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Science Channel's Special Event "Firefly: Browncoats Unite" Skyrockets to Out-of-This-World Ratings on Sunday Night
Science Channel spins the numbers for Sunday, November 11.

[via press release from Science]

SCIENCE CHANNEL'S SPECIAL EVENT "FIREFLY: BROWNCOATS UNITE" SKYROCKETS TO OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD RATINGS ON SUNDAY NIGHT

-- 1.2 Million Unique Viewers P2+ Tuned-In to the FIREFLY 10th Anniversary Special --

-- The Night Was the Network's Most-Watched Sunday Ever among P25-54 --

(Silver Spring, Md.) - FIREFLY: BROWNCOATS UNITE-Science Channel's long-awaited 10th anniversary celebration of the cult hit series FIREFLY-earned stellar ratings on Sunday night at 10PM/ET, and was the network's most-watched Sunday night ever among P25-54. FIREFLY: BROWNCOATS UNITE garnered 1.2 million unique viewers across the evening and was the network's second-highest-rated telecast of 2012 among P25-54 and M25-54. The special delivered a 0.7HH rating and a 0.5 rating among P25-54. .

The excitement for FIREFLY: BROWNCOATS UNITE also was seen on Twitter with the network's "Flock to Unlock" campaign, where fans had a chance to unlock deleted scenes and cutting room floor footage from the special. On Sunday, Firefly ranked tenth in Twitter TV Ratings in Cable (according to SocialGuide) with more than 25,000 tweets generating 26 million impressions.

The FIREFLY grassroots movement began this past July, when Science Channel's reunion panel became the most-buzzed about television event at San Diego Comic-Con. This was followed up by Nathan Fillion's surprise appearance at New York Comic-Con this past October, which accompanied a sneak preview of footage from the special.

On air, Science Channel's FIREFLY extravaganza began Sunday morning with an all-day marathon of the series. That evening, at 8PM ET/PT, the final two episodes were enhanced and presented as FIREFLY: SPECIAL EDITION where executive story editor Jose Molina gave fans unique insight into the inner workings of the series by revealing FIREFLY facts and behind-the-scenes info. FIREFLY: BROWNCOATS UNITE premiered at 10PM ET/PT.

FIREFLY: BROWNCOATS UNITE is produced by Science Channel. Debbie Myers is general manager and executive vice president of Science Channel. Bernadette McDaid is vice president of production and Kaitlin McIntyre is producer for Science Channel. Jose Molina is executive story editor for the FIREFLY: SPECIAL EDITION enhanced episodes.

About Science Channel:

Science Channel, a division of Discovery Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), is home for the thought provocateur, the individual who is unafraid to ask the killer questions of "how" and "why not." The network is a playground for those with audacious intellects and features programming willing to go beyond imagination to explore the unknown. Guided by curiosity, Science Channel looks for innovation in mysterious new worlds as well as in its own backyard. Science Channel and the Science Channel HD simulcast reach more than 74 million U.S. households. The network also features high-traffic online and social media destinations, including ScienceChannel.com, facebook.com/Science Channel and twitter.com/Science Channel.

About Discovery Communications

Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world's #1 nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in over 200 countries and territories. Discovery is dedicated to satisfying curiosity through more than 140 worldwide television networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Science and Investigation Discovery, as well as US joint venture networks OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, The Hub and 3net, the first 24-hour 3D network. Discovery also is a leading provider of educational products and services to schools and owns and operates a diversified portfolio of digital media services, including HowStuffWorks.com. For more information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.





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