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This attribute controls the content of the description and og:description elements. | Network TV shows usually have about 22 episodes per season. But networks rarely have enough confidence in a new show to order all 22 at once. Typically the first 13 episodes will be ordered, followed by the remaining 9 if ratings are high enough. These sets of episodes are referred to as the front 13 and back 9, with the latter term being more commonly used. So far so dull, but the 13/9 structure does tend to bleed through into the actual show in interesting ways. The front 13 are often produced before any episodes are aired and before there can be any public feedback. If the creators are doubtful about the back 9 being ordered, the 13th episode often contains some kind of resolution so the audience isn't left hanging. Short Runners often have 12 or 13 episodes produced, even if not all of them were aired. |