62 shows
Finales
Shows that ended in 1981
| Show | Network | Years | Seasons | Years on air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. P. Patches | KIRO-TV | 1958–1981 | 24 | 24 |
| The Mike Douglas Show | Syndication | 1961–1981 | 21 | 21 |
| The Waltons | CBS | 1972–1981 | 9 | 10 |
| Gambit | CBS, NBC | 1972–1981 | 7 | 10 |
| The Midnight Special | NBC | 1973–1981 | — | 9 |
| Don Kirshner's Rock Concert | Syndication | 1973–1981 | — | 9 |
| The Muppet Show | ITV | 1976–1981 | 5 | 6 |
| Charlie's Angels | ABC | 1976–1981 | 5 | 6 |
| Soap | ABC | 1977–1981 | 4 | 5 |
| Eight Is Enough | ABC | 1977–1981 | 5 | 5 |
| Meeting of Minds | PBS | 1977–1981 | 4 | 5 |
| Vega$ | ABC | 1978–1981 | 3 | 4 |
| Dinky DogAnimated series | CBS | 1978–1981 | 1 | 4 |
| Jason of Star Command | CBS | 1978–1981 | 2 | 4 |
| The White Shadow | CBS | 1978–1981 | 3 | 4 |
| Buck Rogers in the 25th Century | NBC | 1979–1981 | 2 | 3 |
| Sport Billy | NBC | 1979–1981 | 2 | 3 |
| The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo | NBC | 1979–1981 | 2 | 3 |
| The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure ShowAnimated series | ABC | 1979–1981 | — | 3 |
| B. J. and the Bear | NBC | 1979–1981 | 3 | 3 |