If I知 watching something for the first time, I知 an active viewer with some exceptions. When my wife watches some shows that I知 coming into in the middle of them or have no interest in, I値l be more of a passive watcher if I知 watching it at all. This is unless she really wants me to watch it in which case I値l always give it a few episodes before I give up. Other exceptions are just shows like American Idol, Extreme Home Makeover, anything from HGTV, etc. That is always just in the background for me if I watch it.

Sitcoms or when shows with more story that I致e already watched a bunch just exists as background noise for me while I cook, clean, or do other stuff. This only changes if I知 watching it with someone who hasn稚 watched it before, then I give the show my full attention.