to be continued

to be continued

1. (television) Used at the end of an episode to indicate that the story continues in the next episode.
2. (colloquial) Used to indicate that a story under discussion has not concluded, either in narration or in reality.
   • 1998, Star Trek: Voyager (TV series), "Night" (episode)

     EMH: Computer, freeze programme.
     PARIS: Doc, this is the final chapter. Satan's Robot Conquers the World. We can't stop now.
     EMH: Does the phrase to be continued mean anything to you?
     PARIS: Your opera can wait.
     EMH: This programme is a waste of photonic energy.