TV Rewind 2.08 - "1989-90"

What would Abaza TV's schedule have looked like in 1989-90?


Network points awarded 1 for each hour on the schedule, 1/2 point for a half hour show.

Bold is the pick of the night bringing the network a bonus of 1 point regardless of length of show. Sports programs are not eligible to be the pick of the night.

After feedback from episode #1, 1979-80, I've decided to no longer allow time shift or day shift. All programs will only be available in their fall lineup spot or their replacement winter spot. So some split hours will happen where a sit-com will take the first half hour, then a drama will be joined in progress (if that's how I would have watched it).


Sunday
7:00pm  Magical World of Disney (NBC)
8:00pm  America's Funniest Home Videos (ABC)
8:30pm  The Simpsons (FOX)
9:00pm  Married with Children (FOX)
9:30pm  movies (joined in progress) (ABC/CBS/NBC)

Monday
8:00pm  21 Jump Street (FOX)
9:00pm  Monday Night Football (ABC) (left in progress)
10:30pm Newhart (CBS)

Tuesday
8:00pm Who's The Boss? (ABC)
8:30pm  The Wonder Years (ABC)
9:00pm  Roseanne (ABC)
9:30pm  Coach (ABC)
10:00pm Midnight Caller (NBC)

Wednesday
8:00pm  Growing Pains (ABC)
8:30pm  Head of the Class (ABC)
9:00pm  Night Court (NBC)
9:30pm  Dear John (NBC)
10:00pm Quantum Leap (NBC)

Thursday
8:00pm  Mission: Impossible (ABC)
9:00pm  The Young Riders (ABC)
10:00pm Knots Landing (CBS)

Friday
8:00pm  Baywatch (NBC) (left in progress)
8:30pm  Family Matters (ABC)
9:00pm  Perfect Strangers (ABC)
9:30pm  Dallas (CBS) (joined in progress)
10:00pm 20/20 (ABC)

Saturday
8:00pm  227 (NBC)
8:30pm  Amen (NBC)
9:00pm  Tour of Duty (CBS)
10:00pm  Hunter (NBC)

Battle of the Network Stars
ABC - 10.5
NBC - 10.0
CBS -  5.5
FOX -  3.0

11 Year Total
ABC -  97.0
CBS - 119.0
NBC -  95.0
FOX -   8.0

CBS got totally obliterated this year, with only Knots Landing, Newhart and Tour of Duty really holding any sway over me. CBS had won the previous two years and still holds a commading lead in the all-time battle.

ABC won the year thanks to strong sit-com blocks, and also continues to hold a small lead over NBC in the all-time scoreboard.