Episode formats, counts & runtimes · Core

Tag

Also called: end tag

ELI5

A brief closing section after the main story, often delivering a joke, consequence or future hook.

Used in conversation

“The tag gives the episode one last joke before the credits.”

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.

Sources & evidence · 12

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