They used to show some good shows up to a few years ago. Beverly Hillbillies stood out to me in the morning.No more.They used to broadcast local Chicago news.No more.They used to televise Cubs and White Sox games.No more.
This is a terrible channel.Looks like their schedule consists mostly of Cops and a few other shows I have never heard of.How does this channel stay on the air ? It's just awful and shows nothing interesting anymore IMO.This used to be one of my favorite channels years ago. Does anyone here have a listing of what shows and sports WGN used to air going back into the 80's ?

Just when I asked the question about what shows used to air on WGN, I unexpectedly found it online.
Check out this list.

Syndicated series[edit]
21 Jump Street (1990-1991)
24 (2005–September 27, 2008)
The 5th Wheel (2001-2004)
7th Heaven (2000–2002, 2009–2010)
The Abbott and Costello Show (1984-1991, 2001-2002)
The Addams Family (2003)
Adventure Inc. (2002-2003)
Adventures of the Little Mermaid (1991-92)
The Adventures of Sinbad (1996-1998)
The Adventures of Superman (1981-1989)
Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin (1987-1988)
The Adventures of William Tell (1984-1985)
ALF (2008–December 27, 2009)
Alice (1983-1989)
Alvin and the Chipmunks (1983-1984)
America's Top 10 (1980-1985)
American Gladiators (2008 version; June 25–September 21, 2009)
American Idol Rewind (2006–September 29, 2008)
Andromeda (2000-2005)
The Andy Griffith Show (1978-1999)
The Apollo Comedy Hour (1992–1995)
Archie Bunker's Place (1986-1991)
Around the World for Free (2008–2009)
At the Movies (1982–1990)
Barney Miller (1980–1989; 2007–2010)
Beach Clash (1994-1995)
BeastMaster (1999-2004)
Beauty and the Beast (1996-1997)
Becker (2003–2008)
Benson (1984-1989)
Best of Saturday Night (1981-1983)
The Beverly Hillbillies (1983-1987, 2003–2011)
Beverly Hills, 90210 (1996-1998)
Bewitched (1978–1997, 2008–2012)
Beyond with James van Praagh (2002–2003)
The Big Valley (1982-1987)
The Bill Cunningham Show1 (September 17, 2012 – 2013)
Black Sheep Squadron (1995)
Bloopers! (September 15, 2012 – 2013)
Blossom (1998-1999)
The Bob and Tom Show (2009–2010)
The Bob Newhart Show (1990-1993)
Bones (2009-2011, September 29, 2012-2016)
Boogies Diner (1994-1995)
Boston Legal (2008–2010)
BraveStarr (1987-1989)
Bugs Bunny and Friends (1979-1981, 1984-1986, 1988-1990)
The Bullwinkle Show (1980-1983, April 18-September 26, 2009)
Bustin' Loose (1987-1988)
Bzzz! (1996-1997, 2000-2001)
California Dreams (1993–1998)
Can We Shop?! (1994)
Cannon (1985-1987)
Captain N & The Video Game Masters (1992-93)
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future (1987-1988)
Carol Burnett and Friends (1980-1981, 1984-1987)
Caroline in the City (1999–2002)
Carson's Comedy Classics (1985-1986, 1989-1990)
Celebrity Justice (2002-2005)
Change of Heart (2000-2003)
Chappelle's Show (2007–2010)
Charles in Charge (1987-1992, 1994-1995, 1998–2002)
The Charles Perez Show (1994–1996)
Charlie's Angels (1982–1991, 1995-1997, 2009–2012)
Cheers (1987-1990, 2009-2012)
Chico & the Man (1983-1984)
Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers (1989-1992)
The Cisco Kid (1981-1988)
City Guys (2001-2003)
Cleopatra 2525 (2000-2001)
Clueless (2000-2002)
Coach (1997-1999, 2008–2009)
C.O.P.S. (1988-90, 1992-93)
Corner Gas (2007–September 7, 2009)
The Cosby Show (1999–2010)
Court TV: Inside America's Courts (1993-1996)
Curb Your Enthusiasm (September 13, 2010 – September 10, 2011)
Cybill (2002-2006)
Da Vinci's Inquest (2006–September 29, 2008)
Daniel Boone (1978-1980)
Dempsey and Makepeace (1985-1986)
Dennis the Menace (1959 TV series) (1979-1980, 1983-1984)
Dennis the Menace (1986 TV series) (1994-96)
The Dennis Miller Show (1992)
Designing Women (1992–1994)
Dharma & Greg (2010-2014)
The Dick Van Dyke Show (1978-1991)
DuckTales (1989-1992)
The Dukes of Hazzard (1984-1990)
Earth: Final Conflict (1997-2002)
Eischied (1990-1991)
ElimiDate (2001-2006)
Emergency Call (1993-1994)
Empty Nest (1996-1999)
Entourage (September 13, 2010 – September 10, 2011)
Even Stevens (September 18, 2006 – September 11, 2008)
The Facts of Life (1986-1991)
Falcon Crest (1986-1987)
Fame (1985-1997)
Family (1984-1985)
Family Affair (1978-1982)
Family Matters (1995–2003)
Fantasy Island (1983-1985, 1989-1990)
Farscape (2005-2006)
The Flintstones (1978-1981, 1991-1995)
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1999–2004)
Full House (1998–2003)
Fun House (1988-1990)
Funniest Pets & People (2006–2009)
Futurama (September 19, 2011 – 2014)
FTV (1985-1986)
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1985-1989)
Garfield and Friends (1993-94)
Geraldo (1987-1998)
Ghostbusters (1986-1989)
Gidget (1991)
Gilligan's Island (1978-1982)
Good Times (1980-1990)
The Greatest American Hero (1984-1986)
Greatest Sports Legends (1984-1986)
Groovie Goolies and Friends (1979-1980, 1983-1984)
Gumby (1988-1990)
The Hallo Spencer Show (1993-94)
Hangin' In (1990-1991)
Happy Days (2002–2008)
Hawaii Five-O (1998–2000)
Heathcliff (1985-1987)
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995-2000)
Highlander: The Series (1992-1998)
Hill Street Blues (1988-1990)
Hogan's Heroes (1986-1992)
Hollywood & Dine (April 18, 2008–September 2010)
Hollywood Squares (1980-1981)
Home Improvement (2002–2007)
Homicide: Life on the Street (September 2006–September 2009)
The Honeymooners (1986-2000, 2008-2009)
I Dream of Jeannie (1978-1992, 2008-2012)
In Search of... (1981-1983)
Inch High, Private Eye (1990-1991)
The Incredible Hulk (1981-1982)
Independent Network News/USA Tonight (1980–1990, produced by sister station WPIX in New York)
It Takes a Thief (1990-1991)
It's a Great Life (1985-1986)
It's a Living (1985-1988)
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (September 19, 2011 – September 14, 2014)
Jack of All Trades (2000)
The Jane Whitney Show (1993-1994)
The Jeffersons (1982-1996)
Jem (1986-89)
The Joan Rivers Show (1989-1993)
Just Shoot Me! (September 26, 2010 – 2011)
Kidd Video (1991-92)
Knight Rider (1999-2000)
Kojak (1991-1995)
Kung Fu (1981-1985)
Laverne & Shirley (1981-1988)
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (September 28, 2009 – 2015)
The Lawrence Welk Show (1981-1982)
Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous (1984-1995)
Leave It to Beaver (1986-1992)
Legend of the Seeker (November 1, 2008–September 2010)
Little House on the Prairie (1981-1989)
Lizzie McGuire (September 18, 2006 – September 12, 2008)
The Lone Ranger (1981-1988)
The Lost World (1999-2004)
Lou Grant (1983-1993)
Love American Style (1978-1981)
The Love Boat (1983-1992)
Love Connection (1994–1995)
MacGyver (1998-2002)
Mad About You (2010-2011, 2014)
Magnum, P.I. (1986-1992, 1996-1997, 2004-2007)
Malibu, CA (1998-2001)
Mama's Family (1987-1988)
M.A.S.K. (1985-87, 1990-91)
Matlock (September 1991 – 2014)
Maude (1979-1980)
Maximum Exposure (2004-2007)
McHale's Navy (1979-1980)
The Mike Douglas Show (1980-1981)
Moesha (2005–2007)
Monk (2010-2012)
Monsters (1988-1991)
MotorWeek (1993-1996)
Mutant X (2001-2005)
The Muppet Show (1981-1988)
My Three Sons (1978-1980)
Nash Bridges (2007–2010)
The New Adventures of Old Christine (September 13, 2010 – 2013)
The New Soupy Sales Show (1978-1979)
The New Yogi Bear Show (1988-1990)
The New You Asked for It (1981-1983)
Newhart (1989-1990, 1995-1996, 2008–2010)
NewsRadio (October 4, 2008 – 2009)
Night Court (1988-1997)
Night Man (1997-1999, 2001-2002)
Now it Can Be Told (1991–1992)
The Odd Couple (1978-1979, 1983-1984, 1986-1994)
One Big Family (1986-1987)
One Day at a Time (1983-1991)
One West Waikiki (1995-1996)
Out of the Blue (1995-1996)
The Parent 'Hood (1999–2002)
The Partridge Family
Pensacola: Wings of Gold (1999-2000)
Perry Mason (1992-1996)
The Phil Donahue Show (1978-1982)
The Phil Silvers Show (1982-1984)
Photon (1986-1987)
The Pink Panther Show (1981-1983)
Police Story (1985-1990)
Popeye (1987-1988)
Prime Suspect (1992-1994)
Prisoner: Cell Block H (1980-1982)
Puttin' on the Hits (1985-1988)
Quincy, M.E. (1994-1996)
The Rat Patrol (1994-1995)
Rawhide (1982-1988)
Remote Control (1989-1990)
Renegade (1993-1996)
Reno 911! (2007–2010)
Rhoda (1981-1988)
The Road (1994–1995)
The Rockford Files (2003-2007)
RollerGames (1989-1990)
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1983-1984)
Saved by the Bell (1991-1999)
Scooby-Doo (1980-1986)
Scrubs (September 18, 2006 – 2013)
SCTV (1987-1990)
Sea Hunt (1978-1983)
Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (1981-1982)
Sex and the City (2005–2006)
The Sharon Osbourne Show (2003-2004)
She's the Sheriff (1988-1989)
Simon & Simon (1994-1998)
Sister, Sister (September 11, 2007 – May 11, 2009)
Sky Dives
Smash Cuts (2009–2010)
Smurfs' Adventures (1986-1989)
Soap (1982-1991)
Solid Gold (1980-1988)
Soul Train (1978–September 29, 2008)
South Park (September 11, 2009 – September 9, 2012)
The Space Kidettes (1990-1991)
Spiral Zone (1987-1989)
St. Elsewhere (1990-1991)
Star Blazers (1979-1980)
Star Games (1985-1986)
Star Search (1987-1995)
Star Trek: The Next Generation (2009–2011)
Star Trek: The Original Series (1979-1980)
The Steve Wilkos Show (2007–September 11, 2009)
Street Justice (1991-1993)
Street Smarts (2000-2005)
The Streets of San Francisco (1997)
Stunt Dawgs (1993–1994)
Suddenly Susan (2000–2003)
Super Force (1990-1991)
Superfriends (1982-1987)
Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad (1994–1995)
T. and T. (1988-1990)
Tales from the Darkside (1983-1991, 2000-2001, 2008-2013)
Tarzan (1981-1984)
"That Girl" (1992-1995)
Terrytoons (1984-1985)
The Three Stooges (1992-1993)
'Til Death (September 12, 2011 – 2014)
T.J. Hooker (1994-1995)
Toni On! (2007–2010, produced by sister station WPIX in New York)
The Tony Randall Show (1987-1988)
Total Recall 2070 (2000)
Transformers (1985-1988)
Trapper John, M.D. (1986-1991)
Triple Threat (1988-1989)
The Twilight Zone (1959 TV series) (1982-1994)
The Twilight Zone (2002 TV series) (2004-2006)
Unexplained Mysteries (2004-2005)
The Unit (September 25, 2010 – September 8, 2012)
Video Power (1991-92)
Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light (1987-1988)
Wake, Rattle & Roll (1990-91)
The Waltons (1984-1988)
The Wayans Bros. (1999-2002)
WCW Pro Wrestling (1990–1991; localized version branded as "WCW Pro Chicago")
Welcome Back, Kotter (1980-1991)
Webster (1998-1999)
Whacked Out Videos (2008-2010)
What a Country! (1986-1987)
Wheelie and the Chopper Bunch (1990-1991)
The White Shadow (1986-1987, 1993-1994)
Wild Kingdom (1978-1988)
The Wild Wild West (1984-1994)
Will & Grace (2002–2005)
Wiseguy (1996-1998)
WKRP in Cincinnati (1984–1989, 2008–September 6, 2009)
The Woody Woodpecker Show (1996-1997)
WWE Superstars (2009-2011)
The X-Files (2003-2005)
Xena: Warrior Princess (1995-2001)
You Write the Songs (1986-1987)
Young Samson (1990-1991)
Zane Grey Theater (1979-1985)
WB network programming[edit]
Further information: List of programs broadcast by The WB and List of programs broadcast by Kids' WB
Newscasts and local programming from WGN-TV[edit]
$100,000 Fortune Hunt (1989–1994)
Adelante, Chicago (1995–2014)
The Bozo Show (1980–1994)
The Bozo Super Sunday Show (1994–2001)
Bozo's Circus (1978-1980)
Illinois Instant Riches/Illinois' Luckiest (1994–2000)
John Drury and Newsnine (simulcast of former 10 p.m. newscast; 1978–September 1980)
Nightbeat (simulcast of former late night newscast; 1978–1983)
People to People (1990–2014)
Ray Rayner and His Friends (1978-1981)
U.S. Farm Report (1992–2007)
WGN Midday News (formerly Chicago's Midday News and WGN News at Noon; simulcast of noon-1 p.m. CT portion, 1983–2014)[10]
WGN Morning News (simulcast of morning newscast; September 6, 1994 – 1997 and February 3-December 12, 2014)[11]
WGN News at Nine (formerly The Nine O'Clock News; simulcast of 9 p.m. newscast; September 1980–January 30, 2014)
WGN Weekend Morning News (Saturday edition, 1992–1998; Sunday edition, 1992–1994)

I agree. It's a bad network now. The only show I watch on it is "In the Heat of the Night".

I haven't watched it in years. I used to watch Beverly Hillbillies, Happy Days, and Cosby Show on it but that was many years ago.

I haven't watched it in years. I used to watch Beverly Hillbillies, Happy Days, and Cosby Show on it but that was many years ago.

Me neither and I rarely even think of WGN anymore. It's not even shown in HD on my cable provider. I just thought about it today because the start of baseball season and remembered they no longer show the Cubs or White Sox.I used to catch the evening Chicago news on WGN every now and then.This used to be a great channel but wow ! How far they have slid is just amazing.They better figure something out to improve their programming because I have no idea how this channel can stay on the air for much longer.It's a joke.

Just when I asked the question about what shows used to air on WGN, I unexpectedly found it online.
Check out this list.

Syndicated series[edit]
21 Jump Street (1990-1991)
24 (2005–September 27, 2008)
The 5th Wheel (2001-2004)
7th Heaven (2000–2002, 2009–2010)
The Abbott and Costello Show (1984-1991, 2001-2002)
The Addams Family (2003)
Adventure Inc. (2002-2003)
Adventures of the Little Mermaid (1991-92)
The Adventures of Sinbad (1996-1998)
The Adventures of Superman (1981-1989)
Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin (1987-1988)
The Adventures of William Tell (1984-1985)
ALF (2008–December 27, 2009)
Alice (1983-1989)
Alvin and the Chipmunks (1983-1984)
America's Top 10 (1980-1985)
American Gladiators (2008 version; June 25–September 21, 2009)
American Idol Rewind (2006–September 29, 2008)
Andromeda (2000-2005)
The Andy Griffith Show (1978-1999)
The Apollo Comedy Hour (1992–1995)
Archie Bunker's Place (1986-1991)
Around the World for Free (2008–2009)
At the Movies (1982–1990)
Barney Miller (1980–1989; 2007–2010)
Beach Clash (1994-1995)
BeastMaster (1999-2004)
Beauty and the Beast (1996-1997)
Becker (2003–2008)
Benson (1984-1989)
Best of Saturday Night (1981-1983)
The Beverly Hillbillies (1983-1987, 2003–2011)
Beverly Hills, 90210 (1996-1998)
Bewitched (1978–1997, 2008–2012)
Beyond with James van Praagh (2002–2003)
The Big Valley (1982-1987)
The Bill Cunningham Show1 (September 17, 2012 – 2013)
Black Sheep Squadron (1995)
Bloopers! (September 15, 2012 – 2013)
Blossom (1998-1999)
The Bob and Tom Show (2009–2010)
The Bob Newhart Show (1990-1993)
Bones (2009-2011, September 29, 2012-2016)
Boogies Diner (1994-1995)
Boston Legal (2008–2010)
BraveStarr (1987-1989)
Bugs Bunny and Friends (1979-1981, 1984-1986, 1988-1990)
The Bullwinkle Show (1980-1983, April 18-September 26, 2009)
Bustin' Loose (1987-1988)
Bzzz! (1996-1997, 2000-2001)
California Dreams (1993–1998)
Can We Shop?! (1994)
Cannon (1985-1987)
Captain N & The Video Game Masters (1992-93)
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future (1987-1988)
Carol Burnett and Friends (1980-1981, 1984-1987)
Caroline in the City (1999–2002)
Carson's Comedy Classics (1985-1986, 1989-1990)
Celebrity Justice (2002-2005)
Change of Heart (2000-2003)
Chappelle's Show (2007–2010)
Charles in Charge (1987-1992, 1994-1995, 1998–2002)
The Charles Perez Show (1994–1996)
Charlie's Angels (1982–1991, 1995-1997, 2009–2012)
Cheers (1987-1990, 2009-2012)
Chico & the Man (1983-1984)
Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers (1989-1992)
The Cisco Kid (1981-1988)
City Guys (2001-2003)
Cleopatra 2525 (2000-2001)
Clueless (2000-2002)
Coach (1997-1999, 2008–2009)
C.O.P.S. (1988-90, 1992-93)
Corner Gas (2007–September 7, 2009)
The Cosby Show (1999–2010)
Court TV: Inside America's Courts (1993-1996)
Curb Your Enthusiasm (September 13, 2010 – September 10, 2011)
Cybill (2002-2006)
Da Vinci's Inquest (2006–September 29, 2008)
Daniel Boone (1978-1980)
Dempsey and Makepeace (1985-1986)
Dennis the Menace (1959 TV series) (1979-1980, 1983-1984)
Dennis the Menace (1986 TV series) (1994-96)
The Dennis Miller Show (1992)
Designing Women (1992–1994)
Dharma & Greg (2010-2014)
The Dick Van Dyke Show (1978-1991)
DuckTales (1989-1992)
The Dukes of Hazzard (1984-1990)
Earth: Final Conflict (1997-2002)
Eischied (1990-1991)
ElimiDate (2001-2006)
Emergency Call (1993-1994)
Empty Nest (1996-1999)
Entourage (September 13, 2010 – September 10, 2011)
Even Stevens (September 18, 2006 – September 11, 2008)
The Facts of Life (1986-1991)
Falcon Crest (1986-1987)
Fame (1985-1997)
Family (1984-1985)
Family Affair (1978-1982)
Family Matters (1995–2003)
Fantasy Island (1983-1985, 1989-1990)
Farscape (2005-2006)
The Flintstones (1978-1981, 1991-1995)
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1999–2004)
Full House (1998–2003)
Fun House (1988-1990)
Funniest Pets & People (2006–2009)
Futurama (September 19, 2011 – 2014)
FTV (1985-1986)
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1985-1989)
Garfield and Friends (1993-94)
Geraldo (1987-1998)
Ghostbusters (1986-1989)
Gidget (1991)
Gilligan's Island (1978-1982)
Good Times (1980-1990)
The Greatest American Hero (1984-1986)
Greatest Sports Legends (1984-1986)
Groovie Goolies and Friends (1979-1980, 1983-1984)
Gumby (1988-1990)
The Hallo Spencer Show (1993-94)
Hangin' In (1990-1991)
Happy Days (2002–2008)
Hawaii Five-O (1998–2000)
Heathcliff (1985-1987)
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995-2000)
Highlander: The Series (1992-1998)
Hill Street Blues (1988-1990)
Hogan's Heroes (1986-1992)
Hollywood & Dine (April 18, 2008–September 2010)
Hollywood Squares (1980-1981)
Home Improvement (2002–2007)
Homicide: Life on the Street (September 2006–September 2009)
The Honeymooners (1986-2000, 2008-2009)
I Dream of Jeannie (1978-1992, 2008-2012)
In Search of... (1981-1983)
Inch High, Private Eye (1990-1991)
The Incredible Hulk (1981-1982)
Independent Network News/USA Tonight (1980–1990, produced by sister station WPIX in New York)
It Takes a Thief (1990-1991)
It's a Great Life (1985-1986)
It's a Living (1985-1988)
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (September 19, 2011 – September 14, 2014)
Jack of All Trades (2000)
The Jane Whitney Show (1993-1994)
The Jeffersons (1982-1996)
Jem (1986-89)
The Joan Rivers Show (1989-1993)
Just Shoot Me! (September 26, 2010 – 2011)
Kidd Video (1991-92)
Knight Rider (1999-2000)
Kojak (1991-1995)
Kung Fu (1981-1985)
Laverne & Shirley (1981-1988)
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (September 28, 2009 – 2015)
The Lawrence Welk Show (1981-1982)
Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous (1984-1995)
Leave It to Beaver (1986-1992)
Legend of the Seeker (November 1, 2008–September 2010)
Little House on the Prairie (1981-1989)
Lizzie McGuire (September 18, 2006 – September 12, 2008)
The Lone Ranger (1981-1988)
The Lost World (1999-2004)
Lou Grant (1983-1993)
Love American Style (1978-1981)
The Love Boat (1983-1992)
Love Connection (1994–1995)
MacGyver (1998-2002)
Mad About You (2010-2011, 2014)
Magnum, P.I. (1986-1992, 1996-1997, 2004-2007)
Malibu, CA (1998-2001)
Mama's Family (1987-1988)
M.A.S.K. (1985-87, 1990-91)
Matlock (September 1991 – 2014)
Maude (1979-1980)
Maximum Exposure (2004-2007)
McHale's Navy (1979-1980)
The Mike Douglas Show (1980-1981)
Moesha (2005–2007)
Monk (2010-2012)
Monsters (1988-1991)
MotorWeek (1993-1996)
Mutant X (2001-2005)
The Muppet Show (1981-1988)
My Three Sons (1978-1980)
Nash Bridges (2007–2010)
The New Adventures of Old Christine (September 13, 2010 – 2013)
The New Soupy Sales Show (1978-1979)
The New Yogi Bear Show (1988-1990)
The New You Asked for It (1981-1983)
Newhart (1989-1990, 1995-1996, 2008–2010)
NewsRadio (October 4, 2008 – 2009)
Night Court (1988-1997)
Night Man (1997-1999, 2001-2002)
Now it Can Be Told (1991–1992)
The Odd Couple (1978-1979, 1983-1984, 1986-1994)
One Big Family (1986-1987)
One Day at a Time (1983-1991)
One West Waikiki (1995-1996)
Out of the Blue (1995-1996)
The Parent 'Hood (1999–2002)
The Partridge Family
Pensacola: Wings of Gold (1999-2000)
Perry Mason (1992-1996)
The Phil Donahue Show (1978-1982)
The Phil Silvers Show (1982-1984)
Photon (1986-1987)
The Pink Panther Show (1981-1983)
Police Story (1985-1990)
Popeye (1987-1988)
Prime Suspect (1992-1994)
Prisoner: Cell Block H (1980-1982)
Puttin' on the Hits (1985-1988)
Quincy, M.E. (1994-1996)
The Rat Patrol (1994-1995)
Rawhide (1982-1988)
Remote Control (1989-1990)
Renegade (1993-1996)
Reno 911! (2007–2010)
Rhoda (1981-1988)
The Road (1994–1995)
The Rockford Files (2003-2007)
RollerGames (1989-1990)
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1983-1984)
Saved by the Bell (1991-1999)
Scooby-Doo (1980-1986)
Scrubs (September 18, 2006 – 2013)
SCTV (1987-1990)
Sea Hunt (1978-1983)
Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (1981-1982)
Sex and the City (2005–2006)
The Sharon Osbourne Show (2003-2004)
She's the Sheriff (1988-1989)
Simon & Simon (1994-1998)
Sister, Sister (September 11, 2007 – May 11, 2009)
Sky Dives
Smash Cuts (2009–2010)
Smurfs' Adventures (1986-1989)
Soap (1982-1991)
Solid Gold (1980-1988)
Soul Train (1978–September 29, 2008)
South Park (September 11, 2009 – September 9, 2012)
The Space Kidettes (1990-1991)
Spiral Zone (1987-1989)
St. Elsewhere (1990-1991)
Star Blazers (1979-1980)
Star Games (1985-1986)
Star Search (1987-1995)
Star Trek: The Next Generation (2009–2011)
Star Trek: The Original Series (1979-1980)
The Steve Wilkos Show (2007–September 11, 2009)
Street Justice (1991-1993)
Street Smarts (2000-2005)
The Streets of San Francisco (1997)
Stunt Dawgs (1993–1994)
Suddenly Susan (2000–2003)
Super Force (1990-1991)
Superfriends (1982-1987)
Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad (1994–1995)
T. and T. (1988-1990)
Tales from the Darkside (1983-1991, 2000-2001, 2008-2013)
Tarzan (1981-1984)
"That Girl" (1992-1995)
Terrytoons (1984-1985)
The Three Stooges (1992-1993)
'Til Death (September 12, 2011 – 2014)
T.J. Hooker (1994-1995)
Toni On! (2007–2010, produced by sister station WPIX in New York)
The Tony Randall Show (1987-1988)
Total Recall 2070 (2000)
Transformers (1985-1988)
Trapper John, M.D. (1986-1991)
Triple Threat (1988-1989)
The Twilight Zone (1959 TV series) (1982-1994)
The Twilight Zone (2002 TV series) (2004-2006)
Unexplained Mysteries (2004-2005)
The Unit (September 25, 2010 – September 8, 2012)
Video Power (1991-92)
Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light (1987-1988)
Wake, Rattle & Roll (1990-91)
The Waltons (1984-1988)
The Wayans Bros. (1999-2002)
WCW Pro Wrestling (1990–1991; localized version branded as "WCW Pro Chicago")
Welcome Back, Kotter (1980-1991)
Webster (1998-1999)
Whacked Out Videos (2008-2010)
What a Country! (1986-1987)
Wheelie and the Chopper Bunch (1990-1991)
The White Shadow (1986-1987, 1993-1994)
Wild Kingdom (1978-1988)
The Wild Wild West (1984-1994)
Will & Grace (2002–2005)
Wiseguy (1996-1998)
WKRP in Cincinnati (1984–1989, 2008–September 6, 2009)
The Woody Woodpecker Show (1996-1997)
WWE Superstars (2009-2011)
The X-Files (2003-2005)
Xena: Warrior Princess (1995-2001)
You Write the Songs (1986-1987)
Young Samson (1990-1991)
Zane Grey Theater (1979-1985)
WB network programming[edit]
Further information: List of programs broadcast by The WB and List of programs broadcast by Kids' WB
Newscasts and local programming from WGN-TV[edit]
$100,000 Fortune Hunt (1989–1994)
Adelante, Chicago (1995–2014)
The Bozo Show (1980–1994)
The Bozo Super Sunday Show (1994–2001)
Bozo's Circus (1978-1980)
Illinois Instant Riches/Illinois' Luckiest (1994–2000)
John Drury and Newsnine (simulcast of former 10 p.m. newscast; 1978–September 1980)
Nightbeat (simulcast of former late night newscast; 1978–1983)
People to People (1990–2014)
Ray Rayner and His Friends (1978-1981)
U.S. Farm Report (1992–2007)
WGN Midday News (formerly Chicago's Midday News and WGN News at Noon; simulcast of noon-1 p.m. CT portion, 1983–2014)[10]
WGN Morning News (simulcast of morning newscast; September 6, 1994 – 1997 and February 3-December 12, 2014)[11]
WGN News at Nine (formerly The Nine O'Clock News; simulcast of 9 p.m. newscast; September 1980–January 30, 2014)
WGN Weekend Morning News (Saturday edition, 1992–1998; Sunday edition, 1992–1994)

7th Heaven came back in the fall of 2008. Incredible Hulk was on GN as far as 1984.

I agree. It's a bad network now. The only show I watch on it is "In the Heat of the Night".

That's the only show I watch too. My dad watches COPS and Walker, Texas Ranger.

They do show some cool 80s-early 90s movies sometimes though.


Edited to add: Nevermind about the movies. I was thinking of the CW.

i quite watching when they showed too many walker texas,ranger! & when they took off home improvement ! its also in wide screen its full size wide screen not just the 2 bars!! I wish they would go back bring in some good shows!! some times the only 2 shows i watch is blue bloods & person of interest!! Im kind of glade they got ride of Elementary i hate that show!!

shows i would bring back are:

if they wonted to show newer shows i would show:
Arrow
the flash
person of interest
Hawaii five o
the mentalist
nsic
nsic lose angles
csi
csi new york
csi miami


sitcoms
home improvement
family matters
saved by the bell
California Dreams
alf
three stooges
court ship of eddies father

other shows:
kung fu
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
Xena: Warrior Princess
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
the rockford files
mangum pi

It's been a little over a decade since I gave up on subscribing to a Pay-TV provider to get my programming. IMO it simply isn't worth it. Most of the programming they no longer show are available via other means for a price that;s CHEAPER than paying a provider. I'm no longer at their mercy when it comes to watching what I want to see. One of these days I'll show you pictures of my mammoth collection of shows on home video. I own over 50,000 hours of programming on home video. Addd to that the amount of programming available on youtube I'm set for life! :D Let these channels rot in their greed, I got better things to spend my money on. {angryfire

PS, I don't have to wade through the insane amounts of advertising while I watch any show. :D

Just another commercial filled network that plays the same shows over-and-over. We now have 500 channels and look at how it turned out. If you don't like the show on at 6 AM it will still be on when you get home at 6 PM.

For a while they were pretty good. They cancelled one of the few decent original and creative series on there ---Salem, which was giving them some press. Now it's nothing but another channel that airs a select few shows all day. I don't know why cable channels today want to be carbon copies of each other.

Corporation took-over WGN!

This is why I hate the corporate world...if it doesn't make money...throw it away! If it makes money...milk that cash-cow!

I read someplace that WGN might be sold. I still expect whoever owns it to acquire 4 or so series and run them in 12 hour marathons. I remember when there was a different show every 30 minutes or every hour. I think if they did not start the practice TVLand was one of the first to have frequent marathons or "block party" days.

What good is having so many channels if the same show is always on? I see "Friends" is on TBS for hours then it switches to another Network and runs several more hours.

I read someplace that WGN might be sold. I still expect whoever owns it to acquire 4 or so series and run them in 12 hour marathons. I remember when there was a different show every 30 minutes or every hour. I think if they did not start the practice TVLand was one of the first to have frequent marathons or "block party" days.

What good is having so many channels if the same show is always on? I see "Friends" is on TBS for hours then it switches to another Network and runs several more hours.

I wish they can bring-back the greatness of WGN of the 1980's and 1990's...but I'm afraid they won't!

Due to a quirk in regulations, Canada has the local WGN feed. Just this morning I was watching the WhiteSox, Detroit game.

I used to love WGN. I would always come home from school and Home Improvement and Fresh Prince would be on. Also remember watching Family Matters, Happy Days, and California Dreams on the channel.

WGN isn't as good as when it aired a lot of classics a few years ago. But I do like their blocks of Blue Bloods and M*A*S*H.

I used to love WGN. WGN America? Not as much. I feel the same way about TV Land now as well.

I miss when did the Outta Sight Retro Night programming block on Sundays nights back around 2009-2010 and they airs shows like WKRP Cincinatti, ALF, Cheers, Barney Miller, The Honeymooners, Newhart.

http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/wgn-america-underground-sinclair-tribune-media-1202418701/

Sinclair Broadcast Group CEO Chris Ripley didn’t mince words: WGN America’s programming focus will be very different once Sinclair’s $3.9 billion acquisition of Tribune Media is completed.

The Baltimore-based station owner has great ambition for using the heft of its expanded national footprint to launch new businesses, potentially even an MVPD-like bundle of channels, but high-end scripted originals will no longer be a priority if Sinclair and Tribune secure federal approval to tie the knot.

Ripley told Wall Street analysts Monday that WGN America’s ratings cannot support the channel’s current level of spending on original series. Sinclair’s focus will be on “repositioning WGN America for profitable growth.” Ripley noted that WGN America already had begun paring back under the direction of interim Tribune CEO Peter Kerns, emphasizing lower-cost originals and acquired series.

“The ratings WGN America (delivers) doesn’t justify the type of spending they do on the original programming side,” Ripley said. “The channel could be run much more profitably on a fraction of what they spend on programming.”

Ripley didn’t name specific shows but his remarks left no doubt the WGN America will back away from scripted dramas, a field it moved into aggressively under previous CEO Peter Liguori. Liguori left the company in March after four years at the helm.

“Underground,” WGN America’s top original series, has drawn critical acclaim and a respectable audience, by WGN America standards. The historical drama wraps its second season on Wednesday. It’s likely that producer Sony Pictures Television will look to find a new home for “Underground.”

Earlier this month WGN America canceled another Sony-produced drama, “Outsiders.” WGN America also recently completed production on a pilot from Warner Horizon Television, “Scalped,” a crime drama set on a Native American reservation.

Meanwhile, Ripley emphasized that Sinclair’s long-term vision for the company includes expanding into cutting-edge data services and even MVPD-like offerings, using the robust broadcast bandwidth that will be enabled once broadcasters, tech giants and the FCC finish wrangling over an upgraded technical standard for broadcast TV, or ATSC 3.0.

“This is key to getting us that much closer to a nationwide network for advanced services such as virtual MVPDs and connected cars,” Ripley said. “That’s the sort of network that opens up incremental revenue opportunities that are beyond core broadcasting.”

All of WGN's originals so far have been rated TVMA. They might do better if they switch to a more family audience with TVPG shows.

http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/wgn-america-underground-sinclair-tribune-media-1202418701/

It should be also noted that WGN America lost $74 million last year on the syndication package deal for CBS' Person of Interest and Elementary, as the shows attracted no viewers in reruns.

WGN JTS when they stopped showing the classics.

http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/wgn-america-underground-sinclair-tribune-media-1202418701/

Sinclair should not be allowed to own any channels at all. Once they took over the local news on Channel 45 in Baltimore, it went completely downhill and it appears WGN is following the same path.

All of WGN's originals so far have been rated TVMA. They might do better if they switch to a more family audience with TVPG shows.
:yeahthat

I don't like TVMA shows. I much prefer family-friendly shows and some TV14 shows. Just my preference.

I miss when did the Outta Sight Retro Night programming block on Sundays nights back around 2009-2010 and they airs shows like WKRP Cincinatti, ALF, Cheers, Barney Miller, The Honeymooners, Newhart.
YES!!!

completely worthless station now - I just scanned through the next week's schedule and the only thing I would watch if there was absolutely nothing else on and I had nothing else recorded would be Raising Hope.

I think the FCC needs to stop allowing these mergers and acquisitions that keep producing these completely worthless stations that essentially could be running infomercials 24-7 and it wouldn't affect their ratings whatsoever.

I stopped watching the channel when they stopped airing Corner Gas.

WGN Midday News also started as Newscope

They used to broadcast local Chicago news.No more.They used to televise Cubs and White Sox games.This used to be one of my favorite channels years ago. Does anyone here have a listing of what shows and sports WGN used to air going back into the 80's ?
Wow this shocks me to hear that they don't air Cubs games anymore. That's a tragedy because I've always associated WGN with Cubs games. I remember watching the very first night Cubs game in 1987 on WGN. Just sad, what is the world coming to?

I concur. Is there a schedule of what WGN America used to show?

I miss when did the Outta Sight Retro Night programming block on Sundays nights back around 2009-2010 and they airs shows like WKRP Cincinatti, ALF, Cheers, Barney Miller, The Honeymooners, Newhart.

Yes! I remember that block. I watched it every Sunday after dinner. Unfortunately, the block only lasted a year and was pulled quickly.