television show
Scheduled broadcast entertainment
A television show is a program broadcast on television, typically as part of a recurring series with episodes sharing a common format, characters, or theme.
Shows span genres from sitcoms and dramas to reality competitions and talk shows.
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Often shortened to TV show or just show.
Yearly division or series
- episodeSerialized content unit
- pilotOne who steers aircraft
- finaleConcluding part of performance
- premiereFirst public performance
renewal · cancellation · spin-off · reboot · revival · sequel · prequel · crossover
Episodic TV comedy series
- dramaTheatrical art or turmoil
- realityWhat actually exists
- comedyWork meant to amuse
- thrillerSuspense-driven narrative genre
animation · documentary · variety · miniseries · soap opera · anthology · procedural · sketch comedy
Interconnected system
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
- syndicationMulti-outlet content distribution
- primetimeTelevision's highest-viewership period
daytime · timeslot · schedule · rerun · simulcast · live · on-demand · affiliate
Sequence of fictional events
- plotStoryline or land parcel
- twistRotating motion or surprise
- arcCurved line segment
- subplotSubordinate narrative strand
cliffhanger · backstory · flashback · foreshadowing · resolution · premise · exposition · climax
TV series creative head
set · soundstage · location · editing · cinematography · scoring · wardrobe · props
Evaluative scores assigned
- viewersPeople who watch
- NielsenTV ratings firm
- demographicsStatistical population characteristics
- sharePortion given out
reach · trending · fanbase · cult following · mainstream · niche · viral · watercooler
One who portrays characters
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
- starLuminous astronomical object
- guest starTemporary celebrity cast member
- cameoBrief guest appearance
recurring · regular · host · presenter · contestant · panelist · correspondent · anchor
season
Yearly division or series
premiere · renewal · cancellation · spin-off · reboot · revival · sequel · prequel · crossover · marathon
sitcom
Episodic TV comedy series
thriller · animation · documentary · variety · miniseries · soap opera · anthology · procedural · sketch comedy · late night
network
Interconnected system
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
- syndicationMulti-outlet content distribution
primetime · daytime · timeslot · schedule · rerun · simulcast · live · on-demand · affiliate · local
storyline
Sequence of fictional events
subplot · cliffhanger · backstory · flashback · foreshadowing · resolution · premise · exposition · climax · turning point
showrunner
TV series creative head
crew · set · soundstage · location · editing · cinematography · scoring · wardrobe · props · makeup
ratings
Evaluative scores assigned
- viewersPeople who watch
- NielsenTV ratings firm
- demographicsStatistical population characteristics
share · reach · trending · fanbase · cult following · mainstream · niche · viral · watercooler · appointment viewing
actor
One who portrays characters
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
- starLuminous astronomical object
- guest starTemporary celebrity cast member
cameo · recurring · regular · host · presenter · contestant · panelist · correspondent · anchor · casting
sci-fi
Futuristic fiction, abbreviated
- fantasyImaginative mental wandering
- horrorExtreme fear or disgust
- mysterySomething unexplained or unknown
western · crime · historical · romance · action · noir · supernatural · medical · legal · spy
television showfilm
Movie or coating
movie · feature film · theatrical release · stage play · podcast
television showreal life
Existence beyond imagination
lived experience · reality · documentary footage · news broadcast · raw footage
television showoutdoor activity
Pursuit done outside
physical exercise · live event · social gathering · conversation · active participation
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