Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Season architecture & future runway · Core

Episode arc

Also called: episodic arc, episode story arc

ELI5

The path one episode takes from its beginning to its ending.

Used in conversation

“The episode arc resolves the case while advancing the season-long relationship story.”

Definition

The progression and resolution of a story, character or question within one episode.

Here “Episode arc” means: The progression and resolution of a story, character or question within one episode.

Pitch context

Used in episode guides and series pitches to show what changes within a single instalment.

Why it matters: It separates the episode’s movement from longer season and series arcs.

Connected terms

  • A storyThe A story often carries a major episode arc.
  • Season arcA season arc develops across a whole season.
  • Series arcA series arc spans the larger run.
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