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

These are the late night schedules for the four United States broadcast networks that offer programming during this time period, from September 1988 to August 1989. 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.

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  •   Light blue indicates Local programming.
  •   Gray indicates encore programming.
  •   Yellow indicates late night talk or variety shows.
  •   Gold indicates network news programming.

Schedule

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Monday-Friday

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Network 11:00 pm 11:30 pm 12:00 am 12:30 am 1:00 am 1:30 am 2:00 am 2:30 am 3:00 am 3:30 am 4:00 am 4:30 am 5:00 am 5:30 am
ABC Local Programming Nightline Local Programming or sign-off
CBS Local Programming CBS Late Night (Mon.-Thru.)/Top of the Pops (Fri., 11:30-12:40) Local Programming CBS News Nightwatch
NBC Local Programming The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Late Night with David Letterman Friday Night Videos (Fri) Local Programming or sign-off
FOX Fall The Late Show Local Programming or sign-off
Winter The Wilton North Report
Mid-Winter The Late Show

Saturday

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Network 11:00 pm 11:30 pm 12:00 am 12:30 am 1:00 am 1:30 am 2:00 am 2:30 am 3:00 am 3:30 am 4:00 am 4:30 am 5:00 am 5:30 am
NBC Local Programming Saturday Night Live Local Programming or sign-off

Sunday

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Network 11:00 pm 11:30 pm 12:00 am 12:30 am 1:00 am 1:30 am 2:00 am 2:30 am 3:00 am 3:30 am 4:00 am 4:30 am 5:00 am 5:30 am
NBC Local Programming The George Michael Sports Machine Local Programming or sign-off

By network

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