Today was a good day to be a fan of the TNT series The Last Ship.
The network announced today that it was picking up its popular series for a third season.
While the series is currently airing its second season, TNT announced that the series will air 13-episodes in its third season.
The series follows the USS Nathan James after a global pandemic nearly wipes out the entire world population. The members of that crew try to find a cure and save the world. The series stars Eric Dane, Adam Baldwin and Rhona Mitra.
The series has been a solid performer for the network averaging 4.8 million viewers in live+3 numbers and is the summer’s top basic cable scripted series in adults 25-54.