TV Guide is a publication listing television programming schedules in the United States, first published in 1953. It typically features a grid showing time and channel for shows, with brief descriptions and ratings information, and may include articles and reviews about television programming. Over the years, it has undergone various format changes and digital transformations as viewing habits and television consumption methods have evolved.
It has adapted to shifts in how audiences access TV content, reflecting broader changes in media consumption. Its long-running format, from printed listings to digital forms, highlights how traditional schedule-based viewing information continues to adjust alongside technology and audience behavior. It illustrates a shift from printed scheduling guides toward digital presentation formats while maintaining its core function of listing television programming schedules and related information.