appointment viewing
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
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 dating show became appointment viewing for millions of fans, including myself, with new episodes dropping almost nightly as the show airs in near real time.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 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
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