appointment viewing

noun

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

Example Sentences

Appointment viewing was once boss in TV, cementing us together in shared narratives of Who-Killed-JR? and Did-Heather-Locklear-Really-Show-Up-In-A-Nighty-On-"Melrose-Place"? But with our household viewing withering on the streaming vine, we can scarcely maintain a shared conversation around the virtual watercooler anymore.

From Salon

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

But growing the streaming channel has become a greater priority lately as broadcast network news divisions can no longer solely depend on appointment viewing for their morning shows and evening newscasts.

From Los Angeles Times

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

League media rights fees have escalated in recent years, because live game telecasts are the most reliable way to attract large audiences for appointment viewing.

From Los Angeles Times