The 2015–16 network television schedule for the five major English-language commercial broadcast networks in the United States covers prime time hours from September 2015 to August 2016. The schedule is followed by a list per network of returning series, new series, and series canceled after the 2014–15 season.
NBC was the first to announce its fall schedule on May 10, 2015, followed by Fox on May 11, ABC on May 12, CBS on May 13, and The CW on May 14.
PBS is not included; member stations have local flexibility over most of their schedules and broadcast times for network shows may vary. Ion Television, The CW Plus, and MyNetworkTV are also not included since the majority of the networks' schedules comprise syndicated reruns (with limited original programming on the latter two). The CW is not included on weekends, since it does not offer network programming.
New series are highlighted in bold.
All times are U.S. Eastern and Pacific time (except for some live sports or events). Subtract one hour for Central and Mountain times.
Note: From August 5 to August 21, 2016, all NBC primetime programming was pre-empted for coverage of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Each of the 30 highest-rated shows 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
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 VideosOnce Upon a TimeBlood & OilQuantico WinterGalavantEncore programming SpringOnce Upon a TimeThe FamilyQuantico SummerCelebrity Family FeudThe $100,000 PyramidMatch GameCBS FallNFL on CBS60 Minutes Madam Secretary The Good Wife CSI: Cyber Late fallUndercover Boss Winter60 Minutes Madam Secretary The Good Wife CSI: Cyber SpringElementary Late springUndercover Boss SummerBig BrotherMadam Secretary Late summerBrainDeadFox Fall Fox NFLBob's BurgersThe Simpsons Brooklyn Nine-NineFamily Guy The Last Man on EarthLocal programming WinterThe Simpsons Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life Bordertown Late winterBordertownThe Last Man on Earth Spring Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving LifeBob's Burgers Late springThe Simpsons SummerBob's Burgers Brooklyn Nine-Nine NBC FallFootball Night in AmericaNBC Sunday Night Football WinterDateline NBCEncore programming SpringLittle Big Shots Little Big Shots The Carmichael ShowCrowdedHollywood Game Night Late springDateline: On AssignmentDateline NBC SummerEncore programming
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 Castle Late fallThe Great Christmas Light FightThe Great Holiday Baking Show WinterThe BachelorBachelor Live Late winterCastle SpringDancing with the Stars Late springThe BacheloretteMistresses Late summerBachelor in ParadiseCBS FallThe Big Bang Theory Life in Pieces Scorpion NCIS: Los Angeles Late fallSupergirl Winter SpringMike & MollyThe Big Bang Theory The Odd CouplePerson of Interest SummerMom 2 Broke Girls Scorpion BrainDead Late summerMom The Odd Couple Scorpion The CW FallCrazy Ex-GirlfriendJane the VirginLocal programming Winter SpringReign Late spring Whose Line is it Anyway?Whose Line is it Anyway? SummerSupergirl Fox FallGothamMinority Report WinterThe X-Files Lucifer Late winterGotham SpringHoudini & Doyle SummerSo You Think You Can Dance Late summerSo You Think You Can DanceNBC FallThe Voice Blindspot Winter Superstore TelenovelaThe Biggest Loser: Temptation Nation SpringThe Voice Blindspot SummerAmerican Ninja WarriorSpartan: Ultimate Team Challenge Late summerRunning Wild with Bear Grylls
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 FallThe MuppetsFresh Off the BoatAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Encore programming Mid-fallWicked City Late fallEncore programming WinterFresh Off the Boat The MuppetsAgent CarterWhat Would You Do? SpringThe Real O'NealsAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Of Kings and Prophets Late springBeyond the Tank SummerThe Middle Black-ish Uncle BuckTo Tell the Truth Mid-summerBachelor in ParadiseBachelor in Paradise: After ParadiseThe Middle Fresh Off the Boat Late summerThe Middle Fresh Off the Boat The Real O'Neals CBS FallNCIS NCIS: New Orleans Limitless Winter SpringPerson of Interest SummerZooNCIS: New Orleans The CW FallThe FlashiZombieLocal programming Winter SpringContainment Summer Whose Line Is It Anyway?Whose Line Is It Anyway? MADtvFox Fall Grandfathered The GrinderScream Queens WinterNew GirlGrandfatheredBrooklyn Nine-NineThe Grinder Spring SummerHotel HellCoupled Late summerBrooklyn Nine-Nine New Girl Lucifer NBC FallThe Voice Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris Mid-fallBest Time Ever with Neil Patrick HarrisThe Voice Chicago Fire Late fallThe Voice Chicago Med WinterHollywood Game Night SpringThe Voice Late springThe Voice Chicago Med SummerAmerica's Got TalentMaya & Marty Late summerBetter Late Than Never
Note: Heartbeat premiered on March 22, 2016 on NBC.
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 FallThe MiddleThe GoldbergsModern FamilyBlack-ishNashville WinterAmerican Crime SpringNashville SummerThe Goldbergs Encore programmingCBS FallSurvivor: Cambodia – Second Chance Criminal Minds Code Black Winter 2 Broke Girls Mike & Molly Late winterSurvivor: Kaôh Rōng – Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty SpringCriminal Minds: Beyond Borders SummerBig BrotherAmerican GothicThe CW FallArrowSupernaturalLocal programming Winter Spring SummerPenn & Teller: Fool Us Whose Line Is It Anyway?Whose Line Is It Anyway? Fox FallRosewoodEmpire WinterAmerican Idol Second Chance Late winterHell's Kitchen SpringRosewood Late springEmpire SummerMasterChefWayward PinesNBC FallThe Mysteries of LauraLaw & Order: Special Victims UnitChicago P.D. Winter SpringHeartbeat SummerAmerican Ninja WarriorThe Night Shift Mid-summerAmerica's Got Talent Late summerAmerica's Got Talent America's Got Talent
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 FallGrey's Anatomy Scandal How to Get Away with Murder WinterBeyond the TankMy Diet Is Better Than Yours Late winterGrey's Anatomy Scandal How to Get Away with Murder SpringThe Catch SummerBattleBotsGreatest HitsMatch Game Late summerThe $100,000 Pyramid CBS FallNFL Thursday Night KickoffThursday Night Football Late fallThe Big Bang Theory Life in Pieces Mom 2 Broke GirlsElementary Winter Angel from Hell Late winter2 Broke Girls Spring The Odd CoupleRush Hour SummerLife in Pieces Big BrotherCode Black The CW FallThe Vampire DiariesThe OriginalsLocal programming WinterLegends of TomorrowThe 100 Spring SummerBeauty & the BeastFox FallBonesSleepy Hollow WinterAmerican Idol SpringBonesAmerican Grit SummerHome FreeNBC FallHeroes RebornThe Blacklist The Player WinterShades of Blue Late winterYou, Me and the Apocalypse SpringStrongGame of Silence SummerSpartan: Ultimate Team Challenge Spartan: Ultimate Team ChallengeAquarius Late summerEncore programming
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 FallLast Man StandingDr. KenShark Tank20/20 Winter SpringBeyond the Tank SummerShark Tank What Would You Do?CBS FallThe Amazing RaceHawaii Five-0 Blue Bloods WinterUndercover Boss SpringThe Amazing Race SummerUndercover BossThe CW FallReignAmerica's Next Top ModelLocal programming WinterThe Vampire DiariesThe Originals SpringMasters of IllusionPenn & Teller: Fool Us SummerFox FallMasterChef JuniorWorld's Funniest WinterHell's Kitchen Late winterSleepy HollowSecond Chance SpringHell's Kitchen Hell's Kitchen Late springFox Movie Special SummerRosewood MasterChef NBC FallEncore programmingDateline NBC Mid-fallUndateable Truth Be ToldGrimmDateline NBC WinterSuperstore SpringCaught on Camera with Nick Cannon SummerAmerica's Got Talent
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.ABC FallESPN Saturday Night Football Late fallEncore programming WinterNBA CountdownNBA Saturday PrimetimeSpringABC Saturday Movie of the Week SummerPeople's ListIn an Instant Late summerLast Man Standing Dr. Ken Encore programmingBoston EMSCBS FallCrimetime Saturday48 Hours Winter Spring SummerAngel from HellRush HourFox FallFox College Football WinterRosewood Lucifer Local programming SpringHoudini and Doyle American Grit SummerBaseball Night in AmericaNBC FallDateline NBCSNL Vintage Winter SpringEncore programming Mid-springNHL on NBC SummerEncore programmingAquarius
By network
ABC
Returning series: 20/20 20/20: In an Instant 500 Questions ABC Saturday Movie of the Week Agent Carter Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. America's Funniest Home Videos American Crime The Bachelor Bachelor in Paradise The Bachelorette BattleBots Beyond the Tank Black-ish Boston EMS Castle Celebrity Family Feud Dancing with the Stars Fresh Off the Boat Galavant The Goldbergs The Great Christmas Light Fight Grey's Anatomy How to Get Away with Murder Last Man Standing The Middle Mistresses Modern Family Nashville Once Upon a Time Scandal Shark Tank
New series: The $100,000 Pyramid * Blood & Oil The Catch * Dr. Ken The Family * The Great Holiday Baking Show Greatest Hits * Madoff * Match Game * The Muppets My Diet Is Better Than Yours * NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC * Of Kings and Prophets * People's List * Quantico The Real O'Neals * To Tell the Truth * Uncle Buck * Wicked City
Not returning from 2014–15: The Astronaut Wives Club Cristela Forever Manhattan Love Story Repeat After Me Resurrection Revenge Rookie Blue Secrets and Lies (returned for 2016–17) Selfie The Taste The Whispers
CBS
Returning series: 2 Broke Girls 48 Hours 60 Minutes The Amazing Race The Big Bang Theory Big Brother Blue Bloods Criminal Minds CSI: Crime Scene Investigation CSI: Cyber Elementary The Good Wife Hawaii Five-0 Madam Secretary Mike & Molly Mom NCIS NCIS: Los Angeles NCIS: New Orleans The Odd Couple Person of Interest Scorpion Survivor Thursday Night Football Undercover Boss Zoo
New series: American Gothic * Angel from Hell * BrainDead * Code Black Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders * Life in Pieces Limitless Rush Hour * Supergirl
Not returning from 2014–15: Battle Creek The Briefcase Extant The McCarthys The Mentalist The Millers Stalker Two and a Half Men Under the Dome
The CW
Returning series: The 100 America's Next Top Model Arrow Beauty & the Beast The Flash iZombie Jane the Virgin Mad TV (moved from Fox) The Originals Penn & Teller: Fool Us Reign Supernatural The Vampire Diaries Whose Line Is It Anyway?
New series: Containment * Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Legends of Tomorrow *
Not returning from 2014–15: Hart of Dixie The Messengers Significant Mother
Fox
Returning series: American Idol Bob's Burgers Bones Brooklyn Nine-Nine Empire Family Guy Fox College Football Gotham Hell's Kitchen Home Free The Last Man on Earth MasterChef MasterChef Junior New Girl NFL on Fox The Simpsons Sleepy Hollow Wayward Pines World's Funniest The X-Files (Renewed from 2001–02)
New series: American Grit * Bordertown * Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life * Coupled * Grandfathered The Grinder Houdini & Doyle * Lucifer * Minority Report Rosewood Scream Queens Second Chance *
Not returning from 2014–15: Backstrom The Following Glee Knock Knock Live The Mindy Project (moved to Hulu) Mulaney Red Band Society Utopia Weird Loners
NBC
Returning series: American Ninja Warrior America's Got Talent Aquarius The Biggest Loser The Blacklist The Carmichael Show Caught on Camera with Nick Cannon Chicago Fire Chicago P.D. Dateline NBC Football Night in America Grimm Hollywood Game Night I Can Do That Law & Order: Special Victims Unit The Mysteries of Laura NBC Sunday Night Football The Night Shift Running Wild with Bear Grylls Undateable The Voice
New series: Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris Better Late Than Never * Blindspot Chicago Med Crowded * Game of Silence * Heartbeat * Heroes Reborn Little Big Shots * Maya & Marty *