Christian Kane

Breaking News: ’LEVERAGE’ PICKED UP FOR A THIRD SEASON

The hit TNT series will return for another round of cons and heists

THE SKINNY: While we’re still waiting for more details, LEVERAGE director and executive producer Dean Devlin dropped us a line to tell us the hit TNT series has been picked up for a third season.

“Thanks in large part to its engaging cast and clever storytelling, LEVERAGE has proven itself to be one of the most exciting and fun hours on television,” said Michael Wright, executive vice president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “The producers, cast and crew have been incredible to work with, and we anticipate another wonderful season.”

LEVERAGE concludes its Summer Season in two weeks, followed by the remaining Season 2 episodes airing in January. The Third Season will officially kick in Summer 2010.

According to TNT’s press release, LEVERAGE has scored big in its first season, ranking as ad-supported cable’s #1 show in its timeslot with an average of 3.9 million viewers. The second season has averaged 4.1 million viewers* and ranks as ad-supported cable’s #1 Wednesday program in delivery of adults 25-54, viewers and households. The show is enjoying solid growth when compared to its first season, with viewers up 5% and households up 7%.

LEVERAGE scores tremendously well with DVR users, garnering an extraordinary 66% growth among adults 25-54 when comparing Live to Live + 7 viewing.