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test episode

[ ˈtɛst ˈɛpɪˌsoʊd ]

Noun

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TV show

An individual installment of a television series. It typically follows a storyline involving the main characters and can stand alone or be part of a larger narrative arc. Test episodes are often used to gauge audience interest and determine the viability of a new show.

Synonyms

pilot, sneak peek, trial episode.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
test episode	An episode produced to experiment and gather feedback, often internally, to refine the show before official release; it’s not always meant for the public. The test episode helped the team identify what storylines resonated most with audiences. After viewing the test episode, the producers decided to make some significant changes.
pilot	The initial episode of a series created to test the waters and see if it will be successful; often used in broadcasting for TV shows. It is the first impression and can be fully produced. The network was really impressed by the pilot and decided to greenlight the entire series. I wrote the pilot episode over the course of six months.
trial episode	Similar to a test episode, this term is used when evaluating an episode’s performance and audience reception. It can imply a provisional status where changes are still being considered. The trial episode was shown to a focus group to see if the show needed any major adjustments. Our trial episode went well, so we're feeling positive about proceeding with the series.
sneak peek	A small preview or teaser of an upcoming show or episode, meant to generate excitement; it might only be a few scenes rather than a full episode. They released a sneak peek of the new season to get fans excited. Don’t miss the sneak peek of the latest episode at the end of tonight’s show!

Examples of usage

The test episode received high ratings, leading to the commission of a full season.
After watching the test episode, viewers were eager to see more.
The test episode introduced the main characters and set the tone for the series.

Translations

Translations of the word "test episode" in other languages:

🇵🇹 episódio de teste

🇮🇳 परीक्षण प्रकरण

🇩🇪 Testepisode

🇮🇩 episode uji coba

🇺🇦 тестовий епізод

🇵🇱 odcinek testowy

🇯🇵 テストエピソード

🇫🇷 épisode test

🇪🇸 episodio de prueba

🇹🇷 test bölümü

🇰🇷 테스트 에피소드

🇸🇦 حلقة اختبار

🇨🇿 testovací epizoda

🇸🇰 testovacia epizóda

🇨🇳 测试集

🇸🇮 testna epizoda

🇮🇸 prufuþáttur

🇰🇿 сынақ эпизоды

🇬🇪 ტესტის ეპიზოდი

🇦🇿 sınaq epizodu

🇲🇽 episodio de prueba

Etymology

The term 'episode' originated from the Greek word 'episodion,' meaning 'an incident or event.' In the context of television, the concept of episodes dates back to the early days of radio dramas, where serialized stories were divided into segments to keep listeners engaged. The format transitioned to television, and test episodes became a common practice to assess audience engagement and determine the future of a show.