The 1976–77 New England Whalers season was the fifth season of operation of the New England Whalers in the World Hockey Association.
The Whalers placed fourth in the Eastern Division, qualifying fourth for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Quebec Nordiques.
The Whalers met the Quebec Nordiques in the first round of the playoffs.
The Nordiques defeated the Whalers 4–1 to win the round.
The Nordiques would go on to win the league championship.