| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2411404 - Disclosure - Income Taxes (Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation) (Details) (http://www.amcnetworks.com/role/IncomeTaxesScheduleOfEffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001514991 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
2012-01-01 - 2012-12-31 | 2011-01-01 - 2011-12-31 | 2010-01-01 - 2010-12-31 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
U.S. Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate | .35 | .35 | .35 |
State And Local Income Taxes, Net Of Federal Benefit | .02 | .04 | .05 |
Changes In The Valuation Allowance | (.01) | (.01) | .01 |
Change In The State Rate Used To Measure Deferred Taxes, Net Of Federal Benefit | .00 | .00 | .01 |
Tax Expense Relating To Uncertain Tax Positions, Including Accrued Interest, Net Of Deferred Tax Benefits | .02 | .02 | .01 |
Other | .01 | .00 | .00 |
Effective Income Tax Rate | .39 | .40 | .43 |