The 2022–23 network television schedule for the five major English-language commercial broadcast networks that air in the United States covers the prime time hours from September 2022 to August 2023. The schedule is followed by a list per network of returning series, new series, and series canceled after the 2021–22 television season. The schedule was affected by strikes undertaken by the Writers Guild of America (which began on May 2 and ended on September 27) and SAG-AFTRA (which began on July 14 and ended on November 9), marking the first television season since the 1959–60 season that was affected by two simultaneous strikes; however because the strikes commenced in May and July, respectively, programming impacts on the 2022–23 season itself were limited in comparison to previous television seasons affected by Hollywood labor disputes as the next season was affected even more.
NBC was the first to announce its fall schedule on May 16, 2022, via press release, followed by an upfront presentation to advertisers at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. ABC announced its fall schedule on May 17 (with an upfront presentation at 4:00 p.m. that day), followed by CBS on May 18 (with their upfront presentation at 4:00 p.m. that day), and The CW on May 19 (with their upfront presentation at 11:00 a.m. that day). Fox announced its programming on May 16 shortly after NBC (with their upfront presentation at 4:00 p.m. that day), but released its prime-time schedule (along with their premiere dates) on June 6.
This would be the final season that CBS News and Stations was affiliated with The CW, as Nexstar Media Group assumed operations on August 15, 2022, and acquired a 75-percent ownership stake on October 3, 2022; former joint owners Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery retained a 25-percent stake, split at nominal 12.5-percent stakes for both companies. Under the agreement, Paramount was given a right with the transaction to disaffiliate all eight of their CW affiliates, which was exercised on May 5, 2023.
PBS is not included, as member television stations have local flexibility over most of their schedules and broadcast times for network shows may vary. Ion Television and MyNetworkTV are also not included as both networks' schedules feature syndicated reruns (with limited original programming on the latter).
Each of the 30 highest-rated shows released in May 2023 is listed with its rank and rating as determined by Nielsen Media Research.
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 (including Fox affiliates during the 10 p.m. ET/PT hour) by affiliates after game completion.
During the NFL season (excluding games on broadcast networks, with ABC and/or Hearst affiliates having first refusal on games broadcast by ESPN (due to ABC being owned by the same company as ESPN, and Hearst owned 20% stake on ESPN), therefore its primetime programming from its respective network may be delayed or moved to another sister station to air live), the NFL policy on ESPN Monday Night Football, Thursday Night Football, NFL Network Exclusive Game Series and any game exclusively airing on Peacock and ESPN+ will affect the 31 primary markets (30 markets with NFL teams and Milwaukee, WI). The NFL sells syndication rights to the cable and streaming-only games to local broadcasters in the home and away teams' primary markets to maximize ratings.
During the NFL preseason, some affiliates may not air their respective primetime programming due to their local NFL team games and may choose to put its network's programming on a sister channel to air live, delay the program to air later on the network or preempt the shows entirely.
Impact of the 2023 Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes
On May 2, the Writers Guild of America went on strike, followed by SAG-AFTRA on July 13. The absence of working writers and actors through the summer has led scripted television production to shut down completely. The Writers Guild of America strike ended on September 27, while the SAG-AFTRA strike ended on November 9.
The vast majority of scripted primetime network series had already completed filming for the season by the end of April and aired as scheduled, but daytime and late night topical programs employing WGA writers such as Saturday Night Live and Jimmy Kimmel Live! went into repeats from May 2 onwards. Some unscripted programs that have typically aired during the summer, including Big Brother, were rescheduled to start later in the summer, which media outlets speculated was intended to help the networks manage the effects of the strikes.
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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 VideosCelebrity Jeopardy!Celebrity Wheel of Fortune The Rookie WinterThe Wonderful World of DisneyVarious programming Mid-winterAmerican Idol The Company You Keep SpringAmerica's Funniest Home Videos The Wonderful World of Disney SummerAmerica's Funniest Home Videos The Prank PanelCelebrity Family FeudThe $100,000 Pyramid Mid-summerCelebrity Family FeudThe $100,000 PyramidThe $100,000 Pyramid Late summerAmerica's Funniest Home Videos CBS FallNFL on CBS 60 Minutes The Equalizer East New York NCIS: Los Angeles Late fallCBS Sunday Night MoviesEast New York Winter60 Minutes The Equalizer East New York NCIS: Los Angeles SpringTough as NailsThe Equalizer SummerBig BrotherThe Challenge: USAThe CW FallLocal programmingFamily LawCoronerLocal programming WinterWorld's Funniest Animals Whose Line Is It Anyway? SpringPenn & Teller: Fool Us Whose Line Is It Anyway? The Great American Joke Off Mid-spring100 Days to Indy SummerThe Chosen World's Funniest Animals Fox FallFox NFL The OT The Simpsons The Great North Bob's Burgers Family Guy WinterFox Sports programming Late winterNext Level Chef The SimpsonsThe Great NorthBob's Burgers Family Guy Spring HouseBroken Late springUSFL on Fox SummerGordon Ramsay's Food Stars The Simpsons Family Guy HouseBroken Mid-summerBob's Burgers Family Guy NBC FallFootball Night in AmericaNBC Sunday Night Football WinterVarious programmingAmerica's Got Talent: All-Stars Late winterDateline Weekend MysteryMagnum P.I.The Blacklist SpringNBC Sports programmingAmerica's Got Talent SummerAmerican Ninja Warrior
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 FallMonday Night CountdownMonday Night Football Mid-fallBachelor in ParadiseThe Good Doctor Late fallThe Great Christmas Light Fight WinterMonday Night CountdownMonday Night Football Mid-winterThe BachelorThe Good Doctor SpringAmerican Idol Mid-springJeopardy! Masters Various programming Late springCelebrity Family Feud SummerClaim to FameThe Bachelorette Mid-summerThe BacheloretteClaim to FameCBS FallThe Neighborhood Bob Hearts Abishola NCIS NCIS: Hawaiʻi SummerNCIS: Hawaiʻi NCIS: Los Angeles The CW FallAll AmericanAll American: HomecomingLocal programming SpringThe Flash Late springThe RisingBarons SummerNancy Drew Mid-summerSon of a CritchRun the BurbsChildren Ruin Everything Bump Late summerWhose Line Is It Anyway? Fox Fall9-1-1 The Cleaning Lady WinterFantasy IslandAlert: Missing Persons Unit Late winter9-1-1 Fantasy Island SpringStars on MarsCrime Scene Kitchen SummerMasterChef NBC FallThe Voice Quantum Leap WinterAmerica's Got Talent: All-Stars Late winterThe Voice Spring That's My Jam Late springAmerican Ninja WarriorThe WallWeakest Link SummerAmerican Ninja Warrior
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 FallBachelor in ParadiseThe Rookie: Feds WinterThe Rookie The Rookie: FedsWill Trent SpringJeopardy! Masters Judge Steve HarveyCelebrity Family Feud Late springCelebrity Wheel of Fortune Celebrity Jeopardy! Shark Tank SummerJeopardy! Masters The Chase Late summerCelebrity Family Feud CBSFBI FBI: International FBI: Most Wanted The CW FallThe WinchestersProfessionalsLocal programming WinterThe Winchesters The Winchesters Mid-winterThe WinchestersThe Flash Late winterSuperman & LoisGotham Knights SummerDown to Earth with Zac Efron Fantastic Friends Mid-summerPenn & Teller: Fool Us Whose Line Is It Anyway? Fox FallThe ResidentMonarch Winter9-1-1: Lone StarAccused SpringBeat ShazamDon't Forget the Lyrics!NBC FallThe Voice La BreaNew Amsterdam WinterNight CourtAmerican AutoLa Brea Late winterThe Voice That's My Jam Spring Lopez vs LopezThe WallWeakest Link Late springAmerica's Got TalentHot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge SummerQuantum Leap
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 Conners The Goldbergs Abbott Elementary Home Economics Big Sky Winter Not Dead YetA Million Little Things SpringJeopardy! Masters Various programmingThe Game Show Show Late springJudge Steve Harvey The Wonder YearsAbbott Elementary The $100,000 Pyramid SummerAmerica's Funniest Home Videos Late summerThe Conners The Rookie CBS FallSurvivor 43 The Real Love BoatThe Amazing Race Late fallThe Amazing RaceVarious programming WinterThe Price Is Right at NightLingoTough as Nails SpringSurvivor 44 FBI True Lies Late springThe Price Is Right at Night Various programmingCSI: Vegas SummerBig BrotherSuperfanSo Help Me Todd The CW FallStargirlWorld's Funniest Animals Local programming Mid-fallKung Fu WinterPenn & Teller: Fool Us Mid-winterThe Flash SpringRiverdale Late springNancy DrewFox FallThe Masked Singer Lego Masters WinterCelebrity Name That TuneSpecial Forces: World's Toughest Test Late winterThe Masked Singer SpringFarmer Wants a Wife Late springMasterChefGordon Ramsay's Food Stars SummerMasterChefNBC FallChicago Med Chicago Fire Chicago P.D. SpringNight Court SummerLA Fire & Rescue Late summerAmerica's Got TalentNight Court
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 FallStation 19Grey's AnatomyAlaska Daily WinterCelebrity Jeopardy!The Parent Test The Chase Late winterStation 19Grey's AnatomyAlaska Daily SummerGeneration GapThe ChasePress Your Luck Mid-summerThe Prank PanelShark Tank CBS FallYoung Sheldon Ghosts (USA) So Help Me Todd CSI: Vegas SummerBig BrotherThe Challenge: USAThe CW FallWalkerWalker: IndependenceLocal programming WinterSuperman & Lois Spring100 Days to Indy Late springPenn & Teller: Fool Us SummerFight to SurviveFBOY Island Fox Early fallFox Sports programming FallHell's Kitchen Welcome to Flatch Call Me Kat WinterNext Level Chef Animal Control SpringAlert: Missing Persons Unit Animal Control SummerStars on Mars Mid-summerFox Sports programmingNBC FallLaw & OrderLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Organized Crime SpringThe BlacklistMagnum P.I. SummerPassword Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Mid-summerLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order Late summerAmerican Ninja Warrior
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 FallShark Tank20/20 SpringWill Trent CBS FallS.W.A.T. Fire Country Blue Bloods SummerTough as Nails Mid-summerSecret Celebrity RenovationThe CW FallPenn & Teller: Fool Us Whose Line Is It Anyway?Whose Line Is It Anyway? Local programming WinterCriss Angel's Magic With the Stars Mid-winterWhose Line Is It Anyway?Whose Line Is It Anyway? Spring The Great American Joke Off SummerFamily LawMoonshineFoxWWE Friday Night SmackDownNBC FallCapital One College BowlDateline NBC Mid-fallLopez vs Lopez Young Rock Winter Grand Crew SpringThat's My Jam Late springHot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge SummerAmerica's Got Talent Dateline NBC
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