episode

One part of a television or radio series, usually shown or played separately.

• I missed the last episode.
• The new series has six episodes.
• Have you watched the episode about the missing dog?

How to use it: episode of something (We watched an episode of a cooking show.)

Similar words: installment

Common phrases: first episode, next episode, episode of something

An event or short period that stands out as part of a longer experience or story.

• It was a strange episode in my life.
• She remembered that painful episode for years.
• The patient had two episodes of dizziness yesterday.

How to use it: episode of something (He had an episode of severe pain.)

Similar words: incident, event

Common phrases: painful episode, episode of something, strange episode