New Series 1989

The Arsenio Hall Show (1989–1994)

The Pat Sajak Show (1989–1990).

Inside Edition

COPS (1989—present).

Quantum Leap (1989–1993).

Generations NBC.

Rescue 911 (1989–1996).

The New Mickey Mouse Club (1989–1994)

McGee and Me! (1989–1992).

Tales from the Crypt (1989–1996).

The Seinfeld Chronicles (1989–1998).

Saved By The Bell (1989–1993)

Life Goes On (1989–1993).

American Gladiators (1989–1996)

Alien Nation (1989–1990).

Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989–1993).

Baywatch (1989 – 2001).

Family Matters (1989–1998).

America's Funniest Home Videos (1989 — )

The Simpsons premieres on Fox with a special Christmas episode (1989— ).

Most Watched 1989-1990

1. The Cosby Show

2. Roseanne

3. Cheers

4. A Different World

5. America's Funniest Home Videos

6. The Golden Girls

7. 60 Minutes

8. The Wonder Years

9. Empty Nest

10. Monday Night Football

11. Unsolved Mysteries

12. Who's the Boss?

13. Murder, She Wrote

14. Chicken Soup

15. Grand

Television News 1989

Maxwell House coffee runs ads during "Roe vs Wade" movie despite threat of boycott by right-to-lifers

Pat Sajak leaves Wheel of Fortune  for a CBS late night talk show while remaining on the nighttime version. His daytime hosting role will be taken by Rolf Benirschke, then by Bob Goen  when Wheel switches networks from NBC to CBS.

Lucille Ball dies April 26.

The Emmy's 1989 - 1990

Outstanding Drama Series -  L.A. Law

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Peter Falk, Columbo

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series - Patricia Wettig, thirtysomething

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Jimmy Smits, L.A. Law

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series - Marg Helgenberger, China Beach

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series - Patrick McGoohan, Columbo

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series - Viveca Lindfors, Life Goes On

Outstanding Comedy Series - Murphy Brown

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Ten Danson, Cheers

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series - Candice Bergen, Murphy Brown

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Alex Rocco, The Famous Teddy Z

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series - Bebe Neuwirth, Cheers

Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series - In Living Color

Outstanding Miniseries - Drug Wars: The Camarena Story (NBC)

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special - Hume Cronyn, Age-Old Friends

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special - Barbara Hershey, A Killing in a Small Town

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special - Vincent Gardenia, Age-Old Friends

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Special - Eva Marie Saint, People Like Us

Outstanding Informational Series - Smithsonian World (PBS)

Outstanding Informational Special - Great Performances - Dance in America - Bob Fosse Steam Heat (PBS)

Outstanding Children's Series (Daytime) - Reading Rainbow (PBS)

Outstanding Animated Program (Prime Time, for Programming One Hour or Less) - The Simpsons (FOX)

Outstanding Game/Audience Participation Show - Jeopardy! (Syndicated)

Outstanding Talk/Service Show - Sally Jessy Raphael (Syndicated)

Series End 1989

Simon & Simon (1981–1989).

Webster (1983–1989).

It's a Living (1980 – 1989).

$ale of the Century (1983–1989).

Super Password (1984–1989).

The Benny Hill Show (1955–1989).

Dynasty (1981–1989).

Family Ties (1982–1989).

Moonlighting (1985–1989).

Miami Vice (1984–1989).

Kate and Allie (1984–1989).

Highway to Heaven (1984–1989).

American Bandstand (1952–1989).

TV Guide Schedule 1989