A one-time show may be called a “special”. A show with a limited number of episodes may be called a miniseries, serial, or limited series. A television series is usually released in episodes that follow a narrative, and are usually divided into seasons (US and Canada) or series (UK) - yearly or semiannual sets of new episodes. Television shows are most often scheduled well ahead of time and appear on electronic guides or other TV listings.Ī television show might also be called a television program (British English: programme), especially if it lacks a narrative structure.
A television show (often simply TV show) is any content produced for broadcast via over-the-air, satellite, cable, or internet and typically viewed on a television set, excluding breaking news, advertisements, or trailers that are typically placed TNTween shows.
