We have a press release from FX that among other things reveals that Sons of Anarchy will be back for another season. The Season II finale was the most watched episode in the show’s history (beating out the season premiere) and won that night’s ratings battle. The order was for 13-episodes and to begin next September.
LOS ANGELES, December 2, 2009 – Tuesday’s 90-minute season two finale of FX’s critically acclaimed drama Sons of Anarchy was cable’s number-one program for the night, delivering 4.33 million total viewers and 2.99 million Adults 18-49. It was also the top-rated show on television in the 10:00 PM time period among Men 18-49 (1.92 million) and Men 18-34 (1.09 million), beating all three broadcast networks. The episode was the most-watched ever for Sons, surpassing its season two premiere (4.29 million total viewers).
On the heels of its stellar performance this season, FX President and General Manager John Landgraf announced that the network has ordered 13 episodes for the show’s third season, which is scheduled to begin in September 2010. Creator/Executive Producer Kurt Sutter reached a deal on a two-year extension to continue his services as showrunner/writer on Sons. All series regulars are in place to return next season. Sons of Anarchy is produced by Fox 21 and FX Productions.
In addition to taking cable’s top spot Tuesday among total viewers, Adults 18-49, Men 18-49 and Men 18-34, the season finale, written and directed by Sutter, was also number one in delivery of Adults 18-34 (1.57 million), Women 18-49 (1.06 million), Adults 25-54 (2.77 million), Men 25-54 (1.71 million), and Women 25-54 (1.06 million).
For its 13-episode second season, Sons averaged 3.67 million total viewers and 2.56 million Adults 18-49, which represented respective gains of +66% and +75% versus season one averages. Sons of Anarchy is basic cable’s top scripted series for 2009 in delivery of Adults 18-49 and Men 18-49.
During its 13-week run, the second season of Sons of Anarchy was television’s #1 series in the Tuesday 10:00 PM time period in average delivery of Adults 18-34, Men 18-34 and Men 18-49 (BROADCAST and CABLE).
“The success of Sons of Anarchy is very gratifying and the show has become a bona-fide hit,” said Landgraf. “The critics have recognized Sons as one the best series on television, and the show has earned its place alongside FX’s great drama series The Shield, Nip/Tuck, Rescue Me and Damages. Creatively, this season was spectacular and all credit goes to Kurt and the incredible cast led by Katey Sagal, Charlie Hunnam and Ron Perlman.”
Sutter said, “This has been a wonderful ride and we’re just getting started. I’m really proud of the work by our incredible cast and crew. The response this season from the fans and critics has been terrific and I can’t wait to get back to the writer’s room and start on season three.”
With the one-two punch of the Sons of Anarchy finale and the broadcast premiere of Live Free or Die Hard, FX was the number-one ranked network on basic cable for the night in primetime (8-11 PM) in delivery of Adults 18-49 (2.15 million) ahead of #2 ranked ABC Family (1.38 million) by +56%.
FX will air encore telecasts of the Sons season two finale on Thursday, December 3 at midnight, Friday, December 4 at 11:00 PM ET/PT, and on Sunday, December 6 at 11:00 PM ET/PT.
Starring Charlie Hunnam, Katey Sagal and Ron Perlman, Sons of Anarchy is an adrenaline drama with darkly comedic undertones that explores a notorious outlaw motorcycle club (MC) and its desire to protect its livelihood while ensuring that their simple, sheltered town of Charming, California remains exactly that: charming. The Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club must confront threats from drug dealers, corporate developers, hate groups and overzealous law officers. Behind the MC’s familial lifestyle and legally thriving automotive shop is a ruthless and illegally thriving arms business.
I am typing about the best show ever Sons Of Anarchy.
The only thing I would like to say is that I cant wait until September 2010 to view the next season. So what I am trying to say is lets just skip the release date and get out as soon as possoble. I just cant handle the withdrawls, as my wife tells me.
Thank you for your time
I agree that is way too long to have to wait between seasons, please bring it back sooner you know it can be done. This is the best show on tv in years, maybe in my lifetime. I really hope it gets the recognition it deserves at the emmys.
Sheww, I can’t believe I won’t get to see any new episodes until Sept. 2010. I don’t think that I can wait that long. I was barely able to wait for Season 2. I wish it would show sooner. I believe SOA season 3 is going to be the best yet. I can’t wait!
I agree with some of the others, lets just skip the scheduled date for Sons and get it on as soon as possible!! I found Sons of Anarchy when channel surfing, and I am hooked!!! I love Charlie Hunnam,Ron Perlman, and Katey Sagal, they are really terrific actors on Sons!! Please hurry with Season 3, can’t wait to watch!!
well i wanna be a biker now!!! hell, if i’m in jail in sept. i’m going to be pissed. get yalls ass back on them bikes. can i have a job? i’m kinda of a tuff guy all ready.g.
Come on guys if it’s such a great hit show. And everyone loves it so much why do we have to wait till September 2010. What on TV now is the ones that need to wait.We want it now!
Best show I’ve seen in years and I’m in my mid 50′s!
SOA is like a drug must have it daily but will settle with weekly! I don’t know if I will be able to wait until September it is the only show on air me and my man can agree on without arguing over the remote please bring it back sooner would hate for a fight to break out!
when will sons of anarchy be back on? its been way too long come on.my grandson has been named after jackson please
Can’t wait to see season 3, my husband and I are huge fans.
Just wondering when it will be showing on cable in Australia?