Note : The September 11 attacks hindered the ability to start airing shows in a timely manner . Although many series began their seasons in September and October , the television season officially did not begin until the month of November . From February 8 to 24 , 2002 , all of NBC 's primetime programming was preempted in favor of coverage of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
2001–02 United States network television schedule