First-run syndication in the United States, 2000s
These are first-run syndicated television shows that air on commercial broadcast stations in a significant number of markets. If it has only aired in a few markets, it is not significantly important enough to be placed on this list. Note that shows listed here do not necessarily air in every market.
Current programs
These shows currently air in first-run syndication.[1]
Talk/Conversation shows
- The Dr. Oz Show (2009)
- Dr. Phil (2002)
- The Doctors (2008)
- Daily Blast Live (2017)
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)
- The Jerry Springer Show (1991)
- Live with Kelly and Ryan (1988)
- Maury (1991)
- Pickler & Ben (2017)
- Rachael Ray (2006)
- The Real (2014)
- Sister Circle (2017)
- Steve (2017)
- The Steve Wilkos Show (2007)
- The Wendy Williams Show (2009)
Tabloid/newsmagazine shows
- Access Hollywood (1996)
- Celebrity Page (2013)
- Dish Nation (2012)
- DailyMailTV (2017)
- Entertainment Tonight (1981)
- Extra (1994)
- Inside Edition (1989)
- Page Six (2017)
- TOP 30 (2017)
- TMZ (2007)
Crime/law enforcement shows
- Crime Watch Daily (2015)
Game/Competition shows
- Family Feud (1999)
- Funny You Should Ask (2017)
- Jeopardy! (1984)
- Wheel of Fortune (1983)
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2002)
Reality court/judicial shows
- Couple's Court (2017)
- Divorce Court (1999)
- Hot Bench (2014)
- Judge Faith (2014)
- Judge Judy (1996)
- Judge Mathis (1999)
- Justice with Judge Mablean (2014)
- Paternity Court (2013)
- The People's Court (1997)
Viral/viewer-submitted video series
- Right This Minute (2011)
Canceled/ended programs
These shows aired between 2000 and 2013, but production on these series has been halted.[1]
Talk/Conversation shows
- The Ananda Lewis Show (2001–2002)
- Anderson Live (2011–2013)
- The Arsenio Hall Show (2013–2014)
- Ask Rita (2003–2004)
- Bethenny (2013–2014)
- Better (2008–2015)
- The Bonnie Hunt Show (2008–2010)
- The Brian McKnight Show (2009–2010)
- The Caroline Rhea Show (2002–2003)
- The Cindy Margolis Show (2000–2001)
- Crime Watch Daily (2015-2018)
- Donny & Marie (1998–2000)
- Dr. Joy Browne (1999–2000)
- The Dr. Keith Ablow Show (2006–2007)
- Dr. Laura (2000–2001)
- Dr. Steve (2011–2012)
- Forgive or Forget (1998–2001)
- FABLife (2015–2016)
- Good Day Live (2002–2005)
- The Greg Behrendt Show (2006–2007)
- Harry (2016-2018)
- Howard Stern Radio Show (1998–2001)
- In the Loop with iVillage (2006–2008)
- The Insider (2004–2017)
- Iyanla (2001–2002)
- The Jerry Springer Show (1991-2018)
- The Jane Pauley Show (2004–2005)
- The Jeff Probst Show (2012–2013)
- The Jenny Jones Show (1991–2003)
- The Jeremy Kyle Show (2011–2013)
- The John Walsh Show (2002–2004)
- Katie (2012–2014)
- The Larry Elder Show (2004–2005)
- Leeza (1994–2000)
- Life & Style (2004–2005)
- Living It Up! With Ali & Jack (2003–2004)
- Martha (2005–2012; moved to The Hallmark Channel in 2010)
- Martha Stewart Living (1993–2004)
- The Martin Short Show (1999–2000)
- The Megan Mullally Show (2006–2007)
- Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus (2000–2001)
- The Montel Williams Show (1991–2008)
- The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet (2007–2009)
- The Nate Berkus Show (2010–2012)
- On Air With Ryan Seacrest (2004)
- The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986–2011)
- The Other Half (2001–2003)
- The Queen Latifah Show (1999–2001)
- The Queen Latifah Show (2013–2015)
- Richard Simmons' DreamMaker (1999–2000)
- The Ricki Lake Show (1993–2004)
- The Ricki Lake Show (2012–2013)
- The Rob Nelson Show (2002–2003)
- The Roseanne Show (1998–2000)
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996–2002)
- The Sally Jessy Raphael Show (1985–2002)
- The Sharon Osbourne Show (2003–2004)
- The Steve Harvey Show (2007–2012)
- Shop & Style (2003)
- Talk or Walk (2001–2002)
- The Test (2013–2014)
- The Tony Danza Show (2004–2006)
- Trisha (2012–2014)
- The Tyra Banks Show (2005–2010; moved to The CW in 2009)
- The Wayne Brady Show (2002–2004)
Tabloid/newsmagazine shows
- Celebrity Justice (2002–2005)
- Crazy Talk (2015–2016)
- Hollyscoop (2009–2014)
- National Enquirer TV (1999–2001)
- The Insider (2004-2017)
Game/Competition shows
- Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (2009–2011)
- Card Sharks (2001–2002)
- Celebrity Name Game (2014-2017)
- Deal or No Deal (2008–2010)
- Don't Forget the Lyrics! (2010–2011)
- Hollywood Squares (1998–2004)
- Inside the Box (2008)
- Let's Ask America (2012–2015)
- Merv Griffin's Crosswords (2007–2008)
- Pyramid (2002–2004)
- Sex Wars (2000–2001)
- Street Smarts (2000–2005)
- Temptation (2007–2008)
- To Tell the Truth (2000–2002)
- Trivial Pursuit: America Plays (2008–2009)
- Ultimate Poker Challenge (2004–2006)
- Weakest Link (2002–2003)
Reality dating shows
- Blind Date (1999–2006)
- Change of Heart (1998–2003)
- Elimidate (2001–2006)
- EX-treme Dating (2002–2004)
- The Fifth Wheel (2001–2004)
- Rendez-View (2001–2002)
- Shipmates (2001–2003)
Disputable discussion shows
- The Chris Matthews Show (2002–2013)
- What America Thinks with Scott Rasmussen (2012–2013)
Lifestyle shows
- Weekend Vibe (2002–2004)
- Your Total Health (2004–2008)
Makeover reality shows
- Ambush Makeover (2003–2004)
- Bob Vila (2005–2007)
- Bob Vila's Home Again (1990–2005)
- Design Invasion (2004–2005)
- Home Delivery (2004–2005)
- Hometeam (2005–2006)
- Live Like a Star (2004–2005)
Movie review shows
- At the Movies (1986–2010)
- Hot Ticket (2001–2004)
- Lyons & Bailes Reel Talk (2007–2009)
Newsmagazine shows
- A Current Affair (2005)
- Geraldo at Large (2005–2007)
Paranormal reality shows
- Beyond With James Van Praagh (2002–2003)
- Crossing Over With John Edward (2000–2004)
- Pat Croce Moving In (2004–2005)
- Unexplained Mysteries (2003–2005)
- Unsealed: Conspiracy Files (2012–2013)
Reality court/judicial shows
- Advance Court (1989-2002: 2018-)
- Cristina's Court (2006–2009)
- Curtis Court (2000–2001)
- Eye for an Eye (2003–2008)
- Family Court With Judge Penny (2008–2009)
- Judge Alex (2005–2014)
- Judge David Young (2007–2009)
- Judge Faith (2014-2018)
- Judge Hatchett (2000–2008)
- Judge Heck (2009-2011)
- Judge Jeanine Pirro (2008–2011; moved from The CW in 2009)
- Judge Joe Brown (1997–2013)
- Judge Karen (2008–2009)
- Judge Karen's Court (2010–2011)
- Judge Maria Lopez (2006–2008)
- Judge Mills Lane (1998–2001)
- Jury Duty (2007–2008)
- Last Shot With Judge Gunn (2011–2012)
- Moral Court (2000–2001)
- Power of Attorney (2000–2002)
- Street Court (2009–2010)
- Supreme Justice with Judge Karen Mills (2013–2014)
- Swift Justice with Jackie Glass (2011–2012)
- Texas Justice (2001–2005)
- We the Jury (2002–2003)
- We the People With Gloria Allred (2011–2014)
Reality shows
- American Idol Rewind (2006–2010)
- America's Moving To (2002–2003)
- Arrest & Trial (2000–2001)
- Birdman Presents: The We Don't Give a Shit Show (2004-2006)
- Classmates (2003–2004)
- Life Moments (2002–2003)
- Missing (2003–2011)
- NASCAR Angels (2006–2010)
- Pet Keeping with Marc Morrone (2003–2004)
- Starting Over (2003–2006)
Sports shows
- The George Michael Sports Machine (1984–2007)
- UFC Wired (2007–2009)
Variety shows
- Dance 360 (2004–2005)
- It's Showtime at the Apollo (1987–2007)
- Soul Train (1971–2006)
- That's Funny (2004–2006)
- The Tom Joyner Show (2005–2006)
- Your Big Break (2000–2001)
Viewer-submitted video series
- Bloopers (2012–2013)
- Maximum Exposure (2000–2003)
- Real TV (1996–2001)
- Smash Cuts (2009–2011)
- Whacked Out Videos (2009–2012)
- World's Funniest Moments (2010–2012)
- Whacked Out Sports (2006–2012)
- What Went Down (2014–2015)
Children's Programmings series
- Stanley (March 5, 2005 - February 22, 2014)
Adult Animation series
- Ren & Stimpy: Adult Party Cartoon (2004)
- Stripperella (2004-2005)
Scripted series
- Adventure Inc. (2003–2004)
- Andromeda (2000–2005, moved to Sci-Fi in 2004)
- Baywatch (1991-2001, moved from NBC)
- Baywatch Hawaii (1999–2001)
- Beastmaster (1999–2002)
- Cleopatra 2525 (2000–2001)
- Cold Squad (2006–2008)
- Earth: Final Conflict (1997–2002)
- Heartland (2010–2012)
- The Immortal (2000–2001)
- Jack of All Trades (2000)
- John Woo's Once a Thief (2002–2003)
- Legend of the Seeker (2008–2010)
- The Lost World (1999–2002)
- Masterminds (2006–2008)
- Mutant X (2001–2004)
- Nite Tales (2009)
- Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (1996–2000)
- Queen of Swords (2000–2001)
- ReGenesis (2007–2009)
- Relic Hunter (1999–2002)
- Republic of Doyle (2013†-2014)
- She Spies (2002–2004)
- Sheena (2000–2002)
- Starhunter (2003–2004)
- Tracker (2001–2002)
- V.I.P. (1998–2002)
- Viper (1996-1999)
- VIP Passport (2006–2007)
- Xena: Warrior Princess (1995–2001)
(†) – indicates year entered U.S. syndication
- EntertainmentStudios.com (2002–2009)
- Every Woman (2000–2009)
- The Gossip Queens (2010–2011)
- Kickin' It (2002–2011)
- My Destination.tv (2010–2012)
- Recipe.tv (2004–2010)
- Who Wants to Date a Comedian (2011–2012)
See also
- The CW Plus
- MyNetworkTV, a broadcast syndication service (formerly a television network)