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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.2

                          CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP

   
    We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in
Amendment No. 3 to the Registration Statement on Form S-4 and related Prospectus
of USA Networks, Inc. and to the use of our report dated February 4, 1999 with
respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Home Shopping
Network, Inc. included in the Registration Statement of $500,000,000 6-3/4%
Senior Notes.
    

New York, New York
April 6, 1999

   
                                                           /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP