episode

/ˈe-pə-ˌsōd/

Greek epeisodion, from neuter of epeisodios coming in besides, from epi- + eisodios coming in, from eis into (akin to Greek en in) + hodos road, journey

noun

  1. a usually brief unit of action in a dramatic or literary work: such as

  2. the part of an ancient Greek tragedy between two choric songs

  3. a developed situation that is integral to but separable from a continuous narrative : incident

occurrence event incident episode circumstance mean something that happens or takes place. occurrence may apply to a happening without intent, volition, or plan. event usually implies an occurrence of some importance and frequently one having antecedent cause.

noun

  1. an inexpensively produced episode of a television series that is typically confined to one setting

After weeks spent in the field, The Last Ship got back to basics tonight by delivering a very satisfying bottle episode that kept everyone situated on the ship.