TV Format fundamentals

In this blog series we take a deep dive into the evolution and act structure of various TV formats, using examples from both current and classic television series. By exploring the background, elements and style of scripted TV formats, you will begin to notice the patterns and conventions of each style and apply that in your own writing. To see our individual formatting breakdowns of over 100 current TV series, refer to our spec primer blog series here. If you’re curious about what scripts exist in the WGF Library collection, search our catalog here. If you have a question about a specific show or how something is formatted in a particular script, feel free to e-mail library@wgfoundation.org for help.

1.) MULTI-CAMERA SITCOM

2.) EPISODIC DRAMA

3.) SINGLE CAMERA SITCOMS

4.) SERIALIZED DRAMA

5.) ANIMATED SITCOMS

6.) HALLMARK CHRISTMAS MOVIES