First-run syndication in the United States, 2000s explained

These are first-run syndicated television shows that air on commercial broadcast stations in a significant number of markets. If it has only aired in a few markets, it is not significantly important enough to be placed on this list. Note that shows listed here do not necessarily air in every market.

Current programs

These shows currently air in first-run syndication.^[1]

Talk/conversation shows

• Access Daily with Mario & Kit (2010)
• The Drew Barrymore Show (2020)
• The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022)
• Karamo (2022)
• The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019)
• Live with Kelly and Mark (1988)
• Sherri (2022)
• The Steve Wilkos Show (2007)
• Tamron Hall (2019)
• TMZ Live (2013)

Tabloid/newsmagazine shows

• Access Hollywood (1996)
• Dish Nation (2012)
• Entertainment Tonight (1981)
• Extra (1994)
• Inside Edition (1989)
• InvestigateTV+ (2024)
• TMZ (2007)

Game/competition shows

• Family Feud (1999)
• Flip Side (2024)
• Funny You Should Ask (2017)
• Jeopardy! (1984)
• People Puzzler (2023)
• Person, Place or Thing (2023)
• Pictionary (2022)
• 25 Words or Less (2019)
• Wheel of Fortune (1983)

Reality shows

• The Grand Tour (2024)
• (2015)
• The Liquidator (2021)
• The Song (2021)
• Storm of Suspicion (2023)

Reality dating shows

• Cheaters (2000)

Lifestyle shows

• Raw Travel (2013)

Makeover reality shows

• Fast: Home Rescue (2023)
• Ron Hazelton's HouseCalls (2000)

Movie talk shows

• Made in Hollywood (2005)

Reality/crime shows

• Bloodline Detectives (2020)
• Crime Exposé with Nancy O'Dell (2024)
• Deep Undercover (2024)
• Fatal Crimes (2023)
• Finally Caught (2024)
• Forensic Justice (2021)
• ICrime with Elizabeth Vargas (2022)
• Missing (2003)
• Motive to Murder (2024)
• Murderous Affairs (2022)
• Scene of the Crime (2021)
• Top Secret Files: Declassified (2023)
• True Crime News (2024)
• Web of Murder (2024)

Reality court/judicial shows

• America's Court with Judge Ross (2010)
• Cutlers Court (2023)
• Divorce Court (1999)
• Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams (2023)
• Hot Bench (2014)
• Judy Justice (2024)
• Justice for All with Judge Cristina Perez (2012)
• Justice for the People with Judge Milian (2023)
• Justice with Judge Mablean (2014)
• Mathis Court with Judge Mathis (2023)
• Supreme Justice with Judge Karen (2013)
• The Verdict with Judge Hatchett (2016)
• We the People with Judge Lauren Lake (2022)

Sports shows

• GMFB: Overtime (2024)
• WOW – Women of Wrestling (2022)

Viral/viewer-submitted video series

• Whacked Out Sports (2006)
• The World's Funniest Weather (2019)

Scripted series

• Heartland (2010)
• Murdoch Mysteries (2014)

Entertainment Studios

• The American Athlete (1996)
• Beautiful Homes & Great Estates (2002)
• Cars.tv (2009)
• Comedy.tv (2009)
• Comics Unleashed (2006)
• Entertainers (1993)
• EntertainmentStudios.com (2002)
• Every Woman (2000)
• Kickin' It (2002)
• My Destination.tv (2010)
• Pets.tv (2009)
• Recipe.tv (2004)
• The Young Icons (2010)

Canceled/ended programs

These shows aired between 2000 and 2024, but production on these series has been halted.

Talk/conversation shows

• The Ananda Lewis Show (2001–2002)
• Anderson Live (2011–2013)
• The Arsenio Hall Show (2013–2014)
• Ask Rita (2003–2004)
• Bethenny (2013–2014)
• Better (2008–2012)
• The Bill Cunningham Show (2011–2016)
• The Bonnie Hunt Show (2008–2010)
• The Brian McKnight Show (2009–2010)
• The Caroline Rhea Show (2002–2003)
• The Cindy Margolis Show (2000–2001)
• CityLine (2017–2019)
• Crazy Talk (2015–2016)
• Doctor and The Diva (2019–2020)
• The Doctors (2008–2022)
• Donny & Marie (1998–2000)
• The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003–2022)
• Forgive or Forget (1998–2001)
• FABLife (2015–2016)
• Face the Truth (2018–2019)
• Good Day Live (2002–2005)
• The Good Dish (2022)
• The Gossip Queens (2010–2011)
• The Greg Behrendt Show (2006–2007)
• Harry (2016–2018)
• Howard Stern Radio Show (1998–2001)
• In the Loop with iVillage (2006–2008)
• Iyanla (2001–2002)
• The Jane Pauley Show (2004–2005)
• The Jeff Probst Show (2012–2013)
• The Jenny Jones Show (1991–2003)
• The Jeremy Kyle Show (2011–2013)
• Jerry Springer (1991–2018)
• The John Walsh Show (2002–2004)
• Dr. Joy Browne (1999–2000)
• Katie (2012–2014)
• The Dr. Keith Ablow Show (2006–2007)
• The Larry Elder Show (2004–2005)
• Dr. Laura (2000–2001)
• Leeza (1994–2000)
• Lifechangers (2011–2012)
• Life & Style (2004–2005)
• Living It Up! with Ali & Jack (2003–2004)
• Martha (2005–2012; moved to Hallmark Channel in 2010)
• Martha Stewart Living (1993–2004)
• The Martin Short Show (1999–2000)
• Maury (1991–2022)
• The Megan Mullally Show (2006–2007)
• The Mel Robbins Show (2019–2020)
• Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus (2000–2001)
• The Meredith Vieira Show (2014–2016)
• The Montel Williams Show (1991–2008)
• The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet (2007–2009)
• The Nate Berkus Show (2010–2012)
• Nick Cannon (2021–2022)
• On Air With Ryan Seacrest (2004)
• The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986–2011)
• The Other Half (2001–2003)
• The Dr. Oz Show (2009–2022)
• Dr. Phil (2002–2023)
• Pickler & Ben (2017–2019)
• The Queen Latifah Show (1999–2001)
• The Queen Latifah Show (2013–2015)
• Rachael Ray (2006–2023)
• The Real (2014–2022)
• Richard Simmons' DreamMaker (1999–2000)
• Ricki Lake (1993–2004)
• The Ricki Lake Show (2012–2013)
• The Rob Nelson Show (2002–2003)
• The Robert Irvine Show (2016–2018)
• The Roseanne Show (1998–2000)
• The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996–2002)
• Sally (1985–2002)
• The Sharon Osbourne Show (2003–2004)
• Shop & Style (2003)
• Dr. Steve (2011–2012)
• Steve Harvey (2012–2017)
• Steve (2017–2019)
• Talk or Walk (2001–2002)
• The T.D. Jakes Show (2016–2017)
• The Test (2013–2014)
• The Tony Danza Show (2004–2006)
• The Trisha Goddard Show (2012–2014)
• The Tyra Banks Show (2005–2010; moved to The CW in 2009)
• The Wayne Brady Show (2002–2004)
• The Wendy Williams Show (2009–2022)

Tabloid/newsmagazine shows

• All Access (2019–2021)
• America Now (2013–2014)
• A Current Affair (2005)
• Celebrity Justice (2002–2005)
• Central Ave (2020–2021)
• DailyMailTV (2017–2022)
• Geraldo at Large (2005–2007)
• Hollyscoop (2009–2014)
• Hollywood Today Live (2015–2017)
• The Insider (2004–2017)
• National Enquirer TV (1999–2001)
• On the Red Carpet (2013–2014)
• Page Six TV (2017–2019)
• Top 30 (2017–2019)

Game/competition shows

• America Says (2019–2020)
• Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (2009–2011)
• Card Sharks (2001–2002)
• Celebrity Name Game (2014–2017)
• Deal or No Deal (2008–2010)
• Don't Forget the Lyrics! (2010–2011)
• Hollywood Squares (1998–2004)
• Let's Ask America (2014–2015)
• Merv Griffin's Crosswords (2007–2008)
• Monopoly Millionaires' Club (2015–2016)
• On the Spot (2011–2012)
• Pyramid (2002–2004)
• Sex Wars (2000–2001)
• Street Smarts (2000–2005)
• Temptation (2007–2008)
• To Tell the Truth (2000–2002)
• (2008–2009)
• Ultimate Poker Challenge (2004–2006)
• Weakest Link (2002–2003)
• Who the Bleep is That? (2023–2024)
• Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2002–2019)
• You Bet Your Life (2021–2023)

Reality shows

• American Idol Rewind (2006–2010)
• America's Moving To (2002–2003)
• Arrest & Trial (2000–2001)
• Beyond With James Van Praagh (2002–2003)
• Classmates (2003–2004)
• Crossing Over With John Edward (2000–2004)
• Highway Thru Hell (2021–2024)
• Life Moments (2002–2003)
• NASCAR Angels (2006–2010)
• Nightwatch (2020–2021)
• Pat Croce Moving In (2004–2005)
• Pet Keeping with Marc Morrone (2003–2004)
• SOS: How to Survive (2021–2022)
• Starting Over (2003–2006)
• Street Magic (2018–2023)

Reality dating shows

• Blind Date (1999–2006)
• Change of Heart (1998–2003)
• ElimiDate (2001–2006)
• Excused (2011–2013)
• EX-treme Dating (2002–2004)
• The 5th Wheel (2001–2004)
• Rendez-View (2001–2002)
• Shipmates (2001–2003)
• Who Wants to Date a Comedian (2011–2012)

Disputable discussion shows

• The Chris Matthews Show (2002–2013)
• Full Court Press With Greta Van Susteren (2019–2022)

Lifestyle shows

• American Latino TV (2002–2019)
• The Balancing Act (2021–2023)
• LatiNation (2004–2019)
• Portia (2023–2024)
• Weekend Vibe (2002–2004)
• Your Total Health (2004–2008)

Makeover reality shows

• Ambush Makeover (2003–2004)
• Bob Vila (2005–2007)
• Bob Vila's Home Again (1990–2005)
• Design Invasion (2004–2005)
• Home Delivery (2004–2005)
• Hometeam (2005–2006)
• Live Like a Star (2004–2005)

Movie review shows

• At the Movies (1986–2010)
• Hot Ticket (2001–2004)
• Reel Talk (2007–2009)

Reality/crime shows

• The Conspiracy Show with Richard Syrett (2014–2015)
• Corrupt Crimes (2015–2019)
• Crime Watch Daily (2015–2018)
• Don't Blink (2017–2018)
• I Met My Murderer Online (2022–2024)
• Killer Mysteries (2017–2019)
• Law&Crime Daily (2020–2022)
• (2018–2020)
• Mysteries of the Unexplained (2017–2018)
• Prime Crime (2021–2022)
• The Sheriff's of El Dorado County (2017–2020)
• True Crime Files (2018–2020)
• Unexplained Mysteries (2003–2005)
• (2011–2015)
• Unsealed: Conspiracy Files (2012–2013)

Reality court/judicial shows

• Caught In Providence (2018–2020)
• Couples Court with the Cutlers (2017–2020)
• Cristina's Court (2006–2009)
• Curtis Court (2000–2001)
• Eye for an Eye (2003–2008)
• Family Court With Judge Penny (2008–2009)
• Judge Alex (2005–2014)
• Judge David Young (2007–2009)
• Judge Faith (2014–2018)
• Judge Hatchett (2000–2008)
• Judge Jeanine Pirro (2008–2011; moved from The CW in 2009)
• Judge Jerry (2019–2022)
• Judge Joe Brown (1998–2013)
• Judge Judy (1996–2021)
• Judge Karen (2008–2009)
• Judge Karen's Court (2010–2011)
• Judge Maria Lopez (2006–2008)
• Judge Mathis (1999–2023)
• Judge Mills Lane (1998–2001)
• Jury Duty (2007–2008)
• Last Shot With Judge Gunn (2011–2012)
• Lauren Lake's Paternity Court (2013–2020)
• Moral Court (2000–2001)
• The People's Court (1997–2023)
• Personal Injury Court (2019–2020)
• Power of Attorney (2000–2002)
• Protection Court (2019–2020)
• Relative Justice with Judge Rhonda Willis (2021–2023)
• Street Court (2009–2010)
• Swift Justice with Nancy Grace (2010–2012)
• Texas Justice (2001–2005)
• We the Jury (2002–2003)
• We the People With Gloria Allred (2011–2013)

Sports shows

• The George Michael Sports Machine (1984–2007)
• UFC Wired (2007–2009)

Variety shows

• The Big Big Show (2015–2016)
• Dance 360 (2004–2005)
• It's Showtime at the Apollo (1987–2007)
• Soul Train (1971–2008)
• That's Funny (2004–2006)
• The Tom Joyner Show (2005–2006)
• Your Big Break (2000–2001)

Viral/viewer-submitted video series

• Bloopers (2012–2014)
• Maximum Exposure (2000–2008)
• Real TV (1996–2001)
• Right This Minute (2011–2022)
• Ring Nation (2022–2023)
• Smash Cuts (2009–2011)
• Weather Gone Viral (2020–2023)
• Whacked Out Videos (2009–2018)
• What Went Down (2014–2017)
• World's Funniest Moments (2010–2012)

Scripted series

• Adventure Inc. (2003–2004)
• Andromeda (2000–2005, moved to Sci-Fi in 2004)
• Baywatch (1991–2001, moved from NBC)
• Baywatch Hawaii (1999–2001)
• Beastmaster (1999–2002)
• Cleopatra 2525 (2000–2001)
• Cold Squad (2006–2008)
• Da Vinci's Inquest (2005–2012)
• (1997–2002)
• The First Family (2012–2015)
• The Immortal (2000–2001)
• Jack of All Trades (2000)
• John Woo's Once a Thief (2002–2003)
• Legend of the Seeker (2008–2010)
• The Listener (2018–2024)
• The Lost World (1999–2002)
• Masterminds (2006–2008)
• Mr. Box Office (2012–2015)
• Mutant X (2001–2004)
• Nite Tales (2009)
• The Pinkerton's (2014–2015)
• Psi Factor (1996–2000)
• Queen of Swords (2000–2001)
• ReGenesis (2007–2009)
• Relic Hunter (1999–2002)
• Republic of Doyle (2013–2016)
• SAF3 (2013–2015)
• She Spies (2002–2004)
• Sheena (2000–2002)
• Starhunter (2003–2004)
• Stone Undercover (2007–2008)
• Tracker (2001–2002)
• V.I.P. (1998–2002)
• Viper (1996-1999)
• VIP Passport (2006–2007)
• (1995–2001)

See also

• The CW Plus
• MyNetworkTV, a broadcast syndication service (formerly a television network)

External links

• First-run syndication – The TV IV

Notes and References

1. http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?series=&netowrk=syndication&daycode=&statuscode=&genre=&studio= Syndicated TV shows – The Futon Critic.com