A key component of every television writing portfolio is an original writing sample which illustrates both the "voice" and saleable capabilities of a new writer. This workshop guides students to develop a half-hour comedy premise that combines their original vision with network and cable protocols. Designed for students to advance their study of comedic writing, students learn the professional and creative requirements involved in pitching and writing an original half-hour episode of a situation or animated comedy, completing a draft for a comedy series pilot and series bible. The process starts with an exploration of comedic structure, comedy premise, timing, jokes, and punch-ups; then onto an original one-sentence logline; character descriptions, an outline, and a first draft. This course follows a workshop format and encourages partnered writing in a simulated “writers room” arrangement with feedback from classmates and instructor. Students hone their comedic craft while furthering their appreciation for the business of comedy writing for television including networking and breaking in. Prerequisite: Sitcom Writing 1.