USA Network

American cable network

USA Network is an American cable television channel, part of NBCUniversal.

Launched in 1980, it built its brand on syndicated reruns, wrestling, and original programming like *Monk*, *Psych*, and *Suits*.

The network's tagline "Characters Welcome" emphasized quirky, character-driven dramas.

USA Network picked up the show after it was canceled.

parent

NBCUniversal

Merged entertainment and broadcast corporation

  • ComcastTelecommunications and cable conglomerate
  • PeacockNBC's digital streaming brand
  • NBCSNSports broadcasting network

Syfy · Bravo · CNBC · MSNBC · basic cable · premium cable · streaming

shows

Monk

Shalhoub's anxious investigator role

programming

drama

Theatrical art or turmoil

syndication · reruns · marathon · primetime · daytime · binge-watching · season premiere · finale · spinoff · limited series

wrestling

WWE Raw

Weekly televised wrestling program

John Cena · Hulk Hogan · WWE · professional wrestling · pay-per-view · Royal Rumble · SummerSlam · Survivor Series

Categories
Opposites
broadcast vs. cable distribution

USA NetworkNBC

American television network

CBS · ABC · Fox · broadcast television · PBS

basic cable vs. premium cable

USA NetworkHBO

Premium cable network

Showtime · Cinemax · Starz · premium cable · pay TV

cable vs. streaming-native platforms

USA NetworkNetflix

Subscription streaming service

Hulu · Amazon Prime Video · streaming services · Peacock · Max

Family

USA, networks, networking, networked, net, work, works, worked, working

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G