Rerun

usgb/ˈriːrʌn/
noun

A television program or movie that is shown again.

They always show reruns of old sitcoms in the morning.
Visual representation of "rerun" - A television program or movie that is shown again.

Often appears as...

  • watch a rerun
  • show a rerun
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TV Schedule

Reruns are common in non-peak TV hours when fewer people watch TV.

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Late at night, you're more likely to find reruns on TV.
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Nostalgic Appeal

Old TV show reruns can create a sense of nostalgia.

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Watching reruns of 'Friends' reminds me of the 90s.
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Cost-Effective

Reruns are often used by networks to fill time slots cheaply.

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Reruns of classic shows are less expensive than making new episodes.
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