1971–72 United States network television schedule (late night)

These are the late night schedules on all three networks for each calendar season beginning September 1971. All times are Eastern/Pacific.

Talk/Variety shows are highlighted in yellow, Local News & Programs are highlighted in white.

ABC
Returning Series
 * The Dick Cavett Show

CBS
Returning Series
 * The Merv Griffin Show

New Series
 * The CBS Late Movie

NBC
Returning Series
 * The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
 * The Weekend Tonight Show