program guides

What's on when

Program guides are listings of scheduled television or radio broadcasts, showing what's on and when.

Traditional program guides appeared in newspapers and dedicated magazines like TV Guide.

Electronic program guides (EPGs) are built into cable boxes, streaming devices, and smart TVs, displaying schedules in an interactive grid format: I scrolled through the program guide looking for something to watch.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G