{{Infobox television
| show_name            = 
| image                = <!-- include ALT text per [[WP:ALT]] guideline -->
| caption              = 
| show_name_2          = 
| genre                = 
| format               = 
| creator              = 
| developer            = 
| writer               = 
| director             = 
| creative_director    = 
| presenter            = 
| starring             = 
| judges               = 
| voices               = 
| narrated             = 
| theme_music_composer = 
| opentheme            = 
| endtheme             = 
| composer             = 
| country              = 
| language             = 
| num_seasons          = <!-- or num_series -->
| num_episodes         = 
| list_episodes        = 
| executive_producer   = 
| producer             = 
| editor               = 
| location             = 
| cinematography       = 
| camera               = 
| runtime              = 
| company              = 
| distributor          = 
| channel              = <!-- or network -->
| picture_format       = 
| audio_format         = 
| first_run            = 
| first_aired          = <!-- {{Start date|YYYY|MM|DD}} -->
| last_aired           = <!-- {{End date|YYYY|MM|DD}} -->
| preceded_by          = 
| followed_by          = 
| related              = 
| website              = 
| website_title        = 
| production_website   = 
}}

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Parameter Explanation
show_name The show's name.
image An image relevant to the show. Should be displayed at a width of 300 pixels or below, and should include alt text as required by the WP:ALT guideline.
caption A caption explaining the image. An image with the title logo of the show does not need a caption.
show_name_2 "Also known as", i.e. other names by which the show is known. Separate multiple names with line breaks (<br>).
genre The genre of the show. Examples listed at television program. Link if an article is available.
format The format of the show.
creator The show's creator or creators. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}}.
developer The show's developer or developers. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}}.
writer The show's writer or writers. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}}. Don't use if the show has many (5+) writers.
director The show's director. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}}.
creative_director The show's creative director. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}}.
presenter The show's presenter or presenters. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}}.
starring The show's star or stars. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}}. Cast are listed in original credit order followed by order in which new cast joined the show.
judges If the show involves judges, list them here, separated using {{Plainlist}}.
voices Any voice artists used in the show. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}}.
narrated The show's narrator or narrators (if applicable).
theme_music_composer The name of the composer of the show's theme music.
opentheme The name of the opening theme for the show.
endtheme The name of the ending theme for the show.
composer The principal composer or composers providing incidental music for the show's episodes.
country The show's country of origin. Do not use flag icons, as this places an unnecessary emphasis on nationality; see for a detailed rationale.
language The original language or languages of the show.
Please don't link to a language article, e.g., [[English language|English]], per WP:OVERLINK.
num_seasons
or num_series
The number of seasons (US) or series (UK) produced. Use one or the other, not both.
num_episodes The number of episodes released. In case of cancelation a reliable source is required if the total number of episodes produced is greater than the number aired.
list_episodes If a Wikipedia "List of" article exists for the show's episodes, put its name here. Do not use a link (i.e. don't include [[ ]]).
Production-specific
executive_producer The executive producer or producers of the show.
producer The producer or producers of the show.
editor The editor or editors of the show.
location Production location, i.e. where the show is or was shot. Leave blank if same as country of origin above.
cinematography The director of cinematography or lead cameraman.
camera Either Single-camera or Multi-camera.
runtime Episode duration. Should not include commercials and should be approximated, e.g. "22–26 minutes" for most half-hour shows.
company The names of the production companies.
distributor The names of the distributor companies.
Broadcast-specific
channel
or network
The original channel/channels or network/networks on which the show appeared or appears. Do not add foreign broadcasters here. Use links if articles are available.
picture_format The video or film format in which the show is or was originally recorded or broadcast.
(Black-and-white, Film, 405-line, NTSC (480i), PAL (576i), SECAM (576i), HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080i. Do not use "SDTV" as it is ambiguous.)
audio_format The format in which the show's sound is broadcast.
(Monaural, Stereophonic, Surround.)
first_run The country where the show was first broadcast. Omit if the same country as country of origin above or if the show has only been broadcast in one country.
first_aired Date the show first aired. Only insert the date after it has happened. Use {{Start date}}(e.g. {{start date|1981|02|26}}) so that the date is included the template's hCalendar microformat, and is properly formatted according to a reader's Wikipedia date and time preferences. Add |df=y if the article uses the dmy date format.
last_aired The original air date of the show's last episode. Use "present" if the show is ongoing or renewed and {{end date}} if the show is ended. Only insert a finale date after it has happened.
Chronological
preceded_by If Show A was a predecessor of Show B, insert the name of Show A and production years.
(Name in italics (linked if possible) followed by year-to-year in brackets, e.g. ''[[That Ol' Show]]'' (1956–1957).)
followed_by If Show A was a successor of Show B, insert the name of Show A and production years (as for preceded_by above).
related Related TV shows, i.e. remakes, spin-offs, adaptations for different audiences, etc.
(For example, The Office (UK TV series) and The Office (US TV series); The Upper Hand and Who's the Boss?; etc.)
External links
website The show's official website (usually hosted by the network or production company).
Only enter the URL; formatting is automatic. (Do not use {{URL}} in this parameter.)
website_title The name of the official website. If omitted, the default title is "Website".
production_website A secondary official website (usually hosted by the network or production company).
Only enter the URL; formatting is automatic.

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