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episode Synonyms
Another word for episode
Choosing another word for episode depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A single broadcast or installment of a serialized television program, radio show, or podcast.
Usage Example
"Millions of viewers tuned in on Sunday night to watch the final installment of the series."
Strongest
installment
Strong
chapter
part
segment
• noun (Context 2)
An event or a group of events occurring as part of a larger sequence; an incident or distinct period in a person's life, a narrative, or history.
Usage Example
"The diplomatic dispute was a brief but tense incident in the history of the two nations."
Strongest
incident
event
Strong
occurrence
happening
experience
affair
Weak
interlude
• noun (Context 3)
A finite period during which a person experiences an acute attack or recurrence of a physical or mental illness.
Usage Example
"The patient was prescribed medication to help prevent another severe depressive bout."
Strongest
bout
Strong
attack
spell
fit
flare-up
Opposites of episode
The opposite of episode shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
remission
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Episode. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/episode