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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))}

Produced by

(({producer))}

Featured music

(({music))}

Cinematography by

(({photographer))}

Editing by

(({editor))}

Production code

(({production))}

Original air date

(({airdate))}

Running time

(({length))}

Guest appearance

(({guests))}

Episode chronology

← Previous
"(({prev))}"

Next →
"(({next))}"

(({season_article))}

[[(({episode_list))}|List of episodes]]

((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      = 
| producer       = 
| 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 only if they have articles. For most of the fields below^[a], 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 upright=1 (which is 1 × 220px if the default thumbnail size has not been changed at Special:Preferences). For upright posters, a value of 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.
director	The director(s) of this episode. Separate multiple people using bulleted lists (`*`). In addition, link each director to their appropriate article if possible.
writer	The writer(s) of this episode. Separate multiple people using bulleted lists (`*`). In addition, link each writer to their appropriate article if possible.
story	The writer(s) of the episode's story. Separate multiple people using bulleted lists (`*`). 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 bulleted lists (`*`). 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 bulleted lists (`*`). In addition, link each narrator to their appropriate article if possible.
presenter	The person who fronts (hosts) the show. Separate multiple people using bulleted lists (`*`).
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 bulleted lists (`*`). In addition, link each producer to their appropriate article if possible.
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. Separate multiple music using bulleted lists (`*`). 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 bulleted lists (`*`). In addition, link each director of photography to their appropriate article if possible.
editor	The editor(s) of this episode. Separate multiple people using bulleted lists (`*`). In addition, link each editor to their appropriate article if possible.
production	The production code or number of this episode. Separate multiple codes using bulleted lists (`*`).
airdate	The original airing date of the episode; use ((Start date)). Separate multiple dates using bulleted lists (`*`).
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)). Separate multiple dates using bulleted lists (`*`).
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. Separate multiple people using bulleted lists (`*`). 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	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.

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.

Calculating "image_upright"

The image_upright parameter, and image2_upright and logo_upright where applicable, is/are provided so as to facilitate the use of scalable images in this infobox, in accordance with the instructions at WP:IMAGESIZE, which advises against the use of "px" (for example: thumb|300px), as this forces a fixed image width.

Scalable images respect the user's base preference, which may have been selected for that user's particular devices. Module:InfoboxImage, which is used in this infobox, accommodates the use of scaling. However, setting the appropriate scale is slightly more complex than setting a raw "px" value. This guide provides a quick conversion table to make the process of setting a scale easier. It is based on a default thumbnail setting of 220px.

170px → upright=0.75
180px → upright=0.8
190px → upright=0.85
200px → upright=0.9
210px → upright=0.95
220px → upright=1
230px → upright=1.05
240px → upright=1.1
250px → upright=1.15
260px → upright=1.2
270px → upright=1.23
280px → upright=1.25
290px → upright=1.3
300px → upright=1.35

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
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
Narrator	`narrator`	The narrator(s) of this episode. Separate multiple people using bulleted lists (<code>*</code>). In addition, link each narrator to their appropriate article if possible.	String	optional
Presenter	`presenter`	Person who fronts (hosts) the episode. Separate multiple people using bulleted lists (<code>*</code>).	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 bulleted lists (<code>*</code>). In addition, link each producer to their appropriate article if possible.	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. 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
Photographer	`photographer`	The director(s) of photography of this episode. Separate multiple people using bulleted lists (<code>*</code>). 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 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
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)). 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 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 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
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

"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

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

Episode chronology

← Previous
"Saigon Rose"

Next →
"All Is Bright"

Homicide: Life on the Street (season 6)

List of episodes

((Infobox television episode
| 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)
| prev           = [[Saigon Rose]]
| next           = [[All Is Bright (Homicide: Life on the Street)|All Is Bright]]
))

Microformat

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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

Notes

^ The following fields use the plainlist class: |director=, |writer=, |story=, |teleplay=, |narrator=, |presenter=, |producer=, |music=, |photographer=, |editor=, |production=, |release_date=, and |airdate=.

The above documentation is transcluded from Template:Infobox television episode/doc.
Editors can experiment in this template's sandbox and testcases pages.
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