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			{{Infobox television network
	\| name = USA Network		\| name = USA Network
	\| logo = ~~USA_Network_Logo~~.svg		\| logo = [[File:USA Network logo.svg\|200px]]
	\| country = United States		\| country = United States
	\| language = English		\| language = English
	\| headquarters = New York City, New York~~, United States~~		\| headquarters = [[New York City]], [[New York (state)\|New York]]
	\| owner = NBCUniversal Television and Streaming		\| owner = [[NBCUniversal Television and Streaming]]
	\| launch_date = September 22, 1977		\| parent = [[NBCUniversal]]
	\| website = [https://www.usanetwork.com ~~USA Network~~]		\| launch_date = [[September 22]], [[1977]]
			\| website = [https://www.usanetwork.com usanetwork.com]
	}}		}}

	'''USA Network''' is an American [[basic cable]] and [[satellite television]] channel ~~that is~~ owned by the [[NBCUniversal Television and Streaming]] division of [[~~Comcast~~]]. The network was originally launched in 1977 as the "Madison Square Garden Sports Network," and it was later rebranded as "USA Network" in 1980. USA Network is known for its broad range of programming, including original series, ~~acquired television series, and feature films.~~		'''USA Network''' is an American [[basic cable]] and [[satellite television]] channel owned by the [[NBCUniversal Television and Streaming]] division of [[NBCUniversal]], a subsidiary of [[Comcast]].

	~~==History==~~
	~~USA Network was founded in 1977 as~~ a ~~joint venture between [[UA-Columbia Cablevision]] and the [[Madison Square Garden Corporation]]. Initially, the network focused on sports programming, including coverage~~ of ~~the~~ [[~~National Hockey League~~]] ~~and the [[National Basketball Association]]. In 1980, the network was rebranded as "USA Network" and began to diversify its programming to include entertainment content.~~

	In the 1980s and 1990s, USA Network expanded its programming to include a mix of original series, syndicated reruns, and movies. The network became known for its "[[USA Up All Night]]" programming block, which featured cult films and B-movies.

	~~In 2004,~~ USA Network was ~~acquired by [[NBCUniversal]], which led to a significant increase in the production of original programming. The network~~ launched ~~several successful original series~~, ~~including "[[Monk (TV series)\|Monk]]"~~, "~~[[Psych (TV series)\|Psych]]",~~ "[[~~Burn Notice~~]]", ~~and "[[Suits (TV series)\|Suits]]"~~.		== History ==
			USA Network was originally launched on September 22, 1977, as the "Madison Square Garden Sports Network"; it was founded by [[Kay Koplovitz]]. The network was initially a sports-oriented service, but it later expanded its programming to include a variety of entertainment content.

	==Programming==		== Programming ==
	USA Network'~~s programming includes a mix of original~~ series, ~~acquired~~ series, and ~~feature films~~. The network ~~is known for its "blue sky"~~ programming ~~strategy~~, ~~which focuses on light-hearted, character-driven dramas~~.		USA Network is known for its original programming, including popular series such as ''[[Monk (TV series)\|Monk]]'', ''[[Psych (TV series)\|Psych]]'', ''[[Burn Notice]]'', and ''[[Suits (TV series)\|Suits]]''. The network also broadcasts [[WWE]] programming, including ''[[WWE Raw]]'' and ''[[WWE NXT]]''.

	===Original Series===		=== Original Series ===
	~~USA Network has produced several successful original series, including:~~		* ''[[Monk (TV series)\|Monk]]''
	* ''[[Monk (TV series)\|Monk]]'' ~~- A comedy-drama series about an obsessive-compulsive detective.~~		* ''[[Psych (TV series)\|Psych]]''
	* ''[[Psych (TV series)\|Psych]]'' ~~- A comedy-drama series about a fake psychic detective.~~		* ''[[Burn Notice]]''
	* ''[[Burn Notice]]'' ~~- An action-drama series about a former spy.~~		* ''[[Suits (TV series)\|Suits]]''
	* ''[[Suits (TV series)\|Suits]]'' ~~- A legal drama series set in a New York City law firm~~.		* ''[[Mr. Robot]]''

	===~~Acquired Series~~===		=== Sports Programming ===
	USA Network ~~also airs reruns~~ of ~~popular television series~~, including:		USA Network has a long history of broadcasting sports events, including [[WWE]] wrestling, [[golf]], and [[tennis]].
	* ''[[~~Law & Order: Special Victims Unit~~]]''
	* ''[[~~NCIS (TV series)\|NCIS~~]]''
	* ''[[~~Chicago P.D. (TV series)\|Chicago P.D.~~]]''

	==~~=Feature Films=~~==		== Availability ==
	~~The network frequently airs feature films~~, ~~including recent releases~~ and ~~classic films~~.		USA Network is available to approximately 90 million households in the United States. It is accessible via [[cable television]], [[satellite television]], and [[streaming media]] platforms.

	==~~Audience and Reach~~==		== See also ==
	USA Network is available to approximately 90 million households in the United States. The network targets a broad audience, with a focus on adults aged 18-49. USA Network has consistently ranked as one of the top-rated cable networks in the United States.		* [[List of programs broadcast by USA Network]]
			* [[NBCUniversal]]
			* [[Comcast]]

	==~~Also see~~==		== External links ==
	* [~~[NBCUniversal Television and Streaming]]~~		* [https://www.usanetwork.com Official website]
	* [[Basic cable]]
	* [[Satellite television]]
	* [[Monk (TV series)]]
	* [[Psych (TV series)]]
	* [[Burn Notice]]
	* [[Suits (TV series)]]

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[[File:USA_Network_logo_(2016).svg|thumb|USA_Network_logo_(2016)]] [[file:USA_Network_logo_1999.png|right|thumb|USA_Network_logo_1999]] {{Short description|American cable television channel}}
{{Infobox television channel
| name = USA Network
| logo =
| logo_size = 200px
| logo_alt =
| launch_date = [[September 22]], [[1977]]
| closed_date =
| picture_format = [[1080i]] ([[HDTV]])
| network =
| owner = [[NBCUniversal Television and Streaming]]
| country = [[United States]]
| language = [[English language|English]]
| area = [[Nationwide]]
| headquarters = [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]]
| former_names =
| replaced =
| replaced_by =
| sister_channels = [[Syfy]], [[E!]], [[Bravo (American TV network)|Bravo]], [[Oxygen (TV channel)|Oxygen]], [[Universal Kids]], [[Telemundo]], [[NBC]]
| website =
| sat_serv_1 = [[DirecTV]]
| sat_chan_1 = Channel 242 (HD/SD)
| sat_serv_2 = [[Dish Network]]
| sat_chan_2 = Channel 105 (HD/SD)
| cable_serv_1 = Available on most cable systems
| cable_chan_1 = Consult local listings
| iptv_serv_1 = [[Verizon FiOS]]
| iptv_chan_1 = Channel 50 (SD) / Channel 550 (HD)
| iptv_serv_2 = [[AT&T U-verse]]
| iptv_chan_2 = Channel 112 (SD) / Channel 1112 (HD)
| online_serv_1 = [[Hulu + Live TV]]
| online_chan_1 =
| online_serv_2 = [[YouTube TV]]
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}}

'''USA Network''' (commonly referred to as '''USA''') is an American [[basic cable]] and [[satellite television]] channel owned by the [[NBCUniversal Television and Streaming]] division of [[NBCUniversal]], a subsidiary of [[Comcast]]. The channel was launched on [[September 22]], [[1977]], and primarily broadcasts a variety of original and acquired programming, including [[drama]], [[comedy]], and [[sports]].

== History ==
USA Network was originally launched as the [[Madison Square Garden Network]] (not to be confused with the current [[MSG Network]]) on September 22, 1977. It was one of the first national cable television channels in the United States. The channel was rebranded as USA Network in 1980.

== Programming ==
USA Network is known for its original programming, including popular series such as ''[[Monk (TV series)|Monk]]'', ''[[Psych (TV series)|Psych]]'', ''[[Burn Notice]]'', ''[[Suits (TV series)|Suits]]'', and ''[[Mr. Robot]]''. The network also airs reruns of current and former network television series, along with theatrically released feature films.

=== Sports ===
USA Network has a history of broadcasting various sports events, including [[WWE]] programming such as ''[[WWE Raw]]'' and ''[[WWE NXT]]''. The network has also aired coverage of the [[Olympic Games]] and [[NHL]] games.

== Ownership ==
USA Network is owned by [[NBCUniversal Television and Streaming]], a division of [[NBCUniversal]], which is a subsidiary of [[Comcast]]. The network's headquarters are located in [[New York City]].

== Related Channels ==
USA Network has several sister channels under the NBCUniversal umbrella, including:
* [[Syfy]]
* [[E!]]
* [[Bravo (American TV network)|Bravo]]
* [[Oxygen (TV channel)|Oxygen]]
* [[Universal Kids]]
* [[Telemundo]]
* [[NBC]]

== See Also ==
* [[NBCUniversal]]
* [[Comcast]]
* [[Syfy]]
* [[E!]]
* [[Bravo (American TV network)|Bravo]]
* [[Oxygen (TV channel)|Oxygen]]
* [[Universal Kids]]
* [[Telemundo]]
* [[NBC]]

== References ==
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{{NBCUniversal}}

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