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<b><font size="6" color="#800080">This is an example of an episode layout.</font></b>
<b><font size="6" color="#800080">This is an example of an episode layout.</font></b>
 
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<br />{{Gallery}} {{Episode infobox
{{Episode infobox
|ep. name = Episode Name. Don't capitalize words like "the" unless it is the first word of the title.
|ep. name = Episode Name
|image = Sample.png
|image = Sample.png
|season = Season #
|season = Season #
|airdate = US Airdate (November 9, 2011)
|us = US Airdate (November 9, 2011)
|prod. code = Production Code (Eg:Arthur's Eye's would be 10101)
|uk = UK Airdate
|can = Canada Airdate
|aus = Australian Airdate
|kr = Korean Airdate
|ger = German Airdate (Remember to site your sources!)
|prod. code = Production Code (Ex: Arthur's Eyes would be 10101, Francine's Bad Hair Day would be 10102, and Arthur and the Real Mr. Ratburn would be 10201)
|prev. episode = Episode before this (Automatically links to it)
|prev. episode = Episode before this (Automatically links to it)
|next episode = Episode after 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, use {{[[Template:Seebook|seebook]]}} to distinguish them''
:''If this episode shares it's name with an Arthur book, DVD, or VHS, use {{[[Template:youmay|youmay]]}} to distinguish them''
'''The Episode Title''' is the first half of the 1st episode of [[Arthur (season #|Season #]]. It first aired on November 9, 2011 with EPISODEITAIREDWITH.
'''Episode Title''' is the first half of the first episode of [[Season #]]. It first aired on November 9, 2011 with [paired episode].


==Summary==
==Summary==
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.
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==
==Plot==
[[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.]]
The plot section should be spaced out, 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, give everything that happens before the intertitle appears. Make sure it is free of typos and it easy to understand. Also use good grammar.


:'''''The Title of the Episode'''''
Here, write everything that happens before the title card.


The remainder of this section should give detailed accounts of what took place. The guide should follow along with the episode.
<center>'''The Title of the Episode'''</center>


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.
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.


: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)
==Characters ==
All characters that appeared in this episode should be here somewhere. Sort them under the appropriate category.
===Major===
These characters have an important role in this episode.
*[[Arthur Read]]
*[[Francine Frensky]]
*[[Buster Baxter]]
===Minor===
These characters are still important to the plot, but are not the main focus. A good way to decide if a character is minor is to ask, "How would the story change if they weren't in the episode?"
*[[Binky Barnes]]
*[[Muffy Crosswire]]
*[[Jane Read]]
*[[David Read]]
===Cameo===
These characters are seen, but don't speak.
*[[Jenna Morgan]]
*[[Fern Walters]]
*[[Kenny]]
===Mentioned===
These characters are not shown on-screen.
*[[Nigel Ratburn]]
*[[Buster's aunt]]


==Characters ==
==Gallery==
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.
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>.
{| 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==
Notes
*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:
*Random trivia about this episode that doesn't apply to the other categories below.
**It is revealed that Mr. Ratburn was in a rock band known as the "Ratburn Rats."
*If there was a lesson to be learned in this episode, it can go here.
**Emily found two eggs, Vicita found three eggs, and D.W. and Bud each found seven eggs.
 
**In German, this episode is called "Agentin Doppel-X," which translates to "Agent Double-X."
===Quotes===
*Bad examples of trivia are this:
:[[User:Noahcs|Noahcs]]: Use this setup!
**This is the fifty-sixth episode to feature Pal.
 
**The Korean title of this episode is the same as the German one.
<hr width="50%" />:[[Francine Frensky|Francine]]: What did you say!?!
**Although Muffy appears in the episode, Francine is absent.
:[[Binky Barnes|Binky]]: Uhhh...
===Cultural references===
 
*Intentional references to real-life things, like [[The War of the Worlds]], go here.
<hr width="50%" />:[[Arthur Read|Arthur]]: Guess what?
*Parodies of real-life things, like [[Keeping Up with the Kamerahounds]], also go here. Be sure to say what the source material is.
:[[D.W. Read|D.W.]]: What?
===Episode connections===
:[[Arthur Read|Arthur]]: This section should not be unflowing with quotes, just the notable ones
*Use this when an episode does a continuity nod or call-back to an earlier one, either verbally or physically. Here are some examples:
:[[D.W. Read|D.W.]]: But what if there are a lot of memorable quotes?
**D.W.'s [[snowball]] is mentioned again.
:[[Arthur Read|Arthur]]: You'll have to pick and choose.
**Arthur mentions that Buster was in the birdwatching club, which is a reference to "[[For the Birds]]."
:[[D.W. Read|D.W.]]: But I can't count!
**The marzipan cake topper from "[[The Secret Life of Dogs and Babies]]" can be seen in the opening to this episode.
 
===Goofs===
===Goofs===
*Mistakes made during this episode.
*Mistakes made during this episode.
*Don't be silly with the goofs such as:
**Binky doesn't have pupils
**All the test papers were nothing but scribbles
**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.
===Comments===
*Add comments.
*You can find some on the Elwood City Downtown Core.
*Give credit if you use from there.
===Reviews===
This section should also be rarely used. Only if some non-fanpage website (eg:ECDC, Arthur Yahoo! Group) has reviewed an Arthur episode. If any exist, they will be of recent episodes.


==See also==
==References==
*A link to the season specific cast and crew
Use <nowiki>{{reflist}}</nowiki> in this section. Be sure to cite your summary and airdate with <nowiki><ref>Link to your source</ref></nowiki>.
*A topic addressed in the episode ([[School pictures]], etc.)
*An episode that has similarities ([[The Blizzard]] and [[The Blackout]])
*A product from the episode (Like [[Woogles]])


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

Revision as of 03:24, 16 October 2018

This is an example of an episode layout.

"Episode Name"
Sample.png
Season/Series: Season #
Original Airdate: United States US Airdate (November 9, 2011)
Canada Canada Airdate
United Kingdom UK Airdate
Australia Australian Airdate
South Korea Korean Airdate
Germany German Airdate (Remember to site your sources!)
Episodes
Previous
"Episode before this (Automatically links to it)"
Next
"Episode after this (Automatically links to it)"
If this episode shares it's name with an Arthur book, DVD, or VHS, use {{youmay}} to distinguish them

Episode Title is the first half of the first episode of Season #. It first aired on November 9, 2011 with [paired episode].

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 spaced out, 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.

The Title of the Episode

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.

Characters

All characters that appeared in this episode should be here somewhere. Sort them under the appropriate category.

Major

These characters have an important role in this episode.

Minor

These characters are still important to the plot, but are not the main focus. A good way to decide if a character is minor is to ask, "How would the story change if they weren't in the episode?"

Cameo

These characters are seen, but don't speak.

Mentioned

These characters are not shown on-screen.

Gallery

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 {{CollapsingGallery}}. If the episode has a separate gallery page, use {{Main|Episode Title/Gallery}}.

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:
    • It is revealed that Mr. Ratburn was in a rock band known as the "Ratburn Rats."
    • Emily found two eggs, Vicita found three eggs, and D.W. and Bud each found seven eggs.
    • In German, this episode is called "Agentin Doppel-X," which translates to "Agent Double-X."
  • Bad examples of trivia are this:
    • This is the fifty-sixth episode to feature Pal.
    • The Korean title of this episode is the same as the German one.
    • Although Muffy appears in the episode, Francine is absent.

Cultural references

Episode connections

  • Use this when an episode does a continuity nod or call-back to an earlier one, either verbally or physically. Here are some examples:

Goofs

  • Mistakes made during this episode.

References

Use {{reflist}} in this section. Be sure to cite your summary and airdate with <ref>Link to your source</ref>.

Now put an episode navbox. Make sure it's at the very bottom of the page. Use {{EpisodeNav|season number}}.