The 2000-01 network television schedule for the six major English-language commercial broadcast networks in the United States covers prime time hours from September 2000 to August 2001. The schedule is followed by a list per network of returning series, new series, and series canceled after the 1999-2000 season.

New fall series are highlighted in bold.

Note: The Sydney Olympics hindered the ability to start airing shows in a timely manner. Most television series began their seasons during the month of October.

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 is not included; member stations have local flexibility over most of their schedules and broadcast times for network shows may vary.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Note: On Fox, Schimmel supposed to air 8-8:30, but it was cancelled due to production problems.

Thursday

Note: On Fox, an untitled Michael Crichton project was supposed to air at midseason at 9-10, along with The Lone Gunmen at 8-9 but that Crichton project for Fox was scrapped.

Friday

NOTE: ABC aired Dot Comedy on December 8, 2000 at 8:30pm ET. The show was cancelled after one episode aired. On Fox, Night Visions was supposed to air 8-9, but it was delayed to summer in a different timeslot.

Saturday

By network

ABC

CBS

Fox

NBC

UPN

The WB

Renewals and cancellations

Renewals

ABC

• 20/20 - renewed for a twenty-fourth season.
• America's Funniest Videos - renewed for a thirteenth season.
• Dharma & Greg - renewed for a fifth and final season.
• The Drew Carey Show - renewed for a seventh season.
• The Job - renewed for a second season.
• The Mole - renewed for a second season.
• Monday Night Football - renewed for a thirty-first season.
• My Wife And Kids - renewed for a second season.
• NYPD Blue - renewed for a ninth season.
• Once And Again - renewed for a third and final season.
• The Practice - renewed for a fifth season.
• Primetime Thursday - renewed for a thirteenth season.
• Spin City - renewed for a sixth and final season.
• What About Joan - renewed for a second season.
• The Wayne Brady Show - renewed for a second season.
• Who Wants to Be a Millionaire - renewed for a third season.
• Whose Line Is It, Anyway? - renewed for a fourth season.
• The Wonderful World of Disney - renewed for a fortieth season.

CBS

• 48 Hours - renewed for a twenty-fifth season.
• 60 Minutes - renewed for a thirty-fourth season.
• Becker - renewed for a fourth season.
• Big Brother - renewed for a third season.
• CBS Sunday Movie - renewed for a sixteenth season.
• CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - renewed for a second season.
• The District - renewed for a second season.
• Everybody Loves Raymond - renewed for a sixth season.
• Family Law - renewed for a third season.
• JAG - renewed for a seventh season.
• Judging Amy - renewed for a third season.
• The King of Queens - renewed for a fourth season.
• Survivor - renewed for a second and a third season.
• That's Life - renewed for a second season.
• Touched by an Angel - renewed for an eighth season.
• Yes, Dear - renewed for a second season.

Fox

• Ally McBeal - renewed for a fifth and final season.
• America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back - renewed for a fourteenth season.
• Boston Public - renewed for a second season.
• COPS - renewed for a thirteenth season.
• Family Guy - renewed for a third season.
• Futurama - renewed for a third season.
• Grounded for Life - renewed for a second season.
• King of the Hill - renewed for a fifth season.
• Malcolm in the Middle - renewed for a third season.
• The Simpsons - renewed for a thirteenth season.
• Temptation Island - renewed for a second season.
• That '70s Show - renewed for a fourth season.
• Titus - renewed for a third season.
• The X-Files - renewed for a tenth and final season.

NBC

• Dateline NBC- renewed for a tenth season.
• Ed - renewed for a second season.
• ER - renewed for an eighth season.
• Fear Factor - renewed for a second season.
• Frasier - renewed for a ninth season.
• Friends - renewed for an eighth season.
• Just Shoot Me! - renewed for a fifth season.
• Law & Order - renewed for a twelfth season.
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - renewed for a third season.
• Providence - renewed for a third season.
• Third Watch - renewed for a third season.
• Three Sisters - renewed for a second season.
• Weakest Link - renewed for a second season.
• The West Wing - renewed for a third season.
• Will & Grace - renewed for a fourth season.

UPN

• Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Renewed And Moving to UPN for a sixth season.
• Girlfriends - renewed for a second season.
• The Hughleys - renewed for a third season.
• The Parkers - renewed for a third season.
• Roswell - Renewed And Moving to UPN for a third and final season.
• Special Unit 2 - renewed for a second season.
• WWF SmackDown! - renewed for a third season.

The WB

• 7th Heaven - renewed for a seventh season.
• Angel - renewed for a third season.
• Charmed - renewed for a fourth season.
• Dawson's Creek - renewed for a fourth season.
• Felicity - renewed for a fourth season.
• For Your Love - renewed for a fifth and final season.
• Gilmore Girls - renewed for a second season.
• Nikki - renewed for a second season.
• Popstars USA - renewed for a second season.
• Sabrina the Teenage Witch - renewed for a sixth season.
• The Steve Harvey Show - renewed for a sixth and final season.

Cancellations and Series endings

ABC

• Dot Comedy - cancelled after airing one episode on December 8, 2000.
• The Geena Davis Show - cancelled after one season.
• Gideon's Crossing - cancelled after one season.
• Madigan Men - placed on hiatus and later cancelled after one season.
• The Norm Show - cancelled after three seasons. The series finale aired April 6, 2001.
• The Trouble With Normal - cancelled after one season.
• Two Guys and a Girl - cancelled after four seasons. The series finale aired May 16, 2001.

CBS

• Bette - cancelled after one season.
• Candid Camera - moved to PAX.
• City of Angels - cancelled after two seasons.
• Diagnosis: Murder - ended its run after eight seasons. The series finale aired May 11, 2001
• Kate Brasher - cancelled after six episodes.
• Nash Bridges - ended its run after six seasons. The series finale aired on May 4, 2001.
• Some of My Best Friends - cancelled after airing five out of the seven episodes produced.
• Walker, Texas Ranger - ended its run after eight seasons. The series finale aired May 19, 2001.
• Welcome to New York - cancelled after one season.

Fox

• Dark Angel - cancelled after two seasons.
• FreakyLinks - cancelled after one season.
• Normal, Ohio - cancelled after one season.
• The $treet - pulled from the schedule after seven episodes.

NBC

• 3rd Rock from the Sun - ended its run after six seasons. The series finale aired May 22, 2001.
• Cursed - cancelled after one season.
• Daddio - pulled from the schedule after four episodes into its second season.
• DAG - cancelled after one season.
• Deadline - cancelled after one season.
• The Michael Richards Show - cancelled after one season.
• Titans - pulled from the schedule after 11 episodes.
• Tucker - cancelled after one season.
• World's Most Amazing Videos - later revived by Spike in 2008.

UPN

• Freedom - pulled from the schedule after 7 episodes.
• Level 9 - pulled from the schedule after 10 episodes.
• Moesha - cancelled after six seasons. The final episode aired on May 14, 2001.
• Seven Days - cancelled after six seasons. The final episode aired on May 29, 2001.
• Star Trek: Voyager - ended its run after seven seasons with a two-hour series finale on May 23, 2001. The next franchise entry, Star Trek: Enterprise premiered the following season.

The WB

• Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Moved to UPN for two more seasons.
• Grosse Pointe - cancelled after one season.
• Hype - cancelled after one season.
• Jack & Jill - cancelled after two seasons.
• The Jamie Foxx Show
• The Oblongs
• The PJs
• Popular - cancelled after two seasons.
• Roswell - cancelled after two seasons. Moved to UPN for a third and final season.

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