'Walking Dead' ratings: Most-watched finale ever

Five seasons later and The Walking Dead has done it again: Sunday’s finale hit another ratings record for AMC’s zombie drama. The 90-minute closer delivered 15.8 million viewers and an incredible 8.2 rating among adults 18-49.

That marks the best finale performance in the show’s history — and third most-watched episode overall. This cements TWD as the top-rated TV show in the adult demo this season (with Fox’s break-out phenom Empire ranking No. 2 among dramas — see chart below).

Post-show Talking Dead performed strong too, having a series-high 7.5 million viewers and a 3.9 rating.

For more, check out Dalton Ross’ coverage of the finale, like his interview with star Andrew Lincoln and with co-star Norman Reedus.

Top 10 Programs Season To Date In Adult Demo

Net Program Name A18-49 (000)

AMC WALKING DEAD, THE 9,373

NBC VOICE, THE 7,036

FOX EMPIRE 6,350

CBS BIG BANG THEORY, THE 5,789

ABC MODERN FAMILY 4,230

ABC SCANDAL 3,892

ABC HOW TO GET AWAY W/MURDER 3,766

CBS 60 MINUTES 3,647

CBS ODD COUPLE, THE 3,583

AMC TALKING DEAD 3,551