television networks

CBS, NBC, ABC

Television networks are organizations that produce, distribute, or broadcast television programming across multiple stations or platforms.

Originally referring to interconnected broadcast stations sharing content simultaneously, the term now includes cable channels and streaming services: The major networks compete for viewers during prime time.

A network can also mean the channel itself: What network is that show on?

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