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.

"Infobox television episode"
{{{series}}} episode
[[File:{{{image}}}|frameless|alt={{{image_alt}}}|upright=1]] {{{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}}}
Featured music	{{{music}}}
Cinematography by	{{{photographer}}}
Editing by	{{{editor}}}
Production code	{{{production}}}
Original air date	{{{airdate}}}
Running time	{{{length}}}
Guest appearance
{{{guests}}}

{{Infobox television episode
| series         = <!-- without italics or formatting. -->
| 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      = 
| music          = 
| photographer   = 
| editor         = 
| production     = 
| airdate        = <!-- {{Start date|YYYY|MM|DD}} -->
| length         = 
| guests         = 
| prev           = 
| next           = 
| season_article = 
| episode_list   = 
}}

Maintenance

If you encounter a usage of the template which you want to quickly restore to the above standard, use {{subst:Infobox television episode/subst}}.

Parameters

Link people to their article or redirect. For most of the fields below, if there are multiple entries, separate them using bulleted lists (*). 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.

Infobox television episode parameters and basic guidelines

Parameter	Explanation
italic_title	A "no" value will disable the automatic italicization of the series name in the parenthesis. This parameter should not be used most of the time.
title	The title of the episode. Should not be used if the title is the same as the article title as the infobox handles this automatically. The title is automatically put within quotation marks. If the title should not be in quotation marks, use |rtitle= instead.
rtitle	The number of the episode or a descriptive title for the article. Used in situations where the episode does not have a title (such as Episode 1094 or Final episode of The Colbert Report) or an article which covers two episodes (such as Whoami and Hello, Elliot). The title is not styled and has no quotation marks.
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 non-free 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_upright	Use of this parameter is preferred to using |image_size=, as it allows auto-sizing of images according to user preferences. By default, the infobox image scales to |image_upright=1 (which is 1 × 220px if the default thumbnail size has not been changed at Special:Preferences). For upright posters, a value of |image_upright=1 is recommended. The size should not be set to a value that would result in an image width greater than 300px. See help below for guidance on determining the value to be used.
image_alt	Alt text for image per WP:MOSALT.
caption	A caption explaining the image.
season	The number of the season this episode is part of.
series_no	The number of the 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.
segment	The number or letter of the segment. If the segment is not numbered, use |segment=yes.
limited	If the series is a limited series, use |limited=yes to allow the {{Short description}} to appear correctly when the |season= parameter isn't used.
director	The director(s) of this episode.
writer	The writer(s) of this episode.
story	The writer(s) of the episode's story. 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. 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.
presenter	The person who fronts (hosts) the show.
music	The music of this episode. Use {{Work by author}} to add the title of the song and the name(s) of the song performer. 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.
editor	The editor(s) of this episode.
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, including credits, in minutes. It should indicate runtime (without commercials), or with commercials.
guests_title	Text for display in guests header (default = Guest appearance(s)).
guests	Guest star(s) in the episode. Include the name of the character the guest actor portrays using a single space, "as", and another single space: actor as character.
module	An optional parameter to add a nested infobox to.
prev	The title of the previous episode. If an article or redirect exist, link to it. If one does not exist, consider creating a redirect to the episode anchor in the season article. If a redirect isn't created directly link to the season article with an anchor to that episode. If this is the first episode of the TV series, leave blank. The title is automatically put within quotation marks, unless |rprev= is used.
rprev	The number of the previous episode or a descriptive title for the article. If an article or redirect exist, link to it. If one does not exist, consider creating a redirect to the episode anchor in the season article. If a redirect isn't created directly link to the season article with an anchor to that episode. If this is the first episode of the TV series, leave blank. The title is styled without quotation marks.
next	The title of the next episode. If an article or redirect exist, link to it. If one does not exist, consider creating a redirect to the episode anchor in the season article. If a redirect isn't created directly link to the season article with an anchor to that episode. If this is the last episode of the TV series, leave blank. The title is automatically put within quotation marks, unless |rnext= is used.
rnext	The number of the next episode or a descriptive title for the article. If an article or redirect exist, link to it. If one does not exist, consider creating a redirect to the episode anchor in the season article. If a redirect isn't created directly link to the season article with an anchor to that episode. If this is the last episode of the TV series, leave blank. The title is styled without quotation marks.
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. Should only be used if the automatically generated link is not correct. If the automatically generated link is a red link, please create the correct redirect. A manual link is usually in the form of "List of <showname> episodes" article. Use plain text, the template will automatically format and link the article.

Deprecated parameters

The |awards= parameter was removed in July 2021 (discussion).

The |producer= parameter was removed in August 2024 (discussion).

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

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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
Italic title	italic_title	A "no" value will disable the automatic italicization of the series name in the parenthesis. This parameter should not be used most of the time. If the title should not be in quotation marks, use "rtitle" instead.	String	optional
Title	title	The title of the episode. Should not be used if the title is the same as the article title as the infobox handles this automatically. The title is automatically put within quotation marks.	String	optional
Raw title	rtitle	The number of the episode or a descriptive title for the article. Used in situations where the episode does not have a title (such as [[Episode 1094]] or [[Final episode of The Colbert Report]]) or an article which covers two episodes (such as [[Whoami and Hello, Elliot]]). The title is not styled and has no 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.	Number	optional
Image upright	image_upright	Default 1	Number	optional
Image alt	image_alt alt	Alt text for image per WP:MOSALT.	String	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
Segment number	segment	The number or letter of the segment. If the segment is not numbered, use "yes".	String	optional
Limited	limited	If the series is a limited series, use "yes" to allow the Short description to appear correctly when the season parameter isn't used.	String	optional
Director	director	The director(s) of this episode.	String	optional
Writer	writer	The writer(s) of this episode.	String	optional
Story writer	story	The writer(s) of the episode's story. 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. 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.	String	optional
Presenter	presenter	Person who fronts (hosts) the episode.	String	optional
Music	music	The music of this episode. Use {{Tl|Work by author}} to add the title of the song and the name(s) of the song performer. 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.	String	optional
Editor	editor	The editor(s) of this episode.	String	optional
Production code	production	The production code or number of this episode.	Number	optional
Airdate	airdate	The original airing date of the episode; use {{Start date}}.	Date	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 {{Start date}}.	Date	optional
Episode length	length runtime	The original length of the episode, including credits, in minutes. It should indicate run-time (without commercials), or with commercials.	Number	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. 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>"). 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	The title of the previous episode. If an article or redirect exist, link to it. If one does not exist, consider creating a redirect to the episode anchor in the season article. If a redirect isn't created directly link to the season article with an anchor to that episode. If this is the first episode of the TV series, leave blank. The title is automatically put within quotation marks, unless rprev is used.	Page name	optional
Raw previous episode	rprev	The number of the previous episode or a descriptive title for the article. If an article or redirect exist, link to it. If one does not exist, consider creating a redirect to the episode anchor in the season article. If a redirect isn't created directly link to the season article with an anchor to that episode. If this is the first episode of the TV series, leave blank. The title is styled without quotation marks.	Page name	optional
Next episode	next	The title of the next episode. If an article or redirect exist, link to it. If one does not exist, consider creating a redirect to the episode anchor in the season article. If a redirect isn't created directly link to the season article with an anchor to that episode. If this is the last episode of the TV series, leave blank. The title is automatically put within quotation marks, unless rnext is used.	Page name	optional
Raw next episode	rnext	The number of the next episode or a descriptive title for the article. If an article or redirect exist, link to it. If one does not exist, consider creating a redirect to the episode anchor in the season article. If a redirect isn't created directly link to the season article with an anchor to that episode. If this is the last episode of the TV series, leave blank. The 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. Should only be used if the automatically generated link is not correct. If the automatically generated link is a red link, please create the correct redirect. A manual link is 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

Example taken from Subway (Homicide: Life on the Street)

"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 appearances
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
| director       = [[Gary Fleder]]
| writer         = [[James Yoshimura]]
| photographer   = [[Alex Zakrzewski]]
| production     = 604
| airdate        = {{Start date|1997|12|05}}
| 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
| prev           = [[Saigon Rose]]
| next           = [[All Is Bright (Homicide: Life on the Street)|All Is Bright]]
| season_article = Homicide: Life on the Street season 6
| episode_list   = List of Homicide: Life on the Street episodes
}}

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