1984–85 United States network television schedule

US primetime television schedule for the fall of 1984 March 2025 1984 The 1984–85 network television schedule for the three major English language commercial broadcast networks in the United States covers primetime hours from September 1984 through August 1985. The schedule is followed by a list per network of returning series, new series, and series cancelled after the 1983–84 season. Halfway through the season, NBC began airing some of its prime-time programming in MTS stereo sound. The network had aired The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and some specials in this format since the summer of 1984. PBS, the Public Broadcasting Service, was in operation but the schedule was set by each local station. Each of the 30 highest-rated shows released in May 1985 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. 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. #FFE082 darkgray Light gold indicates programming produced outside of the United States. light white darkgray highlight lime Lime highlights indicates the number-one most watched program of the season. 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. Schedule The fall schedule runs from September to November 1984, the winter schedule runs from December 1984 to February 1985, the spring schedule runs from March to May 1985 and the summer schedule runs from June to August 1985. 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 one hour for Central, Mountain, Alaska and Hawaii–Aleutian times. 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 Fall Ripley's Believe It or Not! Hardcastle and McCormickThe ABC Sunday Night Movie (21/17.5) #FF66FF Late fallThe ABC Sunday Night Movie (21/17.5) #FF66FF / Specials / MiniseriesABC Sunday nights 1984/85 Beginning December 16, ABCs Sunday schedule between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. varied, consisting of three-hour broadcasts of The ABC Sunday Night Movie, 2 1/2 hour broadcasts of the ABC Sunday Night Movie airing at 8:00 p.m., followed by sitcom repeats at 10:30 p.m., two-hour broadcasts of The ABC Sunday Night Movie starting at 8:00 p.m. with various repeats or specials airing at 10:00 p.m., specials airing at 8:00 p.m. followed by a miniseries or a two-hour broadcast of The ABC Sunday Night Movie starting at 9:00 p.m., or miniseries, specials or sports programming during the entire three-hour block. CBS Fall60 Minutes (4/22.2) #FFFF00Murder, She Wrote (8/20.1) The Jeffersons AliceTrapper John, M.D. (29/16.8) WinterCrazy Like a Fox (10/19.9)(Tied with Falcon Crest)NBC Fall Silver Spoons Punky BrewsterKnight RiderNBC Sunday Night at the Movies Winter Punky Brewster Silver Spoons Summer Various programmingSitcom repeats/specials Sitcom repeats and specials Late summer Various programmingSitcom repeats/specialsOceanQuest 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 FallCall to GloryMonday Night Football (25/17.0)(Tied with Remington Steele and Webster) #FF66FF Late fallHardcastle and McCormick WinterThe ABC Monday Night Movie SummerMonday Night Baseball Late summerHardcastle and McCormick (R)The ABC Monday Night MovieCBSScarecrow and Mrs. King (22/17.1)(Tied with TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes and The Fall Guy)Kate & Allie (17/18.3)Newhart (16/18.4)Cagney & Lacey (26/16.9)NBCTV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes (22/17.1)(Tied with Scarecrow and Mrs. King and The Fall Guy)NBC Monday Night at the Movies (18/18.2) #00FFFF Note: On ABC, Street Hawk was supposed to air 8:00-9:00 p.m., but production problems delayed the series' premiere.September 3, 1984 In Brief 88 Broadcasting https://www.worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Magazines/Archive-BC-IDX/84-OCR/BC-1984-09-03-OCR-Page-0088.pdf November 20, 2023 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 Fall Foul-Ups, Bleeps & Blunders Three's a CrowdPaper DollsJessie Mid-fallThree's a CrowdWho's the Boss? Late fallGlitterPaper Dolls WinterMacGruder and LoudCall to Glory Late winterMoonlighting Spring Foul-Ups, Bleeps & BlundersWho's the Boss? Hail to the ChiefMacGruder and Loud SummerWho's the Boss? (R)Three's a Crowd (R)Moonlighting (R)CBS Fall AfterMASH E/R The CBS Tuesday Night Movie Mid-fall Special programming Winter The Jeffersons Alice Spring The Lucie Arnaz Show The Jeffersons Mid-spring Special programming Summer The Lucie Arnaz Show The Jeffersons Mid-summer The Jeffersons (R)Alice (R) Late summer The CBS Tuesday Night MovieWest 57thNBCThe A-Team (6/21.9)Riptide (14/19.2)Remington Steele (25/17.0)(Tied with Monday Night Football and Webster) 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 Fall Guy (22/17.1)(Tied with Scarecrow and Mrs. King and TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes)Dynasty (1/25.0)Hotel (12/19.7)(Tied with Cheers) SummerRock 'n' Roll Summer ActionCBS FallCharles in Charge DreamsThe CBS Wednesday Night Movie Mid-fall E/R SpringDouble Dare SummerCharles in Charge (R)E/R (R) Mid-summerI Had Three WivesNBC FallHighway to Heaven (18/17.7)The Facts of Life It's Your MoveSt. Elsewhere Mid-winter Sara SummerDouble Trouble (R) 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 Fall People Do the Craziest Things Who's the Boss?Glitter20/20 Mid-fallThe ABC Thursday Night Movie SpringWildsideEye to Eye Mid-spring Street HawkVarious programmingVarious repeats/specials Various repeats and specials SummerThe ABC Thursday Night MovieCBSMagnum, P.I. (15/19.1)Simon & Simon (7/21.8)Knots Landing (9/20.0) NBC The Cosby Show (3/24.2) Family Ties (5/22.1) Cheers (12/19.7)(Tied with Hotel) Night Court (20/17.6) Hill Street Blues (30/16.6) 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 FallBensonWebster (25/17.0)(Tied with Monday Night Football and Remington Steele)Hawaiian HeatMatt Houston WinterStreet Hawk Late winterWebster (25/17.0)(Tied with Monday Night Football and Remington Steele)Mr. BelvedereBensonOff the Rack SpringMe and Mom Summer The Comedy Factory People Do the Craziest ThingsMatt Houston Mid-summerMr. Belvedere (R)Off the Rack (R)Various programmingVarious repeats/specialsCBS FallThe Dukes of HazzardDallas (2/24.7)Falcon Crest (10/19.9)(Tied with Crazy Like a Fox) SpringDetective in the House MayThe Dukes of Hazzard (R) SummerNBC FallVHunterMiami Vice Late fallMiami ViceHot Pursuit WinterHunterMiami Vice Mid-winterCode Name: FoxfireV SpringThe Best TimesHalf Nelson Summer Television Parts Under One Roof (R)V (R) Mid-summerNBC Friday Night at the Movies Late summerKnight Rider (R) Motown Revue 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.ABCT. J. HookerThe Love BoatFinder of Lost LovesCBS FallAirwolfMickey Spillane's Mike HammerCover Up WinterOtherworldAirwolf Spring Charles in ChargeE/R (R) Mid-springCover UpMickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (R) Mid-summerAirwolf (R)CBS Saturday MovieNBC FallDiff'rent Strokes Gimme a Break!Partners in CrimeHot Pursuit Mid-fallDouble TroubleGimme a Break! SpencerPartners in Crime Winter It's Your MoveBerrenger's Spring Under One RoofHunter SummerIt's Your Move (R)Mama's Family (R)Various programmingVarious repeats/specials Mid-summer Our Time Late summerDiff'rent Strokes (R) Our Time Various programmingNBC 9:30 summer 1985 Sitcom repeats, specials and unsold sitcom pilots Notes: Spencer was put on hiatus upon the departure of two main cast members (including the lead) and retooled as Under One Roof. Mama's Family consisted of reruns of the series' 1983–84 network run. By network ABC Returning Series 20/20 The ABC Monday Night Movie ABC NFL Monday Night Football The ABC Sunday Night Movie Benson Dynasty The Fall Guy Foul-Ups, Bleeps & Blunders Hardcastle and McCormick Hotel Life's Most Embarrassing Moments The Love Boat Matt Houston Monday Night Baseball Monday Night Football Ripley's Believe It or Not! T. J. Hooker Webster New Series The ABC Thursday Night Movie Call to Glory The Comedy Factory * Eye to Eye * Finder of Lost Loves Glitter Hail to the Chief * Hawaiian Heat Jessie MacGruder and Loud * Me and Mom * Mr. Belvedere * Moonlighting * Off the Rack * Paper Dolls People Do the Craziest Things Rock 'n' Roll Summer Action * Street Hawk * Three's a Crowd Who's the Boss? Wildside * Not returning from 1983–84: 9 to 5 The ABC Wednesday Night Movie a.k.a. Pablo Automan Blue Thunder Fantasy Island Happy Days Hart to Hart It's Not Easy Just Our Luck Lottery! Masquerade Oh Madeline Shaping Up That's Incredible! Three's Company Trauma Center Two Marriages CBS Returning Series 60 Minutes Airwolf AfterMASH Alice Cagney & Lacey Dallas The Dukes of Hazzard Falcon Crest The Jeffersons Kate & Allie Knots Landing Magnum, P.I. Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer Newhart Scarecrow and Mrs. King Simon & Simon Trapper John, M.D. New Series Charles in Charge Cover Up Crazy Like a Fox * Detective in the House * Double Dare * Dreams E/R I Had Three Wives * The Lucie Arnaz Show * Murder, She Wrote Otherworld * West 57th * Not returning from 1983–84: The American Parade Cutter to Houston Domestic Life Double Dare Empire Emerald Point N.A.S. The Four Seasons Maggie Briggs Mama Malone The Mississippi One Day at a Time Whiz Kids NBC Returning Series The A-Team Cheers Diff'rent Strokes Double Trouble * The Facts of Life Family Ties Gimme a Break! Hill Street Blues Knight Rider NBC Sunday Night Movie NBC Monday Night at the Movies Night Court Remington Steele Riptide St. Elsewhere Silver Spoons TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes New Series Berrenger's * The Best Times * Code Name: Foxfire * The Cosby Show Highway to Heaven Half Nelson * Hot Pursuit Hunter It's Your Move Miami Vice Motown Revue OceanQuest Our Time Partners in Crime Punky Brewster Sara * Spencer/Under One Roof * Television Parts V: The Series Not returning from 1983–84: Bay City Blues Boone Buffalo Bill Comedy Zone The Duck Factory First Camera For Love and Honor Jennifer Slept Here Legmen Mama's Family Manimal The Master Mr. Smith The New Show People Are Funny Real People The Rousters Summer Sunday U.S.A. We Got It Made The Yellow Rose Note: The * indicates that the program was introduced in midseason. See also 1984–85 United States network television schedule (daytime) 1984–85 United States network television schedule (late night) Notes References Category:United States primetime network television schedules Category:1984 in American television Category:1985 in American television