Each of the 30 highest-rated shows is listed with its rank and rating as determined by Nielsen Media Research.
[1] PBS is not included; member stations have local flexibility over most of their schedules and broadcast times for network shows may vary.
Notes: On CBS, the premiere (and only) episode of Co-Ed Fever aired on February 4 from 10:30 to 11:00 p.m., after which the show was cancelled.
Mr. Dugan was supposed to premiere March 11, 1979 between All in the Family and Alice but due to black Congressmembers' criticism of it after a preview for them, the show was never broadcast.
Coasttocoast was supposed to air Thursdays 10:00-11:00PM, but NBC's new boss, Fred Silverman, canceled the show.