WBAT

WBAT (channel 38) is a television station in Birmingham, AL, affiliated with The CW and owned by Adelphia Communications. The station is operated by Clear Channel Communications.
== History ==
WBAT was launched in 2000, and quickly became an America One affiliate. In 2006, WBAT picked up the UPN affiliation when WCAJ left UPN to join MyNetworkTV. In 2009, WBAT dropped America One's affiliation and joined MyTV. On June 16, 2016, Lady Luck announced that they've sold the station to Adelphia Communications. After the sale, Adelphia announced that they're dropping the UPN affiliation and will turn WBAT in an O&O (owned and operated) affiliate of MyTV. On Aug. 1, their affiliation was complete, and they turned over control of WBAT to Clear Channel Communications (since Adelphia owns a share of MyTV, WBAT is considered an Owned & Operated, or O&O, affiliate of MyTV).
=== A New Era ===
Following MyTV's announcement of being cable-only, it was announced that on September 1, 2023, WBAT will be an affiliate of The CW, replacing WAWB which is becoming an independent when CBS News and Station announced that the station is going to become an independent. 
== Programming Schedule ==
 	Mon 	Tues 	Wed 	Thurs 	Fri 	Sat 	Sun
4 AM 	News Hub Early Edition 	News Hub Early Edition 	News Hub Early Edition 	News Hub Early Edition 	News Hub Early Edition 	Paid Programming 	Paid Programming
4:30 AM 	News Hub Early Edition 	News Hub Early Edition 	News Hub Early Edition 	News Hub Early Edition 	News Hub Early Edition 	Paid Programming 	Paid Programming
5 AM 	News Hub Early Edition 	News Hub Early Edition 	News Hub Early Edition 	News Hub Early Edition 	News Hub Early Edition 	Paid Programming 	Paid Programming
5:30 AM 	News Hub Early Edition 	News Hub Early Edition 	News Hub Early Edition 	News Hub Early Edition 	News Hub Early Edition 	Paid Programming 	Paid Programming
6 AM 	News Hub AM 	News Hub AM 	News Hub AM 	News Hub AM 	News Hub AM 	Paid Programming 	One Magnificent Morning
6:30 AM 	News Hub AM 	News Hub AM 	News Hub AM 	News Hub AM 	News Hub AM 	Paid Programming 	One Magnificent Morning
7 AM 	News Hub AM 	News Hub AM 	News Hub AM 	News Hub AM 	News Hub AM 	One Magnificent Morning 	Disney's One Too
7:30 AM 	News Hub AM 	News Hub AM 	News Hub AM 	News Hub AM 	News Hub AM 	One Magnificent Morning 	Disney's One Too
8 AM 	News Hub AM 	News Hub AM 	News Hub AM 	News Hub AM 	News Hub AM 	One Magnificent Morning 	Disney's One Too
8:30 AM 	News Hub AM 	News Hub AM 	News Hub AM 	News Hub AM 	News Hub AM 	One Magnificent Morning 	Disney's One Too
9 AM 	News Hub Extra 	News Hub Extra 	News Hub Extra 	News Hub Extra 	News Hub Extra 	Disney's One Saturday Morning 	Disney's One Too
9:30 AM 	News Hub Extra 	News Hub Extra 	News Hub Extra 	News Hub Extra 	News Hub Extra 	Disney's One Saturday Morning 	Disney's One Too
10 AM 	Jumble 	Jumble 	Jumble 	Jumble 	Jumble 	Disney's One Saturday Morning 	Disney's One Too
10:30 AM	Slingo 	Slingo 	Slingo 	Slingo 	Slingo 	Disney's One Saturday Morning 	Disney's One Too
11 AM 	The Challengers 	The Challengers 	The Challengers 	The Challengers 	The Challengers 	Disney's One Saturday Morning 	Disney's One Too
11:30 AM	Caesar's Challenge 	Caesar's Challenge 	Caesar's Challenge 	Caesar's Challenge 	Caesar's Challenge 	Disney's One Saturday Morning 	Disney's One Too
12 PM 	FABLife 	FABLife 	FABLife 	FABLife 	FABLife 	Various Programming 	Various Programming
12:30 PM	FABLife 	FABLife 	FABLife 	FABLife 	FABLife 	Various Programming 	Various Programming
1 PM 	Debt 	Debt 	Debt 	Debt 	Debt 	Various Programming 	Various Programming
1:30 PM 	Chain Reaction 	Chain Reaction 	Chain Reaction 	Chain Reaction 	Chain Reaction 	Various Programming 	Various Programming
2 PM 	Farkle 	Farkle 	Farkle 	Farkle 	Farkle 	Various Programming 	Various Programming
2:30 PM 	Scattergories 	Scattergories 	Scattergories 	Scattergories 	Scattergories 	Various Programming 	Various Programming
3 PM 	The Disney Afternoon 	The Disney Afternoon 	The Disney Afternoon 	The Disney Afternoon 	The Disney Afternoon 	Various Programming 	Various Programming
3:30 PM 	The Disney Afternoon 	The Disney Afternoon 	The Disney Afternoon 	The Disney Afternoon 	The Disney Afternoon 	Various Programming 	Various Programming
4 PM 	The Disney Afternoon 	The Disney Afternoon 	The Disney Afternoon 	The Disney Afternoon 	The Disney Afternoon 	Various Programming 	Various Programming
4:30 PM 	The Disney Afternoon 	The Disney Afternoon 	The Disney Afternoon 	The Disney Afternoon 	The Disney Afternoon 	Various Programming 	Various Programming
5 PM 	News Hub Evening Edition 	News Hub Evening Edition 	News Hub Evening Edition 	News Hub Evening Edition 	News Hub Evening Edition 	News Hub Evening Edition 	News Hub Evening Edition
5:30 PM 	News Hub Evening Edition 	News Hub Evening Edition 	News Hub Evening Edition 	News Hub Evening Edition 	News Hub Evening Edition 	News Hub Evening Edition 	News Hub Evening Edition
6 PM 	A Current Affair 	A Current Affair 	A Current Affair 	A Current Affair 	A Current Affair 	A Current Affair 	CW Programming
6:30 PM 	Raising Hope 	Raising Hope 	Raising Hope 	Raising Hope 	Raising Hope 	At the Movies 	CW Programming
7 PM 	The CW Programming 	The CW Programming 	The CW Programming 	The CW Programming 	The CW Programming 	The CW Programming 	The CW Programming
7:30 PM 	The CW Programming 	The CW Programming 	The CW Programming 	The CW Programming 	The CW Programming 	The CW Programming 	The CW Programming
8 PM 	The CW Programming 	The CW Programming 	The CW Programming 	The CW Programming 	The CW Programming 	The CW Programming 	The CW Programming
8:30 PM 	The CW Programming 	The CW Programming 	The CW Programming 	The CW Programming 	The CW Programming 	The CW Programming 	The CW Programming
9 PM 	News Hub Late Edition 	News Hub Late Edition 	News Hub Late Edition 	News Hub Late Edition 	News Hub Late Edition 	News Hub Late Edition 	News Hub Late Edition
9:30 PM 	News Hub Late Edition 	News Hub Late Edition 	News Hub Late Edition 	News Hub Late Edition 	News Hub Late Edition 	News Hub Late Edition 	News Hub Late Edition
10 PM 	New Girl (Back to Back) 	New Girl (Back to Back) 	New Girl (Back to Back) 	New Girl (Back to Back) 	New Girl (Back to Back) 	Scandal 	Glee
10:30 PM	New Girl (Back to Back) 	New Girl (Back to Back) 	New Girl (Back to Back) 	New Girl (Back to Back) 	New Girl (Back to Back) 	Scandal 	Glee
11 PM 	Last Man Standing (Back to Back) 	Last Man Standing (Back to Back) 	Last Man Standing (Back to Back) 	Last Man Standing (Back to Back) 	Last Man Standing (Back to Back) 	How to Get Away with Murder 	Ugly Betty
11:30 PM	Last Man Standing (Back to Back) 	Last Man Standing (Back to Back) 	Last Man Standing (Back to Back) 	Last Man Standing (Back to Back) 	Last Man Standing (Back to Back) 	How to Get Away with Murder 	Ugly Betty
12 AM 	Married... With Children (Back to Back)	Married... With Children (Back to Back)	Married... With Children (Back to Back)	Married... With Children (Back to Back)	Married... With Children (Back to Back)	Land's End 	Your Big Break
12:30 AM	Married... With Children (Back to Back)	Married... With Children (Back to Back)	Married... With Children (Back to Back)	Married... With Children (Back to Back)	Married... With Children (Back to Back)	Land's End 	Your Big Break
1 AM 	Anger Management (Back to Back) 	Anger Management (Back to Back) 	Anger Management (Back to Back) 	Anger Management (Back to Back) 	Anger Management (Back to Back) 	Fresh off the Boat (Back to Back)	Legend of the Seeker
1:30 AM 	Anger Management (Back to Back) 	Anger Management (Back to Back) 	Anger Management (Back to Back) 	Anger Management (Back to Back) 	Anger Management (Back to Back) 	Fresh off the Boat (Back to Back)	Legend of the Seeker
2 AM 	Late Night Movie 	Late Night Movie 	Late Night Movie 	Late Night Movie 	Late Night Movie 	Sons of Anarchy 	Empire
2:30 AM 	Late Night Movie 	Late Night Movie 	Late Night Movie 	Late Night Movie 	Late Night Movie 	Sons of Anarchy 	Empire
3 AM 	Late Night Movie 	Late Night Movie 	Late Night Movie 	Late Night Movie 	Late Night Movie 	The Shield 	Empire
3:30 AM 	Late Night Movie 	Late Night Movie 	Late Night Movie 	Late Night Movie 	Late Night Movie 	The Shield 	Empire
Category:Channel 38
Category:Birmingham, Alabama
Category:Anniston, Alabama
Category:Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Category:Alabama
Category:CW network affiliates
Category:Adelphia Communications
Category:Television channels and stations established in 2000