The 2006–07 network television schedule for the six major English language commercial broadcast networks in the United States covers the prime time hours from September 2006 to August 2007. The schedule is followed by a list per network of returning series, new series, and series cancelled after the 2005–06 season.
The schedules include the four most popular networks (CBS, ABC, NBC, and Fox) and two new networks introduced as part of the broadcast TV realignment: The CW (includes The CW Plus), and MyNetworkTV.
PBS is not included; member stations have local flexibility over most of their schedules and broadcast times for network shows may vary. Ion Television (renamed from its original rebrand, i: Independent Television, on January 27) 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 2007 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 for 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.
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.ABCAmerica's Funniest Home VideosExtreme Makeover: Home EditionDesperate Housewives Brothers & Sisters CBS Fall60 Minutes The Amazing RaceCold Case Without a Trace WinterVarious programming Late winterThe Amazing Race: All-Stars SpringVarious programming SummerBig BrotherThe CW FallVarious programmingAmerica's Next Top Model Local programming Mid-fallVarious programming7th Heaven Late fallReba Reba Winter Beauty and the Geek Late winterPussycat Dolls Present:The Search for the Next Doll America's Next Top Model Spring7th Heaven SummerReba Supernatural Mid-summerSmallville Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll Fox FallFox NFL The OTThe Simpsons American Dad!Family Guy The War at Home WinterVarious programming King of the Hill American Dad! Late winterVarious programmingThe War at Home The Winner The Winner SpringThe War at Home King of the HillAmerican Dad! Mid-springKing of the Hill King of the HillThe Simpsons SummerThe War at Home The Loop The Loop Mid-summer'Til Death American Dad! Family Guy NBC FallFootball Night in AmericaNBC Sunday Night Football WinterDeal or No DealGrease: You're theOne That I Want!The ApprenticeCrossing Jordan Late winterDateline NBCDeal or No DealThe Apprentice SpringDateline NBC Mid-springVarious programming Late springFriday Night Lights Law & Order: Special Victims Unit SummerLaw & Order
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 FallWife SwapThe BachelorWhat About Brian WinterSupernanny SpringDancing with the Stars The Bachelor Late springWife Swap The Ex-Wives ClubSupernanny SummerExtreme Makeover Mid-summerFat MarchCBS Fall The Class How I Met Your MotherTwo and a Half Men The New Adventures of Old ChristineCSI: Miami Mid-fallHow I Met Your MotherThe Class WinterRules of Engagement Late winterThe New Adventures of Old Christine SpringThe King of Queens Late spring Creature ComfortsHow I Met Your Mother SummerHow I Met Your Mother Rules of Engagement The CW Everybody Hates Chris All of Us Girlfriends The GameLocal programmingFox FallPrison BreakVanished Mid-fallJustice Late fallHouse Winter24 SpringHouse Mid-springDrive Late springVarious programmingHell's Kitchen SummerMNT FallDesireFashion House Late fallWicked Wicked GamesWatch Over Me WinterIFL Battleground Spring SummerNBC FallDeal or No Deal Heroes Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip WinterThe Black Donnellys Late winterDeal or No Deal SpringDeal or No Deal Heroes The Real Wedding Crashers SummerAge of Love Age of LoveDateline NBC Mid-summerThank God You're Here Heroes
Note: Drive premiered on Fox on April 16, 2007, at 8 p.m. and was removed from the schedule after airing two episodes.
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 FallDancing with the Stars Help Me Help YouBoston Legal Late fallVarious programming Big Day WinterAmerica's Funniest Home Videos Big Day Mid-winterPrimetime: The Outsiders SpringDancing with the Stars Dancing with the Stars Mid-springGeorge Lopez George Lopez SummerAccording to Jim Shaq's Big ChallengePrimetime: Family Secrets Mid-summerJust for Laughs Late summeri-CaughtPrimetime CrimeCBS Early fallNCIS The UnitSmith FallVarious programming Mid-fall3 lbs Late fallVarious programming Spring48 Hours SummerBig BrotherVarious programming Late summerPower of 10NCIS The CW FallGilmore GirlsVeronica MarsLocal programming WinterPussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll SpringVeronica Mars SummerBeauty and the Geek Fox FallHouse Standoff Mid-fallStandoffHouse WinterAmerican Idol SpringOn the Lot SummerMNT FallDesireFashion House Late fallWicked Wicked GamesWatch Over Me WinterAmerican Heiress SpringMy Tuesday Night Movie SummerNBC FallFriday Night LightsLaw & Order: Criminal IntentLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit WinterDateline NBC SpringAmerica's Got Talent SummerAmerica's Got Talent The Singing Bee
Note: Pirate Master aired at 10 p.m. ET on CBS on June 10 and 17, 2007 and was removed from the schedule after airing two episodes. Note: Fast Cars and Superstars: The Gillette Young Guns Celebrity Race aired at 8 p.m. ET on ABC on June 12 and 19, 2007.
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 FallDancing with the Stars Lost The Nine Late fallShow Me the MoneyDay BreakPrimetime: Basic Instincts WinterAccording to Jim The Knights of ProsperityIn Case of EmergencyPrimetime: Medical Mysteries Mid-winterGeorge LopezThe Knights of Prosperity According to Jim Late winterLost Lost SpringAccording to Jim According to JimIn Case of Emergency Mid-spring According to Jim Notes from the UnderbellyLost SummerThe Next Best ThingAmerican InventorTraveler Late summer According to Jim According to JimNASCAR in PrimetimePrimetime: The OutsidersCBS FallJerichoCriminal Minds CSI: NY WinterThe King of Queens The King of Queens Mid-winterArmed & Famous Late winterJericho Spring SummerThe King of Queens The King of Queens Late summerPower of 10The CW FallAmerica's Next Top ModelOne Tree HillLocal programming WinterBeauty and the Geek SpringAmerica's Next Top ModelPussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll Late springOne Tree Hill SummerHidden Palms Mid-summerHidden Palms Late summerAmerica's Next Top Model America's Next Top Model Fox FallBonesJustice Mid-fallThe Rich List WinterBones Mid-winterAmerican Idol SpringAmerican Idol 'Til Death Mid-springAmerican Idol SummerSo You Think You Can Dance Mid-summerSo You Think You Can Dance Don't Forget the Lyrics! Late summerAnchorwomanAnchorwomanMNT FallDesireFashion House WinterWicked Wicked GamesWatch Over Me SpringSaints & Sinners Mid-springAmerican HeiressSaints & Sinners SummerMyNetworkTV Special PresentationNBC Fall30 RockTwenty Good YearsThe Biggest LoserKidnapped Mid-fallDateline NBC Late fallThe Biggest LoserMedium WinterFriday Night LightsDeal or No Deal SpringCrossing Jordan Mid-springThank God You're Here SummerLast Comic Standing Last Comic StandingDateline NBC Mid-summer Most Outrageous Moments30 Rock
NOTES: Fox premiered The Rich Li$t on November 1, 2006, at 9PM ET. Due to low ratings, the show was cancelled two days later.
ABC premiered The Great American Dream Vote at 8PM ET on March 28, 2007 (after airing the pilot the previous night). The show was cancelled on March 29, 2007.
Anchorwoman aired two back-to-back episodes on August 22, 2007, on Fox. The show was cancelled a few days later.
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 FallUgly Betty Grey's Anatomy Six Degrees WinterMen in Trees SpringOctober Road SummerMen in TreesCBS FallSurvivor: Cook Islands CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Shark WinterCriminal Minds Late winterSurvivor: Fiji Spring SummerPirate Master Mid-summerBig BrotherWithout a TraceThe CWSmallvilleSupernaturalLocal programmingFox Fall 'Til Death Happy HourCelebrity Duets Mid-fallMLB Post Season / World Series Late fall'Til DeathFamily Guy The O.C.Local programming Winter The War at Home SpringAmerican Idol Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? Mid-springAre You Smarter than a 5th Grader? Family Guy Late springTrading Spouses: Meet Your New Mommy SummerSo You Think You Can Dance Mid-summerAre You Smarter than a 5th Grader? Don't Forget the Lyrics! Late summerDon't Forget the Lyrics!MNT FallDesireFashion House WinterWicked Wicked GamesWatch Over Me SpringMy Thursday Night Movie SummerNBC FallMy Name Is EarlThe OfficeDeal or No DealER WinterScrubs 30 Rock SpringEncore programming Andy Barker, P.I.Raines Mid-springMy Name Is Earl The Office 30 RockScrubsER Summer30 Rock The Office Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Mid-summerER
NOTES: In May 2006, when ABC announced their fall lineup for the 2006-2007 TV season, Big Day and Notes from the Underbelly was scheduled to air at 8PM and 8:30PM ET. However, due to both shows not getting "buzz" before their fall premieres, ABC moved Ugly Betty from its planned Friday night 8PM slot to the Thursday night 8PM ET slot. Big Day and Notes from the Underbelly aired later on in the season on different nights.
Fast Cars and Superstars debuted June 7 on ABC as a lead-in to coverage of the 2007 NBA Finals.
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 FallGrey's Anatomy Men in Trees20/20 WinterAmerica's Funniest Home Videos 20/20 Mid-winterGrey's Anatomy Desperate Housewives 20/20 Late winter20/20 Early springWife Swap20/20 SpringSix Degrees Mid-springWife Swap Late springAmerica's Funniest Home Videos National Bingo Night SummerGeorge Lopez According To Jim Kyle XY Mid-summerSet for LifeGreek Late summerGeorge Lopez According to Jim CBS FallGhost WhispererClose to HomeNumbers Winter Spring SummerJericho The CWWWE Friday Night SmackDown!Local programmingFox FallNanny 911Trading Spouses: Meet Your New Mommy Late fallVanished WinterJustice Mid-winterNanny 911 SpringHouse The Wedding Bells Mid-springBones SummerBones Standoff Late summerFox Friday Night MovieMNT FallDesireFashion House WinterWicked Wicked GamesWatch Over Me SpringMy Friday Night Movie SummerNBC FallDeal or No DealLas VegasLaw & Order Mid-fall1 vs. 100 SpringIdentityRaines Late springDateline NBC Summer1 vs. 100Las Vegas Law & Order: Criminal Intent
NOTE: In May 2006, when ABC announced their fall lineup for the 2006-2007 TV season, Big Day and Notes from the Underbelly was scheduled to air at 8PM and 8:30PM ET for Thursday nights and Ugly Betty at 8PM ET Friday nights time slot. However, before their fall premieres, ABC moved Ugly Betty from its planned Friday night 8PM slot to the Thursday night 8PM ET slot. The Friday night 8PM time slot was filled with the previous night's episode of Grey's Anatomy until December.
Saturday