episodnummer

Episodnummer is a numeric identifier used to designate a specific episode within a television series, radio program, podcast, or other serialized media. The term is used in Nordic languages with minor spelling differences, such as episodenummer in Danish and Norwegian and episodnummer in Swedish, to refer to this concept. It is commonly used in schedules, catalogs, and metadata to identify a particular installment.

Numbering schemes: Most often it combines season and episode numbers. Formats include S01E01, 1x01, Ep. 01, etc. Some shows restart numbering each season; others use a continuous series across seasons. Special cases include multi-part episodes and specials that may receive separate numbers or a combined designation.

In metadata and digital media, episodnummer is stored as numeric fields such as season_number and episode_number, used to assemble episode lists, track viewing progress, and support search and filtering. Localization and platform conventions may affect leading zeros or separators. Discrepancies can arise between original broadcasts, home releases, and streaming catalogs, requiring cross-referencing with episode guides.

See also: season, episode, episode list, metadata.