The 1983–84 network television schedule for the three major English language commercial broadcast networks in the United States covers primetime hours from September 1983 through August 1984. The schedule is followed by a list per network of returning series, new series, and series cancelled after the 1982–83 season.

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

Each of the 30 highest-rated shows released in May 1984 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 in: Brooks, Tim & Marsh, Earle (2007). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network TV Shows (9th ed.). New York: Ballantine. .

New series 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.

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.ABCRipley's Believe It or Not!Hardcastle and McCormick CBS FallAlice One Day at a TimeThe Jeffersons Goodnight, BeantownTrapper John, M.D. WinterThe Four Seasons Alice Late winter Maggie Briggs The Four Seasons Spring Domestic Life Mid-springAfterMASH The Four Seasons Summer Mid-summer Goodnight, Beantown Late summer One Day at a Time Goodnight, Beantown NBC FallFirst CameraKnight Rider NBC Sunday Night at the Movies Winter Spring Mid-springFather Murphy Summer Mid-summerSummer Sunday U.S.A.

Note: On NBC, Father Murphy consisted entirely of reruns of the 1981–83 series.

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 FallThat's Incredible! Winter SpringAutoman Mid-spring Summer Late summer Call to GloryCBS Fall Scarecrow and Mrs. King AfterMASH Newhart Emerald Point N.A.S. Winter Spring Kate & Allie Cagney & Lacey Mid-spring One Day at a Time Summer Late summer Kate & Allie NBC FallBoone WinterTV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes Spring Summer

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 Just Our LuckHappy Days Three's CompanyOh MadelineHart to Hart WinterFoul-Ups, Bleeps & Blunders Spring a.k.a. Pablo Shaping Up Mid-spring Happy Days Oh Madeline Summer Three's CompanyHotel Late summerThe ABC Tuesday Night MovieCBS FallThe Mississippi Winter SpringThe American Parade SummerAfterMASH Domestic Life NBC FallThe A-Team Remington SteeleBay City Blues Late fallFor Love and Honor Winter Riptide Remington Steele Spring Summer

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 Early fallThe Fall Guy Two Marriages Hotel FallDynasty Winter Spring SummerThe ABC Wednesday Night Movie Late summerDynasty Hotel CBS FallWhiz Kids The CBS Wednesday Night Movie Winter Domestic Life Empire Spring One Day at a Time Mama Malone SummerThe American Parade NBC FallReal People The Facts of Life Family TiesSt. Elsewhere Winter Night Court Spring Double Trouble Summer The Duck Factory Mid-summer Double Trouble Jennifer Slept Here Late summer

Thursday

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 FallTrauma Center 9 to 5 It's Not Easy20/20 WinterAutomanMasquerade SpringTwo MarriagesLottery! Mid-springThat's Incredible!Two Marriages SummerHappy Days Lottery! Late summer20/20CBSMagnum, P.I. Simon & Simon Knots Landing NBC FallGimme a Break! Mama's Family We Got It Made CheersHill Street Blues Late fallCheers Buffalo Bill WinterFamily Ties Spring The Duck Factory Summer Night Court

Friday

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 FallBensonWebster Lottery! Matt Houston WinterBlue Thunder SpringMasquerade Mid-springBlue Thunder SummerCBSThe Dukes of HazzardDallas Falcon Crest NBC Fall Mr. Smith Jennifer Slept HereManimalFor Love and Honor Late fallNBC Friday Night at the Movies WinterLegmenThe MasterThe New Show Late winterThe MasterLegmen SpringNBC Friday Night at the Movies Summer

Saturday

Network8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.ABCT. J. HookerThe Love Boat Fantasy IslandCBS FallCutter to HoustonThe CBS Saturday Night Movie WinterWhiz Kids AirwolfMickey Spillane's Mike Hammer Spring SummerMama MaloneThe CBS Saturday Night Movie Late summerAirwolfNBC FallDiff'rent StrokesSilver SpoonsThe RoustersThe Yellow Rose Late fallManimal Winter We Got It MadeMama's Family Spring People Are Funny Mid-spring Jennifer Slept Here SummerSilver Spoons Mama's Family People Are FunnyThe Rousters Mid-summerBosom Buddies Mama's FamilyBoone

Note: Starting January 7, 1984, Whiz Kids replaced Cutter to Houston at 8:00/7:00 CST due to the latters cancellation. After airing the two-hour pilot episode of Airwolf on January 22, 1984, following Super Bowl XVIII, CBS ran Airwolf in its first season at 9:00 EST/8:00 CST Saturdays starting with the episode "Daddy's Gone A Hunt'n" on January 28, 1984. Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer starring Stacy Keach as Mike Hammer also premiered on CBS on January 28, 1984, at 10:00 EST/9:00 CST. On NBC, Bosom Buddies consisted of reruns of the 1980–1982 series.

By network

ABC

Returning Series 20/20 9 to 5 The ABC Monday Night Movie The ABC Sunday Night Movie Benson Dynasty The Fall Guy Fantasy Island Happy Days Hart to Hart Life's Most Embarrassing Moments The Love Boat Matt Houston Monday Night Baseball Monday Night Football Ripley's Believe It or Not! T. J. Hooker That's Incredible! Three's Company

New Series The ABC Wednesday Night Movie a.k.a. Pablo * Automan * Blue Thunder * Foul-Ups, Bleeps & Blunders * Hardcastle and McCormick Hotel It's Not Easy Just Our Luck Lottery! Masquerade * Oh Madeline Shaping Up * Trauma Center Two Marriages Webster

Not returning from 1982–83: The ABC Friday Night Movie Amanda's At Ease Baby Makes Five Condo The Greatest American Hero High Performance It Takes Two Joanie Loves Chachi Laverne & Shirley The New Odd Couple The Quest The Renegades Ryan's Four Star of the Family Tales of the Gold Monkey Too Close for Comfort ^

CBS

Returning Series 60 Minutes Alice Cagney & Lacey * Dallas The Dukes of Hazzard Falcon Crest Goodnight, Beantown The Jeffersons Knots Landing Magnum, P.I. The Mississippi Newhart One Day at a Time Simon & Simon Trapper John, M.D.

New Series Airwolf * The American Parade * AfterMASH Cutter to Houston Domestic Life * Empire * The Four Seasons * Kate & Allie * Maggie Briggs Mama Malone * Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer * Scarecrow and Mrs. King Whiz Kids

Not returning from 1982–83: Ace Crawford, Private Eye Archie Bunker's Place Bring 'Em Back Alive Filthy Rich Foot in the Door Gloria Gun Shy M*A*S*H Private Benjamin Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Small & Frye Square Pegs Tucker's Witch Walt Disney Wizards and Warriors Zorro and Son

NBC

Returning Series The A-Team Buffalo Bill * Cheers Diff'rent Strokes The Facts of Life Family Ties Gimme a Break! Hill Street Blues Knight Rider Mama's Family NBC Monday Night at the Movies Real People Remington Steele St. Elsewhere Silver Spoons

New Series Bay City Blues Boone Comedy Zone * Double Trouble * The Duck Factory * First Camera For Love and Honor Jennifer Slept Here Legmen * Manimal The Master * Mr. Smith The New Show * Night Court * People Are Funny * Riptide * The Rousters Summer Sunday U.S.A. * TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes * We Got It Made The Yellow Rose

Not returning from 1982–83: Bare Essence CHiPs The Devlin Connection Fame ^ The Family Tree Father Murphy Gavilan Little House: A New Beginning Love, Sidney Monitor The News is the News The Powers of Matthew Star Quincy, M.E. Taxi Teachers Only Voyagers!

Note: The * indicates that the program was introduced in midseason. An ^ indicates a show that came back in first-run syndication after a network cancellation.

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