1990 in American television
In 1990, television in the United States saw a number of significant events, including the debuts, finales, and cancellations of television shows; the launch, closure, and rebranding of channels; changes and additions to network affiliations by stations; controversies, business transactions, and carriage disputes; and the deaths of individuals who had made notable contributions to the medium.
Programs
Debuts
The following is a list of shows that premiered in 1990.Entering syndication this year
A list of programs that have accumulated enough episodes or seasons to be eligible for off-network syndication and/or basic cable runs.| Show | Seasons |
| The Golden Girls | 5 |
| Perfect Strangers | 5 |
| 227 | 5 |