1984–85 United States network television schedule

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. .

Legend

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 . 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 McCormick Late fall / Specials / Miniseries CBS FallMurder, She Wrote The Jeffersons AliceTrapper John, M.D. WinterCrazy Like a Fox NBC Fall Silver Spoons Punky BrewsterKnight RiderNBC Sunday Night at the Movies Winter Punky Brewster Silver Spoons Summer Late summer OceanQuest

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 Glory Late fallHardcastle and McCormick WinterThe ABC Monday Night Movie SummerMonday Night Baseball Late summerHardcastle and McCormick The ABC Monday Night MovieCBSScarecrow and Mrs. King Kate & Allie Newhart Cagney & Lacey NBCTV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes Note:

On ABC, Street Hawk was supposed to air 8:00-9:00 p.m., but production problems delayed the series' premiere.

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? Three's a Crowd Moonlighting CBS Fall AfterMASH E/R The CBS Tuesday Night Movie Mid-fall Winter The Jeffersons Alice Spring The Lucie Arnaz Show The Jeffersons Mid-spring Summer The Lucie Arnaz Show The Jeffersons Mid-summer The Jeffersons Alice Late summer The CBS Tuesday Night MovieWest 57thNBCThe A-Team Riptide Remington Steele

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 Dynasty Hotel SummerRock 'n' Roll Summer ActionCBS FallCharles in Charge DreamsThe CBS Wednesday Night Movie Mid-fall E/R SpringDouble Dare SummerCharles in Charge E/R Mid-summerI Had Three WivesNBC FallHighway to Heaven The Facts of Life It's Your MoveSt. Elsewhere Mid-winter Sara SummerDouble Trouble

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 Hawk SummerThe ABC Thursday Night MovieCBSMagnum, P.I. Simon & Simon Knots Landing NBC The Cosby Show Family Ties Cheers Night Court Hill Street Blues

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 Hawaiian HeatMatt Houston WinterStreet Hawk Late winterWebster Mr. BelvedereBensonOff the Rack SpringMe and Mom Summer The Comedy Factory People Do the Craziest ThingsMatt Houston Mid-summerMr. Belvedere Off the Rack CBS FallThe Dukes of HazzardDallas Falcon Crest SpringDetective in the House MayThe Dukes of Hazzard SummerNBC FallVHunterMiami Vice Late fallMiami ViceHot Pursuit WinterHunterMiami Vice Mid-winterCode Name: FoxfireV SpringThe Best TimesHalf Nelson Summer Television Parts Under One Roof V Mid-summerNBC Friday Night at the Movies Late summerKnight Rider 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 Mid-springCover UpMickey Spillane's Mike Hammer Mid-summerAirwolf 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 Mama's Family Mid-summer Our Time Late summerDiff'rent Strokes Our Time

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)

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