1987–88 United States network television schedule (late night)

none December 2018 March 2025 1987 These are the late night schedules for the four United States broadcast networks that offer programming during this time period, from September 1987 to August 1988. All times are Eastern or Pacific. Affiliates will fill non-network schedule with local, syndicated, or paid programming. Affiliates also have the option to preempt or delay network programming at their discretion. Legend #abbfff darkgray Light blue indicates Local programming. #C0C0C0 darkgray Gray indicates encore programming. yellow darkgray Yellow indicates late night talk or variety shows. gold darkgray Gold indicates network news programming. Schedule Monday-Friday Network11:00 pm11:30 pm12:00 am12:30 am1:00 am1:30 am2:00 am2:30 am3:00 am3:30 am4:00 am4:30 am5:00 am5:30 amABCLocal Programming NightlineLocal Programming or sign-offCBSLocal Programming CBS Late Night (Mon.-Thru.)/Top of the Pops (Fri., 11:30-12:40)Local Programming CBS News NightwatchNBCLocal Programming The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Late Night with David Letterman Friday Night Videos (Fri)Local Programming or sign-offFOX Fall The Late ShowLocal Programming or sign-off Winter The Wilton North Report Mid-Winter The Late Show Saturday Network11:00 pm11:30 pm12:00 am12:30 am1:00 am1:30 am2:00 am2:30 am3:00 am3:30 am4:00 am4:30 am5:00 am5:30 amNBCLocal ProgrammingSaturday Night LiveLocal Programming or sign-off Sunday Network11:00 pm11:30 pm12:00 am12:30 am1:00 am1:30 am2:00 am2:30 am3:00 am3:30 am4:00 am4:30 am5:00 am5:30 amNBCLocal ProgrammingThe George Michael Sports MachineLocal Programming or sign-off By network ABC Returning Series Nightline Not Returning From 1986-87 The Dick Cavett Show Jimmy Breslin's People CBS Returning Series CBS Late Night CBS News Nightwatch New Series Top of the Pops Not Returning From 1986-87 In Person from the Palace Keep on Cruisin' Fox Returning Series The Late Show New Series The Wilton North Report NBC Returning Series Friday Night Videos The George Michael Sports Machine Late Night with David Letterman Saturday Night Live The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Category:United States late night network television schedules Category:1987 in American television Category:1988 in American television