Template:Infobox Simpsons episode

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The Simpsons episode

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Template:Infobox Simpsons episode is used to create an infobox which summarizes the main information of a The Simpsons episode.

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}}}"
The Simpsons episode
[[File:{{{image}}}|{{{image_size}}}|alt={{{image_alt}}}]] {{{caption}}}
Episode no.	Season {{{season}}} Episode {{{episode}}}
Directed by	{{{director}}}
Written by	{{{writer}}}
Story by	{{{story}}}
Teleplay by	{{{teleplay}}}
Based on	{{{based_on}}}
Featured music	{{{music}}}
Editing by	{{{editor}}}
Production code	{{{production}}}
Original air date	{{{airdate}}}
Running time	{{{length}}}
Guest appearance
{{{guests}}}
Episode features
Chalkboard gag	{{{blackboard}}}
Couch gag	{{{couch_gag}}}
Commentary	{{{commentary}}}

{{Infobox Simpsons episode
| title          = 
| image          = <!-- bare filename only. Wikilinking, "File:", and pixel size not required. -->
| image_size     = <!-- raw number. "px" not required. -->
| image_alt      = 
| caption        = 
| season         = 
| episode        = 
| director       = 
| writer         = 
| story          = 
| teleplay       = 
| based_on       = 
| music          = 
| editor         = 
| production     = 
| airdate        = <!-- {{Start date|YYYY|MM|DD}} -->
| length         = 
| guests         = 
| blackboard     = 
| couch_gag      = 
| commentary     = 
| prev           = 
| next           = 
}}

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.

Template parameters

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.
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.
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.
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).
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}}.
length	The original length of the episode, including credits, in minutes. It should indicate runtime (without commercials), or with commercials.
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.
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.
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.
blackboard	A transcription of what Bart Simpson writes on the blackboard during the intro sequence, or what happens during this time.
couch_gag	A description of the couch gag at the end of the show's intro sequence.
commentary	The names of the staff members who provide audio commentary on the episode. Separate multiple people using bulleted lists (*)

TemplateData

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TemplateData for Infobox Simpsons episode

Infobox used on articles about The Simpsons television episodes.

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
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 1.13	Number	optional
Image alt	image_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.	Number	optional
Episode number	episode	The number of the episode within the season.	Number	optional
Director	director	The director(s) of this episode. Separate multiple people using bulleted lists (<code>*</code>). 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 bulleted lists (<code>*</code>). 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 bulleted lists (<code>*</code>). 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 bulleted lists (<code>*</code>). 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
Music	music	The music of this episode. Separate multiple songs using bulleted lists (<code>*</code>). Television episodes often include numerous songs; only include the most notable (typically songs playing during key scenes).	String	optional
Editor	editor	The editor(s) of this episode. Separate multiple people using bulleted lists (<code>*</code>). In addition, link each editor to their appropriate article if possible.	String	optional
Production code	production	The production code or number of this episode. Separate multiple codes using bulleted lists (<code>*</code>).	Number	optional
Airdate	airdate	The original airing date of the episode; use {{Start date}}. Separate multiple dates using bulleted lists (<code>*</code>).	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 stars	guests	Guest star(s) of this episode. Separate multiple people using bulleted lists (<code>*</code>). 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
Blackboard	blackboard	A transcription of what [[Bart Simpson]] writes on the blackboard during the intro sequence, or what happens during this time.	String	optional
Couch gag	couch_gag	A description of the couch gag at the end of the show's intro sequence.	String	optional
Commentary	commentary	The names of the staff members who provide audio commentary on the episode. Separate multiple people using bulleted lists (<code>*</code>).	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 last episode of the TV series, leave blank. The title is automatically put within quotation marks, unless rprev is used.	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

Example

Example taken from Cape Feare

"Cape Feare"
The Simpsons episode
Episode no.	Season 5 Episode 2
Directed by	Rich Moore
Written by	Jon Vitti
Production code	9F22
Original air date	October 7, 1993 (1993-10-07)
Guest appearance
Kelsey Grammer as Sideshow Bob
Episode features
Chalkboard gag	"The cafeteria deep fryer is not a toy"
Couch gag	The family forms a chorus line, which turns into a large production number.
Commentary	Matt Groening Al Jean Jon Vitti

{{Infobox Simpsons episode
| title          = Cape Feare
| image          = 
| image_alt      = 
| caption        = 
| season         = 5
| episode        = 2
| airdate        = {{Start date|1993|10|07}}
| production     = 9F22
| writer         = [[Jon Vitti]]
| director       = [[Rich Moore]]
| guests         = 
* [[Kelsey Grammer]] as [[Sideshow Bob]]
| blackboard     = "The cafeteria deep fryer is not a toy"
| couch_gag      = The family forms a chorus line, which turns into a large production number.
| commentary     = 
* [[Matt Groening]]
* Al Jean
* Jon Vitti
| prev           = [[Homer's Barbershop Quartet]]
| next           = [[Homer Goes to College]]
}}

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