Ratings Review: THE FOSTERS (Season Two - Winter 2015)

The back half of season two of THE FOSTERS had a drop in the ratings, from where it was for the first half. Only the mid-season premiere and season finale were on par with those early episodes, otherwise, it struggled to attract 1.2 million viewers per episode.

The second year drama is getting plenty of critical praise for its subject matters and is a popular series for younger, U18, viewers. It was voted best new breakout series at the KIDS CHOICE AWARDS. But, the ratings have been marginal, but continues to do enough to get renewals, including a third season for 2015-16.

For the season, THE FOSTERS averaged 1.28 million viewers and a 0.5 rating in Adults 18-45. If audiences are watching the series after the initial airing, it must be online or streaming, as just another 700K, or so, more viewers are added to the L+SD totals.

THE FOSTERS (Tuesdays at 10 p.m., on ABC)

Date	Viewers*	A18-49	L+3	L+7
01/19/15	1.45	0.5
01/26/15	1.20	0.5
02/02/15	1.26	0.5
02/09/15	1.24	0.5
02/16/15	1.28	0.5
02/23/15	1.25	0.5
03/02/15	1.23	0.5
03/09/15	1.14	0.4
03/16/15	1.32	0.6
03/23/15	1.45	0.6	2.10 (0.9)	2.32 (1.0)

* - in millions