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appointment viewing

British

noun

the practice of setting time aside to watch particular television programmes

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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

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

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

“Their information and opinions are as smart and strong as ever, and they remain daily appointment viewing for sports fans.”

From Los Angeles Times

The television news audiences are shrinking as viewers move from traditional appointment viewing to on-demand streaming.

From Los Angeles Times

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