on TV
idiom
: broadcast by television : being shown by television
There's nothing (good) on TV tonight.
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Nielsen’s streaming ratings cover viewing on TV sets only and don’t include minutes watched on computers or mobile devices.
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2025
There never seems to be a shortage of good crime shows on TV, and network television is teeming with detectives who think – and act – differently.
—Soohyun Cho, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2025
The two will oversee creative and day-to-day operations for the new company, with a primary focus on TV.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025
When does the next episode of 'Dancing with the Stars' air on TV?
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2025
There never seems to be a shortage of good crime shows on TV, and network television is teeming with detectives who think – and act – differently.
—Soohyun Cho, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2025
The two will oversee creative and day-to-day operations for the new company, with a primary focus on TV.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025
When does the next episode of 'Dancing with the Stars' air on TV?
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
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“On TV.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20TV. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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