The 1978 New York Jets season was the 19th season for the team and the 9th in the National Football League. It began with the team trying to improve upon its 3–11 record from 1977 under head coach Walt Michaels. The Jets finished the season with a record of 8–8. This was the first season for a new logo with the "J" styled to have a jet-like appearance. This logo would last until the 1997 NFL season.