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An '''episode''' is a narrative unit within a larger [[drama]]tic work or [[documentary]] production, such as a [[serial (radio and television)|series]] intended for [[radio]], [[television]] or [[Streaming media|streaming]] consumption. |
An '''episode''' is a narrative unit within a larger [[drama]]tic work or [[documentary]] production, such as a [[serial (radio and television)|series]] intended for [[radio]], [[television]] or [[Streaming media|streaming]] consumption. |
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The noun ''episode'' is derived from the Greek term ''epeisodion'' ({{Lang-grc|ἐπεισόδιον}}) |
The noun ''episode'' is derived from the Greek term ''epeisodion'' ({{Lang-grc|ἐπεισόδιον}}).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Episode (defined) |url=https://www.etymonline.com/word/episode |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180817225508/https://www.etymonline.com/word/episode |archive-date=17 August 2018 |access-date=17 August 2018 |website=Online Etymology Dictionary}}</ref> It is abbreviated as ''[[wikt:ep|ep]]'' (''plural'' eps). |
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An '''episode''' is also a narrative unit within a ''continuous'' larger [[drama]]tic work. It is frequently used to describe units of television or radio [[serial (radio and television)|series]] that are broadcast separately in order to form one longer series.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Episode (definition and synonyms) |url=https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/episode |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308144032/https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/episode |archive-date=8 March 2021 |access-date=5 March 2020 |work=[[Macmillan Dictionary]]}}</ref> An episode is to a sequence as a [[Chapter (books)|chapter]] is to a [[book]]. Modern series episodes typically last 20 to 50 minutes in length.<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Walch |first1=Rob |url=https://archive.org/details/tricksofpodcasti00walc |title=Tricks of the Podcasting Masters |last2=Lafferty |first2=Mur |date=22 May 2006 |publisher=[[Que Publishing]] |page=78 |isbn=9780789735744 |quote=episode length 20–40 minutes |access-date=5 September 2019 |url-access=registration}}</ref> |
An '''episode''' is also a narrative unit within a ''continuous'' larger [[drama]]tic work. It is frequently used to describe units of television or radio [[serial (radio and television)|series]] that are broadcast separately in order to form one longer series.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Episode (definition and synonyms) |url=https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/episode |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308144032/https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/episode |archive-date=8 March 2021 |access-date=5 March 2020 |work=[[Macmillan Dictionary]]}}</ref> An episode is to a sequence as a [[Chapter (books)|chapter]] is to a [[book]]. Modern series episodes typically last 20 to 50 minutes in length.<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Walch |first1=Rob |url=https://archive.org/details/tricksofpodcasti00walc |title=Tricks of the Podcasting Masters |last2=Lafferty |first2=Mur |date=22 May 2006 |publisher=[[Que Publishing]] |page=78 |isbn=9780789735744 |quote=episode length 20–40 minutes |access-date=5 September 2019 |url-access=registration}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 21:24, 20 December 2023
An episode is a narrative unit within a larger dramatic work or documentary production, such as a series intended for radio, television or streaming consumption.
The noun episode is derived from the Greek term epeisodion (Ancient Greek: ἐπεισόδιον).[1] It is abbreviated as ep (plural eps).
An episode is also a narrative unit within a continuous larger dramatic work. It is frequently used to describe units of television or radio series that are broadcast separately in order to form one longer series.[2] An episode is to a sequence as a chapter is to a book. Modern series episodes typically last 20 to 50 minutes in length.[3]
The noun episode can also refer to a part of a subject, such as an "episode of life" or an "episode of drama".
See also[edit]
Look up episode in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
References[edit]
- ^ "Episode (defined)". Online Etymology Dictionary. Archived from the original on 17 August 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ "Episode (definition and synonyms)". Macmillan Dictionary. Archived from the original on 8 March 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- ^ Walch, Rob; Lafferty, Mur (22 May 2006). Tricks of the Podcasting Masters. Que Publishing. p. 78. ISBN 9780789735744. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
episode length 20–40 minutes
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