Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bottle-episode
Noun
/ˈbɒt.əl ˈɛp.ɪ.soʊd/
Definition
A bottle episode is a television episode that is produced with a limited budget and often takes place in a single location.
Examples
- The show had a famous bottle episode where the characters were stranded in a single room for the entire time.
- In the latest season, the creators decided to create a bottle episode to save on production costs.
- Fans appreciated the bottle episode for its character development despite the limited setting.
Meaning
It refers to a specific type of episode that utilizes existing sets and a small cast, often due to budget constraints or other production challenges.
Synonyms
- Single-location episode
- Restricted episode
- Budget episode
