Free · ACS Style Guide 2026
Cite a TV or Radio Broadcast in ACS Style
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ACS TV/Radio Broadcast Format
Nova. Episode: Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls. PBS, 2023. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/... (accessed June 30, 2026).
About This Source Type
Television and radio broadcasts — including podcasts — are cited in ACS style with the show title in italics, the episode title, the network or channel, the year, and a URL if available.
Key Formatting Tips
- 1Show title is italic
- 2Include the episode title if applicable
- 3Specify the network (PBS, BBC, NPR, etc.)
- 4For podcasts, include the podcast platform and URL