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appointment viewing

British  

noun

  1. the practice of setting time aside to watch particular television programmes

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Peacock has launched an extensive social-media campaign to promote the show’s return, leaning in to its rare status as appointment viewing among younger demographics.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

For years, the show was appointment viewing, spawning popular spin offs like “The Bachelorette” and “Bachelor in Paradise.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The show is appointment viewing for Ben's wife Olivia, who he says "loves it" - having put the new season in their calendar so she didn't miss it.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025

But while the internet has upended the news business, the long-running programs remain appointment viewing for more than 17 million viewers a night, according to Nielsen data.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2024

In a frazzled media age, their once-a-week programs have become something close to appointment viewing.

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2024

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