In the world of television, a pilot episode is essentially the series premiere. It not only serves as an introduction to the series, but also as a means of testing the waters, with the showrunners ...

The stars were aligning for Mitch Hedberg in the 1990s. Time Magazine called him “the next Seinfeld.” The Fox network agreed, handing the comedian half a million dollars to create the next monster ...

From the mysterious Twin Peaks pilot to the thrilling Breaking Bad pilot, there are certain classic pilot episodes that everyone needs to watch. A great pilot episode can get an audience hooked on a ...

There are a variety of reasons why this episode didn’t connect as intended. However, it’s still a fascinating anomaly with an interesting story surrounding its conception. “Cavender Is Coming” Began ...

Jiminna Shillingford is an avid reader and a passionate storyteller. She is obsessed with all things TV, from anime and romantic fantasy to action-packed series. With that deep affection, Jiminna ...

From classic worldbuilding to inventive storylines, some of the most memorable pilots ever made have come from the sci-fi ...

Despite the requests of an Asian American media watchdog group—plus bad press from all corners—Fox has no plans to replace offensive scenes in the pilot of the Seth MacFarlane-produced fall sitcom ...

Pilot episodes are difficult to perfect, but some fantasy shows successfully juggle strong world-building with gripping hooks, resulting in spotless openers. Pilots have a lot riding on them, ...