From 7b5528c3b9e6b3211e2ad204573ba1922a64c030 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tarulia Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:02:02 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] TV Shows: Document "Specials in Seasons" feature --- docs/general/server/media/shows.md | 10 ++++++++++ 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/general/server/media/shows.md b/docs/general/server/media/shows.md index 155e96f75..590b29c23 100644 --- a/docs/general/server/media/shows.md +++ b/docs/general/server/media/shows.md @@ -68,6 +68,16 @@ Episode numbering for specials may vary from metadata provider to metadata provi ::: +Specials can also be shown within a Season if so desired. This can be helpful when they are part of a continued storyline during the Season. This requires 2 settings: + +1. The option under Dashboard -> Library -> Display -> "Display specials within their series they aired in" must be enabled +2. The Season and Episode they aired before/after must be set within the metadata. + - These can be set in the Metadata editor or in an NFO using the `airsbefore_season`, `airsafter_season`, and `airsbefore_episode` tags. + - The `Airs before series` field can be set to show (and play) the Special at the start of the Season. It can also be combined with the `Airs before episode` field to insert it as a Mid-Season Special before the specified episode. + - With `Airs after series` set the Special will be shown (and played) at the end of the specified Season and the `Airs before series/episode` fields (if set) will have no effect. + +Note that this will show them in both the `Specials` Season, as well as the Season specified. + ## Episodes Split Across Multiple Parts Episodes that are split into multiple files can be stacked together if named correctly. Files should be named as follows: