ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

TV Guide

A TV guide is like a map for your favorite shows and movies on TV. Just like how your mom or dad might use a map to find their way to a new place, a TV guide helps you find your way to your favorite shows on different channels and at different times.

Think of it like a really big book with lots of pages. Each page has a list of channels, and next to each channel there is a list of shows that are playing at different times of the day.

So, for example, if you really love SpongeBob SquarePants, you can look in the TV guide to see what channel and what time it is on. Then you can turn on your TV, change the channel to the one listed in the TV guide, and watch your favorite show!

TV guides usually come in different formats these days: some as a paper booklet or online guide (like on your computer or tablet) or even on your TV itself. It's a useful tool for anyone who wants to know what's on TV and doesn't want to miss their favorite shows!