Television

This type of television is available through airwaves and is typically free to access. (Examples: NBC, CBS, PBS)

Requires a paid subscription. Hundreds or even thousands of channels may be available to purchase and view (Examples: HBO, ESPN, MTV, CNN)

Streaming television requires a subscription and an internet connection, and it often features a mix of older, newer and original shows. (Examples: Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime)

TV show using drawn characters (i.e. animals)

A show using real people and real unexpected events. Some shows are scripted (Kardashians) and others are not (Big Brother)

A half an hour show that usually shows the lives of a family. Most of the time these are comedies.

This is when a television network puts on a show that has already been shown months before

A measurement done to see how many people are watching a particular television show.

Shows that are OK for children to watch. These shows don't show sex or violence

A show that has one host who interviews different guests.

Main character

A character or force in conflict with the main character

a suspenseful adventure story or play or movie

Story that is written to be acted for an audience

light and humorous drama with a happy ending