BRAVO MEDIA’S “SOUTHERN CHARM” SEASON FINALE SCORES HIGHEST-RATED EPISODE OF THE SERIES WITH 1.7 MILLION TOTAL VIEWERS

NEW YORK – June 1, 2015 – Bravo Media broke records last Monday as the season finale “Southern Charm” delivered the highest-rated episode of the series with 1.7 million total viewers, over 1.1 million P25-54 and 985,000 P18-49, according to Nielsen Live+3 data. This was up 11 percent, 21 percent and 9 percent, respectively, from the prior season finale (4/21/14). Additionally, the “Southern Charm” season two finale had the highest social activity of the series.  Adding to the night’s success, “Shahs of Sunset” garnered a season high among all key demos with over 1.8 million total viewers, over 1.1 million P25-54 and over 1 million P18-49, up 23 percent, 16 percent and 14 percent respectively from the prior week’s episode (5/18/15).

 

Tune in tonight for a new episode of “Shahs of Sunset” at 9pm ET/PT as the Shahs visit a Buddhist temple in Thailand, which brings the crew back together and enables everyone to explore their own path for healing. On their last night in Thailand, the group gathers at what was supposed to be Reza and Adam’s reception.  Reality hits Reza as he begins to realize the impact of his decision and struggles with the life altering choice of what his future with Adam will be. Back at home, Mike has to make a major decision and choose between his future wife or lifelong friends. For a sneak peek, go to: http://www.bravotv.com/shahs-of-sunset/season-4/episode-414/videos?clip=2867501

 

Immediately  following at 10pm ET/PT, the “Southern Charm” reunion brings Kathryn Calhoun Dennis, Landon Clements, Craig Conover, Cameran Eubanks, Thomas Ravenel, Shepard “Shep” Rose and Whitney Sudler-Smith together for the first time to divulge what’s new in their lives and discuss some of the most-talked about highlights from this season. Andy Cohen hosts the Charleston crew as they set the record straight on all the drama and take a look back at some of the most memorable moments from season two. For a sneak peek, go to: http://www.bravotv.com/southern-charm/season-2/episode-212/videos?clip=2869057

 

“Southern Charm” is produced by Haymaker Productions with Aaron Rothman, Irad Eyal, Whitney Sudler-Smith, Bryan Kestner, Jason Weinberg, Megan Estrada and Jessica Chesler serving as executive producers.

 

“Shahs of Sunset” is produced by Ryan Seacrest Productions for Bravo with Ryan Seacrest, Kris Curry and Eric Gardner serving as executive producers on the series.  Brandon Panaligan and Susan Gibson serve as co-executive producers.

 

Source: Nielsen Media Research, L3.  Social Guide Intelligence, Southern Charm premieres based on number of tweets.

 

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