2026 in American television
Certain American television events in 2026 have been scheduled. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, and cancellations; channel launches, closures, and rebrandings; stations changing or adding their network affiliations; information on controversies, business transactions, and carriage disputes; and deaths of those who made various contributions to the medium.
Future events
September
Television shows
Shows ending in 2026
Notes:- On July 17, 2025, Stephen Colbert announced on The Late Show that the show would be ending in May 2026, which received some controversy. Although some sources and CBS claim that the network is ending the show for financial reasons, other sources claim that the show was canceled for political reasons due to Colbert's comments regarding the second Trump administration as well as Paramount's settlement with Donald Trump's lawsuit regarding Kamala Harris' October 2024 60 Minutes interview, with Colbert's comments occurring just three days before his announcement of the show's cancellation.
Entering syndication in 2026
A list of programs that have accumulated enough episodes or seasons to be eligible for off-network syndication or basic cable runs.| Show | Seasons | In Production | Notes | Source |
| America's Funniest Home Videos | 36 | Yes | Broadcast syndication in local markets of Alfonso Ribeiro's hosting run |