 Premier

Show draws buzz, boasts an 81% jump in 18-49 demo

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The buzz around IFC's original comedy Portlandia seems to be translating into ratings as the show enters its second season. Portlandia saw a 39 percent jump in total viewers to 500,000 for the season 2 premier on Friday, versus the show's season 1 premier last year. In the target 18-49 demographic, the show saw a whopping 81 percent audience increase, to 399,000. 

"We’re extremely proud of this show and how Fred's and Carrie’s comedic sensibilities resonate so strongly with our viewers and align with our brand,” Jennifer Caserta, IFC's evp and general manager in charge of programming said in a statement. 

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