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<p align="center"><b><font size="6" color="#800080">This is an example of an episode layout</font></b></p><br>
<b><font size="6" color="#800080">This is an example of an episode layout.</font></b>
{{Arthur Episode
<br>
|name       = The Name of Episode
{{Episode infobox
|image     = [[File:Sample.png|300px]]
|ep. name = Episode Name
|season     = Current season: should [[:Category:Seasons|link to it]]
|image = Sample.png
|episode    = Number, followed by letter
|titlecard = TitleCardSample.png
|written    = The writer
|season = Season #
|storyboard = The storyboard artist
|us = US Airdate
|date      = When it originally aired
|uk = UK Airdate
|central    = The Focal Character ([[List of episodes by main character|should link here]])
|can = Canada Airdate
|intertitle = The Opening Title<br>([[List of Arthur intertitles|should link here]])
|aus = Australian Airdate
|midpoint  = The Middle Segment. ([[#A Word from Us Kids|should link here]])
|kr = Korean Airdate
|previous  = ''[[Arthur|Episode that aired before this]]''
|ger = German Airdate (Remember to cite your sources!)
|next       = ''[[Arthur|Episode that aired after 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)
}}
|writers = Use this
:''If this episode shares it's name with an Arthur book, use <nowiki>{{seebook}}</nowiki> to distinguish them
|storyboarders = 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).
|idea = Use this
|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.


==Premise==
Here, write everything that happens before the title card.
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.


==Plot Outline==
<center>'''The Title of the Episode'''</center>
[[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 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===
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]]


The remainder of this section should give detailed accounts of what took place. The guide should follow along with the episode.
===Mentioned===
 
She/he are mentioned by someone that appears on screen but don't appear.
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.
*[[Nigel Ratburn]]
 
*[[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|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 fine; a caption is optional]]
Give the basic outline of a what happened during the interstitial. Do not give EVERYTHING that happened. Use sentences such as "A girl says Arthur did the right thing". It is best to name the school or location, if it is given.
 
==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.. (cheering, oohing and aahing, etc.) 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.) Additionally, a real life photo of the celebrity could be placed to the right of the character list.
 
===Historical figures===
This should be used when a historical figure is shown on screen, whether portrayed as a Binky or Arthur lookalike or not. For instance, Arthur wondered about Ben Franklin in [[Arthur's Spelling Trubble]], so he would be listed here. School plays do not count.


==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 finds two eggs, Vicita finds three eggs, and D.W. and Bud each find seven eggs.
 
**In German, this episode is called "Agentin Doppel-X," which translates to "Agent Double-X."
===Quotes===
*Then you can put '''Karma''', '''Running Gag''', '''Moral''', '''Timeline''', '''Cartoon physics''', '''Forshadowing''', '''Irony''', or '''Innuendo'''.
:[[User:Noahcs|Noahcs]]: Use this setup!
*'''Bad examples of trivia are this:'''
<hr width="50%" />
**This is the fifty-sixth episode to feature Pal. ''(This is arbitrary and too minor)''
:[[Francine Frensky|Francine]]: I know you are, but what am I?
**This episode ends with Arthur yelling. ''(This sound go in the plot section instead)''
:[[Binky Barnes|Binky]]: Umm...
**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)''
<hr width="50%" />
===Cultural references/References===
:[[Arthur Read|Arthur]]: Guess what?
*Intentional references to real-life things, like [[The War of the Worlds]], go here.
:[[D.W. Read|D.w.]]: What?
*Things that references another book/show/movie/website like ''{{W|The Loud House}}'' or ''{{W|Dog Man}}''.
:[[Arthur Read|Arthur]]: This section should not be unflowing with quotes, just the notable ones
*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.]]: 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!


===Goofs===
===Episode connection(s)===
*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.
*Don't be silly with the goofs such as:
===Production note(s)===
**Binky doesn't have pupils
*Notes from an ''Arthur'' or {{PFB}} worker.
**All the test papers was nothing but scribbles
===Differences from the book===
**It's impossible for Arthur to walk on the world in the opening title.
*Differences between the book and the episode.
 
===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. All Season 10 and 11 episodes are available in the US under the complete series boxset.


==See also==
==Gallery==
*A link to the season specific cast and crew
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 topic addressed in the episode ([[School pictures]], etc.)
'''Do not put a screenshot sub-header when there's nothing but screenshots!'''
*An episode that has similarities ([[The Blizzard]] and [[The Blackout]])
==References/Sources==
Use <nowiki>{{reflist}}</nowiki> in this section. Be sure to cite your summary and airdate with <nowiki><ref>Link to your source</ref></nowiki>.


==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]
{{WikiPages nav}}
*[http://www.mommyniri.com/2010/03/arthur-explores-aspergers-syndrome/ News articles can go here as well]
[[Category:Arthur Wiki]]

Latest revision as of 22:47, 6 January 2024

This is an example of an episode layout.

"Episode Name"
Sample.png
TitleCardSample.png
Season/Series: Season #
Original Airdate: United States US Airdate
Canada Canada Airdate
United Kingdom UK Airdate
Australia Australian Airdate
South Korea Korean Airdate
Germany German Airdate (Remember to cite your sources!)
Credits
Story by: Use this
Written by: Use this
Idea by: Use this
Storyboard by: Use this
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
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 {{EpisodeHeader}} here. Do not manually write an intro.

Summary[edit]

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[edit]

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.

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[edit]

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

Major[edit]

She/he have an important role in this episode.

Minor[edit]

She/he is still important to the plot, but are not the main focus.

Cameo[edit]

She/he are seen, but don't speak or speak in unison with other characters.

Mentioned[edit]

She/he are mentioned by someone that appears on screen but don't appear.

Trivia[edit]

  • 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 finds two eggs, Vicita finds three eggs, and D.W. and Bud each find seven eggs.
    • 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.
  • Bad examples of trivia are this:
    • This is the fifty-sixth episode to feature Pal. (This is arbitrary and too minor)
    • This episode ends with Arthur yelling. (This sound go in the plot section instead)
    • 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)

Cultural references/References[edit]

Episode connection(s)[edit]

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

Goof(s)/Error(s)[edit]

  • Mistakes made during this episode.

Production note(s)[edit]

Differences from the book[edit]

  • Differences between the book and the episode.

Gallery[edit]

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}}. Do not put a screenshot sub-header when there's nothing but screenshots!

References/Sources[edit]

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}}.