Synonyms of episodic

episodic

adjective

ˌe-pə-ˈsä-dik 

variants also episodical

1

as in serial

appearing in parts or numbers that follow regularly

the long novel was filmed for television as an episodic movie that was shown over the course of five evenings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• serial
• serialized
• periodical
• sequential
• successive
• recurrent
• periodic
• recurring
• regular

2

as in sporadic

lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence

malaria is characterized by episodic attacks of chills and fever that coincide with mass destruction of blood cells

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sporadic
• occasional
• intermittent
• sudden
• discontinuous
• erratic
• casual
• violent
• irregular
• unpredictable
• spasmodic
• spastic
• unsteady
• fitful
• aperiodic
• volatile
• spotty
• choppy
• catchy
• random
• fragmentary
• convulsive
• haphazard
• scattered
• interrupted
• aimless
• changeful
• changing
• arbitrary
• varying
• disconnected
• unstable
• uncertain
• desultory
• broken
• variable
• capricious
• mercurial
• stray
• mutable
• slapdash
• odd
• hit-and-miss
• inconstant
• unsettled
• fluctuating
• hit-or-miss
• fluid
• temperamental
• changeable
• fickle
• flickery
• wavering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuous
• periodic
• regular
• constant
• habitual
• steady
• uniform
• stable
• repeated
• stationary
• systematic
• even
• unchanging
• methodical
• equable
• orderly
• changeless
• unvarying
• unrelenting
• unremitting
• unwavering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of episodic

The pilot episode of the legendary sitcom premiered on NBC on July 5, 1989, changing television by focusing on everyday — often absurd — occurrences instead of tantalizing drama, serial plots or episodic story arcs. — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Its revenue streams tend to be recurring rather than episodic, unlike those of investment banking and trading. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Auteurs are out in force in this year’s writing and directing Emmy races and so are veteran pilot and episodic helmers. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 9 July 2026

Assessment will become more continuous and informative rather than episodic and punitive. — Lisa Schade, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026