How to Cite a TV Show in Chicago (17th edition)
Learn how to cite a TV show or series in Chicago format (17th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
Chicago Bibliography Format
Here is the standard Chicago format for citing a tv show in your bibliography:
Writer Last Name, First Name, writer, and Director Last Name, First Name, dir. "Title of Episode." Series Title, season #, episode #. Network, Month Day, Year.
Chicago In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
(Creator Year)
Narrative
Creator (Year) depicts...
Key Chicago Formatting Rules
- Put the episode title in quotation marks.
- Italicize the series title.
- List writer and director with role abbreviations.
- Include network and broadcast date.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your tv show.
- Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the Chicago (17th edition) template shown above.
- Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
- Add to your bibliography: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
- Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match Chicago requirements.
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