The world television premiere:
—averaged 17.2 million viewers. In comparison, the series finale of The Sopranos netted 11.9 million.
—set a record for all-time biggest basic cable audience.
—drew more children, aged 6-11, than any TV telecast since 1991.
—attracted more tween (aged 9-14) viewers than any TV show ever, save 2004's Super Bowl (Nipplegate).