1950–51 United States network television schedule (daytime)

The 1950–51 United States network television daytime schedule refers to the programming grids broadcast by the major American television networks (NBC, CBS, and DuMont) during the daytime hours (typically considered to be from morning until early evening) of the 1950-1951 television season. This period marked a significant expansion of daytime television programming, as networks sought to capitalize on the growing popularity of television and reach a wider audience, particularly housewives and children.

Daytime programming in this era largely consisted of shows targeted toward women. Common genres included soap operas (also known as daytime dramas), cooking shows, talk shows, and advice programs. These programs were often sponsored by companies that sold household products, such as cleaning supplies and food items, thus creating a direct link between the programming and the advertising. Children's programming was also emerging but less prevalent in the earlier part of the day.

The schedules varied between the networks, and were subject to frequent changes as networks experimented with different formats and time slots to maximize viewership and advertising revenue. Availability of affiliate stations across the country also impacted the actual schedules broadcast in individual markets, as local stations could choose to pre-empt or delay network programming in favor of locally produced content. Live programming was the norm during this period due to the high cost and technical limitations of recording and rebroadcasting shows. The 1950-51 season represents a critical juncture in the development of daytime television as a distinct and profitable programming category within the larger television industry.