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Specials, spin-offs & adaptations · Working

Clip show

Also called: compilation episode

ELI5

An episode built largely from footage from earlier episodes, usually framed by new material.

Used in conversation

“The season plan needs to show how the clip show functions within the run.”

Definition

An episode built substantially from footage from earlier episodes, usually framed by new material.

Here “Clip show” means: An episode built substantially from footage from earlier episodes, usually framed by new material.

Pitch context

You may encounter this in a series pitch, pilot process, writers' room or commissioning conversation.

Why it matters: Explains how series are structured, staffed, commissioned, produced and released.

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