TV Tonight: Burn Notice

July 10, 2008

Mad Men has the critical buzz, but Burn Notice — another cable show entering its second season — had the viewers last Summer. The USA series brought in 4 million viewers for its premiere and stayed close to that level all season, jumping up to 5 million viewers when DVR-watching was factored in. That's pretty striking for a cable show.

Tonight, Burn Notice is back, with Jeffrey Donovan once again helming things as Michael Westin, a former spy who was "burned" (or fired) and has set out on a mission to find out who ended his spying career — and why. The show's Miami setting is perfect for a sizzling Summer series, and it has Bruce Campbell. What's not to love? Plus, to make things even hotter for season two, the first episode features an appearance by Battlestar Galactica's Tricia Helfer.

If you didn't see the first season, the whole thing is up on USA's site. Will you be watching when the show starts tonight? You can watch a promo for the second season and one of Donovan's funny "Ask a Spy" videos if you read more.

Photo courtesy of USA

16 Comments

K is For Kait 4 years 45 weeks

The original shows on USA are seriously underrated! I Love Burn Notice, Psych, and I'm getting into In Plain Sight too! I'd love to see more exposure for them!

Milan 4 years 45 weeks

OMG I can't wait for the season premiere tonight!!! I have missed seeing Michael do his thing! Also I am kind of obsessed with the "Ask a spy" videos on the USA website they are glorious!

briggs313 4 years 45 weeks

Buzz - I wanted TO BE Sonora when I was a kid ... not to mention Jake Ryan as the love interest! I might go rent that movie tonight haha!

azulskies 4 years 45 weeks

I CANNOT WAIT

divinedebris 4 years 45 weeks

I love this show, it's fantastic. Bruce Campbell is the coolest, man. I hate the chick, she's too skinny and too old looking. But over all the show is very good.

POPSUGAR Entertainment 4 years 45 weeks

briggs — Wild Hearts Can't be Broken! Total flashback — that was one of my favorite movies as a kid.

briggs313 4 years 45 weeks

I've only watched a little bit but yeah that guy is pretty hot! Kind of want to make this show a regular ... the girl in it isn't the best actress but I forever will love "Wild Hearts Can't be Broken" so I love her anyways!!

juiceejuice 4 years 45 weeks

i love this show

Nitachequita 4 years 45 weeks

Jeffrey Donovan went to my college, and I've followed his acting career for years. It's great to see him doing so well!

mudnessa 4 years 45 weeks

love the show currently watching it actually, seems like there is a marathon on today before the new season starts. love it.

sydneyalias 4 years 45 weeks

This is such a fun show! I re-watched all the episodes recently. I love when he tells you how to make fake C4 to fool an arms dealer! It's so much fun to watch!