appointment viewing

British

noun

the practice of setting time aside to watch particular television programmes

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They remember the shows that defined their childhood; that had them planted on couches for appointment viewing; that they binged when streaming came into the picture; that were fodder for water-cooler conversations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 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

The videos, which now number more than 260, have become appointment viewing for movie lovers, who relish watching their favorite artists rhapsodize about cinema in unrehearsed, genuine ways.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2025

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

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2024

Clark’s record-setting season turned every appearance by the pony-tailed shooting guard with the Steph Curry-like range into appointment viewing.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2024

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