1980 Los Angeles Dodgers season

The 1980 Los Angeles Dodgers finished the season in second place in the National League West, one game behind the Houston Astros.

The two teams faced off in a 1-game playoff on October 6, 1980 at Dodger Stadium, which the Astros won 7–1 behind a complete-game victory by pitcher Joe Niekro.

With the Dodgers joining the pay television trend, several games began to be broadcast on regional subscription channel ON TV, which aired on KBSC-TV in the greater Los Angeles area.

For games aired on ON TV, the broadcast team was composed of Geoff Witcher and former Dodger Al Downing.

However, long-time Dodger broadcaster Vin Scully remained as the announcer for games aired on free-to-air television (KTTV).

Duke Snider's number 4 was retired by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1980.