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1998–99 United States network television schedule

1998–99 United States network television schedule

The 1998-99 network television schedule for the six major English-language commercial broadcast networks in the United States covers prime time hours from September 1998 to August 1999. All times are Eastern and Pacific, with certain exceptions, such as Monday Night Football.

New series highlighted in bold.

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

Yellow indicates the programs in the top 10 for the season.Cyan indicates the programs in the top 20 for the season.Magenta indicates the programs in the top 30 for the season.

PBS, the Public Broadcasting Service, is not included; member stations have local flexibility over most of their schedules and broadcast times for network shows may vary.

Sunday

Network7:00 PM7:30 PM8:00 PM8:30 PM9:00 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PM
ABCThe Wonderful World of Disney20/20 SundayThe Practice
CBS60 Minutes (#7/13.2)Touched by an Angel (#8/13.1)CBS Sunday Movie (#9/12.0)
FoxFallThe World's Funniest!Holding the BabyThe SimpsonsThat '70s ShowThe X-Files (#28/9.1)
(Tied with The NBC Sunday Night Movie)
Local Programming
The World's Funniest! / The Simpsons repeats
WinterThe World's Funniest!
SpringFuturama
Follow-upFamily Guy
SummerThe World's Funniest!King of the HillFuturama
NBCFallDateline SundayDateline SundayNBC Sunday Night Movie (#28/9.1)
(Tied with The X-Files)
SpringNBA on NBC
SummerWorld's Most Amazing Videos
AugustDateline SundayYou Asked For It
The WBFall7th Heaven BeginningsSister, SisterSmart GuyUnhappily Ever AfterThe Army ShowLocal Programming
WinterZoe, Duncan, Jack and JaneUnhappily Ever After
SummerThe Parent 'Hood repeatsThe Parent 'Hood
Follow-upThe Parent 'HoodSmart GuyZoe, Duncan, Jack and JaneMovie Stars

Monday

Network8:00 PM8:30 PM9:00 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PM
ABCFallMonday Night Football (#4/14.9)
Winter20/20The ABC Monday Night Movie
CBSFallCosbyThe King of QueensEverybody Loves Raymond (#11/10.6)The Brian Benben ShowL.A. Doctors
Follow-upBecker (#19/9.7)
(Tied with Dateline NBC – Tuesday, Dateline NBC – Monday and The CBS Tuesday Movie)
Summer48 Hours
AugustThe King of QueensThanks
FoxFallMelrose PlaceAlly McBeal (#23/9.6)Local Programming
SummerThat '70s ShowThat '70s Show
NBCFallSuddenly SusanConrad BloomCaroline in the CityWill & GraceDateline Monday (#19/9.7)
(Tied with Dateline NBC – Tuesday, Becker and The CBS Tuesday Movie)
Follow-upCaroline in the CityMad About YouConrad Bloom
WinterWorking
SpringLaw & Order repeats
Follow-upMad About YouThe NBC Monday Movie
SummerSuddenly SusanSuddenly SusanMad About YouMad About YouDateline Monday (#19/9.7)
(Tied with Dateline NBC – Tuesday, Becker and The CBS Tuesday Movie)
Mid-SummerVeronica's ClosetLaw & Order
UPNFallGuys Like UsDiRestaThe Secret Diary of Desmond PfeifferMalcolm & EddieLocal Programming
Follow-upMalcolm & EddieGuys Like UsMalcolm & EddieDiResta
WinterDilbertDiRestaThe Sentinel
MarchRedhanded
AprilHome Movies
JunePower Play
Follow-upDilbertRedhandedRedhanded
JulyThe SentinelSeven Days
AugustMoeshaMoeshaBetween BrothersMalcolm & Eddie
The WBFall7th HeavenHyperion Bay
Follow-upVarious Repeats
WinterHyperion Bay
SpringRescue 77
MayBuffy the Vampire Slayer
SummerRescue 77
Mid-SummerMovie StarsFor Your Love

Note: UPN only broadcast the first two episodes of Power Play.

Tuesday

Network8:00 PM8:30 PM9:00 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PM
ABCFallHome Improvement (#10/11.0)The HughleysSpin City (#25/9.2)
(Tied with Walker, Texas Ranger and Dateline NBC – Friday)
Sports NightNYPD Blue (#12/10.5)
SpringStrange World
Follow-upNYPD Blue (#12/10.5)
Mid-SummerSpin CityIt's Like, You Know...Dharma & Greg
CBSFallJAG (#16/9.8)
(Tied with Providence and 20/20 – Wednesday)
CBS Tuesday Movie (#19/9.7)
(Tied with Dateline NBC – Tuesday, Dateline NBC – Monday and Becker)
Summer60 Minutes II48 Hours
FoxFallKing of the HillCostelloGuinness World Records PrimetimeLocal Programming
Follow-upVarious programming
DecemberHolding the Baby
WinterThe PJs
SpringFuturamaThe PJsVarious FOX animated programming
SummerGuinness World Records PrimetimeFox Files
NBCFallMad About YouEncore! Encore!Just Shoot Me!WorkingDateline Tuesday (#19/9.7)
(Tied with Dateline NBC – Monday, Becker and The CBS Tuesday Movie)
Winter3rd Rock from the SunNewsRadioWill & Grace
SpringVarious programming3rd Rock from the Sun / NewsRadioEverything's Relative
Summer3rd Rock from the SunNewsRadioWill & Grace
Mid-SummerJust Shoot Me!3rd Rock from the Sun
UPNFallMoeshaCluelessMercy PointLocal Programming
Follow-upAmerica's Greatest PetsReunited
WinterMalcolm & EddieBetween Brothers
SpringFamily Rules
Follow-upClueless
The WBBuffy the Vampire SlayerFelicity

NOTE: On Fox, Brimstone was supposed to premiere 9-10, but it was moved up to Friday.

Wednesday

Network8:00 PM8:30 PM9:00 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PM
ABCFallDharma & Greg (#24/9.3)Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza PlaceThe Drew Carey Show (#14/9.9)
(Tied with 20/20 – Friday)
The Secret Lives of Men20/20 Wednesday (#16/9.8)
(Tied with Providence and JAG)
WinterWhose Line Is It Anyway?
SpringIt's Like, You Know...The Norm Show
SummerTwo Guys, a Girl and a Pizza PlaceWhose Line Is It Anyway?
Mid-SummerTwo Guys, a Girl and a Pizza PlaceThe Norm Show
CBSFallThe NannyMaggie WintersTo Have & to HoldChicago Hope
Winter60 Minutes II (#30/9.0)
(Tied with Diagnosis: Murder)
SpringVarious programmingPayne
SummerThe NannyThe NannyCBS Wednesday Movie
Mid-SummerCosbyVarious programming
FoxFallBeverly Hills, 90210Party of FiveLocal Programming
SummerFOX Wednesday Night Movie
NBCFallDateline Wednesday3rd Rock from the SunNewsRadioLaw & Order (#13/10.1)
Follow-upEncore! Encore!
WinterLateLine
SpringWorld's Most Amazing Videos
UPNSeven DaysStar Trek: VoyagerLocal Programming
The WBDawson's CreekCharmed

Thursday

Network8:00 PM8:30 PM9:00 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PM
ABCFallVengeance UnlimitedABC Thursday Night Movie
Follow-upVarious programming
WinterVengeance Unlimited
Follow-upCupidVarious programming
SpringAmerica's Funniest Home VideosThe Drew Carey Show repeatsSpin City repeats
SummerABC Thursday Night MovieVanished
CBSFallPromised LandDiagnosis: Murder (#30/9.0)
(Tied with 60 Minutes II)
48 Hours
WinterDiagnosis: Murder (#30/9.0)
(Tied with 60 Minutes II)
Turks
SpringPromised Land
Follow-upDiagnosis: Murder (#30/9.0)
(Tied with 60 Minutes II)
FoxFallWorld's Wildest Police VideosFox FilesLocal Programming
SummerFamily GuyThe PJs
NBCFallFriends (#2/15.7)Jesse (#5/13.7)
(Tied with Veronica's Closet)
Frasier (#3/15.6)Veronica's Closet (#5/13.7)
(Tied with Jesse)
ER (#1/17.8)
SpringWill & Grace
SummerJesse (#5/13.7)
(Tied with Veronica's Closet)
Will & Grace
UPNUPN Thursday Night at the MoviesLocal Programming
The WBFallThe Wayans Bros.The Jamie Foxx ShowThe Steve Harvey ShowFor Your Love
SpringSmart Guy
Follow-upThe Wayans Bros.

Note: On Fox, Hollyweird was suppose to premiere 9:00-10:00 but it was canceled due to a conflict with Shaun Cassidy.

Friday

Network8:00 PM8:30 PM9:00 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PM
ABCFallTwo of a KindBoy Meets WorldSabrina the Teenage WitchBrother's Keeper20/20 Friday (#14/9.9)
(Tied with The Drew Carey Show)
SpringSabrina the Teenage WitchTwo Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place
Follow-upHome Improvement repeatsSabrina the Teenage Witch
SummerTwo of a Kind
Mid-SummerHome ImprovementThe HughleysBoy Meets World
CBSFallKids Say the Darndest ThingsCandid CameraBuddy FaroNash Bridges
WinterThe Magnificent Seven
SpringUnsolved Mysteries
Follow UpVarious Programming
SummerUnsolved Mysteries / The Magnificent Seven
FoxFallLiving in CaptivityGetting PersonalMillenniumLocal Programming
Follow-upBrimstone
SpringGuinness World Records Primetime
SummerThe World's Funniest!MAD TV Primetime
NBCFallDateline Friday (#25/9.2)
(Tied with Spin City and Walker, Texas Ranger)
TrinityHomicide: Life on the Street
Follow-upVarious Programming
WinterProvidence (#16/9.8)
(Tied with 20/20 – Wednesday and JAG)
Dateline Friday (#25/9.2)
(Tied with Spin City and Walker, Texas Ranger)
UPNFallLegacyLove Boat: The Next WaveLocal Programming
SpringAmerica's Greatest PetsAmerica's Greatest Pets
Mid-SummerLegacy

Note: On Fox, the one-hour drama Brimstone premiered at 8:00 on October 23, 1998.

Saturday

Network8:00 PM8:30 PM9:00 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PM
ABCFallAmerica's Funniest Home VideosFantasy IslandCupid
WinterThe ABC Saturday Night MovieFantasy Island
Follow-upVarious programming
SpringAmerica's Funniest Home VideosThe Big MomentThe ABC Saturday Night Movie
CBSFallEarly EditionMartial LawWalker, Texas Ranger (#25/9.2)
(Tied with Spin City and Dateline NBC – Friday)
SpringSons of Thunder
Follow-upWalker, Texas Ranger (#25/9.2)
(Tied with Spin City and Dateline NBC – Friday)
FoxCOPSCOPSAmerica's Most Wanted: America Fights BackLocal Programming
NBCFallWind on WaterThe PretenderProfiler
Follow UpThe Pretender repeats / NBC Specials

By network

ABC

CBS

Fox

NBC

UPN

The WB

Returning series

References

[1]
Citation Linkopenlibrary.orgHighest-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. ISBN 978-0-345-49773-4.
Sep 29, 2019, 9:31 PM
[2]
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