Disney’s “Wizards of Waverly Place” Hits Series Highs with 6.2 Million Viewers

Posted on 25 January 2010 by Robert Seidman

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Ratings Highlights For Friday, January 22, 2010 – Final National Ratings

“Wizards of Waverly Place” Hits Series Highs in Total Viewers and Kids 6-11

“The Suite Life on Deck” Posts the Show’s Best Ratings in Nearly 4 Months, Becoming its 3rd-Most-Watched Telecast Ever in Viewers and Tweens 9-14

“Wizards of Waverly Place” and “The Suite Life on Deck” Rank as

TV’s No. 1 Program in Their Time Periods in Total Viewers,

Standing as Friday’s Top 2 Scripted TV Telecasts Overall

Led by “Wizards of Waverly Place” and “The Suite Life on Deck,”

Disney Channel Holds Friday’s Top 6 TV Telecasts in Target Kids

Friday, January 22, 2010

Friday’s all new one-hour “Wizards of Waverly Place” (8:00 – 9:00 p.m.) ranked as the series’ No. 1 telecast of all time in Total Viewers (6.2 million) and Kids 6-11 (2.6 million/10.8 rating), and performed at near record-setting levels in Tweens 9-14 (2.4 million/9.8 rating – No. 3 telecast ever).

At 9 o’clock, an original “The Suite Life on Deck” posted the show’s best numbers in nearly 4 months (since 10/2/09), standing as its 3rd-most-watched telecast on record in Total Viewers (5.2 million) and Tweens 9-14 (2.1 million/8.6 rating), and 4th-most-watched to date in Kids 6-11 (2.4 million/9.6 rating).

  • “Wizards of Waverly Place” (6.2 million) and “The Suite Life on Deck” (5.2 million) ranked
    No. 1 in their time slots versus all TV in Total Viewers
    , standing as Friday’s Top 2 scripted TV telecasts overall.
  • Led by “Wizards of Waverly Place” and “The Suite Life on Deck,” Disney Channel aired the Top 6 TV telecasts on Friday in both Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14.

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  • Jason

    Good ratings for WOWP.

    But Nickelodeon still whooped ass with iCarly (11.2 million viewers) and Big Time Rush (6.8 million).

  • Jason

    Good ratings for WOWP.

    But Nickelodeon still whooped ass with iCarly (11.2 million viewers) and Big Time Rush (6.8 million).

  • Jason

    Just kidding. WOWP is a really good show, no too keen on the Suite Life but the couple of episodes I saw of that show were okay.

  • Jason

    Just kidding. WOWP is a really good show, no too keen on the Suite Life but the couple of episodes I saw of that show were okay.

  • Stephen J

    Wizards does a good job of showcasing everyone and making everyone on the show fell and look important and ratings show that the fans like that.

  • Stephen J

    Wizards does a good job of showcasing everyone and making everyone on the show fell and look important and ratings show that the fans like that.

  • James

    All I can said the Hope For Haiti Telethon was good for something, alots of family and friends didn’t want to watch it so they turn the channel and watch the Wizards of Waverly Place – Wizards vs. Werewolves on Disney Channel

  • James

    All I can said the Hope For Haiti Telethon was good for something, alots of family and friends didn’t want to watch it so they turn the channel and watch the Wizards of Waverly Place – Wizards vs. Werewolves on Disney Channel

  • Matt Nash

    What’s iCarly?

  • Matt Nash

    What’s iCarly?

  • Talula!

    That’s it?! 6.2 million? Wizards deserves way better than that! It was a really good 1-hour special, the acting was believable, the writing was impressive, the jokes were hilarious and there was even some serious, meaningful parts. Why do kids want to watch a stupid, crappy show like iCarly?! I don’t get this.

  • Talula!

    That’s it?! 6.2 million? Wizards deserves way better than that! It was a really good 1-hour special, the acting was believable, the writing was impressive, the jokes were hilarious and there was even some serious, meaningful parts. Why do kids want to watch a stupid, crappy show like iCarly?! I don’t get this.

  • erika

    I really don’t see how Icarly has more viewers than Wizards. That show is completely pointless. The acting is horrific. It’s not funny in anyway. Wizards is amazing, brilliant, unbelievable in all aspects. Selena and David really showcased a new side of their abilities on Friday night. The writers did as well.

  • erika

    I really don’t see how Icarly has more viewers than Wizards. That show is completely pointless. The acting is horrific. It’s not funny in anyway. Wizards is amazing, brilliant, unbelievable in all aspects. Selena and David really showcased a new side of their abilities on Friday night. The writers did as well.

  • Star

    I like Suite Life on Deck, but I cant stand that one kid that they added. Every time he’s on screen I want to jump out a window.

    I love Wizards actually

    (I’m 20 btw)

  • Star

    I like Suite Life on Deck, but I cant stand that one kid that they added. Every time he’s on screen I want to jump out a window.

    I love Wizards actually

    (I’m 20 btw)

  • Siveshnee

    I don’t fall into any of the age groups mentioned above but I love the show :D

  • Andree

    Wizards is a great show. Selena and David do a terrific job portraying their characters, especially in that one hour episode. Lots of different emotions going on there and all believable. Looking forward to seeing what happens next ;)

  • Siveshnee

    I don’t fall into any of the age groups mentioned above but I love the show :D

  • Andree

    Wizards is a great show. Selena and David do a terrific job portraying their characters, especially in that one hour episode. Lots of different emotions going on there and all believable. Looking forward to seeing what happens next ;)

  • Andree

    oh and I’m 23!!

  • Andree

    oh and I’m 23!!

  • mom

    I love this show. I’m 29 aND I Watch it with my daughter ,shes 9. i love all the actors on there they make the show great. Good job guys!!!!!!!!!!!! Selena gomez is so cute and a great role model. (I don’t allow my daughter to watch Hannah Montana anymore. she was ok when she first started. but she’s a really bad role model for kids. She should start acting her age.) To all the cast of waverly place luv your show, keep up the good work.

  • mom

    I love this show. I’m 29 aND I Watch it with my daughter ,shes 9. i love all the actors on there they make the show great. Good job guys!!!!!!!!!!!! Selena gomez is so cute and a great role model. (I don’t allow my daughter to watch Hannah Montana anymore. she was ok when she first started. but she’s a really bad role model for kids. She should start acting her age.) To all the cast of waverly place luv your show, keep up the good work.

  • Dolly

    I’m always watching this show with my daughter and it’s really funny. That Selena Gomez girl is a great actress, and from what I’ve seen, a class act.

  • Dolly

    I’m always watching this show with my daughter and it’s really funny. That Selena Gomez girl is a great actress, and from what I’ve seen, a class act.

  • Lena

    Good for them! I love WOWP, it always gets funnier.
    I’m glad this show got an Emmy :)

  • Lena

    Good for them! I love WOWP, it always gets funnier.
    I’m glad this show got an Emmy :)

  • roxy

    luve wizards and david thx 4 tweeting dis david!im a tween n luv it hope it stays with us 4 a long time. cant wait 4 da episodes that david wrote 2 b aired!!! another emmy i hope and da whole cast r gr8 at acting and r really nice.

  • roxy

    luve wizards and david thx 4 tweeting dis david!im a tween n luv it hope it stays with us 4 a long time. cant wait 4 da episodes that david wrote 2 b aired!!! another emmy i hope and da whole cast r gr8 at acting and r really nice.

  • Tom

    wow, thats really good. I agree with the others, I still don’t understand the whole fascination about iCarly and so with Hannah Montana. Both are horrible at acting and not as funny as everyone thinks. WOWP has everything, comedy, action, drama , romance. One of the shows I vividly follow. Last fridays episode was too heartbreaking. I have already watched it twice. The ending of both relationship was truly bittersweet, complimented by good acting from David Henrie and Selena Gomez. Jake T. Austin provided some of the comic relief during the scene and his howl and his goodbye to Mason was heartbreaking.. I love the writers, this was one of my favorite episode.

  • Tom

    wow, thats really good. I agree with the others, I still don’t understand the whole fascination about iCarly and so with Hannah Montana. Both are horrible at acting and not as funny as everyone thinks. WOWP has everything, comedy, action, drama , romance. One of the shows I vividly follow. Last fridays episode was too heartbreaking. I have already watched it twice. The ending of both relationship was truly bittersweet, complimented by good acting from David Henrie and Selena Gomez. Jake T. Austin provided some of the comic relief during the scene and his howl and his goodbye to Mason was heartbreaking.. I love the writers, this was one of my favorite episode.

  • Marc

    LOVE WOWP AND SLOD :D DDDDDDD AWESOME DISNEY

  • Marc

    LOVE WOWP AND SLOD :D DDDDDDD AWESOME DISNEY

  • Craigys 21w

    I’m so glad this show is doing well, and I’m glad that it’s just not the kids owning up to loving it. I’m 21 and have watched nearly all the episodes :D

  • Craigys 21w

    I’m so glad this show is doing well, and I’m glad that it’s just not the kids owning up to loving it. I’m 21 and have watched nearly all the episodes :D

  • Jenny

    I liked it when I saw it!!! Great show!

  • Jenny

    I liked it when I saw it!!! Great show!

  • Flor!

    Si! I love the Wizards!! are the best, I love the whole cast, they deserve this and much more!

    I Love Wizards!!!!

  • Flor!

    Si! I love the Wizards!! are the best, I love the whole cast, they deserve this and much more!

    I Love Wizards!!!!

  • Maguy

    Looove Wizards!! Thank god they have Disney Channel in Belgium :D !

  • Maguy

    Looove Wizards!! Thank god they have Disney Channel in Belgium :D !

  • kelly

    WOWP is by far the most diverse and wonderful show o disney. My husband and I await fri nights so we can watch it with our daughter. The cast crew writers are all amazing. By the way I’m 33 daughter is 4 and thank you mr. Murietta for tweeting this! Just shows what REAL talent can do!

  • kelly

    WOWP is by far the most diverse and wonderful show o disney. My husband and I await fri nights so we can watch it with our daughter. The cast crew writers are all amazing. By the way I’m 33 daughter is 4 and thank you mr. Murietta for tweeting this! Just shows what REAL talent can do!

  • Amber

    Yay WOWP!!! I luv that show, it is so hilarious!!! One of my fave on Disney channel. But Nick has some good shows like iCarly… Oh well, still rly great for the cast!!!

  • Amber

    Yay WOWP!!! I luv that show, it is so hilarious!!! One of my fave on Disney channel. But Nick has some good shows like iCarly… Oh well, still rly great for the cast!!!

  • Alex

    I am 19 and love this show. The only Disney (or for that matter kids show) I watch. The lines a funny when they need to be and the writers to a good job of incorporating enough material for all age groups to enjoy. The episode on friday was great with the right amount of drama and jokes!

  • Alex

    I am 19 and love this show. The only Disney (or for that matter kids show) I watch. The lines a funny when they need to be and the writers to a good job of incorporating enough material for all age groups to enjoy. The episode on friday was great with the right amount of drama and jokes!

  • Jason

    This is great, but nothing compared to the 11.4 million the Wizards movie got when it premiered last August.

  • Jason

    This is great, but nothing compared to the 11.4 million the Wizards movie got when it premiered last August.

  • Sarah

    thats good but i find it funny how icarly got 11.2 million with a 30 minute episode(how does icarly do it) and that almost beat wowp movie which was almost like a hour and 45 minutes

  • Sarah

    thats good but i find it funny how icarly got 11.2 million with a 30 minute episode(how does icarly do it) and that almost beat wowp movie which was almost like a hour and 45 minutes

  • Carl

    ^^And Sarah, Big Time Rush also got higher ratings with a 30 minute episode.

    But these are still REAL good ratings for WOWP. And they deserve it.

  • Carl

    ^^And Sarah, Big Time Rush also got higher ratings with a 30 minute episode.

    But these are still REAL good ratings for WOWP. And they deserve it.

  • Alexandra G

    WOWP is super entertaining and the acting is great. The special was really dramatic and different from what you normally see. Two characters kind of “died”… you wouldn’t expect that. It was wonderful!!

  • Alexandra G

    WOWP is super entertaining and the acting is great. The special was really dramatic and different from what you normally see. Two characters kind of “died”… you wouldn’t expect that. It was wonderful!!

  • Joy

    I love wizards of waverly place.
    and i’m 23… lol !

  • Joy

    I love wizards of waverly place.
    and i’m 23… lol !

  • http://hey.com/ justin

    it only has alot of viewers cuz THOUSANDS of girls love british guys!
    so thts y.
    honestly, im kinda jealous hahahaha!

  • http://www.matthew9543srobloxclubhq.ning.com/ Matthew M

    I really Love this Show Wizards is good but i A LITTLE BIT like icarly But it can be a good show also but WIZARDS you ROCK

  • http://hey.com justin

    it only has alot of viewers cuz THOUSANDS of girls love british guys!
    so thts y.
    honestly, im kinda jealous hahahaha!

  • http://www.matthew9543srobloxclubhq.ning.com Matthew M

    I really Love this Show Wizards is good but i A LITTLE BIT like icarly But it can be a good show also but WIZARDS you ROCK

  • Adriana

    The age group is more like 9 to 25. lol
    I love the show also, and i’m 24.
    Me & my little sister who is 13 we watch it together.
    hahaha. lol =]
    I love the show, I’m surprised it doesn’t have more views.

  • Adriana

    The age group is more like 9 to 25. lol
    I love the show also, and i’m 24.
    Me & my little sister who is 13 we watch it together.
    hahaha. lol =]
    I love the show, I’m surprised it doesn’t have more views.

  • Bailie

    I personally think Wizards of waverly place is wayyy better than icarly. Wizards vs. Warewolves was the BEST episode yet, and not just because Gregg Sulkin was in it <3. The acting was TREMENDOUS and I givit it 5 stars :] GOOD JOB WIZARDS CAST <3333

  • Bailie

    I personally think Wizards of waverly place is wayyy better than icarly. Wizards vs. Warewolves was the BEST episode yet, and not just because Gregg Sulkin was in it <3. The acting was TREMENDOUS and I givit it 5 stars :] GOOD JOB WIZARDS CAST <3333

  • Mia

    Wizards should have been higher ranked, i watched it with a bunch of my friends at a party and were all 16 and some of us are 18. And there were guys there too and we all loved it:) it Honestly should have higher views, it did win an emmy.

  • Mia

    Wizards should have been higher ranked, i watched it with a bunch of my friends at a party and were all 16 and some of us are 18. And there were guys there too and we all loved it:) it Honestly should have higher views, it did win an emmy.

  • http://twitter.com/Adriana_Sulkin ADRIIANA :)

    wowwww, thats really good. !
    I love wizard of waverly place <3
    :)
    I love mason hahaha !
    Gregg you are the best !!

  • http://twitter.com/Adriana_Sulkin ADRIIANA :)

    wowwww, thats really good. !
    I love wizard of waverly place <3
    :)
    I love mason hahaha !
    Gregg you are the best !!

  • http://twitter.com/Adriana_Sulkin ADRIIANA :)

    I LOVE THE DAY 01/24/10 ! ?
    GREGG REPLY MY QUESTION :)

  • http://twitter.com/Adriana_Sulkin ADRIIANA :)

    I LOVE THE DAY 01/24/10 ! ?
    GREGG REPLY MY QUESTION :)

  • Is

    Honestly, the Disney channel has A LOT more young adult viewers than you’d imagine. Me and about half my High School’s class included. We’re all 19/20 now and we STILL watch the Disney channel!

    It’s that good! AND because Nickelodeon is such crap now.

  • Is

    Honestly, the Disney channel has A LOT more young adult viewers than you’d imagine. Me and about half my High School’s class included. We’re all 19/20 now and we STILL watch the Disney channel!

    It’s that good! AND because Nickelodeon is such crap now.

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  • Jason

    iCarly is a good show and Nickelodeon has good shows as well (such as True Jackson VP, The Troop, and Big Time Rush), definitely not crap.

    The crap shows are Sonny With A Chance and JONAS. Suite Life is noting compared to iCarly.

    That said WOWP is the best show on Disney channel and deserves it’s success.

  • Jason

    iCarly is a good show and Nickelodeon has good shows as well (such as True Jackson VP, The Troop, and Big Time Rush), definitely not crap.

    The crap shows are Sonny With A Chance and JONAS. Suite Life is noting compared to iCarly.

    That said WOWP is the best show on Disney channel and deserves it’s success.

  • lunanear

    WOWP Was absolutly fantastic on friday
    My frend and I watched it at her house and we cryed when Mason had to leave. His charactor brought out a spactaculer Alex (not that Salina isn’t great already. I think she will become one of the best actors of our time)
    But the Wizards Vs. Warewolves WAS THE BEST ep EVEEEER!!!!!!I wated it so many times (I’m wating it right now!)

    I hope Mason ans Juliet come BACK !!!!

    FANTASTIC JOB Gregg!!! ;)

  • lunanear

    WOWP Was absolutly fantastic on friday
    My frend and I watched it at her house and we cryed when Mason had to leave. His charactor brought out a spactaculer Alex (not that Salina isn’t great already. I think she will become one of the best actors of our time)
    But the Wizards Vs. Warewolves WAS THE BEST ep EVEEEER!!!!!!I wated it so many times (I’m wating it right now!)

    I hope Mason ans Juliet come BACK !!!!

    FANTASTIC JOB Gregg!!! ;)

  • Christel

    I have watched this episode 8 times and it never gets old! The second time I watched it I actually CRIED. It’s an amazing show and the cast has great actors. Do you remember that one episode where they meet Harper from the future? She askes Alex something about Mason, so I’m pretty sure that Justin and Alex will try their best to get them back. If you watch older and present episodes you see Justin & Alex’s relationships growing stonger, and I love that. And, there’s more Max which I also love, because I felt I didn’t see enough of him before, He never fails to make me laugh. I love this show, and I always think “How will I feel in the future, when Wizards of Waverly Place doesn’t have anymore new episodes?” I bet it will HURT. Good job WOWP! Keep it up <3

  • Christel

    I have watched this episode 8 times and it never gets old! The second time I watched it I actually CRIED. It’s an amazing show and the cast has great actors. Do you remember that one episode where they meet Harper from the future? She askes Alex something about Mason, so I’m pretty sure that Justin and Alex will try their best to get them back. If you watch older and present episodes you see Justin & Alex’s relationships growing stonger, and I love that. And, there’s more Max which I also love, because I felt I didn’t see enough of him before, He never fails to make me laugh. I love this show, and I always think “How will I feel in the future, when Wizards of Waverly Place doesn’t have anymore new episodes?” I bet it will HURT. Good job WOWP! Keep it up <3

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  • aa

    I’m a 17 year old guy and I love this show. WOWP is the only show on Disney that I’m actually interested in. It has:

    #1. Good acting.
    #2. Fantastic Writing.
    #3. An incredibly hot girl named Selena Gomez. :)

    Anyways, Wizards Vs. Werewolves was an awesome episode. I’ve seen it five times already! It is so good! The acting was BRILLIANT! There has never been an episode so amazing on the Disney Channel.
    And 6.2 million viewers is not that bad. iCrapy and Fatta Montana may have more viewers, but Wizards of Waverly Place has more awesomeness. Period.

  • aa

    I’m a 17 year old guy and I love this show. WOWP is the only show on Disney that I’m actually interested in. It has:

    #1. Good acting.
    #2. Fantastic Writing.
    #3. An incredibly hot girl named Selena Gomez. :)

    Anyways, Wizards Vs. Werewolves was an awesome episode. I’ve seen it five times already! It is so good! The acting was BRILLIANT! There has never been an episode so amazing on the Disney Channel.
    And 6.2 million viewers is not that bad. iCrapy and Fatta Montana may have more viewers, but Wizards of Waverly Place has more awesomeness. Period.

  • http://Family Me

    I read on the internet that Selena Gomez will only do 15 more episodes then quit,that is soooo terrible,it said that she want’ed to take on more mature roles and she might get a degree in somthing,do any of you think that is true or false?

  • aa

    I don’t think that’s true. I read somewhere that she is hoping to stay for a 4th and final season.

  • aa

    I don’t think that’s true. I read somewhere that she is hoping to stay for a 4th and final season.

  • kelsey!

    lol icarly got 11.2 million double of what WOWP got lower numbers means lower chance disney will bring WOWP back for a 4th season LOL

  • kelsey!

    lol icarly got 11.2 million double of what WOWP got lower numbers means lower chance disney will bring WOWP back for a 4th season LOL

  • adam j

    you know what happens after you peak right? you fall up can only go so high before you fall down and get canceled

  • adam j

    you know what happens after you peak right? you fall up can only go so high before you fall down and get canceled

  • aa

    The only reason WOWP wouldn’t return for a 4th season is if Selena decides to leave and do other things. (And even at 11 million views, iCarly is still a terrible show. LOL) ;)

  • aa

    The only reason WOWP wouldn’t return for a 4th season is if Selena decides to leave and do other things. (And even at 11 million views, iCarly is still a terrible show. LOL) ;)

  • laura

    loved this show so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! im in like total love with gregg sulkin five stars for me!!!!!! i so hooked on it i watched it 17 times already!!!!!! -: so awesome!!!!!!!!!

  • laura

    loved this show so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! im in like total love with gregg sulkin five stars for me!!!!!! i so hooked on it i watched it 17 times already!!!!!! -: so awesome!!!!!!!!!

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