Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] Entities [Table] Entities [Table] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] LIN Television Subsidiary Issuer [Member] Entity Information [Line Items] Entity Information [Line Items] Schedule of supplemental disclosure of cash flow information Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block] Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table] Condensed Financial Statements [Table] LIN Media LLC Parent Company [Member] Condensed Statements of Cash Flows Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] Operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Net cash used in by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Receipt of dividend Proceeds from Intercompany Dividend Proceeds from Intercompany Dividend Advances on intercompany borrowings Advances on Intercompany Borrowings Represents the cash inflow from intercompany borrowings. Net cash used in investing activities, continuing operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Net proceeds on exercises of employee and director stock-based compensation Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period Cash paid for interest expense Interest Paid Cash paid from income taxes - continuing operations Income Taxes Paid, Net Non-cash investing activities: Cash Flow Non cash Investing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Accrual for estimated shortfall loans to SVH Loss Contingency Accrual, Provision Non-cash financing activities: Cash Flow Non cash Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Capital leases assumed in acquisitions Capital Lease Obligations Incurred Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of provision for (benefit from) income taxes Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] Schedule of reconciliation of the amount calculated by applying the 35 % federal statutory rate to income before income taxes to the actual (benefit from) provision for income taxes and effective income tax rate on continuing operations Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Schedule of the components of the net deferred tax liability Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block] Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- LIN Television Corporation LIN Television Corporation [Member] Represents information pertaining to LIN Television Corporation, as the issuer, excluding its subsidiaries. Guarantor Subsidiaries Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Eliminations Consolidation, Eliminations [Member] Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis] Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis] Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain] Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain] Reclassification of Certain Immaterial Intercompany Balances Between Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Reclassification of Certain Immaterial Intercompany Balances Between Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Reclassification of Certain Immaterial Intercompany Balances Between Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Restatement Adjustment Restatement Adjustment [Member] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] 8.375% Senior Notes Senior Notes [Member] 6.375% Senior Notes Senior Notes 6.375 Percent Due 2021 [Member] Represents information pertaining to the senior notes with a maturity date of 2021 and an interest rate of 6.375 percent. Percentage of ownership in subsidiaries Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Cumulative Percentage Ownership after All Transactions Interest rate (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable, net Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Deferred income tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current Other current assets Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Deferred financing costs Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net Goodwill Goodwill Broadcast licenses Indefinite-Lived License Agreements Other intangible assets, net Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Advances to consolidated subsidiaries Due from Related Parties, Noncurrent Investment in consolidated subsidiaries Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND MEMBERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) Liabilities [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current portion of long-term debt Debt, Current Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Income taxes payable Accrued Income Taxes, Current Accrued expenses Accrued Liabilities, Current Deferred income tax liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current Program obligations Program Rights Obligations, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt, excluding current portion Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Deferred income tax liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Program obligations Program Rights Obligations, Noncurrent Intercompany liabilities Due to Related Parties, Noncurrent Accumulated losses in excess of investment in consolidated subsidiaries Accumulated Losses in Excess of Investment in Consolidated Subsidiaries Represents the accumulated losses in excess of investment in consolidated subsidiaries on the entity's balance sheet. Other liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Redeemable noncontrolling interest Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount Total equity (deficit) Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity (deficit) Liabilities and Equity Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] Schedule of activities for restructuring actions Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block] Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement Statement [Line Items] Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Pension net gain (loss), net of tax of $5,705, $1,523 and $(7,291) for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net (Gain) Loss, Net of Tax Amortization of pension net losses, net of tax of $734, $609 and $379 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, reclassified Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service (Cost) Credit, Net of Tax Comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to reporting entity Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Network affiliations Network Affiliations [Member] Represents information pertaining to the network affiliations. Customer relationships Customer Relationships [Member] Non-compete agreements Noncompete Agreements [Member] Completed technology Completed Technology [Member] Represents information pertaining to the completed technology. Favorable leases Off-Market Favorable Lease [Member] Retransmission consent agreements Transmission Service Agreement [Member] Other intangible assets Other Intangible Assets [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets: Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Weighted-Average Remaining Useful Life (in years) Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Finite-lived intangible assets, Gross Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Accumulated amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Net finite-lived intangible assets Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets: Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Summary: Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill) [Abstract] Broadcast licenses and finite-lived intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Total intangible assets Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill) Net income attributable to LIN Media LLC Pension net gain (loss), tax Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net (Gain) Loss, Tax Amortization of pension net losses, tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service (Cost) Credit, Tax OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities, continuing operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash used in operating activities, discontinued operations Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations Net cash provided by operating activities INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Capital expenditures Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Change in restricted cash Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash Payments for business combinations, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Proceeds from the sale of assets Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Capital contribution to joint venture with NBCUniversal Business Combination, Capital Contribution In Exchange Of Ownership Interest Sold Represents information pertaining to the capital to be contributed in exchange of equity interest sold during the period. Receipt of dividend Payments on derivative instruments Payments for (Proceeds from) Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities Shortfall loans to joint venture with NBCUniversal Loss Contingency Accrual, Payments Payments from intercompany borrowings Payments from Intercompany Borrowings Represents the cash outflow from intercompany borrowings. Other investments, net Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Advances to consolidated subsidiaries Payments for Advances to Consolidated Subsidiaries Represents the cash outflow associated with the advances to consolidated subsidiaries. Payments from consolidated subsidiaries Proceeds from Consolidated Subsidiaries Represents the cash inflow from payments received from consolidated subsidiaries. Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities, discontinued operations Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Tax benefit from exercises of share options Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Proceeds from borrowings on long-term debt Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Principal payments on long-term debt Repayments of Long-term Debt Payment of long-term debt issue costs Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Payments of dividend Payments of Dividends Treasury shares purchased Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Proceeds from intercompany borrowings Proceeds from Intercompany Borrowings Represents the cash inflow from intercompany borrowings. Payments on intercompany borrowings Payments on Intercompany Borrowings Represents the cash outflow on intercompany borrowings. Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities, continuing operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Amortization of pension net losses, net of tax Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Derivative [Table] Derivative [Table] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Cash flow hedge Cash Flow Hedging [Member] Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] 2006 interest rate hedge Interest Rate Contract [Member] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] 2009 Senior Secured Credit Facility Senior Secured Credit Facility 2009 [Member] Represents the 2009 senior secured credit facility, which consists of revolving credit loans and term loans. Term loans Term Loans [Member] Represents the term loans under the senior secured credit facility. Derivative financial instruments Derivative [Line Items] Repayment of principal on loan Gain on derivative instruments Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax Summary of the carrying amount of each major class of intangible assets Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block] Summary of the projected aggregate amortization expense for the next five years and thereafter Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Schedule of the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent event Subsequent Event [Member] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] Broadcast Broadcast Segment [Member] Represents the information pertaining to broadcast reportable segment of the entity. Debt Instrument [Line Items] Principles of consolidation Principles of Consolidation [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Number of reportable segments Number of Reportable Segments Number of stations owned Number Of Stations, Owned, Operated, Or Serviced Number Of Stations, Owned, Operated, Or Serviced Number of digital channels Number Of Digital Channels, Owned, Operated, Or Serviced Represents the number of digital stations operated by the entity after the acquisition. Number of markets Number Of Markets In Which Entity Operates Number Of Markets In Which Entity Operates Amortization of intangible assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Projected aggregate amortization expense for the next five years and thereafter Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] 2014 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months 2015 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Thereafter Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five Impairment charge related to discontinued operations Impairment of Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill Discontinued Operations Represents the amount of expense from discontinued operations, that reflects the allocation of the impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of an intangible asset (excluding goodwill) to fair value. Schedule of valuation and qualifying accounts Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of valuation and qualifying accounts information for the periods presented. Restructuring and Contract Termination Costs Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Revolving credit loans Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Term loans Term Loan Including Incremental Term Loan [Member] Represents information pertaining to the term loan including the incremental term loans. Term loans, net of discount Incremental term loans, net of discount Incremental Term Loans [Member] Represents the incremental term loans under the senior secured credit facility. Senior notes Senior Notes 8.375 Percent and 6.375 Percent [Member] Represents information pertaining to the senior notes with an interest rate of 8.375 percent and 6.375 percent. Finance Leases Capital Lease Obligations [Member] Other debt Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] Long-term Debt Additional facility outstanding Line of Credit Facility, Additional Amount Outstanding Line of Credit Facility, Additional Amount Outstanding Scheduled future principal repayments on debt agreements Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] 2014 Long Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Maturities Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months Amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligations maturing within the first full fiscal year following the date of the most recent balance sheet presented in the financial statements. 2015 Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two 2016 Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three 2017 Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four 2018 Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five 2019 and thereafter Long Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Maturities Repayments of Principal in Year Six and Thereafter Amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligations maturing after the fifth full fiscal year following the date of the most recent balance sheet presented in the financial statements. Total debt Current and Noncurrent Long Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Represents the carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, including current and noncurrent amounts. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper and capital lease obligations. Carrying amounts and fair values of long-term debt Long Term Debt Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Carrying Amount Long-term Debt Estimated Fair Value Long-term Debt, Fair Value Derivative Financial Instruments Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of change in the projected benefit obligation, the accumulated benefit obligation and the change in the fair value of plan assets Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of pension related accounts recognized on the entity's consolidated balance sheets and the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss related to the net periodic pension benefit costs Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block] Schedule of other changes in plan assets and benefit obligation recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of the components of net periodic pension benefit cost Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule of the entity's expected future pension benefit payments for the next 10 years Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block] Schedule of weighted average assumptions used to estimate pension benefit obligations and to determine the entity's net periodic pension benefit cost Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block] Schedule of asset allocation, designed to create a diversified portfolio of pension plan assets that is consistent with the entity's target asset allocation and risk policy Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets by Asset Category [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of asset allocation, designed to create a diversified portfolio of pension plan assets that is consistent with the entity's target asset allocation and risk policy. Summary of the entity's pension plan assets measured at fair value using the prescribed three-level fair value hierarchy Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets by Level Within Fair Value Hierarchy [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of pension plan assets measured at fair value using the prescribed three-level fair value hierarchy. Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Senior Subordinated Notes Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] 6.5% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2013 Senior Subordinated Notes 6.5 Percent Due 2013 [Member] Represents senior subordinated notes with a maturity date of May 15, 2013 and an interest rate of 6.5 percent. Capital lease obligations Senior Secured Credit Facility Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] Represents the senior secured credit facility, which consists of revolving credit loans, term loans and incremental term loans. Credit Agreement Amendment to Credit Agreement [Member] Represents the amendment to the existing credit agreement of the entity. Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Domain] Variable Rate [Domain] LIBOR London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] Adjusted Base Rate Base Rate [Member] Adjusted base rate, prime rate Debt Instrument Variable Rate Adjusted Base Rate Prime Rate [Member] The prime rate for determining adjusted base rate (ABR) used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Adjusted base rate, Federal Funds rate Debt Instrument Variable Rate Adjusted Base Rate Federal Funds Rate [Member] The federal funds rate for determining adjusted base rate (ABR) used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Adjusted base rate, one month LIBOR Debt Instrument Variable Rate Adjusted Base Rate One Month LIBOR [Member] The one-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) for determining adjusted base rate (ABR) used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Adjusted LIBOR Debt Instrument Variable Rate Adjusted LIBOR [Member] The adjusted London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum Minimum [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] Third Party Legal Entity [Axis] Third Party Legal Entity [Axis] Information on third party legal entity. Third Party Legal Entity [Domain] Third Party Legal Entity [Domain] The name for the third party legal entity about which information is being disclosed. Vaughan Vaughan Acquisition LLC [Member] Represents information pertaining to Vaughan Acquisition LLC (Vaughan). KASY KASYTV Licensee LLC [Member] Represents information pertaining to KASY-TV Licensee, LLC. WBDT WBDT Television LLC [Member] Represents information pertaining to WBDT Television LLC. Gross carrying amount of debt Long-term Debt, Gross Face amount of debt Debt Instrument, Face Amount Unamortized discount Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount Total debt Long Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current and Noncurrent Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, including current and noncurrent amounts. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper and capital lease obligations. Less current portion Total long-term debt Term of debt instrument Debt Instrument, Term Variable rate basis Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis Basis spread next fiscal quarter Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate, Estimated Effective Percentage, Next Fiscal Quarter Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate, Estimated Effective Percentage, Next Fiscal Quarter Commitment fee (as a percent) Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage Commitment fee next fiscal quarter Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage, Estimated Effective Percentage, Next Fiscal Quarter Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage, Estimated Effective Percentage, Next Fiscal Quarter Amount for which terms were amended Debt Instrument Amount for which Terms Amended Represents the amount of debt instruments for which terms of the credit agreement, such as interest rate, maturity, etc. were amended. Customary fees and expenses in connection with the closing of amendment Debt Instrument, Fee Amount Loss on extinguishment of debt Write Off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost and Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt Write-off of amounts previously capitalized as debt issuance cost in an extinguishment of debt and the difference between the fair value of payments made to legally extinguish debt and its carrying value at that time. Available balance at the end of the period Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Interest rate (as a percent) Debt Instrument Base Rate Represents the base rate percentage used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Applicable margin (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Total (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End Percentage of principal amount at which debt instrument may be required to be repurchased in the event of change of control Long Term Debt Redemption Price Due to Change of Control as Percentage of Principal Amount Represents the redemption price as a percentage of the principal amount at which the debt instrument may be required to be redeemed in the event of a change of control. Face amount of debt Proceeds from Issuance of Debt Redemption of debt Extinguishment of Debt, Amount Capital lease obligations assumed Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Capital Lease Obligation Term of capital lease obligations Capital Lease Obligations Term Represents the term of capital lease obligations. Income Taxes [Table] Income Taxes [Table] Disclosure pertaining to income taxes. Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] State State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Transaction agreement Transaction Agreement [Member] Represents information pertaining to the transaction agreement contemplated between subsidiaries of NBCUniversal Media, LLC, the GE Parties, Comcast Corporation, NBCUniversal, and SVH. Merger transaction Merger Transaction [Member] Represents information pertaining to the Merger transaction. Income Taxes Income Taxes [Line Items] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Components of (benefit from) provision for income taxes Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Current: Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Federal Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) State Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit) Foreign Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) Total current Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred: Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Federal Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit) State Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Total deferred Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Total current and deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Federal statutory rate (as a percent) Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent Reconciliation of the amount calculated by applying the federal statutory rate to income before income taxes to the actual provision for (benefit from) income taxes Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract] Provision assuming federal statutory rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount State taxes, net of federal tax benefit Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount State tax law/rate changes, net of federal tax benefit Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Amount Change in valuation allowance Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount Stock compensation Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Compensation Cost, Amount Reserve of tax contingencies Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Amount Impact of JV Sale Transaction Income Tax Reconciliation Tax Deferred Gain Related to Joint Venture The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to deferred gain related to the joint venture. Impact of the Merger Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Merger Activity, Amount Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Merger Activity, Amount Non-deductible acquisition and Merger related transaction costs Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Merger Transaction Costs, Amount Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Merger Transaction Costs, Amount Other Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount Effective income tax rate on continuing operations (as a percent) Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Short Term Deferred Liabilities Reclassified to Income Taxes Payable upon Consummation of Transaction Short Term Deferred Liabilities Reclassified to Income Taxes Payable upon Consummation of Transaction Represents the amount of short term deferred liabilities reclassified to income taxes payable upon the consummation of the transaction. Tax saving due to setting offsetting of realized capital loss and net operating losses with the capital gain Current Tax Liability Associated with Transaction Extinguished Represents the amount of current federal and state tax liability associated with the sale transaction that was extinguished. Short-term deferred Federal and State tax liability associated with sale transaction Current Tax Liability Associated with Transaction Represents the current federal and state tax liability associated with the sale transaction. Incremental deferred income tax expense recognized, net of federal benefit Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Adjustment of Deferred Tax (Asset) Liability Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Class A common stock Common Class A [Member] Class B common stock Common Class B [Member] Class C common stock Common Class C [Member] Statement Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13) Commitments and Contingencies Shareholders' equity (deficit): Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Common Stock, $0.01 par value Common Stock, Value, Issued Treasury shares, 4,947,659 of class A common shares as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, at cost (b) Treasury Stock, Value Investment in parent company's stock, at cost Parent Company Stock Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of investments in common shares of the parent company. Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Accumulated deficit Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total equity (deficit) Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Digital Digital Segment [Member] Digital Segment [Member] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Line Items] Balance at the beginning of the period Acquisitions Goodwill, Acquired During Period Balance at the end of the period Income Statement [Abstract] Net revenues Revenues Operating expenses: Operating Expenses [Abstract] Direct operating Direct Operating Costs Selling, general and administrative Selling, General and Administrative Expense Amortization of program rights Amortization of Program Rights Represents the recognition of expense during the period associated with syndicated entertainment and sports programming. The total cost of such programming is recognized as an asset in the reporting entity's Balance Sheet and amortized periodically. Corporate Other General and Administrative Expense Depreciation Depreciation Restructuring charge Restructuring Charges Contract termination costs (Note 12) Other Cost and Expense, Operating Loss from asset dispositions Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property Operating income Operating Income (Loss) Other expense: Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Interest expense, net Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net Share of loss in equity investments Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Gain on derivative instruments Loss on extinguishment of debt Other expense, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Total other expense, net Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income before (benefit from) provision for income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest (Benefit from) provision for income taxes Income (loss) from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Discontinued operations: Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Loss from discontinued operations, net of a benefit from income taxes of $541 and $595 for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of a provision for income taxes of $6,223 for the year ended December 31, 2012 Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax Net income (loss) Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income (loss) attributable to reporting entity Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Basic income (loss) per common share attributable to reporting entity: Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to reporting entity (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share (Loss) gain on the sale of discontinued operations, net Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Gain on the sale of discontinued operations, net of tax (in dollars per share) Gain (Loss) from Discontinued Operations on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax Per Basic Share Amount of gain (loss), after tax expense or benefit and not previously recognized, resulting from the sale of a business component, per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Net income (loss) attributable to reporting entity (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding used in calculating basic income (loss) per common share (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted income (loss) per common share attributable to reporting entity: Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to reporting entity (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Gain on the sale of discontinued operations, net of tax (in dollars per share) Gain (Loss) from Discontinued Operations on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax Per Diluted Share Amount of gain (loss), after tax expense or benefit and not previously recognized, resulting from the sale of a business component during the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Net income (loss) attributable to reporting entity (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding used in calculating diluted income (loss) per common share (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Payables and Accruals [Abstract] Accrued compensation Employee-related Liabilities, Current Accrued contract costs Accrued Contract Costs Current Represents the carrying value, as of the balance sheet date, of obligations incurred through that date and payable for contract costs. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle, if longer). Accrued interest Interest Payable, Current Accrued capital contribution to joint venture Accrued Capital Contribution to Joint Venture Represents information pertaining to the accrued capital contribution to joint venture. Other accrued expenses Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Total Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Document and Entity Information -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Public Float Entity Public Float Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Schedule of stock-based compensation expense included in the entity's consolidated statements of operations Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block] Schedule of additional information regarding stock options Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of assumptions used to estimate the fair value of each stock option grant or modification on the date of grant Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Schedule of additional information regarding the restricted stock unit awards Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of information for restricted stock unit and stock option awards Schedule of Fair Value and Intrinsic Value of Share Based Payment Award [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the total fair value and intrinsic value of restricted stock units and stock options granted and vested during the period. Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Operating Segments Operating Segments [Member] Unallocated Corporate Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Adjusted EBITDA Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization Share-based compensation Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Non-recurring and acquisition-related charges Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Loss on sale of assets Cash payments for programming Program Payments Represents the payments made in respect of contracts for future syndicated entertainment and sports programming. The company recognizes an asset and a liability in respect of such contracts in its Balance Sheet. Operating income Interest expense, net Gain on derivative instruments Total other expense, net Consolidated income before (benefit from) provision for income taxes Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Capital expenditures Payments to Acquire Productive Assets Assets Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table] Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table] Variable Interest Entities [Axis] Variable Interest Entities [Axis] Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain] Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain] WBDT, Vaughan and KASY Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] Variable interest entities Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] Other assets Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net LIABILITIES Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of unaudited quarterly data Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block] Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] Summary of information for discontinued operations Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block] Schedule of future payments for the non-cancelable operating leases and agreements, and future payments associated with syndicated television programs Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule [Table Text Block] Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Schedule of segment reporting information Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to consolidated pre-tax income (loss) Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block] Schedule of Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Schedule of Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Information pertaining to the transaction agreement and LLC conversion. LIN Texas LIN Television of Texas LP [Member] Represents information pertaining to LIN Television of Texas, L.P. (LIN Texas). NBCUniversal NBC Universal Media LLC [Member] Represents the entity, NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Axis] Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain] Investment, Name [Domain] SVH Corporate Joint Venture [Member] SVO Station Venture Operations LP [Member] Represents the entity, Station Venture Operations, LP. GECC Note Guarantee of Indebtedness of Others [Member] Basis of presentation and summary of significant accounting policies Schedule of Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Ownership percentage held by SVH Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Equity interest held by NBCUniversal (as a percent) Equity Method Investment, Ownership Interest Held by Third Party Represents the ownership interest held by third party in the entity accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Debt financing provided by GECC Notes Payable Capital contribution in exchange of equity interest sold Ownership interest sold (as a percent) Equity Method Investment Ownership Percentage Sold Represents the percentage of ownership interest of common stock or equity participation in the investee (accounted for under the equity method of accounting) that was sold by the entity during the period. Proceeds from sale of equity interest Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments Accrued liability to secure the release of the guarantee and the related income tax consequences Additional borrowings Amount of cash on hand and borrowings under the revolving credit facility utilized to fund the payment Business Combination, Cash on Hand and Borrowings Utilized to Fund Payment Represents the amount of cash on hand and borrowings under the credit facility which was utilized to fund the payment. Ownership interest (as a percent) Capital loss resulting from difference between tax basis and fair value of subsidiary stock Capital Loss Resulting from Difference Between Tax Basis and Fair Value of Subsidiary Stock Represents the amount of capital loss resulting from difference between the tax basis and the fair value of subsidiary stock. Amount of cash on hand and borrowings under the revolving credit facility utilized to fund the payment Segment Reporting Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Share-Based Compensation Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring Type [Axis] Restructuring Type [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Severance and Related Employee Severance and Related Costs [Member] Represents the termination of an employee and its related cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a plan. Total Restructuring Costs for Continuing and Discontinued Operations [Member] Represents restructuring costs related to both continuing and discontinued operations of the entity. Contract Termination Contract Termination [Member] Restructuring Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Expected cash payments during 2014 Restructuring Reserve, Estimated Future Payments in Next Fiscal Year Amount of expected cash payments during the next fiscal year related to restructuring actions. Restructuring Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Balance at the beginning of the period Restructuring Reserve Charges Payments Payments for Restructuring Balance at the end of the period Decrease in deferred credits Restructuring and Related Costs, Increase (Decrease) in Advances Restructuring and Related Costs, Increase (Decrease) in Advances Retirement Plans Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Total Stockholder's Deficit Parent [Member] Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Parent Company Stock Parent Company Stock [Member] Represents the aggregate carrying amount of investments, held by the entity in the parent company's common stock, at cost. Treasury Stock (at cost) Treasury Stock [Member] Additional Paid-In Capital Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Accumulated Deficit Retained Earnings [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Class A Class B Class C Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Balance Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Balance (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Pension liability adjustment, net of tax Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Unrealized gain on cash flow hedge, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax Issuance of LIN Media LLC class A common stock Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues Issuance of LIN Media LLC class A common stock (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Conversion of class B common shares to class A common shares Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Convertible Securities Conversion of class B common shares to class A common shares (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities Tax benefit from exercise of share options Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation Stock-based compensation Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Stock-based compensation (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Dividends declared Dividends Purchase of LIN Media/TV Corp. class A common stock Stock Repurchased During Period, Value Net income (loss) attributable to reporting entity Effect of the Merger Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions Balance Balance (in shares) Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Buildings and fixtures Buildings and Fixtures [Member] Represents the facility held for productive use including, but not limited to, office, production, storage and distribution facilities and equipment commonly used in offices and stores that have no permanent connection to the structure of a building or utilities. Broadcast equipment and other Broadcast Equipment and Other [Member] Represents the broadcast equipment and other tangible personal property, nonconsumable in nature, with finite lives used to produce goods and services. Property and equipment Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Estimated useful life Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Barter transactions Advertising Barter Transactions [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Multiplier for calculating fair value under barter programs Advertising Barter Transactions Multiplier Represents the multiplier for calculating fair value under barter programs. Barter revenue Advertising Barter Transactions, Advertising Barter Revenue Barter expense Advertising Barter Transactions, Advertising Barter Costs Advertising expense Marketing and Advertising Expense [Abstract] Advertising costs incurred Advertising Expense Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table] Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table] Operating loss carryforwards Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] Net operating loss carryforwards Operating Loss Carryforwards Net operating loss carryforwards utilized upon completion of sale transaction Operating Loss Carryforwards Utilized Represents information pertaining to the net operating loss carryforwards utilized upon the completion of sale transaction. Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Stockholders' equity Class of Stock [Line Items] Stock repurchase program, authorized amount Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Period over which stock can be repurchased under the stock repurchase program Stock Repurchase Program, Period in Force Number of shares repurchased Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares Aggregate purchase price of shares repurchased Conversion of class B common stock into class A common stock (in shares) Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] Stock Plans Stock Plans [Member] Represents information pertaining to the 1998 Option Plan, the Amended and Restated 2002 Stock Plan and the Third Amended and Restated 2002 Non-Employee Director Stock Plan. ESPP Employee Stock [Member] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Employee stock options Employee Stock Option [Member] Restricted stock unit awards Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Stock-based compensation Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Outstanding at the beginning of the year (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Granted during the year (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross Exercised or converted during the year (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Forfeited during the year (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period Expired during the year (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period Outstanding at the end of the year (in shares) Exercisable or convertible at the end of the year (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] Outstanding at the beginning of the year (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Granted during the year (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised or converted during the year (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Forfeited during the year (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Expired during the year (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding at the end of the year (in dollars per share) Exercisable or convertible at the end of the year (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Additional information Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Weighted-average remaining contractual life of options outstanding Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Weighted-average remaining contractual life of options exercisable Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercisable Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Assumptions used to estimate the fair value of each stock option grant or modification on the date of grant Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract] Expected term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Expected volatility (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Expected dividends Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Payments Risk-free rate (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Stock-based compensation expense recognized for modification to stock option agreements Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Plan Modification Incremental Compensation Cost [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Stock-based compensation expense recognized for modification to stock option agreements Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Plan Modification, Incremental Compensation Cost Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Unvested at the beginning of the year (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Granted during the year (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Vested during the year (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Forfeited during the year (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Unvested at the end of the year (in shares) Weighted-Average Price Per Share Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] Unvested at the beginning of the year (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted during the year (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested during the year (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Forfeited during the year (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Unvested at the end of the year (in dollars per share) Information for restricted stock unit and stock option awards Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract] Total fair value of awards granted Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Grants in Period Total Fair Value Represents the total fair value of awards granted during the period. Total intrinsic value of awards exercised Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Exercises in Period Total Intrinsic Value Represents the intrinsic value of equity-based payment equity instruments, exercised during the reporting period as calculated by applying the disclosed option pricing methodology. Total fair value of awards vested Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Vested in Period Total Fair Value The total fair value of awards vested. Maximum percentage of eligible compensation that can be contributed by the eligible employees Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Maximum Employee Subscription Rate Purchase price expressed as a percentage of the average of the high and low per share trading price of common stock Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Purchase Price of Common Stock, Percent Number of shares purchased by employees Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans Weighted-average price of shares purchased by employees (in dollars per share) Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Weighted Average Purchase Price of Shares Purchased Represents the weighted-average purchase price of capital shares purchased through an employee stock purchase plan. Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Property and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Income (loss) from continuing operations (Loss) income from discontinued operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income (loss) attributable to LIN Media LLC Basic earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations attributable to LIN Media LLC (in dollars per share) Basic earnings (loss) per common share attributable to LIN Media LLC (in dollars per share) Diluted earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations attributable to LIN Media LLC (in dollars per share) Diluted earnings (loss) per common share attributable to LIN Media LLC (in dollars per share) Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding used in calculating income per common share: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic (in shares) Diluted (in shares) Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] NBC Universal and General Electric NBC Universal Media LLC and General Electric [Member] Represents the entities, NBC Universal Media, LLC and General Electric. Statement Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Ownership percentage Capital contribution made by the entity Summarized financial information Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information [Abstract] Net revenues/ equity in income from limited partnership interest in SVO Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Revenue Operating expenses Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Cost of Sales Net income before taxes Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Gross Profit (Loss) Interest and other expenses Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Interest and Other Expense The amount of interest and other expense reported by an equity method investment of the entity. Net income (loss) after taxes Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss) Cash distributions from SVO Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions Shortfall loans Equity Method Investment Financial Information Shortfall Loans Represents the amount of loan outstanding by an equity method investee of the entity during the period. Cash and cash equivalents Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Current Assets Non-current assets Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Noncurrent Assets Current liabilities Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Current Liabilities Non-current liabilities Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Noncurrent Liabilities Shortfall loans outstanding and accrued interest payable Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Shortfall Loans and Accrued Interest Payable Represents the amount of loan outstanding and accrued interest payable by an equity method investment of the entity. Carrying value of investment Equity Method Investments Shortfall liabilities recognized Impairment charge recognized on the shortfall loans Reversal of remaining accrued shortfall funding liability Reversal Of Remaining Accrued Shortfall Funding Liability Represents the amount of remaining accrued shortfall funding liability. Benefit from income taxes Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period Provision for income taxes Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Income (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain] SERP Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] Retirement Plan Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis] Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis] Plan Asset Categories [Domain] Plan Asset Categories [Domain] Equity securities Equity Securities [Member] Debt securities Debt Securities [Member] Cash or cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] Money market funds Money Market Funds [Member] U.S. equity US Equity Securities [Member] Represents information pertaining to ownership interests or right to acquire ownership interests in corporations and other legal entities with establishment in United States. International equity International Equity Securities [Member] Represents information pertaining to ownership interests or right to acquire ownership interests in corporations and other legal entities with establishment outside United States. REIT Real Estate Investment Trust [Member] Represents information pertaining to the investment in securities issued by real estate investment trust. High yield bond High Yield Bond [Member] Represents information pertaining to the investment in high yield bond. Emerging markets Emerging Markets [Member] Represents information pertaining to the investment in securities of emerging markets. Investment grade fixed income Fixed Income Funds [Member] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Retirement plan Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Employer's contribution as percentage of cash balance plan participants eligible compensation Defined Benefit Plan Employer Contribution as Percentage of Participant Eligible Compensation Represents the employer's contribution as percentage of cash balance plan participants eligible compensation. Anticipated employer's contribution to the plan in 2014 Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year Change in projected benefit obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward] Projected benefit obligation, beginning of period Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation Service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Actuarial loss Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss) Benefits paid Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid Curtailment Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments Projected benefit obligation, end of period Accumulated benefit obligation Defined Benefit Plan Accumulated Benefit Obligation [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Accumulated benefit obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation Change in plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward] Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets Actual return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Employer contributions Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer Fair value of plan assets, end of period Unfunded status of the plan and amount recognized as accrued benefit liability Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan [Abstract] Unfunded status of the plan Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan Total amount recognized as accrued benefit liability Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities Pension related accounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheets and the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss related to the net periodic pension benefit costs Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities [Abstract] Other accrued expenses (current) Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities Other liabilities (long-term) Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent Total amount recognized as accrued pension benefit liability Accumulated other comprehensive loss: Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), after Tax [Abstract] Net loss Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax Tax benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), Tax Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), Tax Net loss, net of tax benefit Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Net Gains (Losses), after Tax Pension tax liability Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Minimum Pension Liability, after Tax Accumulated other comprehensive loss related to net periodic pension benefit cost Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), after Tax Net losses expected to be amortized during the next fiscal year Defined Benefit Plan, Amount to be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Next Fiscal Year [Abstract] Net losses expected to be amortized during the next fiscal year Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Gain (Loss) Changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Net gain (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax Amortization of net actuarial loss Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax Net gain (loss) Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Actuarial Gain (Loss), before Tax Tax benefit (provision) Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax Total amount recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) Components of net periodic pension benefit cost Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] Service cost Expected return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets Amortization of prior service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) Amortization of net loss Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses) Net periodic benefit cost Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Expected future pension benefit payments for the next 10 years Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] 2014 Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months 2015 Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two 2016 Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three 2017 Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four 2018 Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five 2019 through 2023 Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter Weighted average assumptions used to estimate pension benefit obligations and to determine net periodic pension benefit cost Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used in Calculations [Abstract] Discount rate used to estimate our pension benefit obligation (as a percent) Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate Discount rate used to determine net periodic pension benefit cost (as a percent) Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate Expected long-term rate-of-return on plan assets (as a percent) Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets Actual return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Rate of Return on Plan Assets [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Actual rate of return on plan assets (as a percent) Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Rate of Return on Plan Assets Represents the actual rate of return on plan assets. Target and actual asset allocation percentage Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract] Target Allocation (as a percent) Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Percentage of Plan Assets Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations Intercompany income Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction Equity in (loss) income from operations of consolidated subsidiaries Income (Loss) from Operations of Consolidated Subsidiaries Represents the income (loss) from operations of consolidated subsidiaries during the period. Basic (loss) income per common share attributable to LIN Media LLC (in dollars per share) Diluted (loss) income per common share attributable to LIN Media LLC (in dollars per share) Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding used in calculating basic income per common share (in shares) Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding used in calculating diluted income per common share (in shares) Income tax benefit Decrease in valuation allowance Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount Land and land improvements Land and Land Improvements [Member] Total property and equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Less accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property and equipment, net Depreciation expense Shareholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block] Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] The entire disclosure for the condensed consolidating financial information required under SEC Regulation S-X Rule 3-10, including the financial position, cash flows, and the results of operations for the same periods with a separate column for: the parent company; the subsidiary issuer; the guarantor subsidiaries of the parent company on a combined basis; any other subsidiaries of the parent company on a combined basis; consolidating adjustments; and total consolidated amounts. Schedule of property and equipment Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] Sale Transaction Joint venture Interest Rate Effective Date [Axis] Interest Rate Effective Date [Axis] Information by date that interest rate is applicable. Interest Rate Effective Date [Domain] Interest Rate Effective Date [Domain] The period through which applicable interest rate is provided. Period until March 1, 2013 Period until 1 March 2013 [Member] Represents the period until March 1, 2013. Period after March 1, 2013 Period after 1 March 2013 [Member] Represents the period after March 1, 2013. Commitment and Contingencies Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Ownership interest percentage Voting Interest in Joint Venture Voting Interest in Joint Venture Represents voting interest held in joint venture. Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage Number of Television Station's Being Operated Number of Television Station's Being Operated Represents the number of television stations that are being operated. Loss Contingency Cash on Hand and Borrowings Utilized to Fund Payment Current Tax Liability Associated with Transaction Extinguished Capital Loss Resulting from Difference Between Tax Basis and Fair Value of Subsidiary Stock Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Tax Saving Due to Offsetting of Realized Capital Loss and Operating Loss with Capital Gain Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Tax Saving Due to Offsetting of Realized Capital Loss and Operating Loss with Capital Gain Represents the amount of net tax savings due to offsetting of realized capital loss and net operating losses with the capital gain. Current Deferred Tax Liability Associated with Transaction Current Deferred Tax Liability Associated with Transaction Represents the current deferred federal and state tax liability associated with the sale transaction. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table] Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis] Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis] Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain] Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain] Allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member] Valuation allowance for state and federal deferred tax assets Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member] Valuation and qualifying accounts Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] Valuation and qualifying accounts Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] Balance at Beginning of Period Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance Charged (Released) to Operations Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense Deductions Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions Balance at End of Period Commitments [Table] Commitments [Table] Describes the entity's commitments under contractual obligations. Commitments [Axis] Commitments [Axis] Information pertaining to the entity's commitments under contractual obligations. Commitments [Domain] Commitments [Domain] General description of the entity's commitments. Operating Leases and Agreements Operating Leases and Agreement [Member] Represents the commitments under operating lease and agreement. Syndicated Television Programming Syndicated Television Programming [Member] Represents the commitments under syndicated television programming. Commitments Commitments [Line Items] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- 2014 Contractual Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months 2015 Contractual Obligation, Due in Second Year 2016 Contractual Obligation, Due in Third Year 2017 Contractual Obligation, Due in Fourth Year 2018 Contractual Obligation, Due in Fifth Year Thereafter Contractual Obligation, Due after Fifth Year Total obligations Contractual Obligation Program obligations Syndicated Television Programming Commitments Recorded As of the balance sheet date, total amount of syndicated television programming commitments recorded on the balance sheet. Rent expense Operating Leases, Rent Expense Valuation Allowance [Table] Valuation Allowance [Table] Statement Valuation Allowance [Line Items] Components of the net deferred tax liability Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract] Deferred tax liabilities: Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract] Deferred gain related to equity investment in NBC joint venture Deferred Tax Liabilities Deferred Gain Related to Equity Investment in Joint Venture Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from deferred gain related to equity investment in joint venture. Property and equipment Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment Intangible assets Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets Deferred gain on debt repurchase Deferred Tax Liabilities Deferred Gain on Debt Repurchase Amount of deferred tax consequences attributable to taxable temporary differences derived from deferred gain on debt repurchase. Noncontrolling interest Deferred Tax Liabilities, Investment in Noncontrolled Affiliates Other Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Total Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross Deferred tax assets: Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract] Net operating loss carryforwards Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards Equity investments Deferred Tax Assets, Equity Method Investments Other Deferred Tax Assets, Other Valuation allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance Total Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance Net deferred tax liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net Discontinued Operations Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block] Contract termination costs Other expense (income): Intercompany (income) expense Other, net Net (loss) income Gain (loss) recorded on sale, net of tax Equity in (loss) income from operations of consolidated subsidiaries Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations of Consolidated Subsidiaries Represents the income (loss) from continuing operations of consolidated subsidiaries during the period. Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Schedule of Condensed Comprehensive Income (Loss) Statement [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of a condensed comprehensive income (loss) statement. Disclosure may include, but is not limited to, comprehensive income (loss) statements of consolidated entities and consolidation eliminations. Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block] Business Combinations [Abstract] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Dedicated Media, Inc. Dedicated Media Inc [Member] Represents information pertaining to Dedicated Media, Inc. HYFN, Inc. HYFN Inc [Member] Represents information pertaining to HYFN, Inc. New Vision and Vaughan New Vision Television LLC Member and Vaughan Acquisition LLC [Member] Represents information pertaining to New Vision Television LLC (New Vision) and Vaughan Acquisition LLC (Vaughan). New Vision New Vision Television LLC [Member] Represents information pertaining to New Vision Television LLC (New Vision). ACME ACME Television LLC [Member] Represents information pertaining ACME Television LLC, a company owned jointly by the entity and a third party. Acquisitions Business Acquisition [Line Items] Summary of the provisional allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] Schedule of unaudited pro forma results of operations Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] Vesting period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Expiration term Share Based Compensation Arrangements by Share Based Payment Award Options Expiration Term The period of time from the grant date until the time at which the share-based option award expires. Number of shares authorized for grant Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized Number of shares available for grant Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant Number of shares unavailable for future grants under the plans in effect prior to 2002 Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Number of Shares Unavailable for Grant Represents the number of shares unavailable for future grants. Share-based compensation expense before tax Modifications to stock option agreements Amount of compensation expense relating to unvested employee stock options and restricted stock unit awards not yet recognized Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Expected weighted-average period for recognition of compensation expense Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Proceeds from the exercise of stock options and purchase of class A common stock Schedule of debt Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Summary of certain key terms including the LIBOR-based borrowing rates of the entity's senior secured credit facility Schedule of Debt Instruments Significant Terms [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of significant terms of senior secured credit facility of the entity. Summary of scheduled future principal repayments on the entity's debt agreements Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block] Schedule of carrying amounts and fair values of long-term debt Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain] WWHO-TV WWHOTV [Member] Represents information pertaining to WWHO-TV, CW affiliate serving Columbus, OH. WUPW-TV WUPWTV [Member] Represents information pertaining to WUPW-TV in Toledo, OH. Discontinued Operations Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Gain (loss) recorded on sale Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax Net revenues Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue Operating (loss) income Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss) Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table] Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table] Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, by Report Line [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Report Line [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Direct operating Cost of Sales [Member] Selling, general and administrative Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] Corporate Corporate Segment [Member] Stock-based compensation Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] Income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Earnings per share Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Numerator for earnings per common share calculation: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest included in continuing operations Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to LIN Media LLC Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Income (loss) from discontinued operations, including gain on sale Denominator for earnings per common share calculation: Weighted-average common shares, basic (in shares) Effect of dilutive securities: Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract] Stock options and restricted stock (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Weighted-average common shares, diluted (in shares) Antidilutive securities (in shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Principles of Consolidation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Joint Venture Sale Transaction Joint Venture Sale Transaction [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for joint venture sale transactions. Variable Interest Entities Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy [Policy Text Block] Use of estimates Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Property and equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Equity investments Equity Method Investments, Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue recognition Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Barter transactions Barter Transactions [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for barter transactions involving goods, services or advertising. This accounting policy may include a description of the transactions and the methods used to value the transactions. Advertising expense Advertising Cost, Policy, Expensed Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block] Intangible assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Long-lived assets Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Program rights Program Rights [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for the program rights. Share-based compensation Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] Income taxes Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Concentration of credit risk Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block] Earnings per share Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair value of financial instruments Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] Derivative financial instruments Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] Retirement plans Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block] Recently issued accounting pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Schedule of Defined Contribution Plan Disclosures [Table] Schedule of Defined Contribution Plan Disclosures [Table] Disclosures about defined contribution plans. Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Axis] Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Axis] Disclosures about defined contribution plan. Defined Contribution Plan [Domain] Defined Contribution Plan [Domain] The name of the defined contribution plan. 401(k) Plan Defined Contribution401 K Plan [Member] Represents information pertaining to a defined contribution plan of the entity. LIN Television Corporation Supplemental Income Deferral Plan Defined Contribution LIN Television Corporation Supplemental Income Deferral Plan [Member] Represents information pertaining to the LIN Television Corporation Supplemental Income Deferral Plan of the entity. Defined Contribution Plan, Information by Period [Axis] Defined Contribution Plan, Information by Period [Axis] Disclosure for defined contribution plan by period. Defined Contribution Plan, Information by Period [Domain] Defined Contribution Plan, Information by Period [Domain] The period for which information about defined contribution plan is presented. Period effective January 1, 2010 Period Effective 1 January 2010 [Member] Represents the period effective January 1, 2010. Defined contribution plan Schedule of Defined Contribution Plan Disclosures [Line Items] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Employer's contribution for eligible employees (as a percent) Defined Contribution Plan Employer Discretionary Contribution Percent Percentage of employee's gross pay for which discretionary contributions are made by the employer to a defined contribution plan. Vesting percentage for employer contribution Defined Contribution Plan, Employers Matching Contribution Vesting Percentage After Specified Period Represents the percentage of employer's matching contribution to a defined contribution plan that vests after a specified period. Period of service after which employer contribution vests Defined Contribution Plan, Employers Matching Contribution Vesting Period Represents the period after which employer's matching contribution to a defined contribution plan vests. Amount contributed in the plan Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized Percentage of base salaries which can be deferred Defined Contribution Plan Deferment of Base Salaries Percent Represents the percentage of base salaries which can be deferred under the plan. Percentage of annual non-equity incentive awards which can be deferred Defined Contribution Plan Deferment of Annual Non Equity Incentive Awards Percent Represents the percentage of annual non-equity incentive awards which can be deferred under the plan. Unrecognized tax benefits that if recognized would reduce the effective tax rate from continuing operations Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] Balance at beginning of year Unrecognized Tax Benefits Additions for tax positions of current year Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions Additions for tax positions of prior years Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Reductions for tax positions of prior years Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Reductions related to settlements with taxing authorities Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities Reductions related to expiration of the statue of limitations Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations Balance at end of year Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Events Subsequent Events [Text Block] Schedule I-Condensed Financial Information of the Registrant Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block] Summarized financial information of SVH and SVO Equity Method Investments, Summarized Financial Information [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of summarized financial information of equity method investment of the entity required by S-X Rule 10-01(b)(1). Unaudited Quarterly Data Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] Federated Media Publishing, Inc. Federated Media Publishing, Inc. [Member] Federated Media Publishing, Inc. [Member] Dedicated Media Inc and HYFN Inc Dedicated Media Inc and HYFN Inc [Member] Dedicated Media Inc and HYFN Inc [Member] New Vision and ACME New Vision Television LLC and Acme Television LLC [Member] Represents information pertaining New Vision Television LLC (NVT) and ACME Television LLC. Nami Media Nami Media Inc [Member] Represents the information pertaining to Nami Media Inc. KASY-TV Licensed, LLC ("KASY") KASY-TV Licensed LLC[Member] Represents information pertaining to KASY-TV Licensee, LLC. Trademarks Trademarks [Member] Advertiser relationships Advertiser Relationships [Member] Represents information pertaining to advertiser relationships. Ownership interest (as a percent) Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired Purchase price Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Potential obligation or liability Provisional allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Current assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets Non-current assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Assets Equipment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Equipment Other intangible assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill Program rights assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Program Rights Represents the amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to program rights assets. Property and equipment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment Broadcast licenses Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Definite-lived intangible assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles Current liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities Non-current liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other Long-term debt assumed Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt Non-current liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities Noncontrolling interest Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value Total Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest Estimated remaining useful lives Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Amount of purchase price paid Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Assumption of finance lease obligations Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred Net revenue Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue Net (loss) income Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) Basic (loss) income per common share attributable to LIN LLC (in dollars per share) Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted (loss) income per common share attributable to LIN LLC (in dollars per share) Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted Fair value of option to purchase the remaining outstanding shares Business Acquisition Fair Value of Option to Purchase Remaining Outstanding Shares Represents the fair value, as of the acquisition date, of the option to purchase the remaining outstanding shares of the acquiree. Net revenues Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual Operating income Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual Number of markets covered by network-affiliated television stations Number of Markets Covered by Network Affiliated Television Stations Represents the number of markets covered by network-affiliated television stations agreed to acquire. Transaction costs Business Acquisition, Transaction Costs Ownership interest calculated on a fully diluted basis (as a percent) Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired, Calculated on Fully Diluted Basis Represents the percentage of voting equity interest acquired in the business combination, calculated on a fully diluted basis. Investments Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block] Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of accrued expenses Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Acquisitions Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, issued shares Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, outstanding shares Treasury stock, shares Treasury Stock, Shares Total assets Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) The carrying amount of the intangible assets, excluding goodwill, in the reporting entity's statement of financial position that relate to the reporting entity's variable interest in the Variable Interest Entity (VIE). Program rights Variable Interest Entity Consolidated Carrying Amount Program Rights The carrying amount of the contractual rights obtained by the Variable Interest Entity (VIE) to air programs for which the VIE pays in cash or exchanges advertising time within the program for the cost of program rights, in the reporting entity's statement of financial position that relate to the reporting entity's variable interest in the VIE. Total liabilities Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Liabilities, Lack of Recourse The carrying amount of the consolidated Variable Interest Entity's liabilities for which the creditors have no recourse against the general credit of the primary beneficiary, which are included in the reporting entity's statement of financial position. Program obligations Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Program Obligations, Lack of Recourse Represents the amount payable by the consolidated Variable Interest Entity for the purchase of the rights to broadcast programs for which the creditors have no recourse against the general credit of the reporting entity, which are included in the reporting entity's statement of financial position. LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Accumulated losses in excess of investment in consolidated subsidiaries Shareholders' equity (deficit): Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Common Stock, $0.01 par value Common stock, other disclosures Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract] Treasury shares, 4,947,659 of class A common shares as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, at cost Additional paid-in capital Treasury stock, other disclosures Treasury Stock, Number of Shares and Restriction Disclosures [Abstract] Accrued Expenses Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block] Tax benefit (provision) Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, by Legal Entity [Table] Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, by Legal Entity [Table] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Nami Media, HYFN and Dedicated Media NAMI Dedicated Media Inc and HYFN Inc [Member] Represents information pertaining to Nami, Dedicated Media, Inc. and HYFN, Inc. Redeemable noncontrolling interest Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] Redeemable noncontrolling interest Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Equity Carrying Amount [Roll Forward] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Balance as of the beginning of the period Acquisition of redeemable noncontrolling interest Payments for Repurchase of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Share-based compensation Share Based Compensation Expense Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Represents the amount of share based compensation expense attributable to non-controlling interest. Balance as of the end of the period Schedule of assets and liabilities of WBDT, Vaughan and Kasy included in the consolidating balance sheets Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block] Schedule of barter revenue and expense included in the consolidated statements of operations Schedule of Advertising Barter Transactions [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of advertising barter transactions. Schedule of stock-based compensation expense included in the Company's consolidated statements of operations Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule of reconciliation of the weighted average common shares outstanding for purposes of calculating basic and diluted (loss) income per common share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Schedule of changes in the redeemable noncontrolling interest related to Nami Media Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Loss from discontinued operations Gain on sale of discontinued operations Adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Amortization of financing costs and note discounts Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts Cash payments for programming Loss on extinguishment of debt Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost Deferred income taxes, net Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits Extinguishment of income tax liability related to the Merger Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Income Tax Liability Related to Merger Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Income Tax Liability Related to Merger Stock-based compensation Share-based Compensation Other, net Other Noncash Income (Expense) Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Other assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Income taxes payable Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable Accrued interest expense Increase (Decrease) in Interest Payable, Net Other liabilities and accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities Net cash provided by operating activities, continuing operations Net cash used in operating activities, discontinued operations