2021–22 United States network television schedule (afternoon)

The 2021–22 afternoon network television schedule for the four major English-language commercial broadcast networks in the United States covers the weekday and weekend afternoon hours from September 2021 to August 2022. The schedule is followed by a list per network of returning and cancelled shows from the 2020–21 season.

Affiliates fill time periods not occupied by network programs with local or syndicated programming. PBS – which offers daytime programming through a children's program block, PBS Kids – is not included, as its member television stations have local flexibility over most of their schedules and broadcast times for network shows may vary. Also not included are MyNetworkTV and The CW (as the programming services also don't offer daytime programs of any kind), and The CW Plus (as its schedule is composed mainly of syndicated reruns). Fox is not included on the weekday schedule: Fox only airs daytime programming (in the form of sports on weekend afternoons)

Effective this season, The CW turned over its weekday daytime hour to its affiliated stations on September 6, 2021; as such, The CW will not be listed in any afternoon network schedule articles from this season onward until additional national programming is added.

Beginning this season, Ion Television is completely excluded; following its acquisition by the E. W. Scripps Company in 2021, it converted to an internet-only FAST channel the following year.

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Schedule New series are highlighted in bold. All times correspond to U.S. Eastern and Pacific Time (select shows) scheduling (except for some live sports or events). Except where affiliates slot certain programs outside their network-dictated timeslots, subtract one hour for Central, Mountain, Pacific (for selected shows), Alaska, and Hawaii-Aleutian times. Local schedules may differ, as affiliates have the option to pre-empt or delay network programs. Such scheduling may be limited to preemptions caused by local or national breaking news or weather coverage (which may force stations to tape delay certain programs in overnight timeslots or defer them to a co-operated station or digital subchannel in their regular timeslot) and any major sports events scheduled to air in a weekday timeslot (mainly during major holidays). Stations may air shows at other times at their preference. All sporting events air live in all time zones in U.S. Eastern time, with local and/or primetime programming after game completion.

Weekdays NetworkNoon12:30 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:30 p.m.2:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.4:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.ABCLocal and/or syndicated programmingGMA3: What You Need To KnowGeneral Hospital*Local and/or syndicated programmingABC World News Tonight with David MuirLocal and/or syndicated programmingCBS Local and/or syndicated programmingThe Young and the RestlessThe Bold and the BeautifulThe TalkCBS Evening News with Norah O'DonnellNBCLocal and/or syndicated programmingDays of Our LivesLocal and/or syndicated programmingNBC Nightly News with Lester Holt

Notes: ABC stations have the option of airing General Hospital at 2:00 or 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, depending on the station's choice of feed. Depending on their choice of feed, CBS stations have the option of airing Let's Make a Deal at either 10:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m. Eastern (airtime adjusted by time zone), and/or The Young and the Restless at 11:00 or 11:30 a.m. local time (in the Central, Mountain, and Pacific time zones). NBC stations have the option of airing Days of Our Lives at varying airtimes (usually between Noon and 2:00 p.m. local time), depending on the station's preference and choice of feed. Fox aired Fox NFL Thursday on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. ET live in all time zones during the fall. ABC, CBS and/or NBC stations may air their corresponding network's early evening newscast anytime between 6:00- 8:00 p.m. ET and PT/5:00-7:00 p.m. CT/MT, depending on the station's choice of feed.

Saturday NetworkNoon12:30 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:30 p.m.2:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.4:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.ABCFallESPN College Football on ABCCollege Football ScoreboardSaturday Night FootballWinterLocal, syndicated and/or ESPN on ABC sports programmingUFC LiveNHL on ABC Local and/or syndicated programmingABC World News Tonight with Whit JohnsonLocal and/or syndicated programmingSpringWorld of X GamesWNBA on ABCLocal and/or syndicated programmingSummerWNBA on ABCMLS on ABCLocal and/or syndicated programmingCBSFallLocal, syndicated and/or CBS Sports programming College Football TodaySEC on CBSLocal and/or syndicated programmingCBS Weekend NewsWinterCollege Basketball on CBSSpringLocal, syndicated and/or CBS Sports programming PGA Tour on CBSSummerLocal and/or syndicated programmingBig 3 on CBSFoxFallFox College Football WinterFox College HoopsLocal and/or syndicated programmingSpringLocal, Syndicated and/or Fox Sports programming USFL on FoxLocal and/or syndicated programmingFox Major League Baseball SummerLocal, syndicated and/or Fox Sports programmingNBCFallLocal and/or syndicated programmingPremier League on NBCNotre Dame Football on NBCLocal and/or syndicated programmingNBC Nightly News with Jose-Diaz BalartLocal and/or syndicated programmingWinterPremier League Goal ZoneGolf Channel on NBCSpringMonster Energy Supercross on NBCSummerLocal, Snydicated and/or NBC Sports programming

Notes: To comply with FCC educational programming regulations, stations may defer certain programs featured in their respective network's E/I program blocks to determined weekend late morning or afternoon time periods if a sporting event is not scheduled in the timeslot or in place of paid programming that would otherwise be scheduled. NBC Nightly News with Jose-Diaz Balart is preempted in the Eastern and Central Time zones when Notre Dame Football on NBC airs a 3:30 p.m. ET game, all other time zones air the program or sometimes may be preempted for other sporting events scheduled to air in the Afternoon (primetime in the Eastern and Central Time zones). CBS Weekend News is preempted in the Eastern and Central time zones when SEC on CBS airs a 3:30 pm ET game, all other time zones air the program. ABC, CBS and/or NBC stations may air their corresponding network's early evening newscast anytime between 6:00- 8:00 p.m. ET and PT/5:00-7:00 p.m. CT/MT, depending on the station's choice of feed.

Sunday NetworkNoon12:30 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:30 p.m.2:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.4:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.ABCFallLocal, Syndicated And/or ESPN on ABC sports programmingWNBA on ABCLocal and/or syndicated programmingABC World News Tonight with Linsey DavisWinterLocal and/or syndicated programmingNBA CountdownNBA Sunday ShowcaseLocal and/or syndicated programmingSpringNBA Playoffs on ABCSummerLocal, Syndicated and/or ESPN on ABC sports programmingMLS on ABCLocal and/or syndicated programmingCBSFallThe NFL TodayNFL on CBS WinterCollege Basketball on CBSLocal and/or syndicated programmingCBS Weekend NewsSpringLocal, Syndicated and/or CBS Sports programmingPGA Tour on CBSSummerBig 3 on CBSFoxFallFox NFL SundayFox NFL WinterFox Sports programmingNASCAR on FoxSpringLocal, syndicated and/or Fox Sports programmingSummerLocal, Syndicated and/or Fox Sports programming NHRA on FoxNBCFallLocal and/or syndicated programmingNASCAR AmericaNASCAR on NBCLocal and/or syndicated programmingNBC Nightly News with Kate SnowWinterNBC Sports programming Golf Channel on NBCSpringIndyCar Series on NBCUSFL on NBCSummerLocal, syndicated and/or NBC Sports programming

Notes: To comply with FCC educational programming regulations, stations may defer certain programs featured in their respective network's E/I program blocks to determined weekend late morning or afternoon time periods if a sporting event is not scheduled in the timeslot or in place of paid programming that would otherwise be scheduled. Airtimes of sporting events may vary depending on the offerings scheduled for that weekend. When CBS and/or Fox offer an early singleheader NFL game, a post-game show airs after the game from 4:30–5:00 p.m. ET (the length of which may vary depending on the timing of the early game's conclusion) with local, syndicated or non-NFL sports programming airing after from 5:00–7:00 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, when CBS and/or Fox offer a late singleheader NFL game, local, syndicated or non-NFL sports programming airs from 1:00–4:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. PT. CBS and Fox stations in the Pacific Time Zone receiving an NFL singleheader game must air a late singleheader game, if possible. ABC, CBS and/or NBC stations may air their corresponding network's early evening newscast at 6:00 or 6:30 p.m. ET and PT/5:00 or 5:30 p.m. CT/MT, depending on the station's choice of feed. NBC Nightly News with Kate Snow airs live in all time zones during Fall to avoid pre-emption due to the live airing of NBC Sunday Night Football. ABC World News with Linsey Davis airs live in all time zones during Spring to avoid pre-emption due to the live airing of American Idol. CBS Weekend News is preempted on the Eastern and Central time zones when NFL on CBS airs late NFL Games, all other time zones air the program.

By network ABC

Returning series: ABC News ABC World News Tonight GMA3: What You Need To Know ESPN on ABC College Football Scoreboard ESPN College Basketball on ABC ESPN College Football on ABC NBA Countdown NBA Sunday Showcase NHL on ABC WNBA on ABC General Hospital The View

CBS

Returning series: The Bold and the Beautiful CBS Evening News CBS Sports College Basketball on CBS The NFL Today NFL on CBS PGA Tour on CBS SEC on CBS/College Football on CBS The Talk The Young and the Restless

The CW

New series: None, due to The CW's decision to air syndicated programming only

Not returning from 2020–21: The Jerry Springer Show

Fox

Returning series: Fox Sports Fox College Football Fox College Hoops Fox NFL Sunday NASCAR on Fox NASCAR RaceDay

NBC

Returning series: Days of Our Lives NBC Nightly News NBC Sports Golf Channel on NBC IndyCar on NBC NASCAR America NASCAR on NBC Notre Dame Football on NBC Premier League on NBC

Not returning from 2020–21: NBC Sports NHL on NBC

Renewals and cancellations Series renewals ABC NHL on ABC—Renewed for a ninth season on March 10, 2021; deal will into a fourteenth season in 2027.

CBS The Bold and the Beautiful—Renewed through the 2023–24 season on March 2, 2022. College Basketball on CBS—Renewed through the 2022–23 season on July 24, 2017. NFL on CBS—Renewed through the 2032–33 season on March 18, 2021. SEC on CBS—Renewed for a twenty-seventh season; deal will conclude with its twenty-ninth season in 2023. The Talk—Renewed for a thirteenth season on April 18, 2022. The Young and the Restless—Renewed through the 2023–24 season on January 30, 2020.

Fox Fox College Football—Renewed through the 2022–23 season on July 24, 2017. Fox NFL Sunday—Renewed through the 2032–33 season on March 18, 2021. NASCAR on Fox—Renewed through the 2023–24 season on August 2, 2013.

NBC Days of Our Lives—Renewed through the 2022–23 season on May 11, 2021. On August 3, 2022, it was announced that the series would be moving to Peacock.

Notes

See also 2021–22 United States network television schedule (prime-time) 2021–22 United States network television schedule (morning) 2021–22 United States network television schedule (late night) 2021–22 United States network television schedule (overnight)

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