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* ParentsForADay: A baby or something like it is raised, who leaves by the end of the episode.

* AlternateRealityEpisode: The actors play different characters in an alternate universe.
* CowboyEpisode: The characters visit the [[TheWildWest historical American frontier]] ([[TheWestern or any vaguely similar setting]]).
* FairyTaleEpisode: The characters reenact a ([[FracturedFairyTale parody]] of a) famous fairy tale.

* HeistEpisode: A [[TheCaper caper]]-style episode where the characters have to steal something.
* MusicalEpisode: The characters all have to sing and dance throughout the episode.
* MysteryEpisode: Episode where the characters try to solve a crime or another mystery.
* NoirEpisode: Episode shot in the style of ''{{film noir}}''. [[DeliberatelyMonochrome Black-and-white visuals]] and [[CharacterNarrator first-person narrations]] are usually mandatory.
* ParodyEpisode: Comedic episode that spoofs something else.
** SitcomHomageEpisode: Episode spoofing a classic {{sitcom}} show.
* PirateEpisode: An episode of a series that has the main cast become pirates.

* SuperheroEpisode: The characters gain superpowers (or at least fancy costumes) and fight crime for an episode.

* FailedPilotEpisode: An index for pilots that were never made into full shows.

* {{Filler}}: Standalone episode produced solely to postpone advancing the main story arc. Adaptations may use it to avoid [[OvertookTheManga running out of source material]].

* LowerDeckEpisode: Minor supporting characters shift into spotlight for one episode.

* BeanstalkParody: An episode that parodies the story of ''Literature/JackAndTheBeanstalk''.

* MysteryEpisode: Episode where the characters try to solve a mystery.

* SitcomHomageEpisode: Episode spoofing a classic {{situation comedy}} show.
* StorybookEpisode: The characters are cast as fairy tale archetypes.

* TheFatEpisode: A character [[TemporaryBulkChange suddenly gains (and soon loses) weight]] for an episode.

* FleaEpisode: A character has fleas. Itchiness ensues.

* InsomniaEpisode: A character is unable to sleep for unknown reasons for one episode.

* StrikeEpisode: The characters go on strike.

* AlienEpisode: The characters encounter extraterrestrial beings visiting Earth, who may be either [[AliensAreBaatards hostile]] or [[InnocentAliens friendly]].

* TheFatEpisode: A character suddenly gains weight for an episode.

* AlienEpisode: The characters encounter extraterrestrial beings visiting Earth, whether hostile or friendly.

* EpisodeOfTheDead: The characters struggle against a temporary ZombieApocalypse.

* ParanormalEpisode: The characters find themselves dealing with a paranormal/supernatural situation in an otherwise mundane setting.

* VampireEpisode: The characters encounter undead bloodsuckers.

** VillainEpisode: The antagonists shift into the spotlight.

* FeudEpisode: The characters spend the episode feuding against each other.

* GlitchEpisode: A robot, hologram, cyborg or similar goes haywire for an episode.

* EarthDayEpisode: The cast celebrates Earth Day.

* VillainEpisode: The antagonists shift into the spotlight.

* DenouementEpisode: Series finale episode that cleans up loose ends after the main story arc is concluded.

* MidSeasonTwist: A WhamEpisode that happens midway through the season.

* {{Pilot}}: An episode or (short) film made to launch a new series; a prototype of a series {{premiere}}.
* PoorlyDisguisedPilot: An episode introducing new characters or a storyline for a potential {{spin off}} series.

* SeriesFauxnale: Episode produced as a grand finale for the series that didn't end after it.

* StockSeriesFinales: Common plots often used in final episodes of shows.
* StockSitcomGrandFinale: Common plots for ending a {{situation comedy}} series.

* WeddingFinale: When the [[GrandFinale series finale]] is also a {{wedding episode}}, often featuring one of the protagonists marrying their love interest.

* CrossoverFinale: When the [[GrandFinale final episode]] is also a {{crossover}} with another show.

* VacationCrossover: A {{crossover}} episode where characters meet because one or both parties are on vacation; otherwise, the run-in is unlikely due to them living in vastly different places.

* AgelessBirthdayEpisode: Same as below, except [[NotAllowedToGrowUp without any visible increase in age]].

* LockedIn: An episode where all the characters will be locked into a room with a door that does not open from the inside. Not to be confused with LockedInARoom.

* TheDollEpisode: Creepy episode revolving around dolls and their owners and makers.

An index of tropes regarding different episodes of any television series, or chapters of any book.