You of all people were the last I thought would not already be using one. Ours is through Dish network. We actually have two receivers and record 4 shows at a time. We record movies, sporting events and network shows and watch when we want too, like when it is raining. You can set it up to record a particular show and with the Dish DVR you can tell it to record new episodes in the future and just forget about remembering to set it. If you would like to know more then it must be time to have supper at John's again.