List of defunct television networks in the United States

This article lists defunct television networks in the United States.

Distant locals/superstations

Name OwnerClosure date Notes Foxnet News CorporationSeptember 12, 2006 Launched on June 6, 1991.Served as the Fox station for smaller markets without an affiliate. The WB 100+ Warner Bros. Entertainment/Tribune BroadcastingSeptember 17, 2006 Launched on September 21, 1998.Predecessor to The CW Plus.WWOR EMI ServiceChris-Craft Industries/Advance Entertainment CorporationDecember 31, 1996Launched on January 1, 1990.National version of New York City's WWOR-TV.

Entertainment

Name OwnerClosure date NotesXfinity 3DXfinityDecember 16, 2014TelemeterInternational Telemeter Corporation1954Omni Broadcasting NetworkOBN Holdings2013VEUGolden West Subscription Television, Inc.(Golden West Broadcasters) (1980–1983)IASTV (1983–1984)September 30, 1984NuvoTVFuse Networks, LLC.September 30, 2015National Empowerment TelevisionPaul Weyrich2000 3net Discovery Communications/Sony/IMAXAugust 12, 2014 Launched on February 13, 2011.3D television channel.America OneAmerica One Television, Inc.(USFR Media Group) (1995–2003)VOTH Network, Inc.(USFR Media Group) (2003–2009)America One Television Network, Inc. (2009–2010)One Media Corp, Inc. (2010–2015)Center Post Networks, LLC (2015)July 13, 2015Access Television NetworkWilliam Bernard2000sAmerican Independent NetworkAIN Network, Inc.2001Alpha Repertory Television ServiceHearst Corporation/ABCFebruary 1, 1984Launched on April 12, 1981.Merged with The Entertainment Channel to form A&E. Audience DirecTVMay 22, 2020 Launched on November 25, 1999.Formerly known as Freeview and The 101 Network.Burly Bear NetworkPrivately held (1994–1997)Broadway Video (1997–2002)Sept. 2002Badger Television NetworkBadger Television NetworkAugust 8, 1958CBS CableCBSDecember 17, 1982 Chiller NBCUniversal December 31, 2017 Launched on March 1, 2007. Channel AmericaChannel America Network Inc.1996Launched in 1988. Colours TV Black Star Communications July 13, 2011 Launched on 1995 Cloo NBCUniversal February 1, 2017 Launched as Sleuth on January 1, 2006, replacing Trio.Digi-TVDigi-TVAugust 3, 2022 DuMont Television Network DuMont Laboratories August 6, 1956 Launched on June 28, 1942.The "forgotten network" of early local broadcast television. Fox is sometimes considered its spiritual successor.El Rey NetworkRobert Rodriguez/FactoryMade VenturesDecember 31, 2020Launched on December 15, 2013.Fave TVParamount Skydance CorporationFebruary 2, 2026 Fearnet NBCUniversal July 30, 2014Launched on October 31, 2010.Fox Reality ChannelFox Entertainment GroupMarch 29, 2010Launched on May 24, 2005.Replaced by Nat Geo Wild.Funimation ChannelFunimation/Olympusat Inc.December 31, 2015Launched on September 29, 2005.Replaced by Toku, after Funimation's content deal with Olympusat expired.Relaunched as Crunchyroll Channel on October 11, 2023.Hughes Television NetworkHTN Communications1990sHa!ViacomApril 1, 1991Launched on April 1, 1990.Merged with The Comedy Channel to form CTV: The Comedy Network (renamed Comedy Central that June). The Interactive Channel Source Media Launched its first trial in 1996, with Century Cable in Colorado Springs, using CableShare's VirtualModem software. Included headlines and classified ads from the Colorado Springs Gazette newspaper. Jones Computer Network Jones Intercable Twelve-hour channel launched in 1994; predecessor to ZDTV. Merit TV Trinity Broadcasting Network March 21, 2026 Launched on April 2, 2024.MET TV - USAMET NetworkNovember 23, 2023Launched on December 28, 1966. Mojo HD Comcast/Cox Communications/Time Warner Cable December 1, 2008 Launched in September 2003.Formerly known as INHD. n3D DirecTV June 25, 2012 National Jewish Television Network Joel Levitch 2000s Basic cable channel broadcasting from New York City.The Encyclopedia of Television, Cable, and Video. By R.M. Reed, M.K. Reed Launched in the 1980s. NTA Film Network National Telefilm Associates/Twentieth Century Fox November 1961 Launched in October 1956; An attempt to offer another U.S. general-interest commercial broadcast network, to join the three large commercial networks and the decentralized public-broadcast network National Educational Television; the VHF anchor station was transferred to NYC NET interests after the five-year experiment was abandoned. National Telefilm Associates continued as a program syndicator. Network 1 Network Telephone Services Channel which allowed viewer participation through 800 and 900 phone numbers.Pennsylvania Public Television NetworkPennsylvania Public Television Network2000sPhonevisionZenith Radio Company1969 PlayCable Mattel/General Instrument Channel for downloading and playing Intellivision video games through an adapter; broadcast in the early 1980s.Sega ChannelSegaJuly 31, 1998 Soapnet Disney/ABC December 31, 2013 Soap opera network specializing in airing soap operas. Launched on January 20, 2000.Replaced by Disney Junior on many television providers.Star Television NetworkHarry Handley, Walter Windsor, Cathy Bamberg, & John Tyler (1987-1989)Lang Communications (1989-1991)January 14, 1991The Comedy ChannelHome Box Office, Inc.April 1, 1991Launched on November 15, 1989.Merged with Ha! to form CTV: The Comedy Network (renamed Comedy Central that June).The Entertainment ChannelNBCFebruary 1, 1984Merged with the Alpha Repertory Television Service to form A&E. The Silent Network Sheldon Altfeld/Kathleen Gold/Norm Crosby Specialized channel aimed at deaf and hearing-impaired people; broadcast in the 1980s.The WBWarner Bros. Entertainment/Tribune BroadcastingSeptember 17, 2006Launched on January 11, 1995.Merged with UPN to form The CW.This TVAllen Media GroupMay 31, 2024Launched on November 1, 2008. Trio NBCUniversal January 1, 2006 Launched on June 1, 1994.Replaced by crime/mystery-focused Sleuth.TV Scout2016United NetworkUnited Network, Inc.June 1, 1967 UPN CBS Corporation September 15, 2006 Launched on January 16, 1995.Merged with The WB to form The CW.Urban America TelevisionUrban Television Network CorporationMay 1, 2006 Varsity TV Varsity Media Group, Inc. January 15, 2009 Launched in 1999.High school student-produced programming.Variety Television NetworkNewport TelevisionJanuary 2009

Children's/Family

Name OwnerClosure date NotesGirlz ChannelBoyz ChannelFox Family WorldwideAugust 18, 2000Cable spin-offs of the Fox Family Channel that aired programming aimed towards both demographics (male and female).Launched in November 1999, and were closed following slow distribution and low subscriber numbers of at least 100,000 each, and FFW's focus to restructuring the main network.JUCE TVTrinity Broadcasting NetworkJanuary 26, 2020Launched on February 18, 2002.Formerly JCTV; replaced by Positiv. Kids & Teens TV Sky AngelJanuary 31, 2019Launched on January 4, 1999. Light TV Allen Media GroupJanuary 15, 2021 Launched on December 22, 2016.Replaced by TheGrio. Nickelodeon Games and Sports for Kids MTV Networks (Viacom)December 31, 2007 Launched on March 1, 1999.Replaced by 24-hour channel of The N, but Nick GaS continued to broadcast on Dish Network due to problematic unknown factors until April 23, 2009, when it was replaced by Cartoon Network's West Coast feed. PBJ Luken CommunicationsMarch 31, 2016 Launched on August 1, 2011.Digital subchannel broadcast network airing programs from the Classic Media library. Qubo The E.W. Scripps CompanyFebruary 28, 2021 Launched on September 9, 2006, as a programming block and on January 8, 2007, as a television channel.Smile TVTrinity Broadcasting NetworkJanuary 12, 2025Launched on December 24, 2005.Formerly Smile of a Child; replaced by Yippee TV. Toon Disney The Walt Disney CompanyFebruary 13, 2009 Launched on April 18, 1998.Rebranded as Disney XD.Universal KidsNBCUniversal (Media Group/Cable Entertainment Group)March 6, 2025Launched on September 26, 2005.Formerly PBS Kids Sprout and Sprout.Nick 2 MTV Networks (Viacom)November 2018

LGBTQ Name OwnerClosure date Notes Gay Entertainment Television Gay Entertainment Television Inc. Founded in 1992. Q Television Network Triangle MultimediaFebruary 2006 Launched in August 2005.

Lifestyle Name OwnerClosure date NotesTwistTegna Inc.December 31, 2023 Arts & Antiques Network CYMA Productions Launched in first quarter of 1996."Channel-surfing cable's new nets", Broadcasting & Cable, November 27, 1995, McConville, Jim Discovery Health ChannelDiscovery CommunicationsJanuary 1, 2011 Launched on July 1, 1998.Replaced by Oprah Winfrey Network; merged with FitTV to create Discovery Fit & Health on February 1, 2011.Doctor Television ChannelDoctor Television Channel2019 Esquire NetworkNBCUniversal, Hearst CommunicationsJune 28, 2017 Launched on October 1, 1998.Formerly known as Style Network, which focused on and mainly aimed at fashion. Fashion and Design Television Anthony Guccione Launched in 1994.FAD TV: Fashioning a Network, Women's Wear Daily, February 22, 1994 G4 G4 Media (original)Comcast Spectacor (relaunch)December 31, 2014 (original)November 18, 2022 (relaunch) Launched on April 24, 2002.Relaunched on November 16, 2021.G4techTVG4 MediaFebruary 15, 2005 Halogen TVThe Inspiration NetworksAugust 1, 2013 Launched on October 24, 2009.Merged with the Documentary Channel into Pivot.Lime TV Gaia, Inc.February 25, 2007 Formerly known as Wisdom Television.Plum TVJoseph Varet, Morgan HertzanMay 2013Retirement Living TVRetirement Living TV, LLCDecember 31, 2017Launched on September 5, 2006.Replaced by Newsy. TechTV Vulcan Inc.May 28, 2004 Launched on May 11, 1998, as ZDTV.Merged with G4. Wedding CentralRainbow MediaJuly 1, 2011Launched on August 18, 2009.Spinoff channel of We TV.

Music Name OwnerClosure date NotesBohemia Visual MusicBohemia Visual Music LLCMarch 29, 2010 Americana Television Network Americana Television Network Inc.c. 1994 Country, blues, bluegrass, jazz and gospel music videos. Founded by Stanley Hitchcock in 1992; sold to TCI after two years, which resulted in its shutdown.The Box MTV NetworksJanuary 1, 2001 Launched in 1985.Formerly known as the Video Jukebox Network; replaced by MTV2.Cable Music Channel Turner Broadcasting November 30, 1984 Launched in 1984 by Ted Turner in an attempt to compete with MTV; unlike that channel, it had no VJs. It was short lived. Classic Music Channel Classical Broadcasting Company The Gospel Network Hit Video USA 1980s video channel based out of Texas, aired on some broadcast channels during overnight periods.International Music FeedUniversal Music GroupMarch 31, 2008 Launched on January 20, 2005.Aired music videos from various artists from around the world; purchased and shut down by Hubbard Broadcasting in 2008 to expand distribution for Ovation TV. m Channel Aired syndicated music videos, television shows, movies and news. The channel closed under decision of the owner/creator of the network.MOR Music TV August 31, 1997 Launched on September 1, 1992.Channel which aired music videos and performances in conjunction with selling albums.MTVXMTV NetworksMay 1, 2002Launched on August 1, 1998.Replaced by MTV Jams (later renamed BET Jams).NOYZ Bullfrog Media January 10, 2008 Launched in January 2006.Closed due to parent company's bankruptcy.Retro JamsEquity Media Holdings CorporationAugust 2009TheCoolTVCool Music Network, LLCAugust 1, 2017Launched in March 2009.Converted to online-only streaming service after shutdown.The Tube Music Network The Tube Media Corp.October 1, 2007 Launched in June 2005.VH1 MegaHitsMTV NetworksJune 30, 2005Launched on May 1, 2002.Replaced by LGBT-aimed Logo TV.Z Music Television Gaylord Entertainment Company 2000 Launched on March 1, 1993.Contemporary Christian music video channel; shared channel space with BET in some areas.

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