Discovery's 'Amish Mafia' Premieres to 3.4 Million Viewers

New Show Becomes Net's Top-Rated Launch in Key Demos Following 'American Chopper' Finale
By: Andrea Morabito (Broadcasting & Cable) Dec 12 2012 - 9:56pm
New Show Becomes Net's Top-Rated Launch in Key Demos Following 'American Chopper' Finale

The sneak premiere of Discovery Channel's Amish Mafia drew 3.41 million total viewers on Tuesday at 10 p.m., according to Nielsen, following the special American Chopper Live: The Revenge.

Amish Mafia became the network's highest-rated launch ever in several key demos -- adults/men 25-54, adults/men 18-49 and adults/men 18-34. The series follows a group of Amish men who deal with the wrongdoings and misdeeds of those in their community.

At 9 p.m., the series finale of American Chopper delivered 3.91 million total viewers and a 2.51 rating with men 25-54. Chopper and Amish Mafia were the No. 1 and No. 2 cable programs in the adults 25-54 and 18-49 demos Tuesday night.

Amish Mafia debuts in its regular timeslot Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 9 p.m.

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