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<b><font size="6" color="#800080">This is an example of an episode layout.</font></b>
<p align="center"><b><font size="6" color="#800080">This is an example of an episode layout</font></b></p><br>
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{{Arthur Episode
{{Episode infobox
|name       = The Name of Episode
|ep. name = Episode Name
|image     = [[File:Sample.png|300px]]
|image = Sample.png
|season     = Current season: should [[:Category:Seasons|link to it]]
|titlecard = TitleCardSample.png
|episode    = Number, followed by letter
|season = Season #
|written    = The writer
|us = US Airdate
|storyboard = The storyboard artist
|uk = UK Airdate
|date      = When it originally aired
|can = Canada Airdate
|central    = The Focal Character ([[List of episodes by main character|should link here]])
|aus = Australian Airdate
|intertitle = The Opening Title<br>([[List of Arthur intertitles|should link here]])
|kr = Korean Airdate
|midpoint  = The Middle Segment. ([[#A Word from Us Kids|should link here]])<br>unless it's a part B ([[#A Word from Us Kids|see below]])
|ger = German Airdate (Remember to cite your sources!)
|previous  = ''[[Arthur|Episode that aired before this]]''
|prod. code = Production Code (Ex: Arthur's Eyes would be 10101, Francine's Bad Hair Day would be 10102, Arthur and the Real Mr. Ratburn would be 10201, and Happy Anniversary would be 100100)
|next       = ''[[Arthur|Episode that aired after this]]''
|writers = Use this
}}
|storyboarders = Use this
:''If this episode shares it's name with an Arthur book, use {{[[Template:Seebook|seebook]]}} to distinguish them
|idea = Use this
"'''The Episode Title'''" should go here followed by the episode number. After this, give its airdate and linked episode (if there is one). Then, briefly describe the theme of the episode (moving, peer pressure, lying, death). Mention if it is based off a book. Lastly, give the name of the writer following by the name(s) of the storyboard editor(s).
|story = Use this
|prev. episode = Episode before this (Automatically links to it)
|next episode = Episode after this (Automatically links to it)}}
:''If this episode shares it's name with an Arthur book, DVD, or VHS, use {{[[Template:youmay|youmay]]}} to distinguish them''
:If this episode has not premiered yet, use {{[[Template:Spoiler]]}}, {{[[Template:Unreleased]]}} OR {{[[Template:WillPremeireSoon]]}}
:If this episode page is protected use {{[[Template:Locked]]}}
:If this episode page should be protected use {{[[Template:PleaseProtect]]}}
Use {{Template|EpisodeHeader}} here. Do not manually write an intro.
==Summary==
2-3 sentence summary that describes the basic setup of the episode. This summary should be from an official source. It should match the one on the season page.
==Plot==
The plot section should be properly spaced, well-written, easy to read, and not leave out important details. Write what the characters are doing, why they're doing it, where they are, etc.


Here, write everything that happens before the title card.
==Premise==
2-3 sentence summary that describes the basic setup of the episode. This should be the same that is on each seasonal page. ([[Arthur (season 1)|1]], [[Arthur (season 2)|2]], etc.) Make sure that this section contains NO SPOILERS, save that for the next section.


<center>'''The Title of the Episode'''</center>
==Plot Outline==
[[File:1x01a_DW_Flashlight.png|thumb|You can use up to three images for the plot outline section, just make sure they have captions and are spaced out.]]
Here, give everything that happens before the intertitle appears. Make sure it is free of typos and it easy to understand.


The remainder of this section should give detailed accounts of what took place. The guide should follow along with the episode. Write the events in the order they happen. Start a new paragraph when a new scene happens, such as the location changing.
:'''''The Title of the Episode'''''
==Characters ==
All characters that appeared in this episode should be here somewhere. Sort them under the appropriate category.
===Major===
She/he have an important role in this episode.
*[[Francine Frensky]]
*[[Cousin Cora]]
*[[Kate Read]]
*[[Pal]]
===Minor===
She/he is still important to the plot, but are not the main focus.
*[[Binky Barnes]]
*[[Muffy Crosswire]]
*[[Arthur Read]]
*[[Jane Read]]
*[[David Read]]
===Cameo===
She/he are seen, but don't speak or speak in unison with other characters.
*[[Jenna Morgan]]
*[[Fern Walters]]
*[[D.W. Read]]
*[[Buster Baxter]]
*[[Kenny]]


===Mentioned===
The remainder of this section should give detailed accounts of what took place. The guide should follow along with the episode.
She/he are mentioned by someone that appears on screen but don't appear.
 
*[[Nigel Ratburn]]
Start a new paragraph after a major change, such as in location. Start a new paragraph after a major change, such as in location. Start a new paragraph after a major change, such as in location. Start a new paragraph after a major change, such as in location. Start a new paragraph after a major change, such as in location. Start a new paragraph after a major change, such as in location.
*[[Buster's aunt]]
 
:Indent, whenever a character daydreams/dreams/imagines something for a significant amount of time. Do not use if the imagination used a thought bubble or if it lasted for a brief amount of time. If the entire episode is a flashback or story, do not use for that particular flashback or story, instead use when a story/flashback is told within that story/flashback. (story-within-a-story)
 
==A Word from Us Kids==
[[File:1x01_interstitial.png|thumb|Captions are optional here.]]
Give the basic outline of a what happened during the interstitial. It is best to name the school or location, if it is given. Do not give EVERYTHING that happened. Use sentences such as "A girl says Arthur did the right thing". There shouldn't be more that one image in this section, unless it is a ''Postcards from You'' segment, where in that case, two pictures would be acceptable. .
 
'''Please Note:''' This section is only for the first half of episodes (21a, not 21b). If the episode is the second half, do not include this section. Only type "See [[Arthur|Linked episode]]" in the infobox at the top. For hour long episodes, this section should be in the middle of the plot outline section. Everything before it goes above it and everything that happened after the interstitial goes beneath it.
 
==Characters==
All characters that appeared in this episode should be here somewhere. If you cannot tell if a certain character appeared, (far ahead, obscured) do not include them.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| valign="top" width="33%"|'''Major Roles'''
The focal character should have his name '''bolded'''. These characters had an important role in this episode. Arthur will not always be here. An example of this would be in the episode "World Girls".
*'''[[Arthur Read |Arthur]]'''
*[[Francine Frensky|Francine]]
*[[Buster Baxter|Buster]]
*[[]]
*[[]]
*[[]]
| valign="top" width="33%"|'''Minor Roles'''
These characters did not have a significant role, but were heard speaking They don't necessarily have to be seen. An example would be Francine's mom in [[Francine's Bad Hair Day]].
*[[Binky Barnes|Binky]]
*[[Muffy Crosswire|Muffy]]
*[[]]
*[[]]
*[[]]
*[[]]
| valign="top" width="33%"|'''Cameos'''
These characters were seen, but either didn't speak or only spoke at the same thing with other people (such as cheering or laughing). Background characters that don't have names, cannot be credited unless they have been seen in numerous episodes.
*[[Jenna Morgan|Jenna]]
*[[Fern Walters|Fern]]
*[[]]
*[[]]
*[[]]
|}
===Special guest star===
This should be used when someone is given this credit and the end of an episode, or if they are of notable importance (Alex Trebek, Matt Damon, etc.)  Please note that some episodes say "Special guest ''appearance''". Additionally, a real life photo of the celebrity could be placed to the right of the character list.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*General facts or observations about the episode. Use specific sub-sections of the trivia header when your trivia applies to one. Here are some examples of trivia:
===Notes===
**It is revealed that Mr. Ratburn was in a rock band known as the "Ratburn Rats."
*Random trivia about this episode that doesn't apply to the other categories below.
**Emily finds two eggs, Vicita finds three eggs, and D.W. and Bud each find seven eggs.
*If there was a lesson to be learned in this episode, it can go here.
**In German, this episode is called "Agentin Doppel-X," which translates to "Agent Double-X."
 
*Then you can put '''Karma''', '''Running Gag''', '''Moral''', '''Timeline''', '''Cartoon physics''', '''Forshadowing''', '''Irony''', or '''Innuendo'''.
===Quotes===
*'''Bad examples of trivia are this:'''
:[[User:Noahcs|Noahcs]]: Use this setup!
**This is the fifty-sixth episode to feature Pal. ''(This is arbitrary and too minor)''
<hr width="50%" />
**This episode ends with Arthur yelling. ''(This sound go in the plot section instead)''
:[[Francine Frensky|Francine]]: What did you say!?!
**Although Muffy appears in the episode, Francine is absent/(Character) doesnt  appear  in  this  episode.  ''(Again, this is not needed. Saying that a character is not in an episode is ridiculous, and you can already infer this from the characters list)''
:[[Binky Barnes|Binky]]: Uhhh...
===Cultural references/References===
<hr width="50%" />
*Intentional references to real-life things, like [[The War of the Worlds]], go here.
:[[Arthur Read|Arthur]]: Guess what?
*Things that references another book/show/movie/website like ''{{W|The Loud House}}'' or ''{{W|Dog Man}}''.
:[[D.W. Read|D.W.]]: What?
*Parodies of real-life things, like [[Keeping Up with the Kamerahounds]], also go here. Be sure to say what the source material is.
:[[Arthur Read|Arthur]]: This section should not be unflowing with quotes, just the notable ones
:[[D.W. Read|D.W.]]: But what if there are a lot of memorable quotes?
:[[Arthur Read|Arthur]]: You'll have to pick and choose.
:[[D.W. Read|D.W.]]: But I can't count!


===Episode connection(s)===
===Goofs===
*Use this when an episode does a call-back to an earlier one, either verbally or physically. Here are some examples:
**D.W.'s [[snowball]] is mentioned again.
**The marzipan cake topper from "[[The Secret Life of Dogs and Babies]]" can be seen in the opening to this episode.
===Goof(s)/Error(s)===
*Mistakes made during this episode.
*Mistakes made during this episode.
===Production note(s)===
*Don't be silly with the goofs such as:
*Notes from an ''Arthur'' or {{PFB}} worker.
**Binky doesn't have pupils
===Differences from the book===
**All the test papers were nothing but scribbles
*Differences between the book and the episode.
**It's impossible for Arthur to walk on the world in the opening title.
 
===References===
*Use when a character mentions something from a past episode
*Use when the show parodies something
*Use when the show contains a spoof of some sort.
 
==Awards and nominations==
This section should be rarely used. Only if the episode won or was nominated for some kind of award, or received some kind of honor. It must be episode-specific, not if a season won an award. Big Horns George is an example.
 
==Reviews==
This section should also be rarely used. Only if some non-fanpage website has reviewed an Arthur episode. If any exist, they will be of recent episodes.
 
==Home video==
This should list if the episode was released, as itself or as a whole, on VHS, DVD, or Blu-Ray. Most early episodes are available on VHS. All Season 10 and 11 episodes are available in the United States under their complete season boxsets.


==Gallery==
==See also==
Put promotional images, screenshots, and video clips from the official ''Arthur'' YouTube channel. Separate them with sub-headers. If there are a lot of images, use <nowiki>{{CollapsingGallery}}</nowiki>. If the episode has a separate gallery page, use <nowiki>{{Main|Episode Title/Gallery}}</nowiki>.
*A link to the season specific cast and crew
'''Do not put a screenshot sub-header when there's nothing but screenshots!'''
*A topic addressed in the episode ([[School pictures]], etc.)
==References/Sources==
*An episode that has similarities ([[The Blizzard]] and [[The Blackout]])
Use <nowiki>{{reflist}}</nowiki> in this section. Be sure to cite your summary and airdate with <nowiki><ref>Link to your source</ref></nowiki>.


Now put an episode navbox. Make sure it's at the very bottom of the page. Use <nowiki>{{EpisodeNav|season number}}</nowiki>.
==External links==
{{WikiPages nav}}
*[http://www.tv.com/arthur/arthurs-eyes--francines-bad-hair-day/episode/47886/summary.html Use TV.com for one of these]
[[Category:Arthur Wiki]]
*[http://www.mommyniri.com/2010/03/arthur-explores-aspergers-syndrome/ News articles can go here as well]

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