Pilots, presentations & launch · Specialist
Series launch
Also called: launch
ELI5
The planned introduction and release of a new series.
Used in conversation
“The launch plan releases two episodes first, then moves to a weekly schedule.”
Pitch context
You may encounter “Series launch” in scripted television conversations or materials.
Why it matters: Explains how series are structured, staffed, commissioned, produced and released.
Connected terms
- Pilot-to-series engineThe search label “Series launch” can route to both entries.
- Series orderOne possible US-centred path from pilot to continuing series.
- RenewalOne possible US-centred path from pilot to continuing series.
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