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Episode

Meaning in film & television, with examples

/ˈepɪsəʊd/nounCore term

In film & television, episode means: One part of a TV series, podcast or web series that is broadcast or released as a separate programme.

In Turkish: bölüm

How it is used

Viewers watch, stream or binge episodes; channels air them; writers write them. Common phrases: the first episode, the season finale, a standalone episode, a two-part episode. Scripts label them S2E5 or 2x05 (season 2, episode 5).

Example sentences

  1. Each episode of the series is about fifty minutes long.

  2. Two directors are sharing the eight episodes of the first season.

Common collocations

  • first episode
  • final episode
  • standalone episode
  • new episode
  • episode guide
  • seriesA TV or streaming programme made of many episodes that share the same characters, subject or story.
  • seasonA group of episodes of a TV series produced and released as one set, usually once a year.
  • pilotThe first episode of a TV series, made to show the idea to a channel or platform and convince it to order the full series.
  • cliffhangerAn exciting ending to an episode, season or film that leaves an important question unanswered so the audience wants to see what happens next.

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