'Mad Men' Season Five Finale Hits Ratings High

AMC drama sees most watched finale in series history with 2.7 million viewers

By Andrea Morabito -- Broadcasting & Cable, 6/11/2012 3:55:47 PM

The conclusion of Mad Men's fifth season Sunday night averaged 2.7 million viewers at 10 p.m., the most-watched finale in the series' history.

In total viewers, the audience for the AMC drama grew 11% over the season four finale, according to Nielsen. In the key adults 25-54 demo, the episode drew 1.4 million viewers, up 13% and 1.2 million adults 18-49, up 11%.

Overall, season five was Mad Men's most watched to date, averaging 2.6 million viewers, an improvement of 15% over last season. It also improved 10% in the adults 25-54 demo and 17% with adults 18-49.