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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[edit]

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[edit]

USA Network is known for its original programming, including popular series such as Monk, Psych, Burn Notice, and Suits. The network also broadcasts WWE programming, including WWE Raw and WWE NXT.

Original Series[edit]

Sports Programming[edit]

USA Network has a long history of broadcasting sports events, including WWE wrestling, golf, and tennis.

Availability[edit]

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.

External links[edit]

Official website

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-[[File:USA Network logo 1999.png|thumb]] {{Infobox television network
+{{Infobox television network
 | name = USA Network
-| logo = USA_Network_Logo.svg
+| logo = [[File:USA Network logo.svg|200px]]
 | country = United States
 | 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)]]
 {{NBCUniversal}}
-{{Cable television networks in the United States}}
+{{Television networks in the United States}}
+[[Category:USA Network| ]]
 [[Category:Television networks in the United States]]
-[[Category:NBCUniversal]]
+[[Category:English-language television stations in the United States]]
 [[Category:Television channels and stations established in 1977]]
+[[Category:NBCUniversal networks]]