special episode
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concept
A special episode is a standalone or uniquely formatted installment of a series that departs from the regular structure, theme, or schedule to highlight a particular event, topic, or creative concept.
Observed surface forms (6)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| bonus episode | 2 |
| feature-length episode | 2 |
| Threshold episode | 1 |
| anniversary special | 1 |
| holiday episode | 1 |
| visionary episode | 1 |
Instances (12)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
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"The Day of the Doctor" (2013)
surface form:
The Day of the Doctor
|
— |
| The Five Doctors | anniversary special |
|
encounter with the Star Maker
surface form:
Encounter with the Star Maker
|
visionary episode |
| Epitaph One | bonus episode |
| Trouble Don’t Last Always | — |
| F*ck Anyone Who’s Not a Sea Blob | — |
| Operation: I.N.T.E.R.V.I.E.W.S. | — |
|
White Christmas
surface form:
White Christmas (Black Mirror)
|
— |
| Black Mirror: Hated in the Nation | feature-length episode |
| Trees Made of Glass | Threshold episode |
| Sense8: A Christmas Special | holiday episode |
| A Dark Secret | bonus episode |