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Primetime TV Premieres

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  1. 3. Is broadcast on television for the very first time.
  2. 5. A designated half-hour or hour on the broadcast grid.
  3. 6. The ensemble hired to bring a new script to life.
  4. 7. "___ in next week!" (Classic episodic prompt).
  5. 9. To transmit a new program over the public airwaves.
  6. 11. The overarching storyline introduced in episode one.
  7. 12. A brief sneak peek meant to hook potential viewers.

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  1. 1. What millions of viewers do at 8 PM on premiere night.
  2. 2. A character part snagged by a lucky actor for the new season.
  3. 4. A half-hour comedy joining the Tuesday night lineup.
  4. 5. The strategic weekly lineup of primetime programming.
  5. 8. A major broadcaster like ABC, CBS, or NBC.
  6. 9. To consume a streaming series' entire first season in one sitting.
  7. 10. Performer hitting the red carpet to promote their new series.

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one tree hill incredibly difficult not just names of characters

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  1. 1. The all-ages nightclub where major musical acts performed and Peyton worked
  2. 4. The nickname of the sports anchor who started as a lonely kid doing river court commentary
  3. 6. The high school mascot that Whitey Durham coached for decades
  4. 9. The medical attire worn by the fake heart transplant courier who tripped on the stairs
  5. 11. The villainous father who spent years seeking redemption after murdering his brother
  6. 12. The outdoor court location where the non-varsity players held pickup games
  7. 13. The last name of the singer who played himself and performed inside Peyton's bedroom

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  1. 1. The musical journey Haley embarked on with Chris Keller that threatened her marriage
  2. 2. The local dining spot where the characters gathered for coffee, pie, and advice
  3. 3. The animal that shockingly ate Dan's transplant organ right off the hospital floor
  4. 5. The genetic condition shared by Dan and Lucas that threatened their basketball careers
  5. 7. The arrogant star athlete who learned humility after marrying a tutor girl
  6. 8. The tragic school event perpetrated by Jimmy Edwards that changed everyone's lives
  7. 9. The color of the comet painted on the bedroom floor that symbolized a epic love story
  8. 10. The single mother who ran the local cafe and raised a future writer on her own

one tree hill

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  1. 4. Scheming mother who fought for custody of baby Jenny in a carousel scene
  2. 6. Stalker who ran over Dan with a car and kept him hostage
  3. 8. Nicknamed broadcaster who started doing play-by-play at the Rivercourt
  4. 9. Young boy who lived with his grandparents until his father's memory returned
  5. 10. Pill-popping mother who tried to burn her husband alive in his dealership
  6. 13. Coastal city where the fictional town of Tree Hill was actually filmed
  7. 15. All-ages venue where Fall Out Boy and Sheryl Crow performed
  8. 16. Asphalt sanctuary where outdoor games decided local legends
  9. 20. Academic helper designation that brought the nerdy girl and the jock together
  10. 21. The first word of Brooke's global fashion empire
  11. 22. Arrogant musician who spoke in the third person and tempted the tutor
  12. 23. Villainous father whose heart was eaten by a dog

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  1. 1. Rivercourt regular whose nickname refers to his talent on the asphalt
  2. 2. Nathan's dim-witted sidekick who spent his life in his shadow
  3. 3. Kind mechanic whose life was cut short by his brother's bullet
  4. 5. Arrogant basketball star whose life was cut short at a gas station
  5. 6. Clean Teen member who became a bartender and a military pilot
  6. 7. Red-headed instigator who released the time capsule and married Dan
  7. 11. Professional team that drafted Nathan after his miraculous recovery
  8. 12. Emancipated athlete who went from wheelchair back to the court
  9. 13. Grizzled coach who named the gym after his late wife Camilla
  10. 14. Clothes Over Bros founder who started as a wild cheerleader
  11. 17. Literary hoopster who wrote An Kindness of Ravens
  12. 18. Racecar driver uncle who crashed into a river during a wedding getaway
  13. 19. Real-life actor behind the brooding writer-athlete

Joe 90

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  1. 1. The machine used for knowledge transfer
  2. 2. The television program format
  3. 4. The spelling of the boy genius surname

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  1. 1. The secret headquarters of the agency
  2. 3. The surname of the boy genius

TV Shows and Series

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  1. 1. The main story or sequence of events in a television drama
  2. 5. A system of television programming transmitted via coaxial wires
  3. 7. A continuous set of television episodes featuring the same characters
  4. 9. A television advertisement promoting a product or service
  5. 10. The team of technicians and assistants who work behind the camera
  6. 12. The group of actors who portray the characters in a television series
  7. 13. A single continuous piece of action in a television episode
  8. 14. A male performer who portrays a character in a television series

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  1. 2. An old-fashioned slang term for a television set
  2. 3. A daily television broadcast reporting current national and world events
  3. 4. The debut broadcast of a brand new television show or season
  4. 6. To transmit a television program over the airwaves to the public
  5. 8. To watch television content directly over the internet without downloading
  6. 11. The main actor or actress playing the lead role in a series

the office tv show

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  1. 1. The security guard whose name the employees constantly struggled to remember
  2. 5. A receptionist who paints her way out of a quiet, unfulfilling engagement
  3. 6. The New Hampshire branch where a certain HR representative was transferred
  4. 7. A customer service representative who is deeply invested in celebrity gossip
  5. 10. A seafood restaurant where the staff goes to celebrate major occasions in Scranton
  6. 12. A corporate executive turned candle maker with a highly volatile personality
  7. 13. The human resources representative who is widely considered the worst part of everything
  8. 15. A crossword enthusiast who lives for the day they serve fried dough with sugar
  9. 17. A warehouse foreman who taught his boss fake ghetto slang phrases
  10. 19. The art institute where a certain receptionist failed a crucial graphic design class
  11. 20. An Ivy League alum who cannot go five minutes without mentioning his alma mater
  12. 22. A sunny receptionist who was once known by her middle name, Kelly
  13. 24. A crude traveling salesman whose license plate reads WLHUNG
  14. 25. A young customer service rep who knows the entire script of Die Hard by heart

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  1. 2. A tiny, cat-loving accountant whose frown could freeze hot coffee
  2. 3. A warehouse supervisor who received a knitted sweater from an accountant
  3. 4. An award that sounds like it might be muddy, given out at a local family restaurant
  4. 5. A knitter who was high school classmates with her own boss
  5. 8. A regional manager whose ultimate dream is to star in a movie called Threat Level Midnight
  6. 9. A refrigeration magnate who never introduces himself without his company name
  7. 10. The casual dining chain where the local awards show is hosted, until a ban is issued
  8. 11. The lizard king who convinced the CEO to give him her job in a single meeting
  9. 12. He spends more time staring at a camera lens than actually selling paper
  10. 14. A junior salesman who was nicknamed Dwight Junior due to his appearance
  11. 16. A mysterious quality assurance manager who doesn't even know his own job title
  12. 18. A temp who started a fire and somehow ended up in the corporate penthouse
  13. 21. A neckbeard-wearing cousin who is incredibly fast at running alongside cars
  14. 23. The dog-like nickname given to a Cornell graduate who loves acapella

Reality TV Shows

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  1. 2. The emotional tension and conflict that boosts ratings
  2. 7. Singing competition that launched Kelly Clarkson's career
  3. 8. A past contestant who returns for an All-Stars season
  4. 9. The off-camera staff member who guides the storylines
  5. 14. Female lead looking for love among dozens of suitors
  6. 15. Gordon Ramsay's culinary title on television
  7. 16. The initial tryout to get on a talent show
  8. 19. MTV show about online dating deception
  9. 20. The fleeting goal of many reality contestants

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  1. 1. A long-running argument between two reality stars
  2. 3. The ultimate symbol of safety in a mansion dating show
  3. 4. A secret pact formed between players to secure votes
  4. 5. The monitored living space in Big Brother
  5. 6. Group of evicted contestants who decide the winner
  6. 7. What a necklace represents on Survivor
  7. 10. Private room where cast members speak directly to the camera
  8. 11. MTV competition show featuring physical stunts and alumni
  9. 12. A romantic relationship that develops during a reality competition
  10. 13. Tropical setting for Love or Temptation series
  11. 15. The group of personalities selected for a season
  12. 17. Romantic outing filmed for a matching show
  13. 18. An unexpected rule change that shocks the players

Game of Thrones during the War of the Five Kings: battles, castles, houses, characters, alliances, betrayals, deaths, titles and major events. TV series only.

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  1. 3. Ward of Winterfell who betrayed the Starks at their home
  2. 7. House of the crannogmen who dwell in the swamps
  3. 8. The seat of House Greyjoy in the Iron Islands
  4. 9. The Maid of Tarth who sought to protect the Stark girls
  5. 11. The mountainous region ruled by House Arryn
  6. 13. Northern family whose sigil is a grey direwolf
  7. 15. Impregnable mountain fortress of House Arryn
  8. 16. The surname given to noble bastards in the North

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  1. 1. Cruel boy king who died at his own wedding feast
  2. 2. The bird used to carry messages across Westeros
  3. 4. The simple stable boy who could only say one word
  4. 5. The mythical creature depicted on the Targaryen banner
  5. 6. Wealthy house from the Reach with a golden rose emblem
  6. 9. House from the Dreadfort known for flaying enemies
  7. 10. Derisive term for a brother of the Night's Watch
  8. 12. Young girl who trained with the Faceless Men of Braavos
  9. 14. The color of the wedding where Robb Stark was killed

RuPaul' Drag Race UK

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  1. 1. The art form of dressing in exaggerated clothing for performance
  2. 4. The sequence of steps in a dance routine
  3. 5. The platform where the performers showcase their skills

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  1. 1. The rhythmic movement performed to music
  2. 2. The outfits and makeup styles presented by contestants
  3. 3. Slang for gossip or inside information

TV Shows

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  1. 2. Stranded islanders versus a mysterious smoke monster
  2. 4. Shows that achieve very high ratings and popularity
  3. 6. Competition show hosted by RuPaul to find a superstar
  4. 7. Singing competition where the public votes for a winner
  5. 10. Handheld devices used to surf through various channels
  6. 12. Gritty Baltimore drama exploring the drug trade and police
  7. 13. The group of actors who portray the characters in a show
  8. 15. Dedicated viewers who follow a show and its stars closely
  9. 16. Watching many episodes of a single show in one sitting

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  1. 1. The concluding episode that wraps up a long story arc
  2. 3. Mockumentary about the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company
  3. 5. The very first episode used to sell a potential series
  4. 8. The behind-the-scenes staff including lighting and sound
  5. 9. Teen drama narrated by an anonymous blogger in Manhattan
  6. 10. An episode that is being broadcast again after its debut
  7. 11. The lead actor who gets top billing in a television series
  8. 14. An informal and old-fashioned slang term for a television
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