The 2007–08 network television schedule for the six major English language commercial broadcast networks in the United States covers the prime time hours from September 2007 to August 2008. The schedule is followed by a list per network of returning series, new series, and series canceled after the 2006–07 season. The schedule was affected by the 2007–08 Writers Guild of America strike (which began on November 5 and ended on February 12). After that, the next disruption to the networks' primetime schedules would not occur until the 2020–21 season, whose network schedules were affected by the suspension of film and television productions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NBC was the first to announce its fall schedule on May 14, 2007, followed by ABC on May 15, CBS on May 16, Fox and The CW on May 17, and MyNetworkTV on August 24, 2007.
This was the first TV season where Nielsen Media Research kept track of DVR ratings (live plus same day; C3; live plus 7).
PBS is not included; member stations have local flexibility over most of their schedules and broadcasts times for network shows may vary. Ion Television is also not included since the network's schedule consisted mainly of syndicated reruns and movies.
Each of the 30 highest-rated shows released in May 2008 is listed with its rank and rating as determined by Nielsen Media Research.Highest-rated series is based on the annual top-rated programs list compiled by Nielsen Media Research and reported on TimBrooks.net/Ratings
New series to broadcast television are highlighted in bold. Repeat airings or same-day rebroadcasts are indicated by .
All times are U.S. Eastern and Pacific Time (except for some live sports or events). Subtract one hour for Central, Mountain, Alaska, and Hawaii–Aleutian times.
All sporting events air live in all time zones in U.S. Eastern time, with local and/or late-night programming scheduled by affiliates after game completion.
All NBC programming from August 8, 2008, to August 24, 2008, was pre-empted for coverage of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
Impact of the 2007–08 Writers Guild of America strike
On November 5, the Writers Guild of America went on strike. During the strike, production on scripted television series across all of the major television networks was suspended. The writers' strike forced the networks to postpone the start of the fall 2007 schedule later than usual; rather than the traditional late-September/early-October start, new and returning series had their premieres delayed until late October and into November. The Writers Guild of America strike ended on February 12. The 2007–08 television season was thus the first of three television seasons to have its start delayed due to issues outside of the control of the major networks; the other instances were the 1988–89 season (due to the 1988 Writers Guild of America strike) and the 2001–02 season (due to the networks' news coverage of the September 11 attacks). The next major disruption to the primetime television schedules of the major television networks would not occur until the 2020–21 season (due to a suspension of television productions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic). The third major disruption to the primetime television schedules of the major television networks were the 2022–23 season and the 2023–24 season (due to the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike, and the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike).
Legend
Sunday
Network7:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.ABC FallAmerica's Funniest Home VideosExtreme Makeover: Home Edition Desperate Housewives Brothers & Sisters WinterOprah's Big GiveHere Come the Newlyweds SpringDesperate Housewives Brothers & Sisters SummerHigh School Musical: Get in the PictureExtreme Makeover: Home Edition Desperate Housewives Mid-summerExtreme Makeover: Home Edition CBS Fall60 Minutes The Amazing RaceCold Case Shark WinterBig BrotherDexter SpringMillion Dollar PasswordVarious programming SummerBig BrotherMillion Dollar PasswordCold Case The CW FallCW Now Online NationLife Is WildAmerica's Next Top Model Local programming Mid-fallAliens inAmerica Late fallCrowned: The Mother of All Pageants WinterEverybody Hates Chris Everybody Hates ChrisAliens in AmericaGirlfriends The Game SpringAmerica's Next Top Model The GameGirlfriends SummerOne Tree Hill Fox FallFox NFL The OTThe SimpsonsKing of the HillFamily GuyAmerican Dad! WinterVarious programming Late winterKing of the Hill American Dad! Unhitched SpringThe Simpsons American Dad! Late springDon't Forget the Lyrics! Summer'Til Death NBC FallFootball Night in AmericaNBC Sunday Night Football WinterDateline NBCVarious programming Mid-winterAmerican Gladiators Late winterDateline NBCLaw & Order Law & Order: Special Victims Unit SpringDateline NBCMonk Psych Mid-springThe Office Late springNBC Sports programmingDateline NBC SummerMost Outrageous Moments America's Got Talent Notes: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition aired two-hour episodes on January 13 through January 27. Viva Laughlin aired two episodes (the pilot on October 18 and the 2nd episode on October 21) before it was cancelled.
Monday
Network8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.ABC FallDancing with the Stars Samantha Who? The Bachelor Late fallSpecial programmingSamantha Who? Notes from the UnderbellyOctober Road WinterDance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann SpringDancing with the Stars Samantha Who? The Bachelor Late springThe BacheloretteThe Mole SummerHigh School Musical: Get in the PictureWanna Bet? Mid-summerSamantha Who? CBS FallHow I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory Two and a Half Men Rules of EngagementCSI: Miami Winter Welcome to the CaptainThe New Adventures of Old Christine Late winterThe Big Bang TheoryHow I Met Your Mother Spring Rules of Engagement SummerThe New Adventures of Old Christine The CW Fall Everybody Hates Chris Aliens in AmericaGirlfriendsThe GameLocal programming WinterGossip Girl Mid-winterPussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious SpringGossip GirlOne Tree HillFox FallPrison BreakK-Ville Late fallHouse WinterPrison BreakTerminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Late winterNew AmsterdamVarious programming SpringBonesHouse MNT FallCelebrity ExposéVarious programming Mid-fallBreaking The Magician's Code Celebrity Exposé Late fallSpecial programming WinterCelebrity ExposéMeet My Folks Mid-winterParadise Hotel SpringCelebrity Exposé SummerCelebrity Exposé Decision HouseNBC FallChuckHeroes Journeyman WinterAmerican GladiatorsDeal or No Deal Medium Late winterMy Dad Is Better than Your Dad SpringDeal or No Deal Late springAmerican GladiatorsNashville StarDateline NBC Notes: NBC aired Clash of the Choirs for four consecutive nights starting on December 17, 2007. ABC aired Duel for six nights for the week starting on December 17, 2007. American Gladiators premiered Sunday, January 6, 2008, at 9:00 pm Eastern/8:00 pm Central before moving to Mondays at 8:00 pm Eastern/7:00 pm Central. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles premiered Sunday, January 13, 2008, at 8:00 pm Eastern/7:00 pm Central before moving to Mondays at 9:00 pm Eastern/8:00 pm Central. Season 7 of 24 was supposed to start in 2008, but delayed to 2009 due to the WGA strike.
Tuesday
Network8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.ABC Fall Cavemen CarpoolersDancing with the Stars Boston Legal Late fallSpecial programmingAccording to Jim WinterJust for LaughsJust for Laughs According to JimCarpoolers Late winterPrimetime: What Would You Do? SpringAccording to JimAccording to Jim Dancing with the Stars Boston Legal Mid-springWomen's Murder Club Late springSamantha Who? Boston Legal SummerWipeoutI Survived a Japanese Game ShowPrimetime Mid-summerWanna Bet?CBS FallNCIS The Unit Cane Winter48 Hours Mid-winterBig BrotherJericho SpringShark Various programming Late spring48 HoursWithout a Trace SummerBig BrotherThe CW FallBeauty and the GeekReaperLocal programming WinterReaper One Tree Hill Late winterBeauty and the Geek SpringReaperFox FallBonesHouse WinterAmerican Idol Mid-winterAmerican Idol SpringAmerican Idol Hell's Kitchen Late springThe Moment of Truth SummerHouse Various programmingMNT FallThe Academy JAILJAIL Late fallSpecial programming Winter Street PatrolStreet Patrol JAILJAIL NBC Fall The Singing BeeThe Biggest LoserLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit WinterThe Biggest Loser Spring Most Outrageous MomentsMost Outrageous Moments Law & Order: Special Victims Unit SummerCelebrity Family FeudAmerica's Got Talent
Notes: According to Jim premiered on January 1, 2008, with two 30-minute episodes. Then on January 9, 2008, it only aired one episode for the night. One Tree Hill premiered on January 8, 2008, with a two-hour premiere. American Idol premiered on January 15 to 16, 2008 with two hour episodes each night. NBC aired quarterlife on February 26, 2008. After the first episode failed to earn the ratings the network had hoped, NBC announced that the series would be canceled after airing only one episode. Its remaining episodes would air on sibling channel Bravo. Miss Guided aired a "sneak-peek" on Tuesday, March 18, 2008, following Dancing with the Stars at 10:30 pm Eastern/9:30 pm Central. It then moved to its regular timeslot on March 20 at 8:00 pm Eastern/7:00 pm Central with back-to-back episodes filling in for Ugly Betty through April 3.ABC Sends "Miss/Guided" to Counsel Thursdays, The Futon Critic, February 26, 2008 On April 8, 2008, CBS premiered Secret Talents of the Stars at 10 pm Eastern/9 pm Central. The show was cancelled the following day.
Wednesday
Network8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.ABC FallPushing DaisiesPrivate Practice Dirty Sexy Money WinterWife SwapSupernannyCashmere Mafia Late winterMen in Trees SpringBoston Legal Late springMen in Trees SummerPrimetime: CrimeCBS FallKid NationCriminal Minds CSI: NY WinterPower of 10 Mid-winterBig Brother SpringThe Price Is Right $1,000,000 Spectacular SummerGreatest American DogThe CW FallAmerica's Next Top ModelGossip GirlLocal programming Late fallCrowned: The Mother of All Pageants WinterAmerica's Next Top ModelPussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious SpringFarmer Wants a Wife SummerPussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious Fox Fall Back to You 'Til DeathKitchen Nightmares WinterAmerican Idol The Moment of Truth Late winterThe Moment of Truth American Idol Spring 'Til Death Back to You Late springSo You Think You Can DanceMNT FallDecision HouseMeet My Folks WinterWhacked Out VideosWhacked Out Videos Special programming Mid-winterMasters of Illusion SpringUnder One RoofThe Best of In Living ColorBreaking The Magician's Code Late springMasters of Illusion SummerWhacked Out Videos The Twilight Zone Mid-summerThe Twilight Zone Whacked Out Videos NBC FallDeal or No DealBionic WomanLife Mid-fallPhenomenon WinterDeal or No DealLaw & Order: Criminal Intent Law & Order SpringDeal or No Deal SummerThe Baby Borrowers The Baby BorrowersCelebrity Circus Mid-summerAmerica's Got Talent Law & Order Notes: American Idol premiered on January 15, 2008, and January 16, 2008, with two-hour episodes each night. Crowned: The Mother of All Pageants premiered on December 12, 2007, at 9:00 pm Eastern/8:00PM Central before moving to Wednesdays at 8:00 pm Eastern/7:00PM Central. Law & Order had a two-hour season premiere (two episodes) on January 2, 2008. Supernanny aired back to back episodes on January 2, 2008.
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