Over the years, TV shows have evolved to include all aspects of life. TV shows come in different angles; they could be educational, entertaining, instructional, informational, musical, etc.
TV shows make money in different ways. Commercials, Ads, Subscription, Syndication, Investors, Merchandise, Bidding, Sales of DVD, Sponsorships, and Crowdfunding.
TV shows are profitable, especially to the producers and TV networks. And there are tons of ways that TV shows make money, ads, and commercials being the most prominent among them. Other ways TV shows make money do not involve Ads and commercials since most viewers detest any form of interruption when watching their favorite shows.