Scheduling & release models · Specialist
Schedule
Also called: programming schedule
ELI5
The planned arrangement of shows by date, time, service or release pattern.
Used in conversation
“Can we make the schedule clearer in the season overview?”
Definition
The planned arrangement of programmes by date, time, service or release pattern.
Here “Schedule” means: The planned arrangement of programmes by date, time, service or release pattern. Other meanings are stored as separate sense entries and must be chosen explicitly.
Pitch context
You may encounter “Schedule” in scripted television conversations or materials.
Why it matters: Explains how series are structured, staffed, commissioned, produced and released.
Connected terms
- Production scheduleThe search label “Schedule” can route to both entries.
- Shooting scheduleThe search label “Schedule” can route to both entries.
Sources & evidence · 6
Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.
- Screen Australia — Story Documents: DramaSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) — Scripted Pitch Deck GuideSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Film Independent — Screenwriting and Episodic Program Application MaterialsSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Producers Guild of America — Producing Credits for Episodic Television (Scripted)Supporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Writers Guild of America West — Screenwriters HandbookSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-14
- Format Recognition and Protection Association — FRAPA Format ResourcesSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14