The term 'SERIES STARTER' refers to the components that are necessary to begin a television series. The first component is a MINI, which is a short film or television program that is used to introduce a new series. An OPENER is the first episode of a series, which is usually longer than a MINI and introduces the characters and plot. A PARTI is a two-part episode that is used to further develop the characters and plot. A PILOT is the first episode of a series that is used to test the concept of the show. A TVPILOT is a PILOT episode that is made for television. Finally, an EPISODEI is the first episode of a series that is aired on television.