The episode was reported-------in the press.

c) minimally

Explanation:

The sentence needs an adverb to describe how an episode was reported in the press. The adverb form of "minimal" is "minimally," and it's the most appropriate choice in this context.

• "Minimal" is an adjective that describes something as being the least or very little.
• "Minim" is a noun that means a minimized or reduced form.
• "Minimalist" is an adjective used to describe a style or design that is simple and minimal.
• "Minimally" is the adverb form of "minimal," and it means in a minimal or minimalistic manner.

The sentence describes how the episode was reported in the press, so an adverb is needed to modify the verb "reported." "Minimally" is the correct adverb in this context, indicating that the reporting was done with a minimal or reduced level of detail or coverage.