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.

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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 or 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

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 and essays

Project-specific guidelines and essays

Manual of Style/Television
Naming conventions (television)
Naming conventions (broadcasting) for advice on articles about television networks, channels, etc.
Notability (television) (essay)

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

Characters and fictional elements

Featured articles

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

Naming a character

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

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 (people)
Biographies of living persons
Manual of Style/Biography
WikiProject Screenwriters – project dedicated to screenwriters.

Images

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

More television templates

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Infobox television

Infobox television season

Category:Pages using infobox television season with invalid colour combination (1) – articles that use WP:COLOR-violating colour combinations (per this discussion)
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 (370)

Infobox television episode

Doctor Who infoboxes

Other infoboxes

Aired episodes

Episode table

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Episode lists

Series overview

Sections needed

Naming style

IMDb

IMDb country year

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IMDb episode

IMDb episodes

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IMDb event

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IMDb name

IMDb title

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WritingCredits

Requested images

Unassessed articles

Category:Unassessed television articles (14,760)
- Category:Unassessed Star Wars articles (1)
Category:Unknown-importance television articles (39,292)
- Category:Unknown-importance Star Wars articles (21)

Misc

Maintenance reports

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New articles

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.

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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

23 Dec 2024 – Doctor Who series 14 (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by TheDoctorWho (t · c); see discussion
22 Dec 2024 – Doctor Who specials (2022) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by TheDoctorWho (t · c); see discussion
22 Dec 2024 – WMYA-TV (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Sammi Brie (t · c); see discussion
19 Dec 2024 – KBDI-TV (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Sammi Brie (t · c); see discussion
17 Dec 2024 – WNAC-TV (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Sammi Brie (t · c); see discussion
16 Dec 2024 – The Man in the Yellow Tie (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by OlifanofmrTennant (t · c); see discussion
15 Dec 2024 – Neptune All Night (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by RoySmith (t · c); see discussion
13 Dec 2024 – James Mustapic (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Panamitsu (t · c); see discussion
07 Dec 2024 – KCTV (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Sammi Brie (t · c); see discussion
16 Nov 2024 – Oliver Hutchinson (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Dumelow (t · c); see discussion

Articles for deletion

27 Dec 2024 – Aaron Refvem (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Absolutiva (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
26 Dec 2024 – Raegan Revord (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Pppery (t · c); see discussion (6 participants)
25 Dec 2024 – I Love the '70s: Volume 2 (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Pppery (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
24 Dec 2024 – Bananana (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by GTrang (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
23 Dec 2024 – Oldest Doctor Who Cast Members (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by WaddlesJP13 (t · c); see discussion (9 participants)
23 Dec 2024 – Pop (Pakistani TV channel) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Gheus (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
23 Dec 2024 – Awaz Television Network (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Gheus (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
23 Dec 2024 – Play Entertainment (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Gheus (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
23 Dec 2024 – Untitled Web Series About a Space Traveler Who Can Also Travel Through Time (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by OlifanofmrTennant (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
23 Dec 2024 – Cold Ones (web series) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by CanonNi (t · c); see discussion (6 participants)

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Proposed deletions

24 Dec 2024 – 100 Sexiest Artists (2002) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by DoctorWhoFan91 (t · c): This TV special just listed the "100 sexiest artists" and the article, and also my search, yields no information other than the hosts and the list.
17 Dec 2024 – Who Is Dr Who (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by QuietHere (t · c) was deproded by Mushy Yank (t · c) on 22 Dec 2024

Categories for discussion

19 Dec 2024 – Category:American Song Contest contestants (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Sims2aholic8 (t · c); see discussion
15 Dec 2024 – Category:Tamil-language web series (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by DareshMohan (t · c); see discussion
14 Dec 2024 – Category:Television-screenshots of Pokémon (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by HouseBlaster (t · c) was closed; see discussion

Templates for discussion

16 Dec 2024 – Template:FCC letter (talk · edit · hist) TfDed by Sammi Brie (t · c) was closed; see discussion

Redirects for discussion

26 Dec 2024 – Donald President (talk · edit · hist) →Donald Trump was RfDed by Rusalkii (t · c); see discussion
26 Dec 2024 – Abhishek Chauhan (talk · edit · hist) →Asur (TV series) was RfDed by Nardog (t · c); see discussion
25 Dec 2024 – Angry dad (talk · edit · hist) →I Am Furious (Yellow) was RfDed by Xeroctic (t · c); see discussion
24 Dec 2024 – CNN This Morning (talk · edit · hist) →CNN This Morning with Kasie Hunt was RfDed by Limmidy (t · c); see discussion
22 Dec 2024 – Starz Entertainment (talk · edit · hist) →Starz Inc. was RfDed by CycloneYoris (t · c); see discussion
10 Dec 2024 – Stereo Solider (talk · edit · hist) →DNA (Little Mix album) was RfDed by Sonic678 (t · c); see discussion
06 Dec 2024 – Ella, maldita alma (Tv Series) (talk · edit · hist) →Ella, maldita alma was RfDed by Gonnym (t · c); see discussion
20 Dec 2024 – Kind Mr. Seon Ju (talk · edit · hist) →List of programs broadcast by MBC TV RfDed by Windborne Rider (t · c) was closed; see discussion

Files for discussion

26 Dec 2024 – File:Doctor Who The Edge of Destruction.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on The Edge of Destruction) was FfDed by Iruka13 (t · c); see discussion
26 Dec 2024 – File:Dexter Return To Sender Episode 5 Season 1.png (talk · edit · hist) (on Return to Sender (Dexter)) was FfDed by OlifanofmrTennant (t · c); see discussion
21 Dec 2024 – File:The Criminal 1981.webm (talk · edit · hist) (on 1, 2) was FfDed by Iruka13 (t · c); see discussion
09 Dec 2024 – File:Ang Panday 1986 animated series.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on Filipino animation) was FfDed by Iruka13 (t · c); see discussion
02 Dec 2024 – File:Batman superman.PNG (talk · edit · hist) (on Batman and Superman) was FfDed by Iruka13 (t · c); see discussion

Miscellany for deletion

26 Dec 2024 – Draft:Alphabet Lore (talk · edit · hist) was MfDed by Janhrach (t · c); see discussion

Featured article reviews

23 Dec 2024 – Homer Simpson (talk · edit · hist) was put up for FA review by Boneless Pizza! (t · c); see discussion

Featured list removal candidates

11 Dec 2024 – Bleach season 3 (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for FL removal by RunningTiger123 (t · c); see discussion

Good article reassessments

26 Dec 2024 – American Horror Story (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion

Requests for comments

24 Dec 2024 – List of sitcoms known for negative reception (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by LaundryPizza03 (t · c); see discussion
16 Dec 2024 – Donald Trump (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by Goszei (t · c); see discussion

Requested moves

26 Dec 2024 – KCTV (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to KCTV (Kansas City) by TCU9999 (t · c); see discussion
23 Dec 2024 – TV6 (1994) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to TV6 (Nordic, 1994) by Sammi Brie (t · c); see discussion
23 Dec 2024 – TA3 (news channel) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to TA3 (TV channel) by Sammi Brie (t · c); see discussion
23 Dec 2024 – TA3 (1991–92) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to TA3 (TV channel, 1991–1992) by Sammi Brie (t · c); see discussion
22 Dec 2024 – The Diplomat (American TV series) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to The Diplomat by RachelTensions (t · c); see discussion
22 Dec 2024 – Syria TV (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Syrian TV by Panam2014 (t · c); see discussion
20 Dec 2024 – CNN controversies (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to CNN criticisms and controversies by Theparties (t · c); see discussion
20 Dec 2024 – Fox News controversies (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Fox News criticisms and controversies by Theparties (t · c); see discussion
19 Dec 2024 – Channel One Russia (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Channel One (Russia) by BilletsMauves (t · c); see discussion
12 Dec 2024 – Discovery Channel (Canadian TV channel) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Discovery Channel (1994 Canadian TV channel) by 65.92.246.77 (t · c); see discussion

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Articles to be merged

13 Dec 2024 – List of Horrible Histories (2009 TV series) episodes (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to List of Horrible Histories (2015 TV series) episodes by Toscahydra (t · c); see discussion
13 Dec 2024 – List of Horrible Histories (2015 TV series) episodes (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to List of Horrible Histories (2009 TV series) episodes by Toscahydra (t · c); see discussion
13 Dec 2024 – Horrible Histories (2009 TV series) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Horrible Histories (2015 TV series) by Toscahydra (t · c); see discussion
13 Dec 2024 – Horrible Histories (2015 TV series) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Horrible Histories (2009 TV series) by Toscahydra (t · c); see discussion
12 Dec 2024 – NEO Sports (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Nimbus Communications by Ogambo obmagom (t · c); see discussion
08 Dec 2024 – Seven Dials Mystery (upcoming TV series) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to The Seven Dials Mystery (TV series) by 75.97.130.180 (t · c); see discussion
08 Dec 2024 – The Seven Dials Mystery (TV series) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Seven Dials Mystery (upcoming TV series) by 75.97.130.180 (t · c); see discussion
05 Dec 2024 – Soap opera effect (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Motion interpolation by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion
18 Nov 2024 – H2 (American TV channel) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to History Channel by 100.7.34.111 (t · c); see discussion
22 Oct 2024 – Green Wing series 2 (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Green Wing series 1 by RunningTiger123 (t · c); see discussion

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Articles to be split

17 Dec 2024 – List of Bluey episodes (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 2601:1C1:837F:EFE0:FC38:D46:C83F:A414 (t · c); see discussion
16 Dec 2024 – Minute to Win It (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Mynameisaliffathi (t · c); see discussion
15 Dec 2024 – Wall Street Week (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Primefac (t · c); see discussion
14 Dec 2024 – Viasat (Nordic television service) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by John123521 (t · c); see discussion
13 Dec 2024 – Super Wings (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 2001:FB1:13F:174:A1DE:1ADD:8F6C:705F (t · c); see discussion
11 Dec 2024 – Jamie Johnson (TV series) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 185.104.136.78 (t · c); see discussion
07 Dec 2024 – 2000 Today (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Nordisk Plus (t · c); see discussion
01 Dec 2024 – List of Kate & Mim-Mim episodes (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 2605:59C8:9F3:C110:365C:9958:C3D8:26F6 (t · c); see discussion
27 Nov 2024 – Wild Kratts (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 2605:59C8:9F3:C110:A715:8814:7954:65F9 (t · c); see discussion
27 Nov 2024 – List of Bob the Builder episodes (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 2605:59C8:9F3:C110:A715:8814:7954:65F9 (t · c); see discussion

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Articles for creation

26 Dec 2024 – Draft:Ledion Liço (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by 81.26.207.141 (t · c)
25 Dec 2024 – Draft:Mein (TV series) 3 (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Sunuraju (t · c)
24 Dec 2024 – Draft:Tan Man Neel o Neel (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Sunuraju (t · c)
23 Dec 2024 – Draft:Swab Stories (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Nicole Slaughter (t · c)
23 Dec 2024 – Draft:Kacey Margo (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by LuliKama (t · c)
20 Dec 2024 – Draft:Aruvi (TV series) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by P.Karthik.95 (t · c)
20 Dec 2024 – Draft:Savlyachi Janu Savali (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Jasonramg (t · c)
20 Dec 2024 – Draft:Mujhe Qabool Nahin (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Sunuraju (t · c)
20 Dec 2024 – Draft:Iqtidar (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Sunuraju (t · c)
19 Dec 2024 – Draft:Chai Khang Chao (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by วรุฒ หิ่มสาใจ (t · c)

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