FX Renews ‘Sons of Anarchy' for Fifth Season

Biker drama is network's highest-rated series ever

By Andrea Morabito -- Broadcasting & Cable, 10/17/2011 2:25:30 PM

FX has renewed Sons of Anarchy for a fifth season, ordering 13 more episodes of the hit drama from creator Kurt Sutter.

SOA is experiencing its highest-rated season yet, averaging 5.8 million total viewers and 3.9 million adults 18-49 on a first-run basis. Season four is tracking 30% higher in total viewers and 26% higher in the key demo compared to season three.

Its season four premiere on Sept. 6 was the most-watched program in network history, drawing 6.5 million viewers. The season finale airs Nov. 29.

SOA is from FX Productions and Fox 21.