Template:Infobox Television

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Syntax

{{Infobox Television
| show_name            = 
| image                = 
| caption              = 
| genre                = 
| creator              = 
| developer            = 
| presenter            = 
| starring             = 
| voices               = 
| narrated             = 
| theme_music_composer = 
| opentheme            = 
| endtheme             = 
| country              = 
| language             = 
| num_seasons          = 
| num_episodes         = 
| list_episodes        = 
| producer             = 
| executive_producer   = 
| location             = 
| camera               = 
| runtime              = 
| network              = 
| picture_format       = 
| audio_format         = 
| first_run            = 
| first_aired          = 
| last_aired           = 
| preceded_by          = 
| followed_by          = 
| related              = 
| website              = 
| imdb_id              = 
| tv_com_id            = 
}}

Usage

Parameters in red are required fields. Link people if they have articles.

Parameter	Explanation
show_name	The name of the show.
image	An image relevant to the show. Should be resized to a width of 300 pixels or below.
caption	A caption explaining the image. An image with the title logo of the show does not need a caption.
genre	The format of the show (examples listed at television program). Link if an article is available.
creator	Who created the show. Separate multiple people with line breaks (<br />).
developer	Who developed the show.
presenter	Who presents the show. Separate multiple people with line breaks (<br />).
starring	Who stars in the show. Separate multiple people with line breaks (<br />).
voices	Voice talent in the show. Separate multiple people with line breaks (<br />).
narrated	The narrator for the show, if applicable.
theme_music_composer	The name of the composer of the theme music.
opentheme	The name of the opening theme for the show.
endtheme	The name of the ending theme for the show.
country	The country of origin for the show. (See Category:Flag templates, e.g. {{USA}} for  United States.)
language	The original language(s) of the show. Please link to a language article: [[English language|English]], not [[English]]
num_seasons num_series	The number of seasons(non-UK) or series(UK) produced. Use one or the other, not both.
num_episodes	The number of episodes currently produced.
list_episodes	If a Wikipedia article exists for a list of the show's episode, put the 'List of ... episodes' article name here. Do not use a link (no [[]]).
Options specific to the production
Parameter	Explanation
producer	Name of the producer of the show.
executive_producer	The executive producer(s) of the show.
location	Production location: where the show was shot. Blank if same as country of origin.
camera	Either Single-camera or Multi-camera
runtime	How long each episode runs; should not include commercials and should be approximated (i.e. 22-26 minutes approx. for most half-hour TV shows).
Options specific to the original broadcasts
Parameter	Explanation
network	The original network(s) or channel(s) on which the show appears. Do not add the foreign broadcasters here. Use a link if an article is available.
picture_format	The video or film format in which the show was released. Black-and-white, Film, 405-line, NTSC (480i), PAL (576i), SECAM (576i), HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080i
audio_format	The format in which the show’s sound is broadcast. (Monaural sound, Stereophonic sound, Surround sound)
first_run	The country in which the show is first broadcasted. Blank if same as country of origin.
first_aired	The first day the show aired. Use full dates like: [[February 2]], [[1981]] because these are properly formatted according to a reader's time and date preferences.
last_aired	The original airdate of the last episode. Use Present if it is ongoing.
Options to add a Chronology
Parameter	Explanation
preceded_by	If the show was preceded by another show in some form of chronology, put the title and the years here, with the title in italics and linked if an article is available, e.g. ''[[Show Title]]'' (Year–Year).
followed_by	If the show was followed by another show in some form of chronology, put its info here, as for preceded_by.
related	Related TV shows. Such as remakes, spin-offs or when a show is adapted for a different audience. e.g. The Office (UK TV series) and The Office (US TV series) or The Upper Hand and Who's the Boss? etc.
Links
Parameter	Explanation
website	The show's official website (usually hosted by the network or production company). Only type in the URL. Formatting is automatic.
imdb_id	The relevant IMDb number. Only type in the number. Formatting is automatic.
tv_com_id	The relevant TV.com number. Only type in the number. Formatting is automatic.

Example

{{Infobox Television
| show_name          = Random show
| image              = [[Image:DSC02502 modified.jpg|200px]]
| caption            = Look, it's Jimmy Wales.
| genre              = [[Comedy-drama]]
| creator            = Random person
| starring           = [[John Doe]]<br>[[Jane Doe]]<br>Jim Doe<br>Jill Doe
| narrated           = Random person
| opentheme          = Random
| endtheme           = Random
| country            = {{USA}}
| language           = [[English language|English]]
| num_seasons        = 1
| num_episodes       = 1
| executive_producer = Random person
| camera             = [[Single camera setup|Single-camera]]
| runtime            = 60 minutes
| network            = [[Turner Network Television|TNT]]
| picture_format     = [[1080i]] [[HDTV]]
| audio_format       = [[Surround sound]]
| first_aired        = [[July 2]], [[2000]]
| last_aired         = [[July 3]], [[2000]]
| website            = http://en.wikipedia.org/
| imdb_id            = 10000
| tv_com_id          = 10000
}}