The following is a list of events affecting American television in 2013. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, and cancellations; channel launches, closures, and rebrandings; stations changing or adding their network affiliations; and information about changes of ownership of channels or stations, controversies and carriage disputes.
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Television programs
Programs debuting in 2013
Entering syndication in 2013
A list of programs (current or canceled) that have accumulated enough episodes (between 65 and 100) or seasons (3 or more) to be eligible for off-network syndication and/or basic cable runs.
Network changes
The following shows will air new episodes on a different network than previous first-run episodes.
Programs returning in 2013
The following shows will return with new episodes after being canceled or ended their run previously:
Milestone episodes
Programs ending in 2013
Made-for-TV movies and miniseries
Television stations
Launches
Network affiliation changes
The following is a list of television stations that have made or will make noteworthy network affiliation changes in 2013.