After being on the air for just three weeks, TNT’s new Rizzoli & Isles TV show has already been renewed for a second season.
Rizzoli & Isles follows tough detective Jane Rizzoli (Harmon) as she teams up with serious forensic pathologist Maura Isles (Sasha Alexander). Others in the cast include Bruce McGill, Lee Thompson Young, Lorraine Bracco, and Jordan Bridges.
The premiere garnered a 1.5 rating in the 18-49 demo and 7.55 million total viewers. Rizzoli & Isles also set a record for the debut of a commercial-supported cable series. Week two’s demo number was steady at a 1.5 but viewership fell to 7.27 million. In week three, the demo fell to a 1.3 and viewership took a big drop, to 6.55 million.
Despite this week’s big tumble, TNT has decided to give Rizzoli & Isles a second season. The cable channel has ordered 13 episodes for season two and they’re expected to air sometime in 2011.
The 10 episodes of season one are expected to finish airing in late September.
What do you think? Are you glad to hear Rizzoli & Isles has been renewed? Do you think the ratings will keep going down?
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I’am from Holland and the first season was just on television, can’t wait for the next season to begin!!!
I love this show and am so excited for season two! I will definitely watch every single episode! Definitely a 10 out of 10 show!
We are also looking forward to the new episodes of Rizzoli & Isles in (July?). My
husband even liked this show and he is not a big TV fan! Donna, in the past season
the show aired on Mondays at 10:00 after the Closer on TNT.
what night and time is Rizzoli & Isles on.
I think it on TNT?
We can’t get enough of Rizzoli & Isles – come on already – bring on the next season – and MORE episodes while you are at it!
Can hardley wait for Rizzoli and Isles to return.
I’m so excited about the 2nd season of Rizzoli and Isles. I love the first season have watched the re runs at least twice. So glad there is finally a show with beautiful strong woman, great story lines, and a finale that leaves you on the edge of your seat. two thumbs up for this awesome show!!
I am pleased the series has been renewed. The acting is stellar and its a wonderful mix of drama and smiles. I love the way the relationships are developed. I’d hate to see a great drama series go by the wayside when so many brainless shows keep on airing.
Love Rizzoli and Isles….when is season two starting?
Not only have I watched every episode, I DVRd the season finally. Two great stars and great writing. Rizzoli got shot in the last episode….what happens?
one of the better new shows both girls are hot and the on screen chemistry is veru good
I really enjoyed season 1.Unfortunately I have to view it online,here in Canada it is not available on tv.I’m glad they decided to renew.It was very good.
I enjoyed season 1 for Rizzoli and Isles very much and looked at the reruns. I am looking forward to season 2 and hope that this series continues after season 2 as it is a very enjoyable program with 2 fantastic stars.
Hello I just wanted you to know how much I love this show and all the characters. Angie harmon has been one of my favorite actresses for a long time. This was my favorite show last season and im sure it will be for a long time. Thanks for everything. Cj.
I just watched the season 1 reruns on TV the last 3 weeks. I am totally crazy about this show and the chemistry between Maura & Jane is the best. The wait is too long between season 1 and season 2– can you ramp it up to an earlier date, say, April- and can it last for 20-26 episodes instead of 13. I cannot get enough of these two ladies Watched Angie on Law & Order, and still do, watched Sasha on NCIS–the ladies are fantastic. The other actors on the show round it out to perfection. Please get them… Read more »
I am really glad to see the great shows that are being shown over the summer. Most are on TNT, that includes Rozzoli and Isles’. The ” big three” stations could really learn from TNT.