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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
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Do both of the episodes in the above mean "shows" and "programs?" Thanks.
  

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They can all 3 be used to describe a single broadcast. Show and program can be used to describe a series. ", most likely it means 'series', but could also mean 'episode' depending on the context.

  • They can all 3 be used to describe a single broadcast.
  • Show and program can be used to describe a series.
  • ", most likely it means 'series', but could also mean 'episode' depending on the context.
  • To your question: episode above means 'single broadcast of a show or program'.
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They can all 3 be used to describe a single broadcast.

Show and program can be used to describe a series.

If someone says "This is my favorite show.", most likely it means 'series', but could also mean 'episode' depending on the context.

To your question: episode above means 'single broadcast of a show or program'.
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In the old days, "broadcasting" was the only way to get programs into your home. It meant sending and receiving something via the "air waves," like "ham radio." "Broadcasting" was a specific technology. And "a broadcast" came to mean a single transmission of a single program, like "The Jack Benny Show." Now, with the syndication of sitcoms, you can sometimes watch one episode after ano

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