List of The WB affiliates
| File:TheWBLogo.svg The WB logo used from 1995 to 2006 | |
| Company type | Broadcast television network |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television broadcasting |
| Founded | January 11, 1995 |
| Defunct | September 17, 2006 |
| Fate | Ceased operations; many affiliates moved to The CW, MyNetworkTV, or other networks |
Area served | United States |
| Owner | Time Warner (parent company) |
This compilation lists the stations that were affiliated with The WB network across the United States when the network ceased operations on September 17, 2006. Following the closure, many former WB affiliates shifted their alliances to The CW, MyNetworkTV, other broadcast entities, resumed independent broadcasting, or discontinued their services altogether. A number of these stations discontinued WB programming as early as September 5, 2006, opting instead to join MyNetworkTV.
Because of its parent company Time Warner's involvement in cable systems, The WB did not possess any traditional owned-and-operated stations. Tribune Broadcasting, an early stakeholder, controlled numerous affiliates in major markets. To broaden its national footprint, the network backed a distinct entity launched in January 1997 known as ACME Television Holdings, which was owned by WB president Jamie Kellner.
Starting in 1998, WB content in smaller markets was distributed through cable-exclusive "stations" initially branded as The WeB and subsequently renamed the The WB 100+ Station Group. These outlets operated under fictitious call letters, functioned similarly to local broadcasters, and were established in collaboration with local TV stations and cable providers. They broadcast both WB programming and syndicated shows and are identified by a 100+ superscript. These channels did not have fixed channel numbers.
| Media market | State/Dist./Terr. | Station | Channel | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | Alabama | WTTO | 17 | |
| Bessemer | WDBB | 21 | ||
| Dothan | WBDO100+ | — | ||
| Huntsville | WAWB | — | [lower-roman 1] | |
| Mobile | WBPG | 55 | ||
| Montgomery | WBMY100+ | — | ||
| Anchorage | Alaska | KWBX100+ | — | |
| Fairbanks | KWBX100+ | — | ||
| Juneau | KWJA100+ | — | ||
| Phoenix | Arizona | KASW | 61 | |
| Tucson | KWBA-TV | 58 | ||
| Yuma | KWUB100+ | — |
See also
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