Template:Infobox television

Infobox television

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This template is about television programs. For the infobox for specific models of televisions, see Template:Infobox product.

Infobox television is used to create an infobox which summarizes the main information of a particular television or internet program and can also be used for television films.

Usage

Infobox television
caption
Also known as	alt_name
native_name
Genre	genre
Created by	creator
Based on	based_on
Developed by	developer
Written by	writer
Screenplay by	screenplay
Story by	story
Directed by	director
Creative director	creative_director
Presented by	presenter
Starring	starring
Judges	judges
Voices of	voices
Narrated by	narrator
Theme music composer	theme_music_composer
Opening theme	open_theme
Ending theme	end_theme
Composer	composer
Country of origin	country
Original language	language
No. of seasons	num_seasons
No. of episodes	num_episodes (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer	executive_producer
Producer	producer
News editor	news_editor
Production location	location
Cinematography	cinematography
Animator	animator
Editor	editor
Camera setup	camera
Running time	runtime
Production company	company
Budget	budget
Release
Original network	network
Original release	first_aired (released) – last_aired
Related
related

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{{Infobox television
| image                = 
| image_upright        = 
| image_size           = 
| image_alt            = 
| caption              = 
| alt_name             = 
| native_name          = <!-- {{Infobox name module|language|title}} or {{Infobox name module|title}} -->
| genre                = <!-- Must be reliably sourced -->
| creator              = 
| based_on             = <!-- {{Based on|title of the original work|creator of the original work|additional creator(s), if necessary}} -->
| inspired_by          = <!-- {{Based on|title of the original work|creator of the original work|additional creator(s), if necessary}} -->
| developer            = 
| writer               = 
| screenplay           = 
| story                = 
| director             = 
| creative_director    = 
| presenter            = <!-- Organized by broadcast credit order, with new main cast added to the end of the list -->
| starring             = <!-- Organized by broadcast credit order, with new main cast added to the end of the list -->
| judges               = <!-- Organized by broadcast credit order, with new main cast added to the end of the list -->
| voices               = <!-- Organized by broadcast credit order, with new main cast added to the end of the list -->
| narrator             = 
| theme_music_composer = 
| open_theme           = 
| end_theme            = 
| composer             = 
| country              = 
| language             = 
| num_seasons          = <!-- Or num_series. Increment when new seasons/series begin. See template documentation for more info. -->
| num_episodes         = <!-- Value is incremented when new episodes air. See template documentation for more info. -->
| list_episodes        = 
| executive_producer   = 
| producer             = 
| news_editor          = <!-- Content editor or editors of a current affairs/political show such as Newsnight. -->
| location             = <!-- Nation the series was primarily filmed in, if different from the nation of origin. -->
| cinematography       = 
| animator             = <!-- Person(s) who served as animators, not animation houses, companies, etc. -->
| editor               = <!-- Film editors -->
| camera               = <!-- Either Single-camera or Multi-camera -->
| runtime              = <!-- Reliable source required -->
| company              = <!-- Production companies only -->
| budget               = 
| network              = 
| first_aired          = <!-- {{Start date|YYYY|MM|DD}} or |released= {{Start date|YYYY|MM|DD}}, but not both -->
| last_aired           = <!-- {{End date|YYYY|MM|DD}} -->
| related              = <!-- To be used only for remakes, spin-offs, and adaptations -->
}}

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Maintenance

If you encounter a usage of the template which you want to quickly restore to the above standard, use {{subst:Infobox television/subst}}.

Parameters

Link people only if they have articles. For most of the fields below, if there are multiple entries, separate them using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}. When adding data to fields, do not use small text as this reduces the size of the text to below 85% of the page font size. See Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Accessibility#Text for more information.

Infobox television parameters and basic guidelines

Parameter	Explanation
italic_title	A "no" value will disable the automatic italicization of the article's name. This parameter should not be used most of the time.
name	The name of the television program, film or miniseries, defaults to the page name. Need not be used if the name is the same as the article title as the infobox handles this automatically. If set, use the full name and do not wikilink it.
image	A suitable image relevant to the show. The image does not need to be wikilinked and should exclude "File:" e.g. Example.png Typically the image will be the series' title card, although this is not mandated. Free content should be used where available.
image_size	Width of the image in pixels, excluding "px". If not specified the image width defaults to the value explained in |image_upright=. The size should not be set greater than 300px.
image_upright	Use of this parameter is preferred to using |image_size=, as it allows auto-sizing of images according to user preferences. The size should not be set to a value that would result in an image width greater than 300px. See help below for guidance on determining the value to be used.
image_alt	Alt text, as required by MOS:ALT. It may include wikilinks.
caption	A caption explaining the image. An image of the title card including the title logo, or the logo only, of the show does not need a caption.
alt_name	An alternative name by which the television program is known.
native_name	Insert the native title using the {{Infobox name module}} template if it is different from the displayed title; please visit that template's page for full instructions. This parameter is for the native title only, i.e. it should not be used to add translated titles to the infobox. Example: {{Infobox name module|ta|பாசமலர்}} will display the Tamil native name in the infobox – "ta" is the ISO 639 code for Tamil.
genre	The genre of the show. Examples listed at Film and television genres. Link if an article is available. Genres must be reliably sourced.
creator	The show's creator or creators. This should be used over |developer= if the show is based on original material i.e. Lost or Law & Order, unless a reliable source attributes a person with the title "creator".
based_on	Insert the title of the source material and the name(s) of the source material writer(s). Use {{based on}} or similar formatting where possible. Use this field if a series is based on previously produced or published material, such as films, books, plays, articles, old screenplays etc, and is explicitly credited as such. Do not use this field where the source material is ambiguous or can not be reliably sourced. If a work was inspired by another, use |inspired_by=.
inspired_by	Insert the title of the source material that inspired the series and the name(s) of the source material's writer(s). Use {{based on}} or similar formatting where possible. Use this field if a series is inspired by previously produced or published material, such as films, books, plays, articles, old screenplays etc, and is explicitly credited as such. Do not use this field where the source material is ambiguous or can not be reliably sourced. If a work was based on another, use |based_on=.
developer	The show's developer or developers. This should be used over |creator= if the show is based on non-original material i.e. The Walking Dead or Smallville, unless a reliable source attributes a person with the title |developer=.
writer	The show's writer or writers. Do not use if the show has many (5+) writers.
screenplay teleplay	Used for television films. Insert the name(s) of the screenplay writer(s). Use this field instead of the normal writer field if films divide writing credits between screenplay and story writers. In addition, link each writer to their appropriate article if possible. If "Teleplay by" credit is used, use |teleplay=.
story	Used for television films. Insert the name(s) of the story writer(s). Use this field instead of the normal writer field if films divide writing credits between screenplay and story writers. In addition, link each writer to their appropriate article if possible.
director	The show's director.
creative_director	The show's creative director.
presenter	The show's presenters or hosts. Presenters are listed in original credit order followed by order in which new presenters joined the show. Years or seasons should not be included.
starring	The show's starring cast. Cast are listed in original credit order followed by order in which new cast joined the show. Character names, years, or seasons should not be included.
judges	If the show involves judges, list them here. Judges are listed in original credit order followed by order in which new judges joined the show. Years or seasons should not be included.
voices	Any voice artists used in the show. Cast are listed in original credit order followed by order in which new cast joined the show. Character names, years, or seasons should not be included.
narrator	The show's credited narrator(s) (if applicable). Years or seasons should not be included.
theme_music_composer	The name of the composer of the show's theme music. For non-theme music composer, use |composer=.
music	The name of the composer of the show's music. For the theme music composer, use |theme_music_composer=. Do not use if |theme_music_composer= is set; use |composer= instead.
open_theme	The name of the opening theme for the show.
end_theme	The name of the ending theme for the show.
composer	The principal composer or composers providing incidental music for the show's episodes.
country	The show's country of origin. Do not use flag icons, as this places an unnecessary emphasis on nationality – see MOS:INFOBOXFLAG for a detailed rationale. Do not link major countries, e.g., [[United States]], per WP:OVERLINK.
language	The original language or languages of the show. Do not link major languages, e.g., [[English language|English]], per WP:OVERLINK.
num_seasons num_series	The number of seasons (US) or series (UK) produced. Use one or the other, not both. The parameter should only be incremented once the first episode of that season or series has aired, or if a reliable source confirms production has commenced. An inline citation is required if the total number of seasons produced is greater than the number aired.
num_episodes num_specials	The number of episodes or specials released. This parameter should only be incremented when new episodes or specials air. An inline citation is required if the total number of episodes produced is greater than the number aired, such as in the case of a show being cancelled.
list_episodes	If a Wikipedia "List of" article exists for the show's episodes, put its name here. Do not use a link (i.e. do not include [[ ]]). Do not enter the number of episodes here, use num_episodes for that.
Production-specific
executive_producer	The executive producer or producers of the show.
producer	The producer or producers of the show.
news_editor	This field should be used to indicate the senior reporter who oversees the writing of news and magazine video content for a current affairs/political show such as Newsnight.
location	Production location, i.e. where the show is/was primarliy shot. Leave blank if same as country of origin above.
cinematography	The director of cinematography or lead cameraman.
animator	The person(s) who served as animators of the show. Note: animation houses or other sub-contractors hired to perform production work should not be included here.
editor	The film editor(s).
camera	Either Single-camera or Multi-camera.
runtime	Episode duration. Should not include commercials and should be approximated, e.g. "22–26 minutes" for most half-hour shows.
company	The names of the production company or companies that funded/organized series production. Note: sub-contractors hired to perform production work, e.g. animation houses, special effects studios, post-production facilities etc. should not be included here, as this may create confusion about the nation(s) of origin. Instead, use sourced prose in the article's Production section to explain these details.
budget	Used for television films. The budget of the television film or miniseries.
Broadcast-specific
network	The original network(s) on which the show has appeared. Do not add foreign broadcasters here. Use links if articles are available.
first_aired released	Date the show first aired on its original network (first_aired), or was released on streaming media sites such as Netflix (released). Only insert the date after it has happened. The parameter is not restricted to a "premiere" date. In the event a program airs a full "preview" episode on TV in advance of a premiere, that date should be used instead. Use {{Start date}} (e.g. {{Start date|1981|2|26}}) so that the date is included in the template's hCalendar microformat, and is properly formatted according to a reader's Wikipedia date and time preferences. Add |df=y if the article uses the dmy date format.
last_aired	The first air date of the show's last episode on its original network. Use "present" if the show is ongoing or renewed and {{End date}} if the show is ended. Only insert the last episode's date after it has happened. In some cases the fate of a program might be uncertain, for example if there are no announcements that a show has been renewed. If such a program has not aired a new episode in 12 months, "present" can be changed to the date the last episode aired, using {{End date}}. This does not imply the series has been cancelled, rather that the program "last aired" on that date. This is to prevent programs from being listed as "present" in perpetuity. In the event that a program resumes airing after a long hiatus, such as more than 12 months between episodes or cancellation and subsequent renewal, the date is simply replaced with "present" to reflect the "current" status of the program.
Related
related	Related TV shows, i.e. remakes, spin-offs, adaptations for different audiences, etc. For example, The Office (British TV series) and The Office (American TV series); The Upper Hand and Who's the Boss?; etc. Note that simply sharing crossover episodes does not make series related. Links to larger franchises may also be helpful to include, such as Law & Order (franchise) or List of Marvel Cinematic Universe television series.

Deprecated parameters

The "External links" parameters (|website=, |website_title=, |production_website=, and |production_website_title=) were removed from the infobox in March 2022 (discussion). If the website is useful and is not already present in the article's External links section, it should be moved there.

The |distributor= parameter was removed from the infobox in March 2023 (discussion).

The "Chronology" parameters (|preceded_by= and |followed_by=) were removed from the infobox in March 2023 (discussion). Further clarifying of related/successive series or franchises is better discussed elsewhere in the article, such as its lead, within the body of the article or a "see also" section, or in a related navbox, and should be added or moved to those locations if needed. The parameter |related= remains in the infobox to also be utilized, while the heading was adjusted from "Chronology" to "Related".

The "Picture format" and "Audio format" parameters (|picture_format= and |audio_format=) were removed from the infobox in August 2023 (discussion).

Controlling line-breaking in embedded bulletless lists

Template {{nbsp}} may be used with {{wbr}} and {{nowrap}} to control line-breaking in bulletless lists embedded in the infobox (e.g. cast and other credits lists), to prevent wrapped long entries from being confused with multiple entries. See Template:Wbr/doc#Controlling line-breaking in infoboxes for details. {{#section:Template:Infobox Australian place/doc|image_upright}}

TemplateData

TemplateData documentation used by VisualEditor and other tools

See a monthly parameter usage report for Template:Infobox television in articles based on its TemplateData. TemplateData for Infobox television Infobox used on articles about television and web programs. [Edit template data] Template parameters This template has custom formatting. Parameter Description Type Status Italic title italic_title A "no" value will disable the automatic italicization of the article. This parameter should not be used most of the time. String optional Television program name name The name of the television program, film or miniseries, defaults to the page name. Should not be used if the name is the same as the article title as the infobox handles this automatically. If set, use the full name and do not wikilink it. String optional Image image An image relevant to the show. File suggested Image size image_size Width of the image in pixels, excluding "px". If not specified the image width defaults to the value explained in "image_upright". The size should not be set greater than 300px. Number optional Image upright image_upright Use of this parameter is preferred to using "image_size", as it allows auto-sizing of images according to user preferences. The size should not be set to a value that would result in an image width greater than 300px. See help below for guidance on determining the value to be used. Number optional Image alt image_alt alt Alt text, as required by MOS:ALT. It may include wikilinks. String optional Image caption caption A caption explaining the image. String optional Additional show names alt_name An alternative name by which the television program is known. String optional Native name native_name Native title. Should only be used, if the native title differs from the common film title. String optional Genre genre The genre of the show. Examples listed at Film and television genres. String optional Creator creator The show's creator or creators. String optional Based on based_on The title of the source material and the name(s) of the source material writer(s). Use this field if a series is based on previously produced or published material, such as films, books, plays, articles, old screenplays etc, and is explicitly credited as such. Do not use this field where the source material is ambiguous or can not be reliably sourced. If a work was inspired by another, use inspired_by. String optional Inspired by inspired_by The title of the source material that inspired the series and the name(s) of the source material's writer(s). Use this field if a series is inspired by previously produced or published material, such as films, books, plays, articles, old screenplays etc, and is explicitly credited as such. Do not use this field where the source material is ambiguous or can not be reliably sourced. If a work was based on another, use based_on. String optional Developer developer The show's developer or developers. String optional Writer writer The show's writer or writers. String optional Screenplay screenplay teleplay Used for television films. Insert the name(s) of the screenplay writer(s). Use this field instead of the normal writer field if films divide writing credits between screenplay and story writers. String optional Story story Used for television films. Insert the name(s) of the story writer(s). Use this field instead of the normal writer field if films divide writing credits between screenplay and story writers. String optional Director director The show's director. String optional Creative director creative_director The show's creative director. String optional Presenter presenter host The show's presenters. String optional Starring starring The show's starring cast. String optional Judges judges If the show involves judges, list them here. String optional Voice actors voices Any voice artists used in the show. String optional Narrators narrator narrated The show's credited narrator(s) (if applicable). String optional Theme music composer theme_music_composer The name of the composer of the show's theme music. For non-theme music composer, use |music=. String optional Music composer music The name of the composer of the show's music. For the theme music composer, use |theme_music_composer=. String optional Opening theme open_theme The name of the opening theme for the show. String optional Ending theme end_theme The name of the ending theme for the show. String optional Composer composer The principal composer or composers providing incidental music for the show's episodes. String optional Country country The show's country of origin. String optional Language language The original language or languages of the show. String optional Number of seasons num_seasons num_series The number of seasons (US) or series (UK) produced. Number optional Number of episodes num_episodes num_specials The number of episodes released. Number optional List of episodes article list_episodes The show's List of episodes article. Page name optional Executive producer executive_producer The executive producer or producers of the show. String optional Producer producer The producer or producers of the show. String optional News editor news_editor Content editor or editors of a current affairs/political show String optional Location location The production location. String optional Cinematographer cinematography The director of cinematography or lead cameraman. String optional Animator animator The animator or animators of the show. String optional Editor editor The editor or editors. String optional Camera setup camera Either Single-camera or Multi-camera. String optional Run time runtime Episode duration. Should not include commercials and should be approximated, e.g. "22–26 minutes" for most half-hour shows. String optional Company company studio The names of the production company or companies that funded/organized series production. String optional Budget budget Used for television films. The budget of the television film or miniseries. String optional Network network channel The original network/networks on which the show appeared or appears. String optional Released released Date the show was released on streaming media sites such as Netflix. Date optional First aired date first_aired Date the show first aired on its original network. Date optional Last aired date last_aired The first air date of the show's last episode on its original network. Use "present" if the show is ongoing or renewed and {{End date}} if the show is ended. Date optional Related related Related TV shows, i.e. remakes, spin-offs, adaptations for different audiences, etc. Page name optional

Example

House
Also known as	House, M.D.
Genre	Medical drama Black comedy
Created by	David Shore
Starring	Hugh Laurie Lisa Edelstein Omar Epps Robert Sean Leonard Jennifer Morrison Jesse Spencer Peter Jacobson Kal Penn Olivia Wilde Amber Tamblyn Odette Annable Charlyne Yi
Opening theme	"Teardrop" by Massive Attack
Composers	Jason Derlatka Jon Ehrlich
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	8
No. of episodes	177 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers	Paul Attanasio Katie Jacobs David Shore Bryan Singer Thomas L. Moran Russel Friend Garrett Lerner Greg Yaitanes Hugh Laurie
Running time	42 minutes
Production companies	Heel and Toe Films Shore Z Productions Bad Hat Harry Productions NBC Universal Television Studio (2004–07) Universal Media Studios (2007–11) Universal Television (2011–12)
Release
Original network	Fox
Original release	November 16, 2004 (2004-11-16) – May 21, 2012 (2012-05-21)
Related
Nurse Jeffrey

 {{Infobox television
 | image              = House logo.svg
 | alt_name           = ''House, M.D.''
 | genre              = {{Plainlist|
 * [[Medical drama]] 
 * [[Black comedy]]
 }}
 | creator            = [[David Shore]]
 | starring           = {{Plainlist|
 * [[Hugh Laurie]]
 * [[Lisa Edelstein]]
 * [[Omar Epps]]
 * [[Robert Sean Leonard]]
 * [[Jennifer Morrison]]
 * [[Jesse Spencer]]
 * [[Peter Jacobson]]
 * [[Kal Penn]]
 * [[Olivia Wilde]]
 * [[Amber Tamblyn]]
 * [[Odette Annable]]
 * [[Charlyne Yi]]
 }}
 | open_theme         = "[[Teardrop (song)|Teardrop]]" by [[Massive Attack]]
 | composer           = {{Plainlist|
 * Jason Derlatka
 * Jon Ehrlich
 }}
 | country            = United States
 | language           = English
 | num_seasons        = 8
 | num_episodes       = 177
 | list_episodes      = List of House episodes
 | executive_producer = {{Plainlist|
 * [[Paul Attanasio]]
 * [[Katie Jacobs]]
 * David Shore
 * [[Bryan Singer]]
 * Thomas L. Moran
 * [[Russel Friend]]
 * [[Garrett Lerner]]
 * [[Greg Yaitanes]]
 * [[Hugh Laurie]] 
 }}
 | runtime            = 42 minutes
 | company            = {{Plainlist|
 * [[Heel and Toe Films]] 
 * [[Shore Z Productions]]
 * [[Bad Hat Harry Productions]]
 * [[NBC Universal Television Studio]] (2004–07)
 * [[Universal Media Studios]] (2007–11)
 * [[Universal Television]] (2011–12)
 }}
 | network            = [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]]
 | first_aired        = {{Start date|2004|11|16}}
 | last_aired         = {{End date|2012|5|21}}
 | related            = ''[[Nurse Jeffrey]]''
 }}

Microformat

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• url
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