1996 in Norwegian television

This is a list of Norwegian television related events from 1996.

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Events

• 18 May – The 41st Eurovision Song Contest is held at the Oslo Spektrum in Oslo. Ireland wins the contest with the song "The Voice", performed by Eimear Quinn.
• 20 September – Debut of Stjerner i sikte, a series hosted by Jahn Teigen in which members of the public impersonate their favourite singers.
• Unknown – The first series of Stjerner i sikte is won by Odd Einar Nordheim performing as Terence Trent D'Arby.

Debuts

• 20 September – Stjerner i sikte (1996–2002)

International

• Friends (Unknown)

Television shows

1990s

• Sesam Stasjon (1991–1999)

Networks and services

Launches

Network	Type	Launch date	Notes	Source
Sportkanalen	Cable television	23 March
NRK2	Cable television	1 September

Conversions and rebrandings

Old network name	New network name	Type	Conversion Date	Notes	Source
[[]]		Cable and satellite

Closures

Network	Type	End date	Notes	Sources
ZTV Norway	Cable television	1 July
Sportkanalen	Cable television	30 December

See also

• 1996 in Norway