Bravo's REAL HOUSEWIVES Delivers Record-Breaking Sunday Night Ratings

By: Dec. 10, 2013
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Bravo Media earned a record-breaking night this past Sunday, landing the network the #1 spot in P18-49 among cable competition, according to Nielsen. "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," which featured heated drama among the Burruss family, delivered over 3.7 million total viewers and over 2.1 million P18-49, making it the highest-rated episode of the season to date among all key demos.

"Watch What Happens Live," which featured guests Kandi Burruss and Fantasia Barrino, also delivered its highest-rated episode of the season to-date with 1.9 million total viewers and 1.1 million P18-49, up 21 percent and 41 percent respectively from the prior week's episode (12/1/13). Additionally, Sunday night's bonus episode of "Shahs of Sunset" at 9 p.m. delivered its second consecutive season-to date-high among all key demos with nearly 2 million total viewers. Rounding out the night, "Fashion Queens" scored a series-to-date high among P18-49 (766,000) and total viewers (1.4 million), up 22 percent from the prior week's episode.

Tune in tonight at 10pm ET/PT for a new episode of "Shahs of Sunset." Mike and Jessica attend conversion class and the reality of a life together starts to settle in with Mike. GG and Leila argue about MJ hanging around and GG expresses her anger that MJ can't stay away from her family. Lilly hosts an over-the-top dog birthday party and GG brings her new friend, Sasha. Reza enters therapy to deal with his recent outbursts and comes to some surprising conclusions. GG and MJ's simmering tension boils over when they run into each other out at a bar in Hollywood and things go from drunk to worse. For a sneak peek, please visit: http://www.bravotv.com/shahs-of-sunset/season-3/videos/i-want-to-rip-you-to-f-ing-shreds

Immediately after at 11pm ET/PT, "Watch What Happens Live" welcomes Laura Carmichael, Rob James Collier, Allen Leech and Lesley Nicol of "Downton Abbey." "Watch What Happens Live" is the only live, late-night, interactive talk show that features guests from the world of entertainment, politics, and pop culture. Hosted by Andy Cohen, the series includes lively debates on everything from fashion, the latest on everyone's favorite Bravolebrities, and what celebrity is making headlines that week. For more information, visit: http://www.bravotv.com/watch-what-happens-live

For a new episode of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" tune in this Sunday, December 15 at 8pm ET/PT, while the ladies pack and prepare for a trip to Savannah, Cynthia receives an emotional visit from Kandi who is on the verge of a major breakdown. Phaedra is caught off guard by a visit from Mama Joyce, who is eager to grill her on all things Todd. Mama Joyce then continues to make a shocking declaration to Kandi regarding the future of their relationship. Meanwhile, Porsha deals with the newfound reality of shopping without the help of Kordell's credit card. As NeNe anxiously awaits the arrival of the women before leaving for Savannah, their tardiness starts to test her patience. When Kenya decides to give everyone a piece of her mind, tensions flare, leaving the girls' getaway in jeopardy of ending before it even begins. For a sneak peek, please visit: http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-atlanta/season-6/videos/you-don-t-introduce-two-short-people-with-big-heads

Tune in to the next episode of "Fashion Queens" on Sunday, December 15 at 11:30pm ET/PT, Bravo's topical, fashion-based talk show starring celebrity hairstylists Derek J and Miss Lawrence and New York's fashion maven and media socialite Bevy Smith. The opinionated trio covers anything and everything related to the world of fashion, from haute couture to celebrity style to unusual outfits from around the globe, giving their unique perspective on the trends, hits and misses.

"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" is produced by True Entertainment for Bravo. Steven Weinstock, Glenda Hersh, Lauren Eskelin and Carlos King serve as Executive Producers with Lorraine Haughton serving as a Co-Executive Producer.

"Shahs of Sunset" is produced by Ryan Seacrest Productions for Bravo with Ryan Seacrest, Adam Sher and Kris Curry serving as executive producers on the series. Eric Gardner serves as co-executive producer.

"Watch What Happens Live" is produced by Embassy Row for Bravo. Michael Davies, Deirdre Connolly and Andy Cohen serve as executive producers.

"Fashion Queens" is produced by Embassy Row with Michael Davies and Deirdre Connolly as Executive Producers and True Entertainment with Steven Weinstock, Glenda Hersh and Lauren Eskelin as Executive Producers.

Source: Nielsen Media Research, LS data through 12/08/13, night rank based on press prime (8p-11p), key demos - P18-49, P25-54, P2+

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