2006–07 United States network television schedule

none March 2025 2006 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. 978-0-345-49773-4. New series are highlighted in bold. Repeat airings or same-day rebroadcasts are indicated by (R). 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 #abbfff darkgray Light blue indicates local programming. #C0C0C0 darkgray Gray indicates encore programming. #6699CC darkgray Blue-gray indicates news programming. lightgreen darkgray Light green indicates sporting events. #FA8072 darkgray Red indicates series being burned off and other irregularly scheduled programs, including specials and movies. light white darkgray highlight yellow Yellow highlights indicates the top-10 most watched programs of the season. light white darkgray highlight cyan Cyan highlights indicates numbers 11-20 most watched programs of the season. light white darkgray highlight magenta Magenta highlights indicates numbers 21-30 most watched programs of the season. light white darkgray highlight black Highlights indicates that it falls in multiple of the above categories. 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 andAre You Smarter than a 5th Grader?)CBS Fall60 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: All-Stars SpringVarious programming SummerBig BrotherThe CW FallVarious programmingAmerica's Next Top Model (R)Local programming Mid-fallVarious programming7th Heaven Late fallReba (R)Reba Winter Beauty 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)Fox FallFox NFL (4:15 p.m.)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 (R) King of the HillAmerican Dad! Mid-springKing of the Hill (R)King of the HillThe Simpsons (R) SummerThe War at Home (R) The Loop The Loop Mid-summer'Til Death (R)American Dad! (R)Family Guy (R)NBC FallFootball Night in AmericaNBC Sunday Night Football(8:15 p.m.) (continued to game completion) (11/10.5) 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 (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.ABC FallWife 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 MarchCBS Fall The Class How 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 spring Creature ComfortsHow I Met Your Mother (R) SummerHow I Met Your Mother (R)Rules of Engagement (R)The CW Everybody Hates Chris All of Us Girlfriends The GameLocal programmingFox FallPrison BreakVanished Mid-fallJustice Late fallHouse (R) Winter24 (27/7.4)(Tied with Ugly Betty and ER) SpringHouse (R) Mid-springDrive Late springVarious programmingHell's Kitchen SummerMNT FallDesireFashion House Late fallWicked Wicked GamesWatch Over Me WinterIFL Battleground Spring SummerNBC FallDeal 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.ABC FallDancing with the Stars (3/12.7)Help Me Help YouBoston Legal Late fallVarious programming Big 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 CrimeCBS Early 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 CW FallGilmore GirlsVeronica MarsLocal programming WinterPussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll SpringVeronica Mars SummerBeauty and the Geek (R)Fox FallHouse (8/11.1)Standoff Mid-fallStandoffHouse (8/11.1) WinterAmerican Idol (2/16.8) 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 (24/7.9) 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 (3/12.7)Lost (22/8.3)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 (R)Lost (22/8.3) SpringAccording to Jim (R)According to JimIn Case of Emergency Mid-spring According to Jim Notes from the UnderbellyLost (R) SummerThe Next Best ThingAmerican InventorTraveler Late summer According to Jim According to JimNASCAR in PrimetimePrimetime: The OutsidersCBS FallJerichoCriminal 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 Spring SummerThe King of Queens (R)The King of Queens (R) 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 (R) Late springOne Tree Hill SummerHidden Palms Mid-summerHidden Palms Late summerAmerica's Next Top Model (R)America's Next Top Model (R)Fox FallBonesJustice Mid-fallThe Rich List 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 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 (R)Last Comic StandingDateline NBC Mid-summer Most 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.ABC FallUgly Betty (27/7.4)(Tied with ER and 24)Grey's Anatomy (7/12.1)Six Degrees WinterMen in Trees SpringOctober Road SummerMen in TreesCBS FallSurvivor: 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) 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 (R)The O.C.Local programming Winter The 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) 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!MNT FallDesireFashion House WinterWicked Wicked GamesWatch Over Me SpringMy Thursday Night Movie SummerNBC FallMy Name Is EarlThe OfficeDeal or No DealER (27/7.4)(Tied with Ugly Betty and 24) WinterScrubs 30 Rock SpringEncore programming Andy Barker, P.I.Raines Mid-springMy Name Is Earl The Office 30 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.http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2006/05/16/abc-unveils-2006-07-primetime-schedule-21355/20060516abc01/ Breaking News - ABC Unveils 2006-07 Primetime Schedule The Futon Critic 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 (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)CBS FallGhost WhispererClose to HomeNumbers Winter Spring SummerJericho (R)The CWWWE Friday Night SmackDown!Local programmingFox FallNanny 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 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 (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. 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.ABC FallESPN Saturday Night Football (continued to game completion) WinterABC Saturday Movie of the Week Spring 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 FictionCBSCrimetime Saturday48 HoursFox COPSCOPS (R)America's Most WantedLocal programmingMNT FallDesireFashion House WinterWicked Wicked GamesWatch Over Me Mid-winterMy Saturday Night Movie SpringInternational Fight League SummerNBC FallDateline 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 Returning series 20/20 ABC Saturday Movie of the Week According to Jim America's Funniest Home Videos American Inventor The Bachelor Boston Legal Dancing with the Stars Desperate Housewives Extreme Makeover: Home Edition George Lopez Grey's Anatomy Lost Primetime Supernanny What About Brian Wife Swap The Wonderful World of Disney New series Big Day Brothers & Sisters Day Break * The Ex-Wives Club Fast Cars and Superstars * Fat March * The Great American Dream Vote * Help Me Help You i-Caught * In Case of Emergency * Just for Laughs * The Knights of Prosperity * Masters of Science Fiction * Men in Trees National Bingo Night * The Next Best Thing * The Nine Notes from the Underbelly * October Road * Saturday Night Football Set for Life * Shaq's Big Challenge * Show Me the Money * Six Degrees Traveler * Ugly Betty Not returning from 2005-06: ABC Thursday Night Movie Alias Commander in Chief Crumbs Emily's Reasons Why Not The Evidence Freddie Hope & Faith Hot Properties How to Get the Guy In Justice Invasion Jake in Progress Kyle XY Less than Perfect Master of Champions Miracle Workers Monday Night Football (moved to ESPN, returned to ABC in 2020-21) Night Stalker The One: Making a Music Star One Ocean View Rodney Sons & Daughters CBS Returning series 48 Hours 60 Minutes The Amazing Race Big Brother Close to Home Cold Case Criminal Minds CSI: Crime Scene Investigation CSI: Miami CSI: NY Ghost Whisperer How I Met Your Mother The King of Queens NCIS The New Adventures of Old Christine Numbers Survivor Two and a Half Men The Unit Without a Trace New series 3 lbs * Armed and Famous * The Class Creature Comforts * Jericho Pirate Master * Power of 10 * Rules of Engagement * Shark Smith Not returning from 2005-06: CBS Sunday Movie (returned and revived for 2019–20) Courting Alex Gameshow Marathon Love Monkey Out of Practice Still Standing Threshold Tuesday Night Book Club Yes, Dear The CW Returning series 7th Heaven (The WB) All of Us (UPN) America's Next Top Model (UPN) Beauty and the Geek (The WB) Everybody Hates Chris (UPN) Gilmore Girls (The WB) Girlfriends (UPN) One Tree Hill (The WB) Reba (The WB) Smallville (The WB) Supernatural (The WB) Veronica Mars (UPN) WWE SmackDown (UPN) New series The Game Hidden Palms * Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll * Runaway Not returning from 2005–06: The Bedford Diaries (The WB) Blue Collar TV (The WB) Charmed (The WB) Cuts (UPN) Eve (UPN) Everwood (The WB) Get This Party Started (UPN) Half & Half (UPN) Just Legal (The WB) Living with Fran (The WB) Love, Inc. (UPN) Modern Men (The WB) One on One (UPN) Pepper Dennis (The WB) Related (The WB) Sex, Love & Secrets (UPN) South Beach (UPN) Survival of the Richest (The WB) Twins (The WB) What I Like About You (The WB) Fox Returning series 24 America's Most Wanted American Dad! American Idol Bones Cops Family Guy Fox Friday Night Movie Hell's Kitchen House King of the Hill The Loop Nanny 911 NFL on Fox The O.C. The OT Prison Break The Simpsons So You Think You Can Dance Trading Spouses The War at Home New series Anchorwoman * Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? * Celebrity Duets Don't Forget the Lyrics! * Drive * Happy Hour Justice On the Lot * The Rich List Standoff 'Til Death Vanished The Wedding Bells * The Winner * Not returning from 2005–06: Arrested Development (revived and returned in 2013 on Netflix) The Bernie Mac Show Free Ride Head Cases Killer Instinct Kitchen Confidential Malcolm in the Middle Reunion Skating with Celebrities Stacked That '70s Show Unan1mous MyNetworkTV New series American Heiress Desire Fashion House International Fight League Saints & Sinners * Watch Over Me Wicked Wicked Games NBC Returning series America's Got Talent The Apprentice The Biggest Loser The Contender Crossing Jordan Dateline NBC Deal or No Deal ER Las Vegas Last Comic Standing Law & Order Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Criminal Intent Medium Most Outrageous Moments My Name Is Earl NBC Sunday Night Football (Moved from ESPN) The Office Scrubs New series 1 vs. 100 30 Rock Age of Love * Andy Barker, P.I. * The Black Donnellys * Friday Night Lights Football Night In America Grease: You're the One That I Want! * Heroes Identity * Kidnapped Raines * The Real Wedding Crashers * The Singing Bee * Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Thank God You're Here * Twenty Good Years Not returning from 2005–06: The Apprentice: Martha Stewart The Book of Daniel Celebrity Cooking Showdown Conviction E-Ring Fear Factor (revived and returned in 2011–12 for one season) Four Kings Heist Inconceivable Joey Law & Order: Trial By Jury Surface Teachers Thick & Thin Three Wishes Treasure Hunters The West Wing Will & Grace (revived and returned in 2017–18) Windfall Note: The * indicates that the program was introduced in midseason. Pickups and cancellations Full season pickups ABC 20/20 According to Jim America's Funniest Home Videos CBS Jericho Shark Rules of Engagement The CW The Game 7th Heaven One Tree Hill Veronica Mars Fox 'Til Death Standoff NBC Heroes Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip 30 Rock Friday Night Lights Cancellations/series endings ABC Big Day—Canceled after one season. The Nine—Canceled after one season. Help Me Help You—Canceled after one season. Day Break—Canceled after one season. Show Me the Money The Knights of Prosperity—Canceled after one season. The Great American Dream Vote Six Degrees—Canceled after one season. In Case of Emergency—Canceled after one season. What About Brian—Canceled after two seasons. George Lopez—Ended after six seasons. Traveler—Canceled after one season. CBS Smith—Canceled on October 6, 2006, after three episodes. This was the first cancellation of the season. The King of Queens—Ended after nine seasons. Armed & Famous The Class—Canceled after one season. Close to Home—Canceled after two seasons. 3 lbs—Canceled after one season. Waterfront—Canceled before it aired.https://popsurfing.blogspot.com/2006/10/cbs-cancels-new-show-waterfront-before.html POPSURFING.COM: CBS Cancels New Show "Waterfront" -- Before It Airs York Michael In New 2006-10-19 POPSURFING.COM 2019-08-02 Fox Happy Hour—Canceled after one season. The Rich List—Canceled after one episode. Vanished—Canceled after one season. Justice—Canceled after one season. The O.C.—Ended after four seasons. The Wedding Bells—Canceled after one season. Drive—Canceled after one season. Standoff—Canceled after one season. The Winner—Canceled after one season. The War at Home—Canceled after two seasons. NBC Kidnapped—Canceled after one season. Law & Order: Criminal Intent—The show moved from NBC to USA Network. Twenty Good Years—Canceled after one season. The Black Donnellys—Canceled after one season. Andy Barker, P.I.—Canceled after one season. The Real Wedding Crashers Crossing Jordan—Ended after six seasons. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip—Canceled after one season. Thank God You're Here Raines—Canceled after one season. Identity Grease: You're the One That I Want! The Singles Table—Canceled before it aired. The CW Runaway—Canceled after one season. Reba—Ended after six seasons. 7th Heaven—Ended after eleven seasons. Gilmore Girls—Ended after seven seasons. Hidden Palms—Canceled after one season. Veronica Mars—Ended after three seasons. All of Us—Ended after four seasons. MyNetworkTV Desire Fashion House Wicked Wicked Games Watch Over Me American Heiress Saints & Sinners Footnotes Category:United States primetime network television schedules United States Network Television Schedule, 2006 07 United States Network Television Schedule, 2006 07