TV Show & Episode Citation Generator
Cite a TV show or a single television episode — broadcast or streamed on Netflix, Hulu, or any service — in seconds. Enter the episode title, series, season and episode numbers, network, and writer or director and get a complete, formatted reference. Works with APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and 10,832 styles. Free, no sign-up.
TV Show Citation Examples
APA 7th editionReference list
Carlock, R. (Writer), & Halvorson, G. (Director). (2003). The one with the cake (Season 10, Episode 4) [TV series episode]. In D. Crane & M. Kauffman (Executive Producers), Friends. National Broadcasting Company.
In-text: (Carlock & Halvorson, 2003)
MLA 9th editionWorks Cited
“The One with the Cake.” Friends, created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, season 10, episode 4, NBC, 2003.
In-text: (“The One with the Cake”)
Chicago (notes-bibliography)Bibliography
Friends. Season 10, episode 4, “The One with the Cake.” Directed by Gary Halvorson, written by Robert Carlock. Aired October 23, 2003, on NBC.
In-text: Friends, “The One with the Cake.”
How to Cite a TV Show
- 1. Enter the episode details. Type the episode title, the series (show) name, the writer and director, the network or streaming service, and the year. Add the season and episode numbers and the URL if you streamed it.
- 2. Pick a style. Choose APA, MLA, Chicago, or any of the 10,832 styles. APA lists the writer and director first with an [TV series episode] label; MLA starts with the episode title and treats the series as the container.
- 3. Generate. We build a full broadcast reference. Edit any field, then copy or export it to BibTeX, RIS, CSV, or Word.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I generate a citation for a TV show or episode?
- Open the generator above, enter the episode title, the series (show) name, the writer or director, the network or studio, and the year, then pick your citation style and click Generate Citation. CitationEasy formats a complete broadcast reference for you, which you can edit, copy, or export. Add the season and episode numbers in the title or notes field so they appear in styles that require them.
- How do I cite a single TV episode vs the whole series?
- Cite a single episode when you reference specific content from one episode: use the episode title as the title, name the writer and director of that episode, and add the season and episode numbers. To cite a whole series, use the series title, list the executive producer(s) or creator(s), give the year range the show aired, and leave the episode title and episode number blank.
- How do I cite a TV episode in APA 7th edition?
- APA 7th puts the writer and director in the author position with their roles, then the year, the episode title, the season and episode numbers, and an [TV series episode] label, followed by the executive producer(s) and the series. For example: Carlock, R. (Writer), & Halvorson, G. (Director). (2003). The one with the cake (Season 10, Episode 4) [TV series episode]. In D. Crane & M. Kauffman (Executive Producers), Friends. National Broadcasting Company.
- How do I cite a TV episode in MLA vs Chicago?
- MLA 9th starts with the episode title in quotation marks, then the italicized series as the container, the relevant contributors (created by / directed by / written by), the season and episode numbers, the network, and the year — for example: “The One with the Cake.” Friends, created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, season 10, episode 4, NBC, 2003. Chicago lists the series title, the episode title and number, the network, and the air date. Pick the style above and the generator applies the right format automatically.
- How do I cite a show I streamed on Netflix or another service?
- Cite a streaming series the same way as a broadcast one — enter the episode title, series, contributors, season and episode numbers, and year. Add the streaming service (e.g. Netflix) as the network or studio and paste the URL in the URL field. APA treats the service as the production company or distributor; MLA lists it as the publisher in the container. The generator builds a single, correctly formatted reference either way.
- Which citation styles does the TV show generator support?
- All 10,832 styles in our library, including APA 7th, MLA 9th, Chicago, Harvard, IEEE, Vancouver, and AMA. Choose your style before or after entering the details and the reference reformats instantly.
- Is the TV show citation generator free?
- Yes. It is 100% free with no sign-up, no ads, and no limits. Your citations are saved locally in your browser and can be exported to BibTeX, RIS, CSV, or Word.