article_snippet: According to Deadline, the drama reached 16.5 million viewers, up 10% from the 14.9 million who tuned in the week before.
article_snippet: The show has managed to grow The show total audience every week since The show premiere, a rare feat in the television landscape.
article_snippet: Deadline notes that it's the best showing for a new series in a decade.
article_snippet: Most fans were not disappointed with Wednesday night's season finale.
article_snippet: The show about the passionate Lyon family and the drama surrounding them and them record label has been a TV phenomenon, with ratings growing weekly.
article_snippet: In January, the network announced plans for a second season.
highlights_snippet: 16.5 million people watched the season finale .
  
highlights_snippet: The show's first season ended Wednesday night .
  
highlights_snippet: The show topped Billboard's album chart .