In American television in 2021, notable events include television show debuts, finales, and cancellations; channel launches, closures, and re-brandings; stations changing or adding their network affiliations; and information about controversies and carriage disputes.
Awards
Notable events
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Television shows
Shows debuting in 2021
Shows changing networks
Milestone episodes and anniversaries
Shows returning in 2021
The following shows returned with new episodes after being canceled or having ended their run previously:
Shows ending in 2021
Entering syndication in 2021
A list of programs (current or canceled) that have accumulated enough episodes (between 65 and 100) or seasons (three or more) to be eligible for off-network syndication and/or basic cable runs.
Networks and services
Launches
Conversions and rebrandings
Closures
Television stations
Subchannel launches
Stations changing network affiliations
This section outlines affiliation changes involving English and Spanish networks (ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, PBS, The CW, Univision, etc.), and format conversions involving independent stations. Digital subchannels are mentioned if the prior or new affiliation involves a major English and Spanish broadcast network or a locally programmed independent entertainment format.
Scripps, Ion, and Inyo 2021 subchannel shifts
Station closures
Deaths
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December
See also
Notes
References
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