Draft:2028 in American television

The following is a list of events affecting American television in 2028. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, and cancellations; channel launches, closures, and re-brandings; stations changing or adding their network affiliations; information on controversies, business transactions, and carriage disputes; and deaths of those who made various contributions to the medium.

Future events

Date	Event	Ref.

Television shows

Shows debuting in 2028

First aired	Title	Channel	Source

Shows changing networks

Show	Moved from	Moved to	Source

Television films and specials

First aired	Title	Channel	Source

Milestone episodes and anniversaries

Show	Network	Episode #	Episode title	Episode airdate	Source

Shows returning in 2028

Show	Last aired	Type of return	Previous channel	New/returning/same channel	Return date	Source

Shows ending in 2028

End date	Show	Channel	First aired	Status	Source

Entering syndication in 2028

A list of programs (current or canceled) that have accumulated enough episodes (between 65 and 100) or seasons (three or more) to be eligible for off-network syndication and/or basic cable runs.

Show	Seasons	In Production	Notes	Source

Networks and services

Launches

Network	Type	Launch date	Notes	Sources

Conversions and rebrandings

Old network name	New network name	Type	Conversion date	Notes	Source

Closures

Network/ service	Type	Conversion date	Notes	Source

Television stations

Subchannel launches

Date	Market	Station	Channel	Affiliation	Notes	Source

Stations changing network affiliations

Date	Market	Station	Channel	Prior affiliation	New affiliation	Notes	Source

Subchannels changing network affiliations

Date	Market	Station	Channel	Prior affiliation	New affiliation	Notes	Source