A language is a signal system based on symbolic vocal sounds that is used by a group of people to communicate. We can convey our ideas and emotions through language by writing letters or essays. Figurative language is a part of semantics, which has the function of making literary works or even daily conversation more interesting, attractive, and alive. TV-show is the one of electronic media which provide variety entertainment to the people. With the infrequency of linguistics research on TV shows, therefore the purpose of this study is to analyze the figurative language that is found on Kitchen Nightmares TV shows. The research design in this research is content analysis, which means evaluating and interpreting data that is available. The researcher has taken the data from the official YouTube channel of Kitchen Nightmares. The main instrument of this research is the researcher herself with the knowledge of figurative language. Then, the data collection is done using the data sampling method. In data analysis, the researcher classifies, identifies, analyzes, and calculates the data to find the dominant types. After that, the top type is connected with the context to then draw a conclusion. In validating the data, the researcher is using analyst triangulation. The result shows that; (1) 4 metaphor, 8 metonymy, 8 hyperbole, 1 litotes, 21 irony, 8 simile, 10 personification. (2) the percentage of the types of figurative language were 7% metonym, 13% hyperbole, 2% litotes, 35% irony, 13% simile, and 17% personification. Hence, the dominant type of figurative language is irony, with the percentage 35% or 21 data. Furthermore, this study provides contribution in the education field to increase the students’ language skills. Besides, this research is recommended for future researchers who are interested in linguistics fields as a reference to examine more deeply the research taken. Keywords: Analysis, Figurative language, TV Shows

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