1982–83 United States network television schedule explained

The following is the 1982–83 network television schedule for the three major English language commercial broadcast networks in the United States. The schedule covers primetime hours from September 1982 through August 1983. The schedule is followed by a list per network of returning series, new series, and series cancelled after the 1981–82 season. All times are Eastern and Pacific, with certain exceptions, such as Monday Night Football.

New series are highlighted in bold.

Each of the 30 highest-rated shows is listed with its rank and rating as determined by Nielsen Media Research.[1]

Yellow indicates the programs in the top 10 for the season.

Cyan indicates the programs in the top 20 for the season.

Magenta indicates the programs in the top 30 for the season.

PBS is not included; member stations have local flexibility over most of their schedules and broadcast times for network shows may vary.

Sunday

Network7:00 PM7:30 PM8:00 PM8:30 PM9:00 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PM
ABCRipley's Believe It or Not!Matt HoustonThe ABC Sunday Night Movie (26/17.6)
CBSFall60 Minutes (1/25.5)Archie Bunker's Place (22/18.3)
(Tied with That's Incredible!)		Gloria (18/18.7)
(Tied with Trapper John, M.D.)		The Jeffersons (12/20.0)
(Tied with Newhart)		One Day at a Time (16/19.1)Trapper John, M.D. (18/18.7)
(Tied with Gloria)
SpringGoodnight, Beantown Newhart (12/20.0)
(Tied with The Jeffersons)
Follow-upGoodnight, Beantown
NBCFallVoyagers!CHiPsNBC Sunday Night at the Movies
SpringCasablanca
Follow-upVoyagers!

Monday

Network8:00 PM8:30 PM9:00 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PM
ABCFallThat's Incredible! (22/18.3)
(Tied with Archie Bunker's Place)		ABC NFL Monday Night Football (10/20.1)
(Tied with The A-Team)
JanuaryThe ABC Monday Night Movie (24/18.0)
SummerMonday Night Baseball
CBSFallSquare PegsPrivate BenjaminM*A*S*H (3/22.6)
(Tied with Magnum, P.I.)		Newhart (12/20.0)
(Tied with The Jeffersons)		Cagney & Lacey
SpringSmall & FryeAliceOne Day at a Time
Follow-upArchie Bunker's PlaceFoot in the Door
SummerSquare PegsPrivate BenjaminTucker's Witch
NBCFall (28/17.4)
(Tied with Happy Days)		NBC Monday Night at the Movies
SpringLove, SidneyFamily Ties

Tuesday

Network8:00 PM8:30 PM9:00 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PM
ABCFallHappy Days (28/17.4)
(Tied with Little House: A New Beginning)		Laverne & Shirley (25/17.8)Three's Company (6/21.2)9 to 5 (15/19.3)Hart to Hart (17/18.9)
SpringJoanie Loves Chachi
SummerThe 1/2 Hour Comedy Hour
CBSFallBring 'Em Back AliveThe CBS Tuesday Night Movies (27/17.5)
WinterWalt Disney
SpringAce Crawford, Private EyeGun Shy
SummerBring 'Em Back Alive
Follow-upOn the Road with Charles KuraltOur Times with Bill Moyers
NBCFallFather MurphyGavilanSt. Elsewhere
WinterThe A-Team (10/20.1)
(Tied with Monday Night Football)		Bare Essence

Wednesday

Network8:00 PM8:30 PM9:00 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PM
ABCFallTales of the Gold MonkeyThe Fall Guy (14/19.4)Dynasty (5/22.4)
SpringHigh Performance
AprilThe Fall Guy (14/19.4)Ryan's Four
CBSFallSeven Brides for Seven BrothersAliceFilthy RichTucker's Witch
Follow-upThe CBS Wednesday Night Movies
SpringZorro and SonNewhart (12/20.0)
(Tied with The Jeffersons)
NBCFallReal People (30/17.2)
(Tied with The Dukes of Hazzard)		The Facts of LifeFamily TiesQuincy, M.E.
SpringTaxi
Follow-UpBuffalo BillThe News Is the NewsTaxi
SummerThe Family Tree
Note: On CBS, a sitcom called Mama Malone was supposed to have aired 9:30-10 p.m., but was delayed when CBS decided to place Filthy Rich into the schedule. Mama Malone did not air until the spring of 1984.

Thursday

Network8:00 PM8:30 PM9:00 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PM
ABCFallJoanie Loves ChachiStar of the FamilyToo Close for ComfortIt Takes Two20/20
WinterThe Greatest American Hero
Follow-upCondoAmanda's
SummerBensonReggie
CBSFallMagnum, P.I. (3/22.6)
(Tied with M*A*S*H)		Simon & Simon (7/21.0)Knots Landing (20/18.6)
SpringTucker's Witch
NBCFallFameCheersTaxiHill Street Blues (21/18.4)
WinterGimme a Break!Cheers
Note : Mama's Family was supposed to have aired on NBC 9:30-10 p.m., but was pushed back to midseason when NBC picked up Taxi.

Friday

Network8:00 PM8:30 PM9:00 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PM
ABCFallBensonThe New Odd CoupleThe Greatest American HeroThe Quest
Follow-upABC Friday Night Movie
SpringAt EaseRenegadesTales of the Gold Monkey
AprilBaby Makes Five
Follow-upThe New Odd CoupleABC Friday Night Movie
SummerIt Takes Two
CBSFallThe Dukes of Hazzard (30/17.2)
(Tied with Real People)		Dallas (2/24.6)Falcon Crest (8/20.7)
SpringThe Mississippi
SummerFalcon Crest (8/20.7)
NBCFallThe Powers of Matthew StarKnight RiderRemington Steele
SummerEischied

Note: On NBC, Eischied consisted of reruns of the network's 1979-80 crime drama series.

Saturday

Network8:00 PM8:30 PM9:00 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PM
ABCT. J. HookerThe Love Boat (9/20.3)Fantasy Island
CBSFallWalt DisneyThe CBS Saturday Night Movies
SpringWizards and Warriors
NBCFallDiff'rent StrokesSilver SpoonsGimme a Break!Love, SidneyThe Devlin Connection
WinterMama's FamilyTaxiThe Family Tree
SpringTeachers OnlyMonitor
SummerQuincy, M.E.
Follow-upCasablanca

By network

ABC

Returning Series

New Series

Not returning from 1981–82:

CBS

Returning Series

New Series

Not returning from 1981–82:

NBC

Returning Series

New Series

Not returning from 1981–82:

Note: The * indicates that the program was introduced in midseason.

Notes and References

  1. Highest-rated series is based on the annual top-rated programs list compiled by Nielsen Media Research and reported in: Brooks, Tim & Marsh, Earle (2007). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network TV Shows (9th ed.). New York: Ballantine. .

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