Template:Infobox Simpsons episode/doc

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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
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{{{caption}}}
Episode no.Season {{{season}}}
Episode {{{episode}}}
Directed by{{{director}}}
Written by{{{writer}}}
Story by{{{story}}}
Teleplay by{{{teleplay}}}
Based on{{{based_on}}}
Produced by{{{producer}}}
Featured music{{{music}}}
Editing by{{{editor}}}
Production code{{{production}}}
Original air dateScript error: No such module "If empty".
Running timeScript error: No such module "If empty".
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{{{guests}}}
Episode features
Chalkboard gag{{{blackboard}}}
Couch gag{{{couch_gag}}}
Commentary{{{commentary}}}
Episode chronology
← Previous
"{{{prev}}}"
Next →
"{{{next}}}"
[[The Simpsons (season {{{season}}})|The Simpsons (season {{{season}}})]]
List of episodes

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{{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       = 
| producer       = 
| music          = 
| editor         = 
| production     = 
| airdate        = <!-- {{Start date|YYYY|MM|DD}} -->
| length         = 
| guests         = 
| blackboard     = 
| couch_gag      = 
| commentary     = 
| prev           = 
| next           = 
}}

<section end=infobox />

Parameters

{{#section:Template:Infobox television episode/doc|Param-lead}}

{{#section:Template:Infobox television episode/doc|Parameters}}
Template parameters
Parameter Explanation
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[lower-alpha 1] The names of the staff members who provide audio commentary on the episode. Separate multiple people using bulleted lists (*)

TemplateData

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Infobox used on articles about The Simpsons television episodes.

Template parameters

This template has custom formatting.

ParameterDescriptionTypeStatus
Italic titleitalic_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.

Stringoptional
Titletitle

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.

Stringoptional
Imageimage

An image relevant to the episode.

Fileoptional
Image sizeimage_size

Image size in pixels. Should be 250 or less. If not specified, image defaults to frameless (220px). 'px' is not required.

Numberoptional
Image uprightimage_upright

Default
1.13
Numberoptional
Image altimage_alt

Alt text for image per WP:MOSALT.

Stringoptional
Image captioncaption

A caption explaining the image.

Stringoptional
Season numberseason

The number of the season this episode is part of.

Numberoptional
Episode numberepisode

The number of the episode within the season.

Numberoptional
Directordirector

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.

Stringoptional
Writerwriter

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.

Stringoptional
Story writerstory

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.

Stringoptional
Teleplay writerteleplay

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.

Stringoptional
Based onbased_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.

Stringoptional
Producerproducer

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.

Stringoptional
Musicmusic

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).

Stringoptional
Editoreditor

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.

Stringoptional
Production codeproduction

The production code or number of this episode. Separate multiple codes using bulleted lists (<code>*</code>).

Numberoptional
Airdateairdate

The original airing date of the episode; use {{Start date}}. Separate multiple dates using bulleted lists (<code>*</code>).

Dateoptional
Episode lengthlength runtime

The original length of the episode, including credits, in minutes. It should indicate run-time (without commercials), or with commercials.

Numberoptional
Guest starsguests

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.

Stringoptional
Blackboardblackboard

A transcription of what [[Bart Simpson]] writes on the blackboard during the intro sequence, or what happens during this time.

Stringoptional
Couch gagcouch_gag

A description of the couch gag at the end of the show's intro sequence.

Stringoptional
Commentarycommentary

The names of the staff members who provide audio commentary on the episode. Separate multiple people using bulleted lists (<code>*</code>).

Stringoptional
Previous episodeprev

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 nameoptional
Next episodenext

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 nameoptional

Example

"Cape Feare"
The Simpsons episode
Episode no.Season 5
Episode 2
Directed byRich Moore
Written byJon Vitti
Production code9F22
Original air dateScript error: No such module "If empty".
Running timeScript error: No such module "If empty".
Script error: No such module "If empty".
Episode features
Chalkboard gag"The cafeteria deep fryer is not a toy"
Couch gagThe family forms a chorus line, which turns into a large production number.
Commentary
Episode chronology
← Previous
"Homer's Barbershop Quartet"
Next →
"Homer Goes to College"
The Simpsons (season 5)
List of episodes
{{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]]
}}

Tracking category

See also

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Notes

  1. |commentary= also uses the plainlist class.