1988 in American television

The year 1988 in television involved some significant events. This is a list of notable events in the United States.

Debuting this year
The following is a list of shows that premiered in 1988.

Entering syndication
A list of programs (current or canceled) that have accumulated enough episodes (between 65 and 100) or seasons (3 or more) to be eligible for off-network syndication and/or basic cable runs.