2006–07 United States network television schedule

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 through August 2007. The schedule is followed by a list per network of returning series, new series, and series cancelled after the 2005–06 season.

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.

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 and MyNetworkTV.

New series are highlighted in bold.

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.

Each of the 30 highest-rated shows is listed with its rank and rating as determined by Nielsen Media Research.[1]

Legend

  •   Light blue indicates local programming.
  •   Gray indicates encore programming.
  •   Blue-gray indicates news programming.
  •   Light green indicates sporting events.
  •   Light purple indicates movies.
  •   Red indicates series being burned off and other scheduled programs, including specials.
  •   Yellow indicates the top-10 most watched programs of the season.
  •   Cyan indicates the top-20 most watched programs of the season.
  •   Magenta indicates the top-30 most watched programs of the season.

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 Edition
(26/7.7)
Desperate Housewives (9/10.8)Brothers & Sisters (30/7.3)
(Tied with The King of Queens and
Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?)
CBSFall60 Minutes (20/8.7)
(Tied with Shark)
The Amazing RaceCold Case (16/8.9)
(Tied with CSI: NY)
Without a Trace (12/9.4)
WinterVarious programming
Late winterThe Amazing Race
SpringVarious programming
SummerBig Brother
The CWFallVarious programmingAmerica's Next Top Model (R)Local programming
Mid-fallVarious programming7th Heaven
Late fallReba (R)Reba
WinterBeauty and the Geek (R)
Late winterPussycat Dolls Present:
The Search for the Next Doll
(R)
America's Next Top Model (R)
Spring7th Heaven (R)
SummerReba (R)Supernatural (R)
Mid-summerSmallville (R)Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll (R)
FoxFallFox NFLThe OTThe SimpsonsAmerican Dad!Family GuyThe War at Home
WinterVarious programmingKing of the HillAmerican Dad!
Late winterVarious programmingThe War at HomeThe WinnerThe Winner
SpringThe War at Home (R)King of the HillAmerican Dad!
Mid-springKing of the Hill (R)King of the HillThe Simpsons (R)
Late springThe War at Home (R)The LoopThe Loop
Summer'Til Death (R)American Dad! (R)Family Guy (R)
NBCFallFootball Night in AmericaNBC Sunday Night Football (8:20 p.m.) (continued to game completion) (11/10.5)
WinterDeal or No DealGrease: You're the
One That I Want!
The ApprenticeCrossing Jordan
Late winterDateline NBCDeal or No DealThe Apprentice
SpringDateline NBC
Mid-springVarious programming
Late springFriday Night Lights (R)Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (R)
SummerLaw & Order (R)

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.
ABCFallWife SwapThe BachelorWhat About Brian
WinterSupernanny
SpringDancing with the Stars (3/12.7)The Bachelor
Late springWife Swap (R)The Ex-Wives ClubSupernanny (R)
SummerExtreme Makeover
Mid-summerFat March
CBSFallThe ClassHow I Met Your MotherTwo and a Half Men (14/9.1)The New Adventures of Old ChristineCSI: Miami (10/10.7)
Mid-fallHow I Met Your MotherThe Class
WinterRules of Engagement (25/7.8)
Late winterThe New Adventures of Old Christine
SpringThe King of Queens (30/7.3)
(Tied with Brothers & Sisters and Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?)
Late springCreature ComfortsHow I Met Your Mother (R)
SummerHow I Met Your Mother (R)Rules of Engagement (R)
The CWEverybody Hates ChrisAll of UsGirlfriendsThe GameLocal programming
FoxFallPrison BreakVanished
Mid-fallJustice
Late fallHouse (R)
Winter24 (27/7.4)
(Tied with Ugly Betty and ER)
SpringHouse (R)
Late springVarious programmingHell's Kitchen
MNTFallDesireFashion House
Late fallWicked Wicked GamesWatch Over Me
WinterIFL Battleground
NBCFallDeal or No Deal (13/9.2)Heroes (23/8.0)Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
WinterThe Black Donnellys
Late winterDeal or No Deal (13/9.2)
SpringDeal or No Deal (13/9.2)Heroes (23/8.0)The Real Wedding Crashers
SummerAge of Love (R)Age of LoveDateline NBC
Mid-summerThank God You're Here (R)Heroes (R)
  • 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.
ABCFallDancing with the Stars (3/12.7)Help Me Help YouBoston Legal
Late fallVarious programmingBig Day
WinterAmerica's Funniest Home Videos (R)Big Day
Mid-winterPrimetime: The Outsiders
SpringDancing with the Stars (R)Dancing with the Stars (3/12.7)
Mid-springGeorge Lopez (R)George Lopez
SummerAccording to Jim (R)Shaq's Big ChallengePrimetime: Family Secrets
Mid-summerJust for Laughs
Late summeri-CaughtPrimetime Crime
CBSEarly fallNCIS (15/9.0)The UnitSmith
FallVarious programming
Mid-fall3 lbs
Late fallVarious programming
Spring48 Hours (R)
SummerBig BrotherVarious programming
Late summerPower of 10NCIS (R)
The CWFallGilmore GirlsVeronica MarsLocal programming
WinterPussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll
SpringVeronica Mars
SummerBeauty and the Geek (R)
FoxFallHouse (8/11.1)Standoff
Mid-fallStandoffHouse (8/11.1)
WinterAmerican Idol (2/16.8)
SpringOn the Lot
MNTFallDesireFashion House
Late fallWicked Wicked GamesWatch Over Me
WinterAmerican Heiress
SpringMy Tuesday Night Movie
NBCFallFriday Night LightsLaw & Order: Criminal IntentLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit (24/7.9)
WinterDateline NBC
SpringAmerica's Got Talent
SummerAmerica's Got TalentThe Singing Bee

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.
ABCFallDancing with the Stars (3/12.7)Lost (22/8.3)The Nine
Late fallShow Me the MoneyDay BreakPrimetime: Basic Instincts
WinterAccording to JimAccording to JimThe Knights of ProsperityIn Case of EmergencyPrimetime: Medical Mysteries
Late winterGeorge LopezThe Knights of ProsperityLost (R)Lost (22/8.3)
SpringAccording to JimAccording to JimIn Case of Emergency
Mid-springGeorge Lopez
Late springAccording to JimNotes from the UnderbellyLost (R)
SummerThe Next Best ThingAmerican InventorTraveler
Late summerAccording to JimAccording to JimNASCAR in PrimetimePrimetime: The Outsiders
CBSFallJerichoCriminal Minds (18/8.8)
(Tied with Survivor)
CSI: NY (16/8.9)
(Tied with Cold Case)
WinterThe King of Queens (30/7.3)
(Tied with Brothers & Sisters and Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?)
The King of Queens (R)
Mid-winterArmed & Famous
Late winterJericho
SummerThe King of Queens (R)The King of Queens (R)
Late summerPower of 10
The CWFallAmerica's Next Top ModelOne Tree HillLocal programming
WinterBeauty and the Geek
SpringAmerica's Next Top ModelPussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll (R)
Late springOne Tree Hill
SummerHidden Palms
Mid-summerHidden Palms
Late summerAmerica's Next Top Model (R)America's Next Top Model (R)
FoxFallBonesJustice
WinterBones (R)
Mid-winterAmerican Idol (1/17.3)
SpringAmerican Idol (1/17.3)'Til Death
Mid-springAmerican Idol (1/17.3)
SummerSo You Think You Can Dance
Mid-summerSo You Think You Can DanceDon't Forget the Lyrics!
MNTFallDesireFashion House
WinterWicked Wicked GamesWatch Over Me
SpringSaints & SinnersSaints & Sinners
Mid-springAmerican Heiress
SummerMyNetworkTV Special Presentation
NBCFall30 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 (R)Last Comic StandingDateline NBC
Mid-summerMost Outrageous Moments30 Rock (R)

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.
ABCFallUgly Betty (27/7.4)
(Tied with ER and 24)
Grey's Anatomy (7/12.1)Six Degrees
WinterMen in Trees
SpringOctober Road
SummerMen in Trees
CBSFallSurvivor: Cook Islands (18/8.8)
(Tied with Criminal Minds)
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (6/12.2)Shark (20/8/8)
(Tied with 60 Minutes)
WinterCriminal Minds (R)
Late winterSurvivor: Fiji (18/8.8)
(Tied with Criminal Minds)
SummerPirate Master
Mid-summerBig BrotherWithout a Trace
The CWSmallvilleSupernaturalLocal programming
FoxFall'Til DeathHappy HourCelebrity Duets
Mid-fallMLB Post Season / World Series
Late fall'Til DeathFamily Guy (R)The O.C.Local programming
WinterThe War at Home
SpringAmerican Idol (R)Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? (30/7.3)
(Tied with Brothers & Sisters and The King of Queens)
Mid-springAre You Smarter than a 5th Grader? (30/7.3)
(Tied with Brothers & Sisters and The King of Queens)
Family Guy (R)'Til Death
Late springTrading Spouses: Meet Your New Mommy
SummerSo You Think You Can Dance
Mid-summerAre You Smarter than a 5th Grader? (R)Don't Forget the Lyrics!
Late summerDon't Forget the Lyrics!
MNTFallDesireFashion House
WinterWicked Wicked GamesWatch Over Me
SpringMy Thursday Night Movie
NBCFallMy Name Is EarlThe OfficeDeal or No DealER (27/7.4)
(Tied with Ugly Betty and 24)
WinterScrubs30 Rock
Spring30 RockAndy Barker, P.I.Raines
Mid-springMy Name Is Earl30 RockScrubsER (27/7.4)
(Tied with Ugly Betty and 24)
Summer30 Rock (R)The Office (R)Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
Mid-summerER (R)

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.[2] 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.
ABCFallGrey's Anatomy (R)Men in Trees20/20
WinterAmerica's Funniest Home Videos (R)20/20
Mid-winterGrey's Anatomy (R)Desperate Housewives (R)20/20
Late winter20/20
Early springWife Swap20/20
SpringSix Degrees
Mid-springWife Swap
Late springAmerica's Funniest Home Videos (R)National Bingo Night
SummerGeorge Lopez (R)According To Jim (R)Kyle XY (R)
Mid-summerSet for LifeGreek
Late summerGeorge Lopez (R)According to Jim (R)
CBSFallGhost WhispererClose to HomeNumbers
SummerJericho (R)
The CWWWE Friday Night SmackDown!Local programming
FoxFallNanny 911Trading Spouses: Meet Your New Mommy
Late fallVanished
WinterJustice
Mid-winterNanny 911
SpringHouse (R)The Wedding Bells
Mid-springBones (R)
SummerBones (R)Standoff
Late summerFox Friday Night Movie
MNTFallDesireFashion House
WinterWicked Wicked GamesWatch Over Me
SpringMy Friday Night Movie
NBCFallDeal or No DealLas VegasLaw & Order
Mid-fall1 vs. 100
SpringIdentityRaines
Late springDateline NBC
Summer1 vs. 100Las Vegas (R)Law & Order: Criminal Intent (R)

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.[2] 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

Network8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
ABCFallESPN Saturday Night Football (continued to game completion)
WinterABC Saturday Movie of the Week
SummerThe Wonderful World of Disney
Mid-summerThe Wonderful World of DisneyAmerica's Funniest Home Videos (R)
Late summerABC Saturday Movie of the WeekMasters of Science Fiction
CBSCrimetime Saturday48 Hours
FoxCOPSCOPS (R)America's Most WantedLocal programming
MNTFallDesireFashion House
WinterWicked Wicked GamesWatch Over Me
Mid-winterMy Saturday Night Movie
SpringInternational Fight League
NBCFallDateline Saturday NightVarious programmingLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit (R)
Mid-fallKidnapped
Late fallDateline Saturday Night
WinterVarious programming
Late winterLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit (R)Law & Order: Criminal Intent (R)
SpringLaw & Order (R)
Mid-springLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit (R)Law & Order (R)
SummerAmerica's Got Talent (R)Medium (R)
Mid-summerThe Singing Bee (R)America's Got Talent (R)

By network

ABC

CBS

The CW

Fox

MyNetworkTV

NBC

Note: The * indicates that the program was introduced in midseason.

Pickups and cancellations

Full season pickups

ABC

CBS

The CW

Fox

NBC

Cancellations/series endings

ABC

CBS

Fox

NBC

The CW

MyNetworkTV

Footnotes