1 | An index of tropes regarding different episodes of any television series, or installments of any other kind of media series. |
2 | |
3 | Also see {{Seasons}}. Not to be confused with [[{{Series/Episodes}} the British sitcom of the same name]]. |
4 | ---- |
5 | [[index]] |
6 | [floatboxright: |
7 | '''Also see:''' |
8 | * {{Crossover}}s |
9 | * EndingTropes ({{grand finale}}s) |
10 | * HolidayEpisode |
11 | * PilotEpisodeTropes |
12 | ] |
13 | [[foldercontrol]] |
14 | |
15 | [[folder:Character-centered episodes]] |
16 | Episodes focusing on specific character(s), or on their personality traits. |
17 | ---- |
18 | * AgelessBirthdayEpisode: A character's birthday is celebrated, except [[NotAllowedToGrowUp without any visible increase in age]]. |
19 | * BirthdayEpisode: Where a character's birthday is celebrated. |
20 | * TheBusCameBack: A long gone character comes back. |
21 | * CheerUpEpisode: One character is down in the dumps, and the other characters attempt to make them happier. |
22 | * DayInTheLife: An episode which follows the daily life and routines of a character. |
23 | * ADayInTheLimelight: A secondary character shifts into the narrative focus for one episode. |
24 | * EmbarrassmentPlot: A character deals with being embarrassed. |
25 | * FeudEpisode: Where two characters or more spend the episode arguing and fighting with each other over some petty dispute. |
26 | * GenderSeparatedEnsembleEpisode: The ensemble cast is split by gender for one episode, with their separate plots. |
27 | * GirlsNightOutEpisode: The female characters shift into exclusive spotlight for one episode. May be related to the above. |
28 | * HowDadMetMom: The backstory of how two parents first met. |
29 | * LowerDeckEpisode: Minor supporting characters shift into spotlight for one episode. |
30 | * NewBabyEpisode: A baby is born or adopted. |
31 | * NewSuperpower: A character who has new superpowers has to cope with his newfound ability, learn to control it, and come to terms with it. |
32 | * OneEpisodeFear: A character starts to have a fear in one episode and started facing it in the end. |
33 | * ObsessiveHobbyEpisode: A character becomes obsessed with something and must either give it up or learn moderation. |
34 | * OriginsEpisode: The origin of a previously introduced character is explained. |
35 | * VillainEpisode: The antagonist shifts into the spotlight as a temporary VillainProtagonist. |
36 | * WalkOnTheWildSideEpisode: The responsible character becomes wild and spontaneous. |
37 | * WelcomeEpisode: The POV character is introduced to an established character group. |
38 | * WhatDoTheyFearEpisode: The characters try to discover each other's deepest fears. |
39 | [[/folder]] |
40 | |
41 | [[folder:Contest/game/sport episodes]] |
42 | Episodes where the main cast participates in sports or other kinds of games and contests. |
43 | ---- |
44 | * BaseballEpisode: The characters train for and participate in a baseball game. |
45 | * BowlingForRatings: The characters go bowling or join a bowling league. |
46 | * TheBoxingEpisode: The characters train for, participate in, or attend a boxing match. |
47 | * EvasiveFightThreadEpisode: The characters compete in some discipline but the outcome is never revealed. |
48 | * FishingEpisode: The characters go fishing of course. |
49 | * JarOfJellybeansContest: The characters guess, measure or count for a contest to determine how much of something is in a container. |
50 | * MiniGolfEpisode: The characters visit a mini-golf course- competition ensues. |
51 | * TheOlympics: The characters partake in the Olympics, whether a local version or the real deal. |
52 | * PaintballEpisode: The characters train for and participate in a paintball game. |
53 | * PetContestEpisode: The characters train their pets to participate in a pet contest. |
54 | * RPGEpisode: The characters play a role-playing game for most of the episode. |
55 | * TownContestEpisode: The characters participate in a town-wide contest in some discipline. |
56 | [[/folder]] |
57 | |
58 | [[folder:Genre shift episodes]] |
59 | The show switches genres for one episode, but keeps the main cast. |
60 | ---- |
61 | * AlternateRealityEpisode: The actors play different characters in an AlternateUniverse. |
62 | * AnimatedEpisode: A medium shift rather than a genre shift. An entire episode of a live-action show is animated. |
63 | * BeanstalkParody: An episode that parodies the story of ''Literature/JackAndTheBeanstalk''. |
64 | * CowboyEpisode: An episode which has a plot and setting styled after TheWestern (or related sub-genres, like NewOldWest or SpaceWestern). |
65 | * FairyTaleEpisode: The characters reenact a ([[FracturedFairyTale parody]] of a) famous FairyTale. |
66 | * HeistEpisode: A [[TheCaper caper]]-style episode where the characters have to plan a robbery. |
67 | * MusicalEpisode: The characters all have to [[TheMusical sing and dance in musical numbers]] throughout the episode. |
68 | * MysteryEpisode: An episode where the characters try to solve a crime or another mystery. |
69 | * NoirEpisode: An episode shot in the style of ''{{film noir}}''. [[DeliberatelyMonochrome Black-and-white visuals]] and [[CharacterNarrator first-person narrations]] are usually mandatory. |
70 | * ParodyEpisode: A comedic episode that spoofs some other work or genre. |
71 | * PirateEpisode: The characters act like (or become) {{pirates}} in this episode. |
72 | * RhymingEpisode: The characters are cast in a story where they rhyme all the time. |
73 | * SitcomHomageEpisode: An episode which spoofs a classic {{sitcom}} show. |
74 | * StorybookEpisode: The characters are cast as fairy tale archetypes. |
75 | * SuperheroEpisode: The characters gain [[StockSuperpowers superpowers]] (or at least flashy {{superhero}} costumes) and fight crime. |
76 | [[/folder]] |
77 | |
78 | [[folder:Illness episodes]] |
79 | Episodes where members of the main cast fall ill or are injured. |
80 | ---- |
81 | * AmnesiaEpisode: Someone loses their memory. {{Hilarity|Ensues}} may or may not ensue. |
82 | * ChickenpoxEpisode: A character gets the chickenpox. |
83 | * ContaminationSituation: Characters are exposed to a potentially deadly pathogen that infects them. |
84 | * TheDentistEpisode: A character has to visit the dentist. |
85 | * TheFatEpisode: A character [[TemporaryBulkChange suddenly gains (and soon loses) weight]] for an episode. |
86 | * FeverDreamEpisode: A character is sick and has bad trips the entire episode. |
87 | * FleaEpisode: A character has fleas. Itchiness ensues. |
88 | * InjuredLimbEpisode: A character injures their limb. |
89 | * InsomniaEpisode: A character is unable to sleep for unknown reasons for one episode. |
90 | * LiceEpisode: An episode features people getting lice. |
91 | * LooseToothEpisode: A character, usually a young child, has a loose tooth. |
92 | * LostVoicePlot: A character loses their voice (whether by disease, magic, or just straining it), and they must get it back. |
93 | * PlagueEpisode: Several characters catch a disease one by one. |
94 | * RupturedAppendix: A character develops appendicitis and, usually, requires emergency surgery. |
95 | * SickEpisode: One or more characters fall ill and the others tend to them. |
96 | * SingleEpisodeHandicap: A character is handicapped for an episode. |
97 | * TheTonsillitisEpisode: A character has tonsillitis. |
98 | [[/folder]] |
99 | |
100 | [[folder:(Non-)continuity episodes]] |
101 | Episodes important (or completely irrelevant) to the show's overall continuity. |
102 | ---- |
103 | * AstralFinale: When the series finale is also a SpaceEpisode. |
104 | * BizarroEpisode: Episode without any connection to the prior or following continuity. |
105 | * BreatherEpisode: Light-hearted episode wedged in-between emotionally taxing ones. |
106 | * {{Crossover}}: Episode that mixes in characters and settings from another series. |
107 | * CrossoverFinale: When the [[GrandFinale final episode]] is also a {{crossover}} with another show. |
108 | * DenouementEpisode: Series finale episode that cleans up loose ends after the main story arc is concluded. |
109 | * FailedPilotEpisode: An index for pilots that were never made into full shows. |
110 | * {{Filler}}: A standalone episode produced solely to postpone advancing the main story arc. Adaptations may use it to avoid [[OvertookTheManga running out of source material]]. |
111 | * GrandFinale: The epicly definitive conclusion of a whole series. |
112 | * InnocuouslyImportantEpisode: Episode that subtly sets up the future story arc. |
113 | * KillerFinale: One or more main character(s) die in the final episode. |
114 | * MidSeasonTwist: A WhamEpisode that happens midway through the season. |
115 | * NonIndicativeFirstEpisode: First episode whose contents don't reflect the rest of the show adequately. |
116 | * TheOneWhereEveryoneDies: An episode where most or all of the characters die, but the deaths are undone by the end. |
117 | * {{Pilot}}: An episode or short film made to launch a new series; a prototype of a series {{premiere}}. |
118 | * PoorlyDisguisedPilot: An episode introducing new characters or a storyline for a potential SpinOff series. |
119 | * {{Premiere}}: The first official episode of a series, which may or may not overlap with the {{pilot}} episode. |
120 | * RecapByAudit: The aftermath of an event reveals or sums up what happened. |
121 | * RecapEpisode: Episode that sums up previous story developments. |
122 | * SeasonFinale: The last episode of a season, and (usually) of a seasonal story arc. |
123 | * SequelEpisode: Episode that continues the storyline of a much earlier one. |
124 | * SeriesFauxnale: Episode produced as a grand finale for the series that didn't end after it. |
125 | * StandaloneEpisode: Episode that can be enjoyed without any prior knowledge of the series. |
126 | * StockSeriesFinales: Common plots often used in final episodes of shows. |
127 | * StockSitcomGrandFinale: Common plots for ending a {{sitcom}} series. |
128 | * SynchronousEpisodes: Several consecutively broadcast episodes take place at the same time in-story. |
129 | * UnexpectedlyDarkEpisode: Episode that is dark for a light-hearted show, but doesn't leave an impact on the show. |
130 | * VacationCrossover: A {{crossover}} episode where characters meet because one or both parties are on vacation; otherwise, the run-in is unlikely due to them living in vastly different places. |
131 | * VerySpecialEpisode: Episode in an otherwise lighthearted series in which the characters deal with serious real-life issues. |
132 | * WeddingFinale: When the series finale is also a WeddingEpisode, often featuring one of the protagonists marrying their love interest. |
133 | * WhamEpisode: Episode produced to surprise or shock the viewers. |
134 | * WholeEpisodeFlashback: Episode consisting mainly of one long {{flashback}} to past events. |
135 | [[/folder]] |
136 | |
137 | [[folder:Production trivia episodes]] |
138 | Episodes notable for unusual format or production details. |
139 | ---- |
140 | * BannedEpisode: An episode that was removed from the air, whether by the TV networks or [[BannedInChina national censors]]. |
141 | * BonusEpisode: Episode that never aired but was added to the retail version. |
142 | * BottleEpisode: Low-budget episode to preserve production expenses for later. |
143 | * ClipShow: Episode (usually a form of RecapEpisode) that is largely made up of actual clips from earlier episodes. |
144 | * EpisodeZeroTheBeginning: Episode with a zero in the title to show it's a prequel. |
145 | * ExtraLongEpisode: Episode that is longer than usual for the show, season, or format. |
146 | * InMemoriam: Episode dedicated to a person who passed away recently in real life. |
147 | * LiveEpisode: Episode that is shot and broadcast in real time. |
148 | * MissingEpisode: An episode which is missing from most broadcasts and retail versions. |
149 | * TheMovie: A feature film directly based on a TV series, which is basically an extra-long special episode for that show. |
150 | * MultiPartEpisode: Episode split into several parts for broadcast. |
151 | * NoDialogueEpisode: Episode without any spoken lines. |
152 | * OneParagraphChapter: A chapter with only one paragraph. |
153 | * ThreeDimensionalEpisode: Episode produced to be watched with 3-D glasses on. |
154 | * TitleDropChapter: A chapter that [[TitleDrop drops the title]] of the overall work. |
155 | * UnfinishedEpisode: An episode that never gets finished or made. |
156 | * UnInstallment: The series skips a number in its episode/installment progression. |
157 | * VignetteEpisode: Episode composed of several vignettes. |
158 | * {{Webisode}}: Episode only available on the internet. |
159 | [[/folder]] |
160 | |
161 | [[folder:Significant date episodes]] |
162 | Episodes that revolve around what the characters do (or not) to celebrate culturally significant dates, especially holidays. |
163 | ---- |
164 | * AprilFoolsPlot: It's AprilFoolsDay, and everyone is having fun with hoaxes, jokes, and pranks. |
165 | * ChristmasEpisode: It's {{UsefulNotes/Christmas}}, and everyone is having fun in the name of {{Santa|Claus}} and/or {{UsefulNotes/Jesus}}. May feature YetAnotherChristmasCarol. |
166 | * EarthDayEpisode: The cast celebrates Earth Day. |
167 | * EasterEpisode: It's Easter, and the cast is celebrating by having egg hunts. |
168 | * ElectionDayEpisode: It's an election day, and everyone is voting for their preferred candidates in a campaign for (political) office. |
169 | * FestivalEpisode: It's festival season, and the Japanese are having fun. |
170 | * FoundingDay: It's the anniversary of when our homeland was founded, and everyone's celebrating with a patriotic mood. |
171 | * HalloweenEpisode: It's {{UsefulNotes/Halloween}}, and everybody is partying or trick-or-treating in costumes. But there's always something spookier happening... |
172 | * HanukkahEpisode: It's Hanukkah, and the Jews are having fun. |
173 | * NewYearHasCome: The current calendar year is ending, and another new one is beginning. Time for some fireworks! |
174 | * OutOfHolidayEpisode: It's a significant date episode, but transmitted well beyond the appropriate holiday season. |
175 | * StPatricksDayEpisode: It's St. Patrick's Day, and everyone's partying while acting as stereotypically Irish as they can (regardless of actual ethnic heritage). |
176 | * ThanksgivingEpisode: It's Thanksgiving Day, and all the relatives are arguing over the dinner table. |
177 | * ValentinesDayEpisode: It's Valentine's Day, and everybody is feeling lovesick (even if they're single). |
178 | [[/folder]] |
179 | |
180 | [[folder:Unusual activity episodes]] |
181 | Episodes where members of the main cast engage in unusual (for them) activities. |
182 | ---- |
183 | * AmateurFilmMakingPlot: The cast takes up amateur film-making. |
184 | * BalletEpisode: One or more characters either try their hand at ballet or [[AtTheOperaTonight go to the ballet]]. |
185 | * DoorToDoorEpisode: The characters go on a fundraising drive. |
186 | * DressUpEpisode: The modern protagonists of the work in question suddenly and inexplicably need to dress as if it's the [[GorgeousPeriodDress Victorian Era]]. |
187 | * EpisodeTagline: A particular line is said a lot during an episode. |
188 | * FirefightingEpisode: A character or the entire cast join the fire department for an episode. |
189 | * FirstDayOfSchoolEpisode: A character starts to attend a new year of school. |
190 | * FundraiserCarnival: The characters organize a fundraiser carnival. |
191 | * GuinnessEpisode: The characters attempt to break a world record (or several); usually, HilarityEnsues. |
192 | * LastDayOfSchoolPlot: A character attends the last day of their school year. |
193 | * LibraryEpisode: Characters go to the library. |
194 | * ProWrestlingEpisode: The characters train for, participate in, or attend a wrestling match. |
195 | * SchoolPlay: The characters prepare for and/or perform a play for class. |
196 | * WeddingEpisode: The characters attend a wedding. |
197 | [[/folder]] |
198 | |
199 | [[folder:Unusual location episodes]] |
200 | Episode where the main cast goes to places they don't usually hang out at. |
201 | ---- |
202 | * BarbershopEpisode: An episode where the characters go to the barbershop to get a haircut and/or shave. |
203 | * BeachEpisode: The characters go to a beach. |
204 | * BootCampEpisode: The characters receive military training. |
205 | * CampingEpisode: The characters go camping. |
206 | * CasinoEpisode: The characters go to a casino. |
207 | * CircusEpisode: The characters get involved with a circus for an episode. |
208 | * ConcertEpisode: The characters see a (usually rock) concert together. |
209 | * CourtroomEpisode: The characters are involved in a court case. |
210 | * CruiseEpisode: The characters go on a cruise. |
211 | * DetentionEpisode: The characters go to a detention room in school. |
212 | * EpisodeOnAPlane: The characters take a plane to somewhere and spend most of the episode on board. |
213 | * GroceryStoreEpisode: The characters go shopping for food and other goods. |
214 | * HotSpringsEpisode: The characters go to the hot springs. |
215 | * MovieTheaterEpisode: The characters go watch a [[ShowWithinAShow film]] at the local cinema. |
216 | * PicnicEpisode: The characters go on a picnic. |
217 | * PrisonEpisode: The characters go to prison. |
218 | * RealWorldEpisode: The characters come from their fictional world to the "real" one for an episode. |
219 | * RoadTripPlot: The characters go on a road trip. AKA "Road Trip Episode". |
220 | * TheShowGoesHollywood: The characters go to Hollywood. |
221 | * SkiResortEpisode: The characters go to a ski resort. |
222 | * SpaceEpisode: The characters go to outer space. |
223 | * TripToTheMoonPlot: The characters go to the moon. |
224 | * VacationEpisode: The characters go on a vacation. |
225 | * VivaLasVegas: The characters go to Vegas for an episode. |
226 | [[/folder]] |
227 | |
228 | [[folder:Unusual situation episodes]] |
229 | Episodes where the main cast is placed into unusual situations. |
230 | ---- |
231 | * AlienEpisode: The characters encounter extraterrestrial beings visiting Earth, who may be either [[AliensAreBastards hostile]] or [[InnocentAliens friendly]]. |
232 | * BabyMorphEpisode: One or more characters is transformed into a baby and the others must take care of them. |
233 | * BabysittingEpisode: The characters have to babysit some kid. |
234 | * BigDisasterPlot: The characters are involved in or have to deal with a major disaster. |
235 | * BigStormEpisode: There's a big storm. The characters have to work around it. |
236 | * BrokeEpisode: The characters are broke and must make ends meet somehow. |
237 | * CryptidEpisode: The characters go and search for some kind of mysterious mythical creature. |
238 | * DietEpisode: The characters start dieting for one episode. |
239 | * DocumentaryEpisode: A journalist makes a documentary about the characters and their occupation. |
240 | * DreamEpisode: A character experiences weird dreams while sleeping. |
241 | * DrivingTest: The character takes their tests to earn their driver's licence. |
242 | * EpisodeOfTheDead: The characters struggle to defend themselves against a temporary ZombieApocalypse. |
243 | * EveryoneIsGoneEpisode: One character must deal with the rest of the cast being missing. |
244 | * GlitchEpisode: A robot or other machine goes haywire for an episode. |
245 | * LemonadeStandPlot: One or more characters starts their own lemonade stand. |
246 | * NewJobEpisode: A character changes jobs for an episode. |
247 | * ParanormalEpisode: The characters find themselves dealing with a (seemingly) paranormal/supernatural situation, when they live in an otherwise mundane setting. |
248 | * ParentsForADay: The characters raise a baby who leaves by the end of the episode. |
249 | * PestEpisode: The characters have a mouse, rat, or other pest in their house and spend most of the episode trying to catch it. |
250 | * PowerOutagePlot: The electricity stops working. |
251 | * RearWindowHomage: A character forced to sit around in their bedroom ends up recreating the plot of Creator/AlfredHitchcock's ''Film/RearWindow''. |
252 | * RestaurantOwningEpisode: A character operates an eatery for an episode. |
253 | * SecondEpisodeMorning: A character has to deal with the strange events that happened in the first episode. |
254 | * SocietyOnEdgeEpisode: The characters have to deal with how volatile and unstable the setting has recently become. |
255 | * StrikeEpisode: The characters go on strike at their job. |
256 | * StuckAtTheAirportPlot: The airport is SnowedIn and the flight's been cancelled. Or was it some kind of terrorist attack? |
257 | * SuperpowersForADay: A {{muggle|s}} gets superpowers temporarily. |
258 | * SuperstitionEpisode: A character does something considered unlucky and has bad luck for the rest of the episode. |
259 | * TimeTravelEpisode: The characters [[TimeTravel go back and/or forth through time]]. |
260 | * ToiletTrainingPlot: The characters attempt to toilet-train another character (usually a small child). |
261 | * TortureChamberEpisode: A character spends the episode being tortured. |
262 | * TreasureHuntEpisode: The characters look for treasure. |
263 | * VampireEpisode: The characters encounter [[OurVampiresAreDifferent bloodsucking monsters]], and must be careful not to get bitten and infected with vampirism. |
264 | * VegetarianForADay: Characters go vegetarian for the episode and then go back to their normal eating habits by the end. |
265 | [[/folder]] |
266 | |
267 | [[/index]] |
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