To cite a TV show in APA 7th edition style, you need to include the following elements:
Creator(s) LastName, FirstInitial. (Year(s)). Title of the show [TV series]. Production Company. URL
Example 1 (Single creator, ongoing series): Doe, J. (2020–present). The Future of AI [TV series]. Tech Productions. https://www.techproductions.com/future-of-ai
Example 2 (Multiple creators, completed series): Smith, A., & Johnson, B. (2018–2021). Mental Health in the Digital Age [TV series]. Psychology Productions.
Example 3 (Streaming service): Lee, C. (2022). Global Warming: A Documentary Series [TV series]. Netflix. https://www.netflix.com/title/81234567
Example 4 (Non-English show with translation): García, M. (2019–present). La vida en el futuro [Life in the future] [TV series]. Telemundo.
Example 5 (No individual creator listed): British Broadcasting Corporation. (2021). Science Today [TV series]. BBC.
Use the year the series began for ongoing shows, or a range of years for completed series.
Italicize the title of the show.
Include [TV series] in square brackets after the title.
List the production company or primary distributor.
Include a URL if the show is available online, but it's not always necessary for well-known streaming platforms.
For non-English shows, provide an English translation of the title in square brackets after the original title.
If no individual creator is listed, start with the production company or network name.
Q: How do I cite a TV show with multiple creators?
A: List up to 20 creators in the order they appear in the show's credits, using the format: LastName, FirstInitial., & LastName, FirstInitial.
Q: What if I'm citing a specific episode rather than the entire series?
A: For individual episodes, use the TV show episode citation format, which includes more specific information about the episode.
Q: How do I format in-text citations for TV shows?
A: Use the creator's last name and year: (Doe, 2020). For shows without a creator, use the production company: (British Broadcasting Corporation, 2021).
Q: Should I include the number of seasons or episodes?
A: This information is not typically included in the reference list citation but can be mentioned in the text of your paper if relevant.
Q: How do I cite a TV show that has been remade or has multiple versions?
A: Cite the specific version you're referencing, including the year(s) of that particular version. You can mention it's a remake in the text of your paper if relevant.
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