# List of television specials on Australian television in 2008

This is a list of television specials which first aired on Australian television in 2008. The list is arranged in chronological order. Where more than one programming changed was made on the same date, those changes are listed alphabetically.

## List

| Date | Program | Channel |
| Domestic ||||
| 25 January | Australia Day Live | Nine Network |
| 13 February | The Apology to the Stolen Generations of Australia | ABC1 |
| 13 February | The National Apology | SBS TV |
| 26 February | 2008 Allan Border Medal | Nine Network |
| 15 March | 2008 Movie Extra Filmink Awards | Movie Extra |
| 31 March | 2008 Melbourne International Comedy Festival | Network Ten |
| 19 and 20 April | 2020 Summit | ABC1 / ABC2 |
| 26 April | MTV Australia Video Music Awards 2008 | MTV |
| 27 April | 2008 Antenna Awards | Channel 31 |
| 4 May | 50th Annual TV Week Logie Awards | Nine Network |
| 11 May | National Nine News Special: Madeleine: A Year of Mystery: Her Parents' Story | Nine Network |
| 22 and 24 June | Schapelle Corby: The Hidden Truth | Nine Network |
| 1 July | 2008 ARIA Hall of Fame | VH1 |
| 15–21 July | World Youth Day 2008 | SBS TV |
| 28 July | 2008 Helpmann Awards | Bio. |
| 20 August | Keating! | ABC2 |
| 9 September | 2008 Dally M Awards | Fox Sports |
| 21 September | Your Money: How to Survive the Crisis of 2008 | Seven Network |
| 22 September | 2008 Brownlow Medal | Network Ten |
| 24 September | The Season's Best | Seven Network |
| 11 October | 2008 Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards | Nickelodeon |
| 12 October | Minding Your Money | Seven Network |
| 12 October | 2008 Deadly Awards | SBS TV |
| 19 October | Minding Your Money: An Audience with the Prime Minister | Seven Network |
| 19 October | 2008 ARIA Music Awards | Network Ten |
| 19 October | 2008 Andrew Olle Media Lecture | ABC1 |
| 29 October | Opera Australia's La bohème | ABC2 |
| 1 November | Countdown to 111 HITS | 111 Hits/FOX8 |
| 4 November | Mr Firth Goes to Washington | SBS TV |
| 13 November | 2008 Inside Film Awards | SBS TV |
| 19 November | Hamish & Andy Re-Gifted | Network Ten |
| 20 November | Adam Hills Live | ABC1 |
| 24 November | Weddings: Where are they Now? | Nine Network |
| 27 November | 2008 Walkley Awards | SBS TV |
| 6 December | 2008 AFI Awards | Nine Network |
| 6 and 13 December | 2008 Rock Eisteddfod | Nine Network |
| 7 December | Schools Spectacular: The Best of 25 Years | ABC2 |
| 7 December | The Australian's Women's Weekly Christmas Special | Nine Network |
| 14 December | 2008 Schools Spectacular | ABC1 |
| 17 December | AC/DC Legends of Rock | Seven Network |
| 20 December | The Making of Shane Warne: The Musical | Network Ten |
| 20 December | 2008 Carols in the Domain | Seven Network / Disney Channel |
| 24 December | 2008 Carols by Candlelight | Nine Network |
| 25 December | 2008 Australian Dancesport Championships | Seven Network |
| 25 December | 2008 World Latin Championships | Seven Network |
| 31 December | Happy News Year | ABC2 |
| 31 December | Sydney New Year's Eve | Network Ten |
| International ||||
| 1 January | 2008 Vienna New Year's Concert | SBS TV |
| 1 January | 118th Annual Rose Parade | Seven Network |
| 28 January | 14th Screen Actors Guild Awards | Showcase |
| 4 February | Super Bowl XLII | SBS TV |
| 5 February | The Kylie Show | Seven Network |
| 11 February | 50th Grammy Awards | FOX8 |
| 11 February | 61st British Academy Film Awards | Arena |
| 25 February | 80th Academy Awards | Nine Network |
| 13 March | 2008 BRIT Awards | Channel V |
| 24 March | Famous, Fabulous and Filthy Rich | Network Ten |
| 12 April | It's Me or the Fat Dog | Network Ten |
| 16 June | 62nd Tony Awards | Bio. |
| 22 June | Come Rain or Come Shine: From Grey's Anatomy to Private Practice | Seven Network |
| 28 June | Nelson Mandela's 90th Birthday Concert | ABC1 |
| 1 July | / World's Got Talent | Seven Network |
| 5 July | An Audience with the cast of Wicked | W. |
| 13 July | Analyzing the Laughter: Frasier | TV1 |
| 14 July | 2008 Miss Universe Pageant | Seven Network |
| 17 July | 19th GLAAD Media Awards | Arena |
| 20 July | ABBA: The Mamma Mia! Story | Seven Network |
| 22 September | 2008 Primetime Emmy Awards | Arena |
| 22 September | 2008 Primetime Emmy Awards | Network Ten |
| Still to debut | Jetman Live | Nat Geo Adventure |
| 24 November | 2008 American Music Awards | FOX8 |
| 27 November | Forbes 20 Under 25: Young, Rich and Famous | Network Ten |
| 2 December | 2008 Scream Awards | Sci Fi Channel |
| 24 December | 2008 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show | Network Ten |
| 28 December | 2008 World Music Awards | ABC2 |
| 31 December | Last Night of the Proms 2008 | UK.TV / BBC HD |
| 31 December | 2008 Edinburgh Military Tattoo | ABC1 |