Ion Television

**Ion Television** is a television network in the United States, which is owned by The E. W. Scripps Company and is available through a TV antenna, cable TV, or a satellite dish. It airs mainly many episodes of one crime drama or drama show per day, usually older episodes of shows which aired on networks now or in the past. It also carries the Scripps National Spelling Bee every year, starting to do so in 2022. The network is available in over 99 million houses, mixed between stations Ion owns and network affiliates, along with cable and satellite dish companies which carry it.

#### Drama

- _Flashpoint_ (2011–2017, transferred from CBS) (originally aired on CTV)

#### Specials

- _Young Hollywood Awards_ (2011)
- _Scripps National Spelling Bee_ (2022-present)

#### 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)

##### 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)

#### 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)

## Infobox (broadcasting network)

- **network name**: Ion Television
- **logo**: Ion logo.svg
- **logo size**: 150px
- **slogan**: _"Positively Entertaining"_
_"Watch It Unfold."_ (Current promotional campaign)
- **country**: United States
- **network type**: Terrestrial television, Broadcast television network, Direct-broadcast satellite, satellite television network
- **available**: National
- **owner**: Independent TV Holdings (1999–2017)
:en:Ion Media, ION Media Networks (2017–present)
- **headquarters**: West Palm Beach, Florida
- **key people**: R. Brandon Burgess
- **launch date**: August 31, 1998 (as **PAX TV**)
July 1, 2005 (as ***i***: **Independent Television**)
January 29, 2007 (as **Ion Television**)
- **founder**: Bud Paxson, Lowell 'Bud' Paxson
- **picture format**: 480i (SD)
720p (HD)
- **past names**: Pax (1998–2005)
i (2005–2007)
- **website**: http://www.iontelevision.com
- **sat serv 1**: Dish Network
- **sat chan 1**: Channel 216 (East, HD/SD)
Channel 217 (West, SD)
- **sat serv 2**: DirecTV
- **sat chan 2**: Channel 305 (East, HD/SD)
Channel 306 (West, SD)