after school special
Noun
Meaning
after school special (plural after school specials)
(US) A television program broadcast in the mid- to late afternoon and directed toward adolescents, usually dealing with controversial or socially relevant issues.
after-school special (plural after-school specials)
(US) A television program broadcast in the mid- to late afternoon and directed toward adolescents.
Alternative names
after-school special
Examples
Ford again appeared as Sam in season 4, episode 13, "After School Special," in which the boys recall their time at Truman High School as they work a case there as adults.