Template:Infobox television episode

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Infobox television episode is used to create an infobox which summarizes the main information of a particular television episode or internet video.

Usage

The infobox may be added by pasting the template as shown below into an article, typically at the top of an article above the lead section. This infobox creates a short description based on the data provided to the infobox. For more information on this, see the documentation at Template:Television episode short description.

"{{{title}}}"
{{{series}}} episode
[[File:{{{image}}}|frameless|alt={{{image_alt}}}|upright=1.13]] {{{caption}}}
Episode no.	Season {{{season}}} Series {{{series no}}} Episode {{{episode}}}
Directed by	{{{director}}}
Written by	{{{writer}}}
Story by	{{{story}}}
Teleplay by	{{{teleplay}}}
Based on	{{{based_on}}}
Narrated by	{{{narrator}}}
Presented by	{{{presenter}}}
Produced by	{{{producer}}}
Featured music	{{{music}}}
Cinematography by	{{{photographer}}}
Editing by	{{{editor}}}
Production code	{{{production}}}
Original air date	{{{airdate}}}
Running time	{{{length}}}
Awards	{{{awards}}}
Guest appearance(s)
{{{guests}}}

{{Infobox television episode
| title          = 
| series         = <!-- without italics or formatting. Wikilinking optional. -->
| image          = <!-- bare filename only. Wikilinking, "File:", and pixel size not required. -->
| image_size     = <!-- raw number. "px" not required. -->
| image_alt      = 
| caption        = 
| season         = 
| series_no      = 
| episode        = 
| director       = 
| writer         = 
| story          = 
| teleplay       = 
| based_on       = 
| narrator       = 
| presenter      = 
| producer       = 
| music          = 
| photographer   = 
| editor         = 
| production     = 
| airdate        = <!-- {{Start date|YYYY|MM|DD}} -->
| length         = 
| awards         = 
| guests         = 
| prev           = 
| next           = 
| season_article = 
| episode_list   = 
}}

Parameters

Link people only if they have articles. For most of the fields below, if there are multiple entries, separate them using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}. When adding data to fields, do not use small text as this reduces the size of the text to below 85% of the page font size. See Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Accessibility#Text for more information.

Template parameters

Parameter	Explanation
child	An optional parameter make this a child infobox.
no_italic	Any value will display the automatic italicization of the series name in the parenthesis. This parameter should not be used most of the time.
title RTitle	The title of the episode. The title is automatically put within quotation marks, unless RTitle is used.
series	The name of the TV series this episode is part of, with a link to the series' main article. Series name is automatically italicized.
not_dab	A parameter that is used when the series name has parenthesis which are part of the title, such as Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased).
image	An image, if needed. Wikilinking, "File:", and pixel size not required. Remember, virtually all TV screenshots are copyrighted, so they must be low resolution, and be accompanied by a fair-use rationale. There is no blanket allowance for an image per episode. A non-free screenshot should be used only if it meets the Wikipedia:Non-free content criteria, i.e. typically if it is required to illustrate a crucial element of the episode that is the object of explicit, sourced analytical commentary and where that commentary is in genuine need of visual support.
image_size	Image size in pixels. Should be 250 or less. If not specified, image defaults to frameless (220px). "px" is not required.
image_alt	Alt text for image per WP:MOSALT.
caption	A caption explaining the image.
season series_no	The number of the season (or series) this episode is part of. Use either season or series_no, but not both. Typically, "series" is used for television series produced within the United Kingdom while "season" is used for American television series.
episode	The number of the episode within the season or series ("series" as used in previous parameter).
multi_episodes	A parameter to alter select wording of the infobox when used for multi-part episodes with the same title.
director	The director(s) of this episode. Separate multiple people using {{Plainlist}}. In addition, link each director to their appropriate article if possible.
writer	The writer(s) of this episode. Separate multiple people using {{Plainlist}}. In addition, link each writer to their appropriate article if possible.
story	The writer(s) of the episode's story. Separate multiple people using {{Plainlist}}. Use this field instead of the normal writer field if television episodes divide writing credits between teleplay and story writers.
teleplay	The writer(s) of the episode's teleplay. Separate multiple people using {{Plainlist}}. Use this field instead of the normal writer field if television episodes divide writing credits between teleplay and story writers.
based_on	The original work the episode is based on. Use {{based on}} to add the title of the source material and the name(s) of the source material writer(s). Use this field in conjunction with teleplay and story where applicable. This field should be used if the episode is based on previously produced or published material, such as books, plays, articles, old screenplays, etc. and should not be used where the source material is ambiguous. This field should not be used for general adaptations, such as The Flash episodes being based on characters from DC Comics, however, do use it if a specific episode of that series is a direct adaptation of a specific comic.
narrator	The narrator(s) of this episode. Separate multiple people using {{Plainlist}}. In addition, link each narrator to their appropriate article if possible.
presenter	The person who fronts (hosts) the show.
producer	The producer(s) of this episode. As television episodes typically have several credited producers, not all of whom had a direct role in the production of the episode, it is advisable to just include the show runner(s). Separate multiple people using {{Plainlist}}. In addition, link each producer to their appropriate article if possible.
music	The music of this episode. Separate multiple songs using {{Plainlist}}. Television episodes often include numerous songs; only include the most notable (typically songs playing during key scenes).
photographer	The director(s) of photography of this episode. Separate multiple people using {{Plainlist}}. In addition, link each director of photography to their appropriate article if possible.
editor	The editor(s) of this episode. Separate multiple people using {{Plainlist}}. In addition, link each editor to their appropriate article if possible.
production	The production code or number of this episode.
airdate	The original airing date of the episode; use {{Start date}}.
release_date	The original release date of the episode. This should be used for episodes released on streaming services such as Netflix; use {{Start date}}.
length	The original length of the episode in minutes. It should indicate runtime (without commercials), or with commercials.
awards	Awards won by the episode.
guests_title	Text for display in guests header (default = Guest appearance(s)).
guests	Guest star(s) in the episode. Separate entries with {{Plainlist}} or bullets (*). If using bullets, include the name of the character the guest actor portrays using a single space, "as", and another single space: "<actor> as <character>". Link to the appropriate character article, if one exists.
module	An optional parameter to add a nested infobox to.
prev RPrev	Wikilink to the previous episode. If an article does not exist, link to the season with an anchor to that episode. If this is the first episode of the TV series, leave blank. Title is automatically put within quotation marks; unless RPrev is used.
next RNext	Wikilink to the next episode. If an article does not exist, link to the season with an anchor to that episode. If this is the last episode of the TV series, leave blank. Title is automatically put within quotation marks, unless RNext is used.
season_article	Title of the season article, usually in the form of "<showname> (season #)" article. Use plain text, the template will automatically format and link the article.
episode_list	Title of the list of episodes article, usually in the form of "List of <showname> episodes" article. Use plain text, the template will automatically format and link the article.

Controlling line-breaking in embedded bulletless lists

Template {{nbsp}} may be used with {{wbr}} and {{nowrap}} to control line-breaking in bulletless lists embedded in the infobox (e.g. cast and other credits lists), to prevent wrapped long entries from being confused with multiple entries. See Template:Wbr/doc#Controlling line-breaking in infoboxes for details.

TemplateData

TemplateData documentation used by VisualEditor and other tools

See a monthly parameter usage report for Template:Infobox television episode in articles based on its TemplateData. TemplateData for Infobox television episode Infobox used on articles about television episodes or internet videos. Template parameters[Edit template data] This template has custom formatting. Parameter Description Type Status Child child An optional parameter make this a child infobox. String optional No italic no_italic Any value will display the automatic italicization of the series name in the parenthesis. This parameter should not be used most of the time. String optional Title title The title of the episode. The title is automatically put within quotation marks. String required Raw title RTitle The title of the episode. The title is styled without quotation marks. String optional Series name series The name of the TV series this episode is part of, with a link to the series' main article. Series name is automatically italicized. Page name optional Not using disambiguation not_dab A parameter that is used when the series name has parenthesis which are part of the title, such as Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased). String optional Image image An image relevant to the episode. File optional Image size image_size Image size in pixels. Should be 250 or less. If not specified, image defaults to frameless (220px). 'px' is not required. String optional Image alt image_alt Alt text for image per WP:MOSALT. String optional image_upright image_upright no description Default 1.13 Unknown optional Image caption caption A caption explaining the image. String optional Season number season The number of the season this episode is part of. Use either "season" or "series_no", but not both. Number optional Series number series_no Typically, "Series" is used for television series produced within the United Kingdom while "Season" is used for American television series. Number optional Episode number episode The number of the episode within the season. Number optional Multi episodes multi_episodes A parameter to alter select wording of the infobox when used for multi-part episodes with the same title. String optional Director director The director(s) of this episode. Separate multiple people using {{Plainlist}}. In addition, link each director to their appropriate article if possible. String optional Writer writer The writer(s) of this episode. Separate multiple people using {{Plainlist}}. In addition, link each writer to their appropriate article if possible. String optional Story writer story The writer(s) of the episode's story. Separate multiple people using {{Plainlist}}. Use this field instead of the normal writer field if television episodes divide writing credits between teleplay and story writers. String optional Teleplay writer teleplay The writer(s) of the episode's teleplay. Separate multiple people using {{Plainlist}}. Use this field instead of the normal writer field if television episodes divide writing credits between teleplay and story writers. String optional Based on based_on The original work the episode is based on. Use {{Tl|based on}} to add the title of the source material and the name(s) of the source material writer(s). Use this field in conjunction with teleplay and story where applicable. This field should be used if the episode is based on previously produced or published material, such as books, plays, articles, old screenplays, etc. and should not be used where the source material is ambiguous. This field should not be used for general adaptations, such as ''The Flash'' (2014 TV series) episodes being based on characters from DC Comics, however, do use it if a specific episode of that series is a direct adaptation of a specific comic. String optional Narrator narrator The narrator(s) of this episode. Separate multiple people using {{Plainlist}}. In addition, link each narrator to their appropriate article if possible. String optional Presenter presenter Person who fronts (hosts) the episode. String optional Producer producer The producer(s) of this episode. As television episodes typically have several credited producers, not all of whom had a direct role in the production of the episode, it is advisable to just include the show runner(s). Separate multiple people using {{Plainlist}}. In addition, link each producer to their appropriate article if possible. String optional Music music The music of this episode. Separate multiple songs using {{Plainlist}}. Television episodes often include numerous songs; only include the most notable (typically songs playing during key scenes). String optional Photographer photographer The director(s) of photography of this episode. Separate multiple people using {{Plainlist}}. In addition, link each director of photography to their appropriate article if possible. String optional Editor editor The editor(s) of this episode. Separate multiple people using {{Plainlist}}. In addition, link each editor to their appropriate article if possible. String suggested Production code production The production code or number of this episode. Number optional Airdate airdate The original airing date of the episode; use {{tl|Start date}}. String optional Release date release_date The original release date of the episode. This should be used for episodes released on streaming services such as Netflix; use {{tl|Start date}}. String optional Episode length length runtime The original length of the episode in minutes. It should indicate run-time (without commercials), or with commercials. Number optional Awards awards Awards won by the episode. String optional Guest header text guests_title Text for display in guests header (default = Guest appearance(s)). String optional Guest stars guests Guest star(s) of this episode. Separate multiple people using {{Plainlist}}, or bullets (*). If using bullets, include the character the guest actor portray in the episode after their name in the infobox (using a single space, "as" and another single space: "<actor> as <character>"). Provide a link to the appropriate article if possible. Only guest actors in notable roles should be included in the list. String optional Module module An optional parameter to add a nested infobox to. String optional Previous episode prev Wikilink to the previous episode. If an article does not exist, link to the season with an anchor to that episode, see Template:Episode list for more info. If this is the first episode of the TV series, leave blank. Title is automatically put within quotation marks. Page name optional Raw previous episode RPrev Wikilink to the previous episode. If an article does not exist, link to the season with an anchor to that episode. If this is the last episode of the TV series, leave blank. Title is styled without quotation marks. Page name optional Next episode next Wikilink to the next episode. If an article does not exist, link to the season with an anchor to that episode. If this is the last episode of the TV series, leave blank. Title is automatically put within quotation marks. Page name optional Raw next episode RNext Wikilink to the next episode. If an article does not exist, link to the season with an anchor to that episode, see Template:Episode list for more info. If this is the last episode of the TV series, leave blank. Title is styled without quotation marks. Page name optional Season article season_article Title of the season article, usually in the form of '<showname> (season #)' article. Use plain text, the template will automatically format and link the article. Page name optional Episode list episode_list Title of the list of episodes article, usually in the form of 'List of <showname> episodes' article. Use plain text, the template will automatically format and link the article. Page name optional

Example

"Subway"
Homicide: Life on the Street episode
Frank Pembleton talks to John Lange, a man pinned between a subway train and platform.
Episode no.	Season 6 Episode 7
Directed by	Gary Fleder
Written by	James Yoshimura
Cinematography by	Alex Zakrzewski
Production code	604
Original air date	December 5, 1997 (1997-12-05)
Guest appearance(s)
Vincent D'Onofrio as John Lange Shari Elliker as witness Bruce MacVittie as Larry Biedron Laura MacDonald as Sarah Flannigan Lisa Matthews as witness Wendee Pratt as Joy Tolson

{{Infobox television episode
| title          = Subway
| series         = [[Homicide: Life on the Street]]
| image          = NYCSub 7 Vernon Jackson 3.jpg
| image_alt      = A man wearing a white shirt and blank pants kneels and speaks to a man in a blue shirt who is pinned between a subway train car and a platform. Emergency equipment lies in front of them, while the obscured figures of firefighters and emergency personnel stand behind them.
| caption        = [[Frank Pembleton]] talks to John Lange, a man pinned between a subway train and platform.
| season         = 6 
| episode        = 7
| airdate        = {{Start date|1997|12|05}}
| production     = 604
| writer         = [[James Yoshimura]]
| director       = [[Gary Fleder]]
| photographer   = [[Alex Zakrzewski]]
| guests         = 
* [[Vincent D'Onofrio]] as John Lange
* [[Shari Elliker]] as witness
* Bruce MacVittie as Larry Biedron
* Laura MacDonald as Sarah Flannigan
* Lisa Matthews as witness
* Wendee Pratt as Joy Tolson
| season_article = Homicide: Life on the Street (season 6)
| episode_list   = List of Homicide: Life on the Street episodes
| prev           = [[Homicide: Life on the Street (season 6)#ep83|Saigon Rose]]
| next           = [[Homicide: Life on the Street (season 6)#ep85|All is Bright]]
}}

Microformat

The HTML mark-up produced by this template includes an hCalendar microformat that makes event details readily parsable by computer programs. This aids tasks such as the cataloguing of articles and maintenance of databases. For more information about the use of microformats on Wikipedia, please visit the Microformat WikiProject.

Classes used

The HTML classes of this microformat include:

• attendee
• contact
• description
• dtend
• dtstart
• location
• organiser
• summary
• url
• vevent

Please do not rename or remove these classes
nor collapse nested elements which use them.

Tracking categories

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• Category:Television episode articles with short description with no series name (0)
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