1989–90 United States network television schedule


This was the broadcast television schedule on all four United States television networks for the fall season beginning in September 1989. All times are Eastern and Pacific, with certain exceptions, such as Monday Night Football.
PBS is not included; member stations have local flexibility over most of their schedules and broadcast times for network shows may vary.
New series are highlighted in bold.
This is the first season to feature entirely closed captioning programs on the Big Three networks.
All times given are in U.S. Eastern Time and Pacific Time. Subtract one hour for Central and Mountain times.
Each of the 30 highest-rated shows is listed with its rank and rating as determined by Nielsen Media Research.

Sunday

NOTE: In Living Color premiered Sunday April 15 at 9:30 PM on Fox.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Note: FM premiered Thursday, August 17 on NBC.

Thursday

NOTE: The Eddie Capra Mysteries, which CBS aired from July 26 to August 30, consisted of reruns of episodes from the 1978-79 NBC series.

Friday

Saturday

By network

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