Sitcom

Only Fools and Horses, The Office, Dads Army

Usually 3 to 5 main characters. Slapstick Each episode is usually up to 30 mins . Same characters appear in every episode and usually do not change or develop much. There is a main problem to be resolved at the end of each episode. Although there are ongoing storylines, the primary plotline is resolved in each episode.

Action Game of Thrones, Dexter, 24 Explosions Violence Guns Chase Crime Hero/Heroin Villain

SCI-FI Star Trek, X-Files, The Twilight Zone Futuristic technology Aliens Space Each episode is usually 30-45 minuets Same characters in each episode A different plot every episode