[B5JMS] jms- Episodes per season question

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From: "LeoAW" <leoaw at worldnet.att.net>
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2002 01:23:02 GMT
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Joe,
I've been a bit confused about what is the standard number of episodes a
series has per season.  Babylon 5 had 22.  I believe Star Trek: The Next
Generation had 26.  Other shows have 20 or 24.  Is there any set standard to
decide what constitutes a season?  With the discrepancy between Star Trek
and B5, it doesn't sound like syndication or genre plays a factor.  My guess
is it has to do with how much money the studio is willing to shell out each
season.

Any help in understanding this would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Leo



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From: jmsatb5 at aol.com (Jms at B5)
Date: 18 Apr 2002 05:19:21 GMT
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>Is there any set standard to
>decide what constitutes a season?

Nope.

 jms

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