episode
noun
an incident in the course of a series of events, in a person's life or experience, etc.
episodes
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pluralof episode.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Star Trek: The Next Generation started airing in 1987 and spanned 178 episodes over seven seasons.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Now, scientists have discovered that these painful episodes activate a surprising part of the brain, one closely connected to our sense of identity and how we think about ourselves.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
He debuted in “Another World” in 1987 and appeared in more than 400 episodes in a handful of roles until 1998, according to the actor’s IMDb page.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
This is the essential definition of nobility, expanded upon over 178 episodes of “Star Trek: The Next Generation.”
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026
When Rondell finally admitted he didn’t even remember Speedy, I explained every single scene from all my favorite episodes.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
