Template:Infobox television

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Usage

show_name
Alt text for image
caption
Also known asshow_name_2
Genregenre
Created bycreator
Based onbased_on
Developed bydeveloper
Written bywriter
Directed bydirector
Creative director(s)creative_director
Presented bypresenter
Starringstarring
Judgesjudges
Voices ofvoices
Narrated bynarrated
Theme music composertheme_music_composer
Opening themeopentheme
Ending themeendtheme
Composer(s)composer
Country of origincountry
Original language(s)language
No. of seasonsnum_seasons
No. of seriesnum_series
No. of episodesnum_episodes (List of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)executive_producer
Producer(s)producer
Editor(s)editor
Location(s)location
Cinematographycinematography
Camera setupcamera
Running timeruntime
Production company(s)company
Distributordistributor
Broadcast
Original channelchannel
Picture formatpicture_format
Audio formataudio_format
First shown infirst_run
Original runfirst_aired – last_aired
Chronology
Preceded bypreceded_by
Followed byfollowed_by
Related showsrelated
External links
website_title
production_website_title
{{Infobox television
| show_name                = 
| image                    = 
| image_size               = 
| image_alt                = 
| caption                  = 
| show_name_2              = 
| genre                    = 
| creator                  = 
| based_on                 = 
| developer                = 
| writer                   = 
| director                 = 
| creative_director        = 
| presenter                = 
| starring                 = <!--Organized by broadcast credit order, with new main cast added to the bottom of the list-->
| judges                   = 
| voices                   = <!--Organized by broadcast credit order, with new main cast added to the bottom of the list-->
| narrated                 = 
| theme_music_composer     = 
| opentheme                = 
| endtheme                 = 
| composer                 = 
| country                  = 
| language                 = 
| num_seasons              = <!-- Or num_series. Increment when new seasons/series begin or production starts. -->
| num_episodes             = <!-- Value is incremented when new episodes air, or have been produced. -->
| list_episodes            = 
| executive_producer       = 
| producer                 = 
| editor                   = 
| location                 = 
| cinematography           = 
| camera                   = 
| runtime                  = 
| company                  = 
| distributor              = 
| channel                  = <!-- or network -->
| picture_format           = 
| audio_format             = 
| first_run                = <!-- The nation in which the series first aired, if different from country parameter. -->
| first_aired              = <!-- {{Start date|YYYY|MM|DD}} -->
| last_aired               = <!-- {{End date|YYYY|MM|DD}} -->
| preceded_by              = 
| followed_by              = 
| related                  = <!-- To be used only for remakes, spin-offs, and adaptations. -->
| website                  = 
| website_title            = 
| production_website       = 
| production_website_title = 
}}

Attributes

Link people if they have articles. Any data intended to be in small size characters should use {{Small|...}} instead of <small>...</small>. For most of the fields below, if there are multiple entries, separate them using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}.

Parameter Explanation
show_name The show's name.
image A suitable image relevant to the show. The image does not need to be wikilinked and should exclude "File:" e.g. Example.png Typically the image will be DVD cover art, although this is not mandated. Free content should be used where available.
image_size Width of the image in pixels, excluding "px". If not specified the image width defaults to frameless (220px). The size should not be set greater than 300px.
image_alt Alt text, as required by MOS:ALT. It may include wikilinks
caption A caption explaining the image. An image with the title logo of the show does not need a caption.
show_name_2 "Also known as", i.e. other names by which the show is known. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}.
genre The genre of the show. Examples listed at Film and television genres. Link if an article is available. Genres must be sourced.
creator The show's creator or creators. This should be used over developer if the show is based on original material i.e. Lost or Law & Order, unless a reliable source attributes a person with the title "creator". Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}.
based_on The work(s) that the show is based on. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}.
developer The show's developer or developers. This should be used over creator if the show is based on non-original material i.e. The Walking Dead or Smallville, unless a reliable source attributes a person with the title "developer". Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}.
writer The show's writer or writers. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}. Do not use if the show has many (5+) writers.
director The show's director. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}.
creative_director The show's creative director. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}.
presenter The show's presenter or presenters. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}.
starring The show's star or stars. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}. Cast are listed in original credit order followed by order in which new cast joined the show.
judges If the show involves judges, list them here, separated using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}.
voices Any voice artists used in the show. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}. Cast are listed in original credit order followed by order in which new cast joined the show.
narrated The show's narrator or narrators (if applicable).
theme_music_composer The name of the composer of the show's theme music.
opentheme The name of the opening theme for the show.
endtheme The name of the ending theme for the show.
composer The principal composer or composers providing incidental music for the show's episodes.
country The show's country of origin. Do not use flag icons, as this places an unnecessary emphasis on nationality - see MOS:FLAG for a detailed rationale. Do not link to a country article, e.g., [[United States]], per WP:OVERLINK.
language The original language or languages of the show. Do not link to a language article, e.g., [[English language|English]], per WP:OVERLINK.
num_seasons
or num_series
The number of seasons (US) or series (UK) produced. Use one or the other, not both. The season parameter should only be incremented once the first episode of that season has aired, or if a reliable source confirms production has commenced. An inline citation is required if the total number of seasons produced is greater than the number aired.
num_episodes The number of episodes released. This episode parameter should only be incremented when new episodes air or when a reliable source can confirm that an episode has finished production. An inline citation is required if the total number of episodes produced is greater than the number aired, such as in the case of a show being cancelled.
list_episodes If a Wikipedia "List of" article exists for the show's episodes, put its name here. Do not use a link (i.e. do not include [[ ]]).
Production-specific
executive_producer The executive producer or producers of the show. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}.
producer The producer or producers of the show. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}.
editor Content editor or editors of a current affairs/political show such as Newsnight. Not film editors.
location Production location, i.e. where the show is/was shot. Leave blank if same as country of origin above.
cinematography The director of cinematography or lead cameraman.
camera Either Single-camera or Multi-camera.
runtime Episode duration. Should not include commercials and should be approximated, e.g. "22–26 minutes" for most half-hour shows.
company The names of the production companies. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}.
distributor The names of the distributor companies. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}.
Broadcast-specific
channel
or network
The original channel(s) or network(s) on which the show has appeared. Do not add foreign broadcasters here. Use links if articles are available.
picture_format The video or film format in which the show is or was originally recorded or broadcast.
(Black-and-white, Film, 405-line, NTSC (480i), PAL (576i), SECAM (576i), HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080i. Do not use "SDTV" as it is ambiguous.)
audio_format The format in which the show's sound is broadcast.
(Monaural, Stereophonic, Surround.)
first_run The country or region where the show was first broadcast. Omit if the same country as country of origin above or if the show has only been broadcast in one country or region. Do not link to a corresponding article per WP:OVERLINK.
first_aired Date the show first aired on its original channel or network. Only insert the date after it has happened. Parameter is not restricted to a "premiere" date. In the event a program airs a full "preview" episode on TV in advance of a premiere, that date should be used instead. Use {{Start date}}(e.g. {{start date|1981|02|26}}) so that the date is included the template's hCalendar microformat, and is properly formatted according to a reader's Wikipedia date and time preferences. Add |df=y if the article uses the dmy date format.
last_aired The first airdate of the show's last episode on its original channel or network. Use "present" if the show is ongoing or renewed and {{end date}} if the show is ended. Only insert the last episode's date after it has happened. In some cases the fate of a program might be uncertain, for example if there are no announcements that a show has been renewed. If such a program has not aired a new episode in 12 months, "present" can be changed to the date the last episode aired, using {{end date}}. This does not imply the series has been cancelled, rather that the program "last aired" on that date. This is to prevent programs from being listed as "present" in perpetuity.
Chronological
preceded_by If Show A was a predecessor of Show B, insert the name of Show A and production years.
(Name in italics (linked if possible) followed by year-to-year in parentheses, e.g. ''[[That Ol' Show]]'' (1956–1957).)
followed_by If Show A was a successor of Show B, insert the name of Show A and production years (as for preceded_by above).
related Related TV shows, i.e. remakes, spin-offs, adaptations for different audiences, etc.
(For example, The Office (UK TV series) and The Office (US TV series); The Upper Hand and Who's the Boss?; etc.)
External links
website The show's official website (usually hosted by the network or production company). Only enter the URL; formatting is automatic. (Do not use {{URL}} in this parameter.)
website_title The name of the official website. If omitted, the default title is "Website".
production_website A secondary official website (usually hosted by the network or production company). Only enter the URL; formatting is automatic. (Do not use {{URL}} in this parameter.)
production_website_title The name of the production website. If omitted, the default title is "Production website".

TemplateData

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Template parameters

ParameterDescriptionTypeStatus
Show Nameshow_name

The show's name.

Stringrequired
Imageimage

An image relevant to the show.

Pageoptional
Captioncaption

A caption explaining the image.

Stringoptional
Show Name 2show_name_2

Also known as, i.e. other names by which the show is known.

Stringoptional
Genregenre

The genre of the show. Examples listed at Film and television genres.

Stringoptional
Creatorcreator

The show's creator or creators.

Stringoptional
Based onbased_on

The work(s) that the show is based on.

Stringoptional
Developerdeveloper

The show's developer or developers.

Stringoptional
Writerwriter

The show's writer or writers.

Stringoptional
Directordirector

The show's director.

Stringoptional
Creative Directorcreative_director

The show's creative director.

Stringoptional
Presenterpresenter

The show's presenter or presenters.

Stringoptional
Starringstarring

The show's star or stars.

Stringoptional
Judgesjudges

If the show involves judges, list them here

Stringoptional
Voicesvoices

Any voice artists used in the show.

Stringoptional
narratednarrated

The show's narrator or narrators (if applicable)

Stringoptional
Theme Music Composertheme_music_composer

The name of the composer of the show's theme music.

Stringoptional
Open Themeopentheme

The name of the opening theme for the show.

Stringoptional
End Themeendtheme

The name of the ending theme for the show.

Stringoptional
Composercomposer

The principal composer or composers providing incidental music for the show's episodes.

Stringoptional
Countrycountry

The show's country of origin.

Stringoptional
Languagelanguage

The original language or languages of the show

Stringoptional
Number Seasonsnum_seasons

The number of seasons (US) or series (UK) produced.

Stringoptional
Number of Episodesnum_episodes

The number of episodes released.

Stringoptional
List Episodeslist_episodes

List of article exists for the show's episodes

Stringoptional
Executive Producerexecutive_producer

The executive producer or producers of the show.

Stringoptional
Producerproducer

The producer or producers of the show.

Stringoptional
Editoreditor

Content editor or editors of a current affairs/political show

Stringoptional
Locationlocation

Production location

Stringoptional
Cinematographycinematography

The director of cinematography or lead cameraman.

Stringoptional
Cameracamera

Either Single-camera or Multi-camera.

Stringoptional
Run Timeruntime

Episode duration.

Stringoptional
Companycompany

The names of the production companies.

Stringoptional
Distributordistributor

The names of the distributor companies.

Stringoptional
channelchannel

The original channel/channels or network/networks on which the show appeared or appears.

Stringoptional
Picture Formatpicture_format

The video or film format in which the show is or was originally recorded or broadcast.

Stringoptional
Audio Formataudio_format

The format in which the show's sound is broadcast.

Stringoptional
First Runfirst_run

The country or region where the show was first broadcast.

Stringoptional
First Airedfirst_aired

Date the show first aired.

Lineoptional
Last Airedlast_aired

The original air date of the show's last episode.

Lineoptional
Preceded Bypreceded_by

If Show A was a predecessor of Show B, insert the name of Show A and production years.

Stringoptional
Followed Byfollowed_by

If Show A was a successor of Show B, insert the name of Show A and production years

Stringoptional
Relatedrelated

Related TV shows.

Stringoptional
Websitewebsite

The show's official website

Stringoptional
Website Titlewebsite_title

The name of the official website. If omitted, the default title is 'Website'.

Stringoptional
Production Websiteproduction_website

A secondary official website (usually hosted by the network or production company).

Stringoptional
Production Website Titleproduction_website_title

The name of the production website. If omitted, the default title is 'Production website'.

Stringoptional

Microformat

The HTML mark-up produced by this template includes an hCalendar microformat that makes event details readily parsable by computer programs. This aids tasks such as the cataloguing of articles and maintenance of databases. For more information about the use of microformats on Wikipedia, please visit the Microformat WikiProject.
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.

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