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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 show also remains appointment viewing for its signature segment, “Bad Beats,” a “Scared Straight” for gamblers where Van Pelt and sidekick Stanford Steve Coughlin riff on clips showing supposedly sure bets that go awry.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 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

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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