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something that happens
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Recent Examples of episodes
The first two episodes will stream on Hulu and Disney+ on the same day.
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James Powel, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
Felicia Pride serves as showrunner, writer, and executive producer, with the legendary Debbie Allen, who directed 83 episodes of the original series, returning to executive produce and direct three episodes, including the premiere.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Nov. 2025
Director Jamie Payne, who helmed The Fallen Sun as well as episodes of the original Luther series, will direct the sequel, which is written by Cross.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
Viewers have already begun rallying for her return via a potential Wildcard or coach save in future episodes.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
The bump is notable as, if anything, the trend in the streaming era is to either order the same or fewer episodes per season — especially on a show that has received mixed reviews from critics and viewers.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
So when do new episodes of All's Fair come out?
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
New episodes drop every Wednesday and feature interviews with artists and personalities like Lainey Wilson, Hardy, Charley Crockett, Gavin Adcock, Amanda Shires, Shooter Jennings, Margo Price, Halestorm, Dusty Slay, Lukas Nelson, Ashley Monroe, Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor, and Clever.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
The shocking murder of Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan, on Saturday was one of the episodes of violence that sparked these protests in the state.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
James Powel, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
Felicia Pride serves as showrunner, writer, and executive producer, with the legendary Debbie Allen, who directed 83 episodes of the original series, returning to executive produce and direct three episodes, including the premiere.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Nov. 2025
Director Jamie Payne, who helmed The Fallen Sun as well as episodes of the original Luther series, will direct the sequel, which is written by Cross.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
Viewers have already begun rallying for her return via a potential Wildcard or coach save in future episodes.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
The bump is notable as, if anything, the trend in the streaming era is to either order the same or fewer episodes per season — especially on a show that has received mixed reviews from critics and viewers.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
So when do new episodes of All's Fair come out?
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
New episodes drop every Wednesday and feature interviews with artists and personalities like Lainey Wilson, Hardy, Charley Crockett, Gavin Adcock, Amanda Shires, Shooter Jennings, Margo Price, Halestorm, Dusty Slay, Lukas Nelson, Ashley Monroe, Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor, and Clever.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
The shocking murder of Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan, on Saturday was one of the episodes of violence that sparked these protests in the state.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for episodes
Noun
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Find more university press titles featured on the University Press Week reading list, along with a schedule of University Press Week events.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The president has attended plenty of sporting events over the last 13 months.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Those on nine-month contracts must devote 480 hours to instruction — which can include things like lab work, clinical work and internships in addition to lecture time — over the course of the contract.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Because, in waking life, the truth is that things haven’t been the same since the strain of raising two young kids started to wear on their parents.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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To date, the agency has investigated 408 fatal incidents resulting in 454 deaths on Arkansas highways, state police records say.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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There is a coalition of bipartisan lawmakers cautious about completely lifting sanctions on Syria over concerns of sectarian violence — there were a number of high-profile, violent incidents in the country over the course of the year.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
10 Nov. 2025
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But the truth of the matter is that voters, and especially those who are new and infrequent participants in the political process, are as driven by events and circumstances as anything else.—
Jamelle Bouie,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Replacing either Slater or Alt would be a tough ask under any circumstances.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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Seismologists described the event as a main shock in a broader sequence, warning that such occurrences can result in prolonged aftershock activity regionally.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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In fact, sell-offs into oversold conditions on the two-hour chart have consistently marked buying opportunities — with traders stepping in on each of the past five occurrences.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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