What is a season finale?
Q: What is a season finale?
A: A season finale is the final episode of a season of a television program.
Q: What is the purpose of a season finale?
A: The purpose of a season finale is to try to attract viewers to continue watching when the series begins again.
Q: What is a cliffhanger ending?
A: A cliffhanger ending is an unresolved ending that is meant to be resolved in the next season.
Q: What could a season finale do instead of ending on a cliffhanger?
A: A season finale could bring open-ended storylines to a close, "going out on a high" and similarly maintaining interest in the series' eventual return.
Q: Why is a season finale often the final episode to be produced for a few months or longer?
A: A season finale is often the final episode to be produced for a few months or longer because the show takes a break before starting the next season.
Q: What does a season final mean in Australian English?
A: In Australian English, a season final means the last episode of a season.
Q: What does a season final mean in British English?
A: In British English, a season final means the last in the series.
