2002–03 United States network television schedule (late night)

These are the late-night schedules for the four United States broadcast networks that offer programming during this time period, from September 2002 to August 2003. All times are Eastern or Pacific. Affiliates will fill non-network schedule with local, syndicated, or paid programming. Affiliates also have the option to preempt or delay network programming at their discretion.

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Light blue indicates Local programming.

Gray indicates encore programming.

Yellow indicates late night talk or variety shows.

Gold indicates network news programming.

ABC
Returning series
 * ABC News Up Close
 * ABC World News Now
 * ABC World News This Morning
 * Nightline

New series
 * Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Not returning from 2001-02:
 * Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher

CBS
Returning series
 * CBS Morning News
 * Late Show with David Letterman
 * The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
 * Up to the Minute

Fox
Returning series
 * MADtv

NBC
Returning series
 * Early Today
 * Last Call with Carson Daly
 * Late Night with Conan O'Brien
 * Saturday Night Live
 * The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Not returning from 2001-02:
 * Late Friday
 * Later Presents SCTV