List of programs broadcast by NewsNation

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This is a list of television programs currently and formerly broadcast by NewsNation, a Chicago-based cable superstation.

Current programming[]

Syndicated series[]

Title Premiere date
In the Heat of the Night 1995-2001, 2003–05
September 15, 2008 (current run)
Blue Bloods September 1, 2014
JAG July 4, 2019[1]

News programming[]

Title Premiere date
DailyMailTV[2] February 18, 2020
NewsNation Prime [3] September 1, 2020

Religious programming[]

These programs air in early morning and Sunday timeslots under paid programming arrangements with each ministry.

  • Amazing Facts (1995–present)
  • Singsation 1 (1995–present)
  • Jimmy Swaggart (1996–present)
  • Believer's Voice of Victory (1997–present)
  • Changing Your World with Creflo Dollar (1997–present)
  • The Key of David (1997–present)
  • Believer's Walk of Faith with Pastor Bill Winston 1 (1998–present)
  • Tomorrow's World 1 (1998–present)
  • Enjoying Everyday Life with Joyce Meyer (2001–present)

Former programming[]

Original programming[]

Title Premiere date Seasons
Salem April 20, 2014 3
Manhattan July 27, 2014 2
Outsiders January 26, 2016 2
Underground March 9, 2016 2
Pure (US premiere only) July 7, 2017 2
Bellevue (US premiere only) January 23, 2018 1
Shoot the Messenger (US premiere only) February 26, 2018 1
100 Code (US premiere only) May 29, 2018 1
Carter (US premiere only) August 7, 2018
Gone (US premiere only) February 27, 2019 1
The Disappearance (US premiere only) July 9, 2019 1
Almost Paradise March 30, 2020 1
Dog's Most Wanted September 4, 2019

Syndicated series[]

  • The Andy Griffith Show (1978–99)
  • Bewitched (1978–97, 2008–12)
  • Daniel Boone (1978–80)
  • The Dick Van Dyke Show (1978–91)
  • Family Affair (1978–82)
  • The Flintstones (1978–81, 1991–95)
  • Gilligan's Island (1978–82)
  • I Dream of Jeannie (1978–92, 2008–12)
  • Love American Style (1978–81)
  • Mister Ed (1978–2011)
  • My Three Sons (1978–80)
  • The New Soupy Sales Show (1978–79)
  • The Odd Couple (1978–79, 1983–84, 1986–94)
  • Peter Gunn (1978–80)
  • The Phil Donahue Show (1978–82)
  • Soul Train (1978–September 29, 2008)
  • Wild Kingdom (1978–88)
  • Bugs Bunny and Friends (1979–81, 1984–86, 1988–90)
  • Dennis the Menace (1959 TV series) (1979–80, 1983–84)
  • Groovie Goolies and Friends (1979–80, 1983–84)
  • Maude (1979–80)
  • McHale's Navy (1979–80)
  • Star Blazers (1979–80)
  • Star Trek (1979–80)
  • (1979–85)
  • America's Top 10 (1980–85)
  • Barney Miller (1980–89; 2007–10)
  • The Bullwinkle Show (1980–83, April 18-September 26, 2009)
  • Carol Burnett and Friends (1980–81, 1984–87)
  • Good Times (1980–90)
  • Hollywood Squares (1980–81)
  • Independent Network News/USA Tonight (1980–90, produced by sister station WPIX in New York)
  • The Mike Douglas Show (1980–81)
  • Prisoner: Cell Block H (1980–82)
  • Scooby-Doo (1980–86)
  • Solid Gold (1980–88)
  • Welcome Back, Kotter (1980–91)
  • Adventures of Superman (1981–89)
  • Best of Saturday Night (1981–83)
  • The Cisco Kid (1981–88)
  • In Search of... (1981–83)
  • The Incredible Hulk (1981–82)
  • Kung Fu (1981–85)
  • Laverne & Shirley (1981–88)
  • The Lawrence Welk Show (1981–82)
  • Little House on the Prairie (1981–89)
  • The Lone Ranger (1981–88)
  • The Muppet Show (1981–88)
  • The New You Asked for It (1981–83)
  • The Pink Panther Show (1981–83)
  • Rhoda (1981–88)
  • Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (1981–82)
  • Tarzan (1981–84)
  • At the Movies (1982–90)
  • The Big Valley (1982–87)
  • Charlie's Angels (1982–91, 1995–97, 2009–12)
  • The Jeffersons (1982–96)
  • The Phil Silvers Show (1982–84)
  • Rawhide (1982–88)
  • Soap (1982–91)
  • Super Friends (1982–87)
  • The Twilight Zone (1959) (1982–94)
  • Alice (1983–89)
  • Alvin and the Chipmunks (1983–84)
  • The Beverly Hillbillies (1983–99)
  • Chico and the Man (1983–84)
  • Fantasy Island (1983–85, 1989–90)
  • Lou Grant (1983–93)
  • The Love Boat (1983–92)
  • One Day at a Time (1983–91)
  • Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1983–84)
  • Tales from the Darkside (1983–91, 2000–01, 2008–13)
  • The Abbott and Costello Show (1984–99)
  • The Adventures of William Tell (1984–85)
  • Benson (1984–89)
  • The Dukes of Hazzard (1984–90)
  • Family (1984–85)
  • The Greatest American Hero (1984–86)
  • Greatest Sports Legends (1984–86)
  • Happy Days (1984-1999; 2002–08)
  • Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous (1984–95)
  • Terrytoons (1984–85)
  • The Waltons (1984–88)
  • The Wild Wild West (1984–94)
  • WKRP in Cincinnati (1984–89, 2008–September 6, 2009)
  • Cannon (1985–87)
  • Carson's Comedy Classics (1985–86, 1989–90)
  • Dempsey and Makepeace (1985–86)
  • Fame (1985–97)
  • FTV (1985–86)
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1985–89)
  • Heathcliff (1985–87)
  • It's a Great Life (1985–86)
  • It's a Living (1985–88)
  • M.A.S.K. (1985–87, 1990–91)
  • Police Story (1985–90)
  • Puttin' on the Hits (1985–88)
  • Star Games (1985–86)
  • The Transformers (1985–88)
  • Archie Bunker's Place (1986–91)
  • Diff'rent Strokes (1986–95)
  • The Facts of Life (1986–91)
  • Falcon Crest (1986–87)
  • Ghostbusters (1986–89)
  • Hogan's Heroes (1986–92)
  • The Honeymooners (1986-2000, 2008–09)
  • Jem and the Holograms (1986–89)
  • Leave It to Beaver (1986–92)
  • Magnum, P.I. (1986–92, 1996–97, 2004–07)
  • One Big Family (1986–87)
  • Photon (1986–87)
  • Smurfs' Adventures (1986–89)
  • Trapper John, M.D. (1986–91)
  • What a Country! (1986–87)
  • The White Shadow (1986–87, 1993–94)
  • You Write the Songs (1986–87)
  • Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin (1987–88)
  • BraveStarr (1987–89)
  • Bustin' Loose (1987–88)
  • Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future (1987–88)
  • Charles in Charge (1987–92, 1994–95, 1998–2002)
  • Cheers (1987–90, 2009–12)
  • Geraldo (1987–98)
  • Hazel (1987–1995)
  • Inspector Gadget (1987–1993)
  • Mama's Family (1987–88)
  • Popeye (1987–88)
  • SCTV (1987–90)
  • Spiral Zone (1987–89)
  • Star Search (1987–95)
  • The Tony Randall Show (1987–88)
  • Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light (1987–88)
  • Fun House (1988–90)
  • Gimme a Break! (1988-1994)
  • Gumby (1988–90)
  • Hill Street Blues (1988–90)
  • Monsters (1988–91)
  • The New Yogi Bear Show (1988–90)
  • Night Court (1988–97)
  • She's the Sheriff (1988–89)
  • T. and T. (1988–90)
  • Triple Threat (1988–89)
  • Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (1989–92)
  • DuckTales (1989–92)
  • The Joan Rivers Show (1989–93)
  • Newhart (1989–90, 1995–96, 2008–10)
  • Remote Control (1989–90)
  • RollerGames (1989–90)
  • 21 Jump Street (1990–99)
  • The Bob Newhart Show (1990–93)
  • Eischied (1990–91)
  • Hangin' In (1990–91)
  • Inch High, Private Eye (1990–91)
  • It Takes a Thief (1990–91)
  • The Space Kidettes (1990–91)
  • St. Elsewhere (1990–91)
  • Super Force (1990–91)
  • Wake, Rattle & Roll (1990–91)
  • WCW Pro Wrestling (1990–91; localized version branded as "WCW Pro Chicago")
  • Wheelie and the Chopper Bunch (1990–91)
  • Young Samson (1990–91)
  • Gidget (1991)
  • Kidd Video (1991–92)
  • Kojak (1991–95)
  • Now it Can Be Told (1991–92)
  • Saban's Adventures of the Little Mermaid (1991–92)
  • Saved by the Bell (1991–99)
  • Street Justice (1991–93)
  • Video Power (1991–92)
  • Matlock (September 1991 – 2014)
  • The Apollo Comedy Hour (1992–95)
  • Captain N & The Video Game Masters (1992–93)
  • The Dennis Miller Show (1992)
  • Designing Women (1992–94)
  • Highlander: The Series (1992–98)
  • Perry Mason (1992–96)
  • Prime Suspect (1992–94)
  • That Girl (1992–95)
  • The Three Stooges (1992–93)
  • California Dreams (1993–98)
  • Court TV: Inside America's Courts (1993–96)
  • Emergency Call (1993–94)
  • Garfield and Friends (1993–94)
  • The Hallo Spencer Show (1993–94)
  • The Jane Whitney Show (1993–94)
  • MotorWeek (1993–96)
  • Renegade (1993–96)
  • Stunt Dawgs (1993–94)
  • Beach Clash (1994–95)
  • Boogies Diner (1994–95)
  • Can We Shop?! (1994)
  • The Charles Perez Show (1994–96)
  • Dennis the Menace (1986 TV series) (1994–96)
  • Love Connection (1994–95)
  • Quincy, M.E. (1994–96)
  • The Rat Patrol (1994–95)
  • The Road (1994–95)
  • Simon & Simon (1994–98)
  • Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad (1994–95)
  • T. J. Hooker (1994–95)
  • All in the Family (1995–2001)
  • Black Sheep Squadron (1995)
  • Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995-2000)
  • One West Waikiki (1995–96)
  • Out of the Blue (1995–96)
  • Xena: Warrior Princess (1995-2001)
  • The Adventures of Sinbad (1996–99)
  • Beauty and the Beast (1996–97)
  • Bzzz! (1996–97, 2000–01)
  • Empty Nest (1996–99)
  • Melrose Place (1996-2000)
  • Wiseguy (1996–98)
  • The Woody Woodpecker Show (1996–97)
  • Coach (1997–99, 2008–09)
  • Earth: Final Conflict (1997–2002)
  • Night Man (1997–99, 2001–02)
  • The Streets of San Francisco (1997)
  • Blossom (1998–99)
  • Hawaii Five-O (1998–2000)
  • MacGyver (1998-2002)
  • Malibu, CA (1998-2001)
  • Webster (1998–99)
  • Beastmaster (1999-2004)
  • Caroline in the City (1999–2002)
  • The Cosby Show (1999–2010)
  • Knight Rider (1999-2000)
  • The Lost World (1999-2004)
  • The Parent 'Hood (1999–2002)
  • Pensacola: Wings of Gold (1999-2000)
  • The Wayans Bros. (1999-2002)
  • 7th Heaven (2000–10)
  • Andromeda (2000–05)
  • Change of Heart (2000–03)
  • Cleopatra 2525 (2000–01)
  • Clueless (2000–02)
  • Jack of All Trades (2000)
  • Street Smarts (2000–05)
  • Suddenly Susan (2000–03)
  • Total Recall 2070 (2000)
  • The 5th Wheel (2001–04)
  • City Guys (2001–03)
  • ElimiDate (2001–06)
  • Mutant X (2001–05)
  • Adventure Inc. (2002–03)
  • Beyond with James van Praagh (2002–03)
  • Celebrity Justice (2002–05)
  • Cybill (2002–06)
  • Home Improvement (2002–07)
  • Seinfeld (2002–2020)
  • Will & Grace (2002–05)
  • The Addams Family (2003)
  • Becker (2003–08)
  • Family Matters (2003–09)
  • The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (2003–09)
  • The Rockford Files (2003–07)
  • The Sharon Osbourne Show (2003–04)
  • Maximum Exposure (2004–07)
  • The Twilight Zone (2002) (2004–06)
  • Unexplained Mysteries (2004–05)
  • 24 (2005–September 27, 2008)
  • Farscape (2005–06)
  • Moesha (2005–07)
  • Sex and the City (2005–2007)
  • America's Funniest Home Videos (Fuentes/Fugelsang and Bergeron runs only) (2006–17)
  • American Idol Rewind (2006–September 29, 2008)
  • Da Vinci's Inquest (2006–September 29, 2008)
  • Funniest Pets & People (2006–09)
  • Homicide: Life on the Street (September 2006–September 2009)
  • Even Stevens (September 18, 2006 – September 11, 2008)
  • Lizzie McGuire (September 18, 2006 – September 12, 2008)
  • Scrubs (September 18, 2006 – 2013)
  • Chappelle's Show (2007–10)
  • Corner Gas (2007–September 7, 2009)
  • A Different World (2007–10)
  • Nash Bridges (2007–10)
  • Reno 911! (2007–10)
  • The Steve Wilkos Show (2007–September 11, 2009)
  • Toni On! (2007–10, produced by sister station WPIX in New York)
  • 3rd Rock from the Sun (2008–10)
  • ALF (2008–December 27, 2009)
  • Around the World for Free (2008–09)
  • Boston Legal (2008–10)
  • Whacked Out Videos (2008–10)
  • Hollywood & Dine (April 18, 2008–September 2010)
  • NewsRadio (October 4, 2008 – 2009)
  • Legend of the Seeker (November 1, 2008–September 2010)
  • The Bob and Tom Show (2009–10)
  • Bones (2009–11, September 29, 2012 – 2016)
  • Full House (2009–15)
  • Smash Cuts (2009–10)
  • Star Trek: The Next Generation (2009–11)
  • WWE Superstars (2009–11)
  • American Gladiators (2008 version; June 25–September 21, 2009)
  • Sister, Sister (September 11, 2009 – May 11, 2011)
  • South Park (September 11, 2009 – September 9, 2012)
  • Law & Order: Criminal Intent (September 28, 2009 – 2015)
  • Dharma & Greg (2010–14)
  • Mad About You (2010–11, 2014)
  • Monk (2010–12)
  • Curb Your Enthusiasm (September 13, 2010 – September 10, 2011)
  • Entourage (September 13, 2010 – September 10, 2011)
  • The New Adventures of Old Christine (September 13, 2010 – 2013)
  • How I Met Your Mother (September 14, 2010 – 2021)
  • The Unit (September 25, 2010 – September 8, 2012)
  • Just Shoot Me! (September 26, 2010 – 2011)
  • 'Til Death (September 12, 2011 – 2014)
  • Futurama (September 19, 2011 – 2014)
  • It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (September 19, 2011 – September 14, 2014)
  • Medium (May 13, 2012 – November 3, 2018)
  • Rules of Engagement (September 10, 2012 – 2018)
  • Bloopers! (September 15, 2012 – 2013)
  • The Bill Cunningham Show1 (September 17, 2012 – 2013)
  • The Simpsons (May 12, 2013 – May 13, 2018)
  • 30 Rock (2013–17)
  • Parks and Recreation (September 9, 2013 – 2017)
  • Law & Order (January 1, 2014 - September 2017)
  • Raising Hope (September 19, 2014 – 2018)
  • Elementary (2015–20)
  • Person of Interest (September 5, 2015 – 2021)
  • Cops (2016–2020)
  • The Ollie and Moon Show (2017−21)
  • M*A*S*H (March 2, 2017 – 2021)
  • Murder, She Wrote (2018–20)
  • Ring Warriors (September 15 - December 22, 2018)
  • The Partridge Family
  • Sky Dives
  • Last Man Standing (April 30, 2018 – 2021)
  • Married... with Children (September 15, 2018 – 2021)

WB network programming[]

Further information: List of programs broadcast by The WB and List of programs broadcast by Kids' WB

Newscasts and local programming from WGN-TV[]

  • Bozo's Circus (1978–80)
  • John Drury and Newsnine (simulcast of former 10 p.m. newscast; 1978–September 1980)
  • Nightbeat (simulcast of former late night newscast; 1978–83)
  • Ray Rayner and His Friends (1978–81)
  • The Bozo Show (1980–94)
  • WGN News at Nine (formerly The Nine O'Clock News; simulcast of 9 p.m. newscast; September 1980–January 30, 2014)
  • WGN Midday News (formerly Chicago's Midday News and WGN News at Noon; simulcast of noon-1 p.m. CT portion, 1983–2014)[4]
  • $100,000 Fortune Hunt (1989–94)
  • People to People (1990–2014)
  • U.S. Farm Report (1992–2007)
  • WGN Weekend Morning News (Saturday edition, 1992–98; Sunday edition, 1992–94)
  • The Bozo Super Sunday Show (1994–2001)
  • Illinois Instant Riches/Illinois' Luckiest (1994–2000)
  • WGN Morning News (simulcast of morning newscast; September 6, 1994 – 1997 and February 3-December 12, 2014)[5]
  • Adelante, Chicago (1995–2014)

Original programming[]

  • Cultivating Life (April 2006 - September 2010)
  • The Bob & Tom Show (November 3, 2008 – September 10, 2010)
  • Around the World for Free (2009–10)
  • WWE Superstars (April 16, 2009 – April 7, 2011)

Sports programming[]

WGN-TV Chicago, through its WGN Sports department, holds the broadcast rights to the following sports telecasts, which were discontinued from airing on WGN America as of December 15, 2014:[4]

  • Chicago Bulls NBA basketball games 1
  • Chicago Cubs Major League Baseball games 1
  • Chicago White Sox Major League Baseball games 1

Short-form programming[]

  • Earl Pitts Uhmerikun (April 2010–November 2011)

Movie presentations[]

  • Family Classics (Sunday afternoons 1962–2000)
  • Creature Features (Saturday nights 1970–76)
  • WGN Presents (1987-2003)
  • WGN Action Theater (Saturday late nights; 1993–2002)
  • WGN Matinee Theater (weekend afternoons; 1993–2002)
  • Way Back Wednesday (Wednesday evenings; 2007–10)
  • Movie Underground (Friday evenings; 2008–10)

Annual specials[]

  • Bozo, Gar and Ray: WGN TV Classics (each Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)
  • Bud Billiken Parade (each August on the second Saturday of the month)
  • Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade
  • Live from Daryl's House: A New Year's Eve Special (2010)
  • McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade (each November)
  • MDA Show of Strength (1978–2012; each Labor Day weekend)
  • Mummers Parade (tape delay of New Year's Day parade)
  • Tournament of Roses Parade (simulcast from sister station KTLA in Los Angeles; each New Year's Day, currently only on WGN-TV)[1]
  • Yule Log (each Christmas morning; also aired on most Tribune-owned stations, currently on WGN-TV but not on WGN America)

References[]

  1. ^ "NCIS mothership JAG to run marathon on WGN America July 4 | EW.com".
  2. ^ https://www.tvpassport.com/tv-listings/stations/wgn-america-eastern-feed/65/2020-01-06
  3. ^ Littleton, Cynthia; Hayes, Dade (May 6, 2020). "Nexstar Sets September 1 Launch Date For WGN America's "News Nation"". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Ashleigh Banfield to Exit Court TV to Host Talk Show on WGN America". TheWrap. 2021-01-05. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
  5. ^ WGN news loses national platform, Robert Feder, February 5, 2014.
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