what's on TV tonight
Definition
An informal idiomatic expression used to inquire about the television programs or shows scheduled for broadcast during the evening.
A common phrase uttered by couch potatoes worldwide when contemplating their nightly entertainment options, often signaling the start of a remote-control battle.
Examples
Honey, what's on TV tonight? Because if it's another political debate, I'm switching to the cooking channel for some real drama.
What's on TV tonight, Alexa? Wait, wrong assistant—pass the remote before I invent my own show.
Boss asked what's on TV tonight during the meeting; turns out he meant our quarterly projections, but I suggested binge-watching spreadsheets.
What's on TV tonight? The same reruns as last night, proving time is a flat circle and so is my existential dread.