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TV Show Pitch Template

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Created by:

​[Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName][Sender.Company]​

Prepared for:

​[Client.FirstName][Client.LastName]

​[Client.Company]​

What is a TV show pitch?

A TV show pitch is a high-level overview or proof of concept for your TV show. You can use it when approaching potential network or studio partners or as a physical handout during presentations to development executives. This TV show pitch template allows you to write out terms into an effective pitch. It includes both a one-sheet overview and a longer TV show bible. If you only want to create a series bible, you will still need a logline. Add the Logline section to the beginning of the TV bible template, which begins with the Description section.

The following information — from [TV Show Title] through [Expected Rating and Budget] — can also be adapted or extracted to make a one-sheet. A one-sheet is a condensed version of your pitch that is no more than a page long. You can leave them with potentially interested parties in situations where it’s inconvenient or inappropriate to hand them the entire pitch document.

This template is intended as a high-level overview of your

TV show. You can use it when approaching potential network partners, or as a physical handout during presentations.

Entertainment Background & Credentials:

Networks are more likely to listen to and respect your

pitch if you’ve got a history of success. Be sure to use

the template’s text field above to provide a compelling background for yourself.

Limit yourself to your best known projects. Also, this section is optional. It’s better to omit the section than to try to make your screenwriting experience sound more impressive than it is. Also, don’t include your education unless (1) you have limited professional credentials and (2) the degree is relevant.

Format:

This section of the TV show pitch template should

be brief. Simply describe the show’s format in a few sentences.

Underneath the title, describe the genre and format with a label of two or three words. Your label should give an idea of both tone and length. If it’s not implicit in the genre, include an indication of whether your show will be primarily serial or episodic. For example, you could bill Breaking Bad as a “serial crime drama,” Archer as an “episodic adult cartoon,” or How I Met Your Mother as a “romantic sitcom.”

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Expected Rating:

The template includes a section to list the rating that you expect the show to receive. This information helps networks decide if your idea fits with their existing programming or future programming goals. TV rating

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LogLine:

Use the next three text fields in this template to further flesh out your TV show pitch.

Keep your synopsis brief- in the description section of this TV show pitch template, you’ll have the opportunity to provide 3-7 paragraphs fleshing out the show’s concept, themes, and story.

Description:

This section of the template is where you’ll provide the greatest amount of detail regarding your TV show pitch.

Use the template’s text field to write 3-7 paragraphs about your TV show’s story, foundation, goals, and overall theme.

​Episode Breakdown:

In this section of the template, provide a break-out of each episode you’ve planned as part of your TV pitch.

This shows that you’ve got a long-term plan for the TV show’s success, and helps the network understand the

story arc as a season of your show progresses.

Breakdown sheets: #

Page count:

Date:

Prod. Company:

Project Title:

Scene #:

Scene Name:

INT/EXT:

D/N:

Script page:

Location name:

Description:

CAST (red)

STUNTS (orange)

EXTRAS/SILENT (yellow)

EXTRAS/ATMOSPHERE (green)

SPECIAL EFFECTS (blue)

PROPS (purpole)

VEHICLE / ANIMALS (pink)

WARDROBE (circle)

MAKEUP / HAIR (* asterisk)

SOUND EFFECTS & MUSIC (brown)

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT (box around)

PRODUCTION NOTES (underline)

If the decision-makers are interested, they will want to see the pilot script. In fact, Hollywood execs may ask you to send the pilot script along as well as the pitch and TV series bible. You should still include an overview here.

Additional Comments:

Use this template’s final text field to offer any final comments that relate to your TV show pitch.

​[Sender.Company]​

Signature

MM / DD / YYYY

​[Client.Company]

Signature

MM / DD / YYYY

​[Sender.FirstName]​[Sender.LastName]​

​[Client.FirstName]​[Client.LastName]​

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FAQ

  • To write a pitch for a TV show start with listing your credentials in the entertainment industry. Then describe the show format and write its tagline (a 1-3 sentence description of what it it about). After that, feel free to include a more detailed description, a breakdown of episodes, and even a script for the pilot. Finish with the signature. See our pitch template for specifics.

  • A TV pitch is a brief (3-5 page) document that outlines the details for a TV show that the sender wants to push to the TV screen. It includes the basic and the detailed descriptions of the show, its expected ratings, staff requirements, and other details that could sway the executives to greenlight the project.

  • Yes, in most cases, you will need an agent to represent you and send your pitch to the TV, cable, or streaming service executives. However, you might still need a well-made pitch to persuade an agent to take you on.

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