USA Network will keep HankMed in business in the Hamptons for another summer. The hit series Royal Pains has been picked up for two more seasons.
Royal Pains just finished its sixth season on Sept. 2 and averaged 3.36 million total viewers over the season. That means that today’s announcement will give the show seventh and eighth seasons. The show’s 100th episode will air during season eight.
USA said that each new season will run eight episodes.
“Royal Pains remains a staple for fun summer TV viewing, and we are pleased to bring back the series for two additional seasons,” Chris McCumber, President USA Network, said in a statement. “We’re extremely proud of both the talent and creative team, who, season after season, have brought to life to these relatable and multifaceted stories, which continue to attract a loyal fan base.”
Royal Pains has been a hit for USA Network and NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment since it first premiered. It stars Mark Feuerstein as a concierge doctor in the Hamptons and Paulo Costanzo as his brother. Reshma Shetty also stars.
USA has also renewed Suits for a fifth season. Freshman series Satisfaction also got a second season, although Rush was cancelled. The network is also home to Covert Affairs and the upcoming limited series DIG.
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