Ion Television (stylized "ion TELEVISION") is a United States television network. It is owned by ION Media Networks. The channel started broadcasting on August 31, 1998 as PAX TV, as Independent Television on July 1, 2005, and as Ion Television on January 29, 2007. , the network is available in 99 million homes through its 60 stations.

Programs

Original programs

Drama
Flashpoint (2011–2017, transferred from CBS) (originally aired on CTV)

News and Information
 ENTV: Entertainment News Segment (2011–present)

Specials
Young Hollywood Awards (2011)

Syndicated programming

Comedy
George Lopez (2011–2012)

Drama
Cold Case (2012–2015)
Criminal Minds (2009–2020)
Without a Trace (2009–2014)
Ghost Whisperer (2009–2016)
Psych (2011)
House MD (2012–2013)
Leverage (2012–2014)

Formerly broadcast programs

Original programming

Comedy
World Cup Comedy (2004–2005)

Drama
Body and Soul (originally ran 2002-2003, reruns aired in 2006)
The Border (2009–2010)
Chicken Soup for the Soul (1999–2000)
Doc (originally ran 2001-2004, reruns aired until 2006)
Durham County (2007–2010)
Flipper: The New Adventures (1998–2000, continuation of the 1995-1997 syndicated series)
The Guard (2008–2009)
Hope Island (1999–2000)
Just Cause (originally ran 2002-2003, reruns aired until 2004)
Little Men (1998–1999)
Mysterious Ways (2000–2002; transferred from NBC, which concurrently aired episodes in 2001)
Palmetto Pointe (2005)
Ponderosa (originally ran 2001-2002, reruns aired 2005-2006)
Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye (originally ran 2002-2005, reruns aired until 2006)
Twice in a Lifetime (1999–2001)
Young Blades (Original run January–June 2005, reruns aired until 2006)

Reality and actuality programming
America's Most Talented Kid (original run 2004-2005, transferring from NBC; reruns from both networks aired 2005-2006)
Animal Tails (2003–2004)
Animals Are People Too (1999)
Candid Camera (2001–2004, transferred from CBS)
Cold Turkey (2004–2005)
Destination Stardom (1999–2000)
Ed McMahon's Next Big Star (2001–2002)
Encounters With the Unexplained (originally ran 2000-2002, reruns aired in 2003)
Extreme Fakeovers (2004–2005)
It's a Miracle (originally ran 1998-2004, reruns aired until 2006)
Lie Detector (2005)
Masters of Illusion (2000)
Miracle Pets (2000–2005)
Model Citizens (2004)
Narrow Escapes (2002)
Second Verdict (2004)
Totally Pets (2003–2004)
Treasures in Your Home (1999–2000)
Unbelievable Animal Rescues (2002–2003)

Game Shows
Balderdash (2004–2005)
Beat the Clock (2002–2003)
Dirty Rotten Cheater (2003)
Hollywood Showdown (2000)
On the Cover (2004)
The Reel to Reel Picture Show (1998)
Shop 'til You Drop (2000–2002 and 2003–2005, transferred from The Family Channel)
Supermarket Sweep (2000–2003, transferred from Lifetime)
Twenty One (2000, transferred from NBC)

Talk and How-To Programming
The Emeril Lagasse Show (2010)
Great Day America (1998–1999)
National Health Report
Woman's Day (1999)

Religious Programming
Faith Under Fire (2004–2005)

Sports Programming
BodogFight (2007)
Champions Tour Golf
Conference USA College Football
FLW Bass Fishing
NFL Films Game of the Week (2007)
Paralympic Games (2000)
Real Pro Wrestling (2005–2006)
United States Track and Field Olympic Trials (July 2000, produced by NBC Sports)
Women's United Soccer Association

Specials
GMA Dove Awards
Mrs. America Pageant (2002)
Mrs. World Pageant (2001)

Syndicated programming

Comedy
Alice (2007–2008)
Amen (2006–2007)
Bosom Buddies (2000)
Dave's World
Designing Women (2007–2008)
The Drew Carey Show (2007–2009)
Green Acres (2006–2007)
Growing Pains (2006–2007)
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (2008–2009)
Here's Lucy (1998–1999)
The Hogan Family (1998–1999)
Mama's Family (2005–2008)
The Monkees (2006)
My Name Is Earl (2009–2011)
The Partridge Family (2002–2003, 2006)
Perfect Strangers (2007)
Reba (2009)
The Steve Harvey Show (2008–2009)
The Wayans Bros. (2008)
Welcome Back, Kotter (2006–2007)
Who's the Boss? (2007–2008)
The Wonder Years (2007–2008)

Drama
The 10th Kingdom (miniseries, 2000)
24 (TV series) (2006–2009)
Alias (TV series) (2005–2007)
Battlestar Galactica (2008)
Baywatch (2008)
The Big Valley (2000–2002)
Bonanza
Boston Legal (2007–2009)
Charlie's Angels
Chicago Hope
Christy
The Dead Zone (2008)
Diagnosis: Murder (1998–2007)
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1998–2002)
Early Edition
Eight Is Enough
ER (2008–2009)
Father Dowling Mysteries
Flash Gordon (2007–2008)
Homicide: Life on the Street (2000-2003)
Highway to Heaven
Hill Street Blues
In the Heat of the Night
JAG
Jeremiah (2000–2001)
Kung Fu (2007)
L.A. Law
Law and Order (TV series)
Law and Order: Criminal Intent (2006–2011)
Life Goes On (1998–2001)
Matlock (1996-2003)
Medical Center
Monk (2011–2014)
Nash Bridges
NCIS (2008–2010)
Numb3rs (2012–2017)
The Practice (2004–2006)
Prison Break (2008)
Promised Land
Quantum Leap (2008–2009)
Remington Steele
Scarecrow and Mrs. King (2000–2002)
Shark (2010)
Touched by an Angel (1998–2003)
The Unit (2009–2010)
Walker, Texas Ranger (2000-2004)

Reality and actuality programming
America's Funniest Home Videos (2003–2005, reruns of the 1989-1994 edition)
Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures (1998–2000)
Moral Court (2007)
The People's Court (reruns of the 1981-1993 edition)
Texas Justice (2010)

Religion
Programming from The Worship Network (1998–2005; aired on a subchannel of Ion-owned stations until 2010)

Game Shows
Born Lucky (1999–2000)
Family Feud (2008–2010, episodes hosted by John O'Hurley)
Pyramid (2004–2006, episodes of the version hosted by Donny Osmond)
Shop 'til You Drop (1999–2000, reruns of the Family Channel and Lifetime versions)
Supermarket Sweep (1999, reruns of the Lifetime version)
The Weakest Link (2001–2003)

News and Information
48 Hours
Local NBC News primetime news broadcasts and/or rebroadcasts (select stations, 2000–2005)
MoneyWatchTV.com (2000–2001)
WeatherVision (2000–2005)

References

American television networks