Breaking Bad Returns to Record Ratings

AMC drama finally gets the audience it deserves in final season debut

The countdown to the end of AMC’s Breaking Bad began on a high note Sunday night, as the Emmy Award-winning show delivered record ratings.

According to Nielsen fast nationals, the midseason premiere scared up 5.92 million viewers, of which 3.64 million were members of the all-important 18-49 demo. Both deliveries marked all-time highs for Breaking Bad; by comparison the July 15, 2012, opener drew a then-record 2.93 million viewers.

Having earned a 2.9 rating in the dollar demo, Breaking Bad’s 9 p.m.

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