2016 in American television

In American television in 2016, notable events included television show debuts, finales, and cancellations; channel launches, closures, and rebrandings; stations changing or adding their network affiliations; and information about controversies and carriage disputes.

Programs debuting in 2016
These shows were scheduled to premiere in 2016. The premiere dates may have been changed depending on a variety of factors.

Programs returning in 2016
The following shows will return with new episodes after being canceled or ended their run previously:

Entering syndication in 2016
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.