USA cancelled Rush and its troubled physician after one season but the doctor on Royal Pains isn’t going anywhere. The cable channel has renewed the summer drama for seasons seven and eight.
Royal Pains follows the continuing adventures of a former ER doctor (Mark Feuerstein) from New York who, along with his younger brother (Paulo Costanzo), runs a concierge doctor business in The Hamptons. The show’s cast includes Reshma Shetty, Brooke D’Orsay, Campbell Scott, and Ben Shenkman.
Like the rest of USA’s TV shows, Royal Pains was way down in the ratings this season. The 13 installments of season six averaged 2.02 million viewers with a 0.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic. Compared to season five, it was down by 43% in viewers and 35% in the demo.
Still, with little success in launching new programming and White Collar ending soon, a renewal for Royal Pains makes sense. Unless the ratings improve, it seems likely that Royal Pains will be ending with season eight.
There will be just eight episodes per season for years seven and eight and they’re likley to be spread across two summers. The order will see Royal Pains hit the 100th episode mark in season eight, more than enough installments for a healthy syndication package.
What do you think? Do you like Royal Pains on USA? Do you think it’s time for the show to end?
Love the show–wish it would be extended or pick up by another network. So sick of cop shows–this was a refreshing break and we will miss it.
Love love love Royal Pains, wish it would continue beyond Season eight.
Please keep this show going. Love the cast.. the sets and scenery are lush and colorful, plots are interesting. Fun that it’s filmed on the Island..sometimes get to watch scenes being filmed here. This is a good, fun, wholesome show please reconsider and keep it. Can’t believe we’ve had to wait a whole year for its return.
Love Hank Med – wish it were on for more than just quick short episode seasons! I’ve been a fan since S1E1 and haven’t missed an episode EVER! Please keep it going. I love all the characters and the scenery – especially as an Islander myself.
It’s the best show ever!!! Keep it going!!!!
I love the a wish it was on twice a year.
Impatiently awaiting season eight !! Best show ever !
Its the best show I love it don’t let it end keep it going I want more I can’t wait for the next season please continue the show
It’s the best show keep it going don’t let it end I’m hooked I can’t wait for the next season I want more
I love royal pains it keeps you wanting more
I hope Royal Pains repeats the season I missed the last 2 eps
Royal Pains is one of the best on tv on any and all networks. The characters are interesting, the writing is excellent and the actors are charismatic as well as talented. Please keep t going! I look forward to every episode.
Please don’t cancel!!! Great show! Love the location, can’t wait for each new season!!!
I have loved Royal Pains since day #1 Can’t wait until it’s season starts. Please keep it on tv. We need a nice clean show like Royal Pain to watch. Please Please Please keep it on tv.