1988-89 United States network television schedule

This was the television schedule on all four networks for the fall season beginning in September 1988. All times are Eastern and Pacific, with certain exceptions, such as Monday Night Football.

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September - 1988

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The highest-rated show for the year is colored in lime.

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Note: A writers' strike hindered the ability to start airing shows in a timely manner. The shows in the tables were the first to air new episodes in their respective slots. Some of the new shows debuted as late as November 1988.

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November - 1988

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PBS, the Public Broadcasting Service, was in operation but the schedule was set by each local station.

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PBS

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SUNDAY

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 7:00 PM7:30 PM8:00 PM8:30 PM9:00 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PM

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ABCIncredible SundayThe ABC Sunday Movie

Related Topics:
ABC - Incredible Sunday - The ABC Sunday Movie

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CBS60 MinutesMurder, She WroteThe CBS Sunday Movie

Related Topics:
CBS - 60 Minutes - Murder, She Wrote - The CBS Sunday Movie

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FOX21 Jump StreetAmerica's Most WantedMarried... with ChildrenIt's Garry Shandling's ShowThe Tracey Ullman ShowDuet

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FOX - 21 Jump Street - America's Most Wanted - Married... with Children - It's Garry Shandling's Show - The Tracey Ullman Show - Duet

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NBCThe Magical World of DisneyFamily TiesDay by DayThe NBC Sunday Movie

Related Topics:
NBC - The Magical World of Disney - Family Ties - Day by Day - The NBC Sunday Movie

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MONDAY

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 8:00 PM8:30 PM9:00 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PM

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ABCMacGyverMonday Night Football

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ABC - MacGyver - Monday Night Football

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CBSNewhartComing of AgeThe CBS Monday Movie

Related Topics:
CBS - Newhart - Coming of Age - The CBS Monday Movie

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NBCALFThe Hogan FamilyThe NBC Monday Movie

Related Topics:
NBC - ALF - The Hogan Family - The NBC Monday Movie

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TUESDAY

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 8:00 PM8:30 PM9:00 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PM

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ABCWho's the Boss?RoseanneMoonlightingthirtysomething

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ABC - Who's the Boss? - Roseanne - Moonlighting - Thirtysomething

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CBSHigh RiskThe CBS Tuesday Movie

Related Topics:
CBS - High Risk - The CBS Tuesday Movie

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NBCMatlockIn the Heat of the NightMidnight Caller

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NBC - Matlock - In the Heat of the Night - Midnight Caller

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WEDNESDAY

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 8:00 PM8:30 PM9:00 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PM

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ABCGrowing PainsHead of the ClassThe Wonder YearsHoopermanChina Beach

Related Topics:
ABC - Growing Pains - Head of the Class - The Wonder Years - Hooperman - China Beach

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CBSThe Van Dyke ShowAnnie McGuireThe EqualizerWiseguy

Related Topics:
CBS - The Van Dyke Show - Annie McGuire - The Equalizer - Wiseguy

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NBCUnsolved MysteriesNight CourtBaby BoomTattingers

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NBC - Unsolved Mysteries - Night Court - Baby Boom - Tattingers

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THURSDAY

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 8:00 PM8:30 PM9:00 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PM

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ABCKnightwatchDynastySpecials

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ABC - Knightwatch - Dynasty - Specials

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CBS48 HoursParadiseKnots Landing

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CBS - 48 Hours - Paradise - Knots Landing

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NBCThe Cosby ShowA Different WorldCheersDear JohnL.A. Law

Related Topics:
NBC - The Cosby Show - A Different World - Cheers - Dear John - L.A. Law

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FRIDAY

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 8:00 PM8:30 PM9:00 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PM

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ABCPerfect StrangersFull HouseMr. BelvedereJust the Ten of Us20/20

Related Topics:
ABC - Perfect Strangers - Full House - Mr. Belvedere - Just the Ten of Us - 20/20

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CBSBeauty and the BeastDallasFalcon Crest

Related Topics:
CBS - Beauty and the Beast - Dallas - Falcon Crest

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NBCSonny SpoonSomething is Out ThereMiami Vice

Related Topics:
NBC - Sonny Spoon - Something is Out There - Miami Vice

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SATURDAY

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 8:00 PM8:30 PM9:00 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PM

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ABCMurphy's LawPolice Story

Related Topics:
ABC - Murphy's Law - Police Story

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CBSDirty DancingRaising MirandaSimon & SimonWest 57th

Related Topics:
CBS - Dirty Dancing - Raising Miranda - Simon & Simon - West 57th

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FOXThe ReportersBeyond Tomorrow

Related Topics:
FOX - The Reporters - Beyond Tomorrow

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NBC227AmenThe Golden GirlsEmpty NestHunter

Related Topics:
NBC - 227 - Amen - The Golden Girls - Empty Nest - Hunter

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