This was the television schedule on all three networks for the fall season beginning in September 1966. All times are Eastern and Pacific.
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New fall series are highlighted in bold.
Each of the 30 highest-rated shows is listed with its rank and rating as determined by Nielsen Media Research.
Yellow indicates the programs in the top 10 for the season. Cyan indicates the programs in the top 20 for the season. Magenta indicates the programs in the top 30 for the season.Note: This is the first full season in which practically all prime time programs were broadcast in color.
NET or National Educational Television, was in operation, but the schedule was set by each affiliated station.
Monday
Note: To Tell the Truth replaced The Jean Arthur Show on December 12. Captain Nice replaced The Roger Miller Show on January 9, the same night the similar Mister Terrific replaced Run, Buddy, Run on CBS. Both were cancelled at the end of the season.
Thursday
Note: The Tammy Grimes Show lasted only four weeks and was replaced by The Dating Game on October 6.