crossover episode

Shared universe installment

A crossover episode is a television episode featuring characters from two or more separate series, typically airing on the same network.

The appeal lies in seeing familiar characters interact in unexpected combinations: The crossover episode brought together casts from three different crime dramas.

Crossover extends beyond television to any work blending distinct fictional universes or fan bases.

Opposites
narrative scope

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Self-contained series entry

bottle episode · filler episode · clip show · two-hander

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G