3 September - The Portuguese version of Big Brother debuts.
September - In the second series of Quem quer ser milionário?, Maria Elisa Domingues becomes the first female host in the Millionaire franchise to crown a millionaire, when Ana Damásio wins the jackpot of 50 million escudos.
31 December - The first series of Big Brother is won by Zé Maria Seleiro.
Unknown - Nadia Sousa, performing as Edith Piaf wins the seventh and final series of Chuva de Estrelas.
Debuts
January - Quem quer ser milionário? (2000-2008, 2013–present)