Film Language Tag: plot, television
In a television episode, there is usually a hierarchy of plots with Plot A at the top and then Plots B, C, D, and so on below in terms of amount of narrative attention.
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"Of Course It Was A Line!"
"The Pilot", Friends: Season 1, Episode 1
Monica (Courteney Cox) voices her frustration with Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow), Chandler (Matthew Perry), Joey (Matt LeBlanc), and her brother Ross (David Schwimmer), over man's unsavory tendencies. Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) cuts up her credit cards after being persuaded by her friends.
Ross and Rachel's Chance Encounter
"The Pilot", Friends: Season 1, Episode 1
The titular Friends comfort Ross (David Schwimmer) after his marriage ends. His sister Monica (Courteney Cox) gives him advice as her friend Rachel (Jennifer Anniston) suddenly appears.
Alison's Funeral
"Pilot", Pretty Little Liars: Season 1, Episode 1
The community widely gathers to pay their last respects to Alison (Sasha Pieterse). The main four girls regroup (Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale, Shay Mitchell) and receive a text from A.
Aria Meets Ezra
"Pilot", Pretty Little Liars: Season 1, Episode 1
Aria (Lucy Hale) meets Ezra (Ian Harding) at Hollis Bar and Grill, where they bond over writing and English literature.
Opening Sequence
"Pilot", Pretty Little Liars: Season 1, Episode 1
Friends Spencer (Troian Bellisario), Hanna (Ashley Benson), Aria (Lucy Hale), Emily (Shay Mitchell), and Alison (Sasha Pieterse) enjoy a secluded getaway in a small cabin before discovering that Alison has disappeared.
Shake It Up Chicago Auditions
"Start It Up", Shake It Up: Season 1, Episode 1
CeCe (Bella Thorne) and Rocky (Zendaya) audition for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be background dancers for Shake It Up Chicago.