'Act Your Age' reaches more than two million viewers in debut, becomes most-watched series launch in Bounce history

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The new Bounce original series "Act Your Age" premiered on March 4, 2023, and drew in 2.14 million viewers, making it the most-watched half-hour series launch in Bounce history. The series features a storyline about three successful women in their 50s navigating life changes together. Starring Kym Whitley, Tisha Campbell, and Yvette Nicole Brown, the show airs weekly on Saturdays at 8 PM ET and will consist of 16 episodes, split into two parts. Its initial success is significant for Bounce's programming strategy and audience engagement.

Positive

• 2.14 million viewers tuned in for the premiere, marking a strong start.
• Becomes the most-watched half-hour series launch in Bounce history.
• Engages a demographic of women in their 50s, potentially expanding viewership.

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• None.

ATLANTA, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The series premiere episodes of the newest Bounce (@BounceTV) original series "Act Your Age" were seen by 2.14 million viewers in their debut telecasts.

The first two episodes of "Act Your Age" premiered back-to-back on Bounce on Saturday, March 4 from 8 to 9 p.m. ET, and their initial airing burst within 24 hours included a special presentation on Bounce's sister network ION.

"Act Your Age" becomes the most-watched half-hour series launch in Bounce history.

The premieres kicked off the two-part, 16-episode first season of "Act Your Age," with the first seven episodes running weekly on Saturday nights throughout the spring and the second half premiering over the summer.

The multiple-camera, half-hour comedy tells the story of three vibrant, successful Washington D.C./Northern Virginia-area women in their 50s who are each at a personal crossroads and who decide the best way forward in life is together. "Act Your Age" stars Kym Whitley ("Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Next Friday," "Young and Hungry") and Tisha Campbell ("Uncoupled," "My Wife and Kids," "Dr. Ken") with special guest star Yvette Nicole Brown ("Community," "The Mayor," "Big Shot").

Whitley plays Bernadette, a successful, no-nonsense real estate developer. Campbell plays Keisha, the wild card of the group who is always up to something, and Brown plays Angela, the former First Lady of Norfolk, Virginia, who is looking to redefine her life after being widowed by her husband, a revered career politician.

The multi-generational sitcom also features Mariah Robinson ("The Wrong Valentine") and Nathan Anderson ("Black-ish," "Richie Rich,") as the 20-something children of Angela and Bernadette, respectively.

Alyson Fouse ("Big Shot," "Everybody Hates Chris," "The Wanda Sykes Show") created the series and serves as showrunner and executive producer. The series is produced by MGM Television and executive produced by Barry Poznick, Bradley Gardner ("Hot in Cleveland") and David Hudson; and co-executive produced by Ranada Shepard and Ken Ornstein ("Everybody Loves Raymond").

Bounce premieres new episodes of "Act Your Age" Saturdays at 8 p.m. ET, with a primetime play for the west coast at 8 p.m. PT. They are added to Bounce's streaming service Brown Sugar on Sunday mornings.

^{Source: Nielsen, Live+SD.  03/04/2023. Average delivery across the six episodes (Bounce 8p, 8:30p, 11p, 11:30p and ION 11p, 11:30p).}

Media contacts:  Jim Weiss (Bounce), 770-672-6504, jim.weiss@scripps.com

About Bounce

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FAQ

What are the viewer statistics for Act Your Age on Bounce?

The series premiere of Act Your Age was seen by 2.14 million viewers.

When did Act Your Age premiere on Bounce?

Act Your Age premiered on March 4, 2023.

How many episodes does Act Your Age have?

Act Your Age will have a total of 16 episodes, divided into two parts.

What is the significance of Act Your Age for Bounce?

Act Your Age is the most-watched half-hour series launch in Bounce's history.

Who are the main stars of Act Your Age?

The series stars Kym Whitley, Tisha Campbell, and Yvette Nicole Brown.