One part of a series, such as a TV show, podcast, or radio program. It can also mean a short, separate event within a longer situation, like an episode of illness.
From Greek *epeisodion* meaning 'addition, coming in besides', originally referring to spoken parts between songs in Greek drama. It combines *epi-* 'upon' and *eisodos* 'entrance'.
Episode originally referred to actors entering between songs in ancient plays—literally 'the bit that comes in'. Now we binge 'episodes' on streaming, but the idea is the same: a chunk of story slotted between other parts. Your life even has 'episodes'—short stretches that stand out from the rest.
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