The 1972-1973 television season is the 27th network season in United States television history. It began on Monday, September 11, 1972 and ended on Sunday, April 29, 1973. The effective start date of the 1972-73 season for the purposes of audience measurement was Monday, September 11, 1972 through Sunday, September 16, 1973.
Universe estimates used to calculate a program or network's rating within that particular demographic for the 1972-73 TV season.
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Households | 64,800,000 | |
| Persons 2+ | 194,400,000 |