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IMDb needs a Season 0 for TV series
So I would like to suggest IMDb adds the option for a Season 0 for TV series (eg 0.1; 0.2; 0.3; etc.).
The reason for this is that sometimes TV series might begin broadcasting episodes prior to an official Season 1. For instance, the classic TV series, Unsolved Mysteries (1987-2002), began as a series of seven specials in 1987 and it was only due to their success that the show was then picked up and the official Season 1 began in 1988. So for these special episodes prior to Season 1 IMDb would then be able to distinguish them as S0E1; S0E2; S0E3; etc.
Further, IMDb allows the option of an episode 0 for every season (eg 1.0; 2.0; 3.0; etc). For instance, for The Chosen (2017-) there's a Season 1 Episode 0.
So why not a Season 0? It'd definitely make it easier for episodes that came prior to a Season 1 to be included in chronological order.
Peter_pbn
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Similar suggestion: https://community-imdb.sprinklr.com/conversations/data-issues-policy-discussions/season-0-for-tv-series-with-more-than-one-pilot/640526a9f24ba958c580a8fa
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jay_spirit
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Fans of MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 consider the first season of the show, which aired locally on KTMA-TV, to be season zero. For them, the second season, which aired nationwide on Comedy Central, is really season one.
IMDb is the only place where the seasons for this show begin with season 1. Every season is listed as one number higher than it is anyplace else.
I'd be in favor of this change.
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