Here's some encouraging news for crew members and fans alike: Last Friday's season finale of The Clone Wars was a huge hit for Cartoon Network.

TV By The Numbers explains (emphasis is mine):

"The one-hour Season 3 finale of Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Friday, 8-9 p.m.) stood out as the #1 Friday telecast (6 a.m.-6 a.m.) on all television among boys 6-11 and 9-14. The finale earned double and triple-digit increases among all kids and boys vs. the 2010 time period, ranging between 60% and 135%.

From 7-9 p.m. on Friday night, Cartoon Network was the #1 TV destination for boys 6-11, 2-11 and 9-14. The animated action-adventure block also earned double and triple-digit delivery & ratings gains among kids 6-11, 2-11 and 9-14 vs. the 2010 time period, ranging between 69% and 118%."

Congratulations to the cast and crew of The Clone Wars on this great news!