The following is the 1982–83 network television schedule for the three major English language commercial broadcast networks in the United States. The schedule covers primetime hours from September 1982 through August 1983. The schedule is followed by a list per network of returning series, new series, and series cancelled after the 1981–82 season. All times are Eastern and Pacific, with certain exceptions, such as Monday Night Football. New series are highlighted in bold. Each of the 30 highest-rated shows is listed with its rank and rating as determined by Nielsen Media Research. Yellow indicates the programs in the top 10 for the season. Cyan indicates the programs in the top 20 for the season. Magenta indicates the programs in the top 30 for the season. PBS is not included; member stations have local flexibility over most of their schedules and broadcast times for network shows may vary. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Note: On CBS, a sitcom called Mama Malone was supposed to have aired 9:30-10 p.m., but was delayed when CBS decided to place Filthy Rich into the schedule. Mama Malone did not air until the spring of 1984. Thursday Note : Mama's Family was supposed to have aired on NBC 9:30-10 p.m., but was pushed back to midseason when NBC picked up Taxi. Friday Note: On NBC, Eischied consisted of reruns of the network's 1979-80 crime drama series. Saturday By network ABC Returning Series 20/20 The ABC Sunday Night Movie ABC NFL Monday Night Football 9 to 5 Benson Dynasty The Fall Guy Fantasy Island The Greatest American Hero Happy Days Hart to Hart Joanie Loves Chachi Laverne & Shirley The Love Boat Monday Night Baseball T. J. Hooker That's Incredible! Three's Company Too Close for Comfort New Series The 1/2 Hour Comedy Hour * Amanda's * At Ease * Baby Makes Five * Condo * High Performance * It Takes Two Life's Most Embarrassing Moments Matt Houston The New Odd Couple The Quest The Renegades * Reggie Ripley's Believe It or Not! Ryan's Four * Star of the Family Tales of the Gold Monkey Not returning from 1981–82: Barney Miller Best of the West Bosom Buddies Code Red Darkroom King's Crossing Maggie Making a Living Mork & Mindy No Soap, Radio Open All Night The Phoenix Police Squad! Strike Force Taxi (moved to NBC) Today's FBI CBS Returning Series 60 Minutes Alice Archie Bunker's Place Cagney & Lacey