The 1961-1962 television season is the 16th network season in United States television history. It began on Monday, September 4, 1961 and ended on Sunday, April 29, 1962. The effective start date of the 1961-62 season for the purposes of audience measurement was Sunday, September 3, 1961 through Saturday, September 1, 1962.
Universe estimates used to calculate a program or network's rating within that particular demographic for the 1961-62 TV season.
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Households | 48,555,000 | |
| Persons 2+ | 145,665,000 |