1988 in American television
See also: 1987 in television, other events of 1988, 1989 in television and the list of 'years in television'.
Hit Television Shows
Other Popular Television Shows
- Cheers NBC (1982-1993)
- The Cosby Show (1984-1992)
- Dallas (1978-1991)
- Family Ties (1982-1989)
- Jeopardy! (1984-present)
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982-1993)
Events
- October 4 - Following in Cher's footsteps , Actress Shirley MacLaine calls David Letterman an "A**hole", on the air during a taping of Late Night