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
See also: 2012–13 United States network television schedule and 2013–14 United States network television schedule
Programs debuting in 2013
These shows are scheduled to premiere in 2013. The premiere dates may be changed depending on a variety of factors.
Programs 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.
Programs changing networks
The following shows will air new episodes on a different network than previous first-run episodes.
Returning this year
The following shows will return with new episodes after being canceled or ended their run previously:
Stations changing network affiliation
The following is a list of television stations that have made or will make noteworthy network affiliation changes in 2013.