A&E's 'Longmire' Finale Tops Record-Setting Premiere

'Glades' finale draws same 3.1 million as debut

By Tim Baysinger -- Broadcasting & Cable, 8/13/2012 3:59:18 PM

The first season finale of A&E's Longmire drew 4.3 million viewers, up 5% over its record-setting premiere on June 4.

Facing up against NBC's coverage of the London Olympics' Closing Ceremony, Longmire also drew a series-high 1.6 million in adults 25-54. Overall, the first season averaged 4 million total viewers per first-run episode. The series was already renewed for a second season.

The third season finale of The Glades at averaged 3.1 million viewers, up 3% from the season average (3 million). The episode was also watched by 1.2 million A25-54.