Wikipedia:WikiProject Television

This is WikiProject Television, a collaboration area for Wikipedians interested in improving coverage of Television. New participants are welcome; please feel free to participate!

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This is to guide the structure and normalize the standard of articles dealing with the Television medium and television series or other forms of episodic programs, such as web series.

Project-specific guidelines[edit]

Related guidelines include:

Wikipedia:Manual of Style (writing about fiction)
Wikipedia:Notability (media) (essay)
Wikipedia:Notability (fiction)
Wikipedia:Naming conventions (broadcasting) for advice on articles about television networks, channels, etc.

Descendant WikiProjects and task forces[edit]

Related WikiProjects[edit]

Participants[edit]

User WikiProject Television

This user participates in
WikiProject Television.

A list of participants can be found at Category:WikiProject Television participants.

Technically speaking, anyone who edits / contributes to TV related articles is a participant, and there are no requirements other than that. If one wishes one can further identify oneself with the project by listing one's name as a participant. This helps spread the word about the project and can help other editors see what types of articles that user is interested in editing.

To add yourself to the project listing add the following to your user page:

[[Category:WikiProject Television participants|{{subst:PAGENAME}}]]

Or, if you wish to use the userbox, add {{User WikiProject Television}} to your user page instead as it includes the above wikicode.

Writing and editing television related articles[edit]

This project deals with a lot of television related articles, but they are not all the same. Therefore we have created separate pages with information for each type of television related article.

Guidelines[edit]

First of all, be sure to read these guidelines, policies and discussions if you want to write good articles on fiction.

Avoid Trivia sections
Writing better articles: Check your fiction
Wikipedia is not an indiscriminate collection of information (#1, Plot summaries)
Possible proliferation of in-universe-related content is discussed in the essay Wikipedia:Fancruft and its talk page.

Characters and fictional elements[edit]

Featured articles[edit]

See these featured articles for examples of well written articles on characters and elements from fiction:

Naming a character[edit]

There is no guideline or policy about naming an article about a fictional character. See the essay Wikipedia:Naming character articles.

People working in television[edit]

Actors, producers, writers etc. are all real people. Turn to WikiProject Biography for help on writing such articles. Here are some quick guidelines and tips for you however.

Notability of people
Biographies of living persons
Manual of Style (biographies)
Wikiproject Screenwriters - project dedicated to screenwriters.

Categories[edit]

As a rule do not create categories for "People by series", because they can potentially work on numerous series or movies etc. You should categorize by profession. See the higher level Category:Television actors, Category:Television directors, Category:Television producers, Category:Television writers, Category:Television presenters in the top level Category:Television people.

Images[edit]

Fair Use images on pages of real people that are still alive are not allowed, because these images are replaceable. You also cannot use an image from a television program, etc., because you are not illustrating the character but the actor.

Featured articles[edit]

More television templates[edit]

Tasks[edit]

Maintenance categories[edit]

Infobox television[edit]

Infobox television season[edit]

Category:Pages using infobox television season with invalid colour combination (0) – articles that use WP:COLOR-violating colour combinations (per this discussion)
Category:Pages using infobox television with flag icon (0)
Category:Pages using infobox television season with unknown parameters (0) – articles using unsupported infobox parameters
Category:Pages using infobox television season with the season_name parameter (267)

Infobox television episode[edit]

Other infoboxes[edit]

Aired episodes[edit]

Episode table[edit]

Category:Articles using Template:Episode table with invalid colour combination (0)

Episode lists[edit]

Series overview[edit]

Category:Articles using Template:Series overview with only one row (0)

Sections needed[edit]

Naming style[edit]

IMDb[edit]

Citation templates[edit]

Misc[edit]

Important alerts[edit]

New articles[edit]

InceptionBot has been set up to identify new articles that are potentially within the scope of this project, based on the rules defined at User:AlexNewArtBot/Television. It is likely that some are false positives, in which case the log at User:AlexNewArtBot/TelevisionLog should be examined for more information.

Article alerts[edit]

Please watch Wikipedia:WikiProject Television/Article alerts, for important alerts related to articles of this Wikiproject. "Article alerts" will be updated daily, and will also be transcluded here.

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Did you know

31 May 2023 – A New World (The Flash) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by OlifanofmrTennant (t · c); see discussion
27 May 2023 – Vera Brodsky Lawrence (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by CurryTime7-24 (t · c); see discussion
23 May 2023 – Basshunter (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Eurohunter (t · c); see discussion
20 May 2023 – The Canadian Conspiracy (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Reidgreg (t · c); see discussion
08 May 2023 – The Rose Song (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Pamzeis (t · c); see discussion

Articles for deletion

05 Jun 2023 – Melih Sezgin (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Lemonaka (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
05 Jun 2023 – Random Encounters (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by QuietHere (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
04 Jun 2023 – Sravana Sandhya (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Tirishan (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
04 Jun 2023 – Mattigaajulu (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Tirishan (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
04 Jun 2023 – Akka Mogudu (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Tirishan (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
04 Jun 2023 – Bhagyarekha (TV series) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Tirishan (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
04 Jun 2023 – Ardhangi (TV series) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Tirishan (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
04 Jun 2023 – Vontari Gulabi (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Tirishan (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
04 Jun 2023 – Vanakkam Tamizha (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Tirishan (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
04 Jun 2023 – Madhumagalu (TV series) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Tirishan (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)

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Proposed deletions

04 Jun 2023 – Colours (TV channel) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by ThisIsSeanJ (t · c): concern
01 Jun 2023 – List of Days of Our Lives characters (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Just Another Cringy Username (t · c) was redirected to List of Days of Our Lives cast members (talk · edit · hist)
29 May 2023 – List of Dalziel and Pascoe cast members (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Chidgk1 (t · c) was deproded by 213.18.145.207 (t · c) on 30 May 2023
29 May 2023 – Random Encounters (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by QuietHere (t · c) was deproded by Kvng (t · c) on 04 Jun 2023
26 May 2023 – Supertato (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Donaldd23 (t · c) was redirected to Sue Hendra (talk · edit · hist)
25 May 2023 – Devi Tv (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Hey man im josh (t · c) was deleted
25 May 2023 – One Screen (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Tutwakhamoe (t · c) was deleted

Categories for discussion

31 May 2023 – Category:Ted Lasso (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Koavf (t · c); see discussion
28 May 2023 – Category:Parody television series based on Star Wars (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by JDDJS (t · c); see discussion
27 May 2023 – Category:Eureka (American TV series) (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Marcocapelle (t · c); see discussion
26 May 2023 – Category:Queen of the Universe contestants (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Woodensuperman (t · c); see discussion
25 May 2023 – Category:Television stations in the Lincoln–Hastings–Kearney market (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Mvcg66b3r (t · c); see discussion
19 May 2023 – Category:Musical television specials (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Bearcat (t · c); see discussion
19 May 2023 – Category:National Hockey League over-the-air television broadcasters (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Mvcg66b3r (t · c); see discussion
19 May 2023 – Category:Firefly (franchise) terminology (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion
10 May 2023 – Category:RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars contestants (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Woodensuperman (t · c); see discussion
05 May 2023 – Category:Treasure hunt television series (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Marcocapelle (t · c); see discussion

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Templates for discussion

04 Jun 2023 – Template:Naver title (talk · edit · hist) was TfDed by Paper9oll (t · c); see discussion
26 May 2023 – Template:Söngvakeppnin (talk · edit · hist) TfDed by Sims2aholic8 (t · c) was closed; see discussion
22 May 2023 – Template:TV Guide 100 Greatest Episodes 1997 (talk · edit · hist) TfDed by Woodensuperman (t · c) was closed; see discussion
22 May 2023 – Template:TV Guide 100 Greatest Episodes 2009 (talk · edit · hist) TfDed by Woodensuperman (t · c) was closed; see discussion

Redirects for discussion

04 Jun 2023 – KSGA-LD (talk · edit · hist) →KJLA was RfDed by Mvcg66b3r (t · c); see discussion
04 Jun 2023 – MasterChef: Dessert Makers (talk · edit · hist) →Dessert Masters was RfDed by Happily888 (t · c); see discussion
03 Jun 2023 – (The Simpsons (season 34) (talk · edit · hist) →The Simpsons (season 34) was RfDed by 2607:FEA8:761B:C900:F534:83EC:6849:799C (t · c); see discussion
02 Jun 2023 – Transformers episodes (talk · edit · hist) →List of The Transformers episodes was RfDed by Steel1943 (t · c); see discussion
02 Jun 2023 – A Prime Problem(Transformers episode) (talk · edit · hist) →List of The Transformers episodes#Season 2 (1985–86) was RfDed by Gonnym (t · c); see discussion
02 Jun 2023 – Enter the Nightbird(Transformers episode) (talk · edit · hist) →List of The Transformers episodes#Season 2 (1985–86) was RfDed by Gonnym (t · c); see discussion
02 Jun 2023 – Autobot Spike(Transformers episode) (talk · edit · hist) →List of The Transformers episodes#Season 2 (1985–86) was RfDed by Gonnym (t · c); see discussion
02 Jun 2023 – Miss Me, Kiss Me, Love Me (Legends of Tomorrow episode) (talk · edit · hist) →Miss Me, Kiss Me, Love Me was RfDed by Kailash29792 (t · c); see discussion
30 May 2023 – Arthur the tv show (talk · edit · hist) →Arthur (TV series) was RfDed by AugustusAudax (t · c); see discussion
25 May 2023 – Chris Mitchell (writer) (talk · edit · hist) →The Ren & Stimpy Show was RfDed by Pichpich (t · c); see discussion

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Files for discussion

02 Jun 2023 – File:Chain Reaction '80.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on Chain Reaction (game show)) was FfDed by Whpq (t · c); see discussion
31 May 2023 – File:Meet the Legends.jpeg (talk · edit · hist) (on Meet the Legends) was FfDed by Bilorv (t · c); see discussion
31 May 2023 – File:Nigel the gardening dog.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on Monty Don) was FfDed by The Squirrel Conspiracy (t · c); see discussion
27 May 2023 – File:Fatty Fudge Beano character.png (talk · edit · hist) (on Fatty Fudge) FfDed by 67.218.18.234 (t · c) was closed; see discussion
23 May 2023 – File:Peso Pluma on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.jpeg (talk · edit · hist) (on Peso Pluma) FfDed by Whpq (t · c) was closed; see discussion

Featured list candidates

14 May 2023 – List of awards and nominations received by Modern Family (talk · edit · hist) was FL nominated by RunningTiger123 (t · c); see discussion
04 May 2023 – List of Music Bank Chart winners (2018) (talk · edit · hist) was FL nominated by EN-Jungwon (t · c); see discussion

Good article nominees

25 May 2023 – CKMI-DT (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Sammi Brie (t · c); start discussion
25 May 2023 – Nebraska Television Network (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Sammi Brie (t · c); start discussion
11 May 2023 – Pamela Stephenson (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by BennyOnTheLoose (t · c); start discussion
10 May 2023 – Get to the Heart: The Barbara Mandrell Story (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Bennv123 (t · c); start discussion
09 May 2023 – WNUV (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Sammi Brie (t · c); start discussion
09 May 2023 – WCSH (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Sammi Brie (t · c); start discussion
09 May 2023 – KELO-TV (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Sammi Brie (t · c); start discussion
09 May 2023 – WNOL-TV (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Sammi Brie (t · c); start discussion
06 May 2023 – Tucker Carlson Tonight (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by ElijahPepe (t · c); start discussion
30 Apr 2023 – WAND (TV) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Sammi Brie (t · c); start discussion

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Featured article reviews

04 Jun 2023 – Interactions (The Spectacular Spider-Man) (talk · edit · hist) was put up for FA review by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion

Good article reassessments

26 May 2023 – One Foot in the Grave (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Spinixster (t · c); see discussion

Requests for comments

25 May 2023 – WandaVision (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by JDDJS (t · c); see discussion

Peer reviews

28 May 2023 – Beebo the God of War (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by OlifanofmrTennant (t · c); see discussion

Requested moves

04 Jun 2023 – M.R.S. (Most Requested Show) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to M.R.S. by BarrelProof (t · c); see discussion
02 Jun 2023 – Friends (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Friends (TV series) by 90.255.15.152 (t · c); see discussion
01 Jun 2023 – The Betrayal (2022 TV series) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to The Betrayal (upcoming TV series) by 99.209.40.250 (t · c); see discussion
01 Jun 2023 – Gypsy Girl (Television series) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Gypsy Girl by PatGallacher (t · c); see discussion
28 May 2023 – Lion in the Meadow (Succession) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Lion in the Meadow by Pppery (t · c); see discussion
28 May 2023 – Scandal! (TV series) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Scandal! by RapMonstaXY (t · c); see discussion
28 May 2023 – Vaulter (Succession) (talk · edit · hist) move request to Vaulter by Pppery (t · c) was not moved; see discussion
28 May 2023 – Safe Room (Succession) (talk · edit · hist) move request to Safe Room by Pppery (t · c) was not moved; see discussion
28 May 2023 – Argestes (talk · edit · hist) move request to Argestes (Succession) by In ictu oculi (t · c) was closed; see discussion
28 May 2023 – The Disruption (Succession) (talk · edit · hist) move request to The Disruption by Pppery (t · c) was not moved; see discussion

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Articles to be merged

02 Jun 2023 – Viasat Film HD (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to V Film by LDM2003 (t · c); see discussion
02 Jun 2023 – List of Shuriken School characters (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Shuriken School by MrAnmol (t · c); see discussion
02 Jun 2023 – Shuriken School (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to List of Shuriken School characters by MrAnmol (t · c); see discussion
27 May 2023 – Toonzai (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Vortexx by Felix QW (t · c); see discussion
27 May 2023 – Showtime (TV network) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Paramount+ with Showtime by AdamDeanHall (t · c); see discussion
27 May 2023 – Paramount+ (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Paramount+ with Showtime by AdamDeanHall (t · c); see discussion
22 May 2023 – List of Teachers (British TV series) characters (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Teachers (British TV series) by IJBall (t · c); see discussion
10 May 2023 – Disney Junior (Polish TV channel) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Disney Junior (European TV network) by ClaveScottPH (t · c); see discussion
30 Apr 2023 – Spunky (Rocko's Modern Life) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to List of Rocko's Modern Life characters by SMT153 (t · c); see discussion
28 Apr 2023 – Muñecos de Papel (album) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Alcanzar una estrella II by Voorts (t · c); see discussion

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Articles to be split

30 May 2023 – Phillip Schofield (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by ARandomName123 (t · c); see discussion
21 May 2023 – Vice (TV series) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Felix QW (t · c); see discussion
21 May 2023 – List of awards and nominations received by the Degrassi franchise (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Felix QW (t · c); see discussion
20 May 2023 – The Powerpuff Girls (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Felix QW (t · c); see discussion
17 May 2023 – List of The Loud House episodes (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Rtkat3 (t · c); see discussion
06 May 2023 – List of Station 19 episodes (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Pallettown (t · c); see discussion
12 Apr 2023 – The White Lotus (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by CastJared (t · c); see discussion
11 Apr 2023 – Power Rangers Dino Fury (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by SportsFan007 (t · c); see discussion
19 Feb 2023 – List of The Owl House characters (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Historyday01 (t · c); see discussion
14 Feb 2023 – Westworld (season 4) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by CastJared (t · c); see discussion

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Articles for creation

05 Jun 2023 – Draft:Station 19 (season 5) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Pallettown (t · c)
04 Jun 2023 – Draft:Everybody, Sing! (season 3) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Migsbasinillo (t · c)
03 Jun 2023 – Draft:Gladiators (2023 British TV series, series 1) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by 85.76.105.111 (t · c)
02 Jun 2023 – Draft:Ilakkiya (TV series) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by P.Karthik.95 (t · c)
02 Jun 2023 – Draft:John Livingston (actor) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by 2001:BB6:4E52:7D00:CD69:42C4:6F2A:C57A (t · c)
30 May 2023 – Draft:Andrew Shaw (television executive) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by ArleneHerman (t · c)
30 May 2023 – Draft:Veera (2022 TV series) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by DreamRimmer (t · c)
28 May 2023 – Draft:Umar Sharif (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Sneha.s.shenoy (t · c)
28 May 2023 – Draft:List of Suurmestari episodes (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Suuuuuurrrrrrrmestari (t · c)
28 May 2023 – Draft:Ryan Bridge (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by ArleneHerman (t · c)

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