SITCOM OUTLINE:
ACT ONE:
Introduction / Setup: How does the show begin?
ACT TWO:
Plot A: Describe the main situation: Who? What? Etc.
Beats for Plot A:(what incidents occur to forward the plot)
Plot B: Describe the secondary situation: Who? What? Etc.
Beats for Plot B:(what incidents occur to forward the plot)
Cliffhanger: Describe the turning point or twist which ends act two:
ACT THREE:
Link: (connection to act two): What connects this act to the previous act to reorient the viewer?
Plot A: (the main situation)
Beats for Plot A: What happens to further complicate Plot A ?
Moment of confrontation or crisis for Plot A (the high point of action or comedy):
Resolution of Plot A: How is plot A resolved or wrapped up?
Plot B: (the secondary situation)
Beats for Plot B: What happens to further complicate Plot B ?
Resolution of Plot B: How is plot B resolved or wrapped up?
Conclusion / Closing: How does the show end? How do they wrap it up? What is the final scene?
