1982–83 United States network television schedule (late night)

These are the late night schedules on all three networks for each calendar season beginning September 1982. All times are Eastern/Pacific.

PBS is not included, as member television stations have local flexibility over most of their schedules and broadcast times for network shows may vary, CBS and ABC are not included on the weekend schedules (as the networks do not offer late night programs of any kind on weekends).

Talk/variety shows are highlighted in yellow, network news programs in gold , and local news & programs are highlighted in white background.

ABC
Returning Series
 * Nightline

New Series
 * One on One
 * The Last Word

Not Returning From 1981-82
 * ABC Late Night
 * Fridays

CBS
Returning Series
 * The CBS Late Movie

New Series
 * CBS News Nightwatch

NBC
Returning Series
 * Late Night with David Letterman
 * NBC Late Night Movie
 * NBC News Overnight
 * Saturday Night Live
 * SCTV Network 90
 * The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

New Series
 * Friday Night Videos

Not Returning From 1981-82
 * Tomorrow Coast to Coast