1985–86 United States network television schedule (late night)

These are the late night schedules on all three networks for each calendar season beginning September 1985. All times are Eastern/Pacific.

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

ABC
Returning Series
 * Eye on Hollywood
 * Nightline

New Series
 * Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous (also aired in Daytime)

Not Returning From 1984-85
 * ABC Rocks

CBS
Returning Series
 * CBS Late Night
 * CBS News Nightwatch
 * T.J. Hooker (Moved from ABC, previously a primetime series)

NBC
Returning Series
 * Friday Night Videos
 * The George Michael Sports Machine
 * Late Night with David Letterman
 * Saturday Night Live
 * The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson