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Launching The Pilot

Reviewing TV pilots old and newish, on twitter Launching The Pilot @LaunchingTPilot, email [email protected]
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Episodes

A.L.F (1986)

Episode 314 ALF (1986) "A.L.F" A furry alien wiseguy comes to live with the Tanner family after crashing into their garage. The Tanner family is having an ordinary life until late that night a UFO crashes into their garage, leaving them with a being from another world.

Oct 14, 202241 minEp. 315

Robin Of Sherwood (1984)

Episode 313 is Robin Of Sherwood (1984) A forest mystical being appoints two men in succession as the legendary outlaw defender of the oppressed. "Robin Hood and the Sorcerer" (part1) His family massacred by Norman soldiers, Robin takes on the mantle of the Hooded Man, a champion long prophesied. His first challenge is to free Maid Marion from the clutches of the evil, powerful Baron de Belleme.

Oct 07, 202258 minEp. 314

Mind your Language (1977)

Episode 313 is Mind Your Language (1977) A diverse group of immigrants and foreigners learn English at an adult education school in London.

Sep 30, 202256 minEp. 313

The Ghosts Of Motley Hall (1976)

Episode 311 Is The Ghosts Of Motley Hall (1976) "The Last Uproar" There has always been an Uproar at Motley Hall, until now. The last Uproar, Sir Humphrey, has died leaving caretaker Gudgin facing two scheming men who are plotting to steal Motley Hall out from under him. It's up to the ghosts to figure out a way to save Motley Hall and their way of life (death)!

Sep 18, 202238 minEp. 312

She Hulk:Attorney At Law (2022)

Episode 310 is She Hulk :Attorney At Law (2022) "A Normal Amount of Rage" Jen Walters' world is turned upside down after a freak accident leaves her with superpowers.

Sep 08, 202239 minEp. 311

Flight Of The Conchords (2007)

Episode 309 is Flight of the Conchords (2007) Brett and Jemaine two New Zealanders live in New York trying to make it as a folk-rock band. "Sally" At Dave's party Jemaine falls for the most beautiful girl in the room, who also once dated Brett

Jul 22, 202231 minEp. 310

Sabrina, The Teenage Witch (1996)

Episode 308 is Sabrina, The Teenage Witch (1996) When a sixteen-year-old high school student finds out she's a witch, her two aunts offer guidance on how to control her newly-discovered magical powers. "Pilot" On her sixteenth birthday, Sabrina Spellman finds out that she is a witch. However, instead of helping her, it actually makes life more difficult, especially after she gets on the wrong side of head cheerleader, Libby.

Jul 15, 202247 minEp. 309

The Naked Truth (1995)

Episode 307 is The Naked Truth (1995) A respected photojournalist loses everything and ends up taking a job at a sleazy celebrity tabloid. "Wilde Again" Nora finds herself reduced to working at a sleazy tabloid where her first big assignment is stealing Anna Nicole Smith's urine.

Jul 08, 202238 minEp. 308

Children Of The Stones (1977)

Episode 306 is Children Of The Stones (1977) "Into the Circle" Happy Days... Scientist Adam Brake and his son Matthew arrive in the sleepy English village of Milbury to find it under the grip of weird psychic powers unleashed by the sinister village squire, Hendrick, and whose power they struggle to break.

Jul 01, 202248 minEp. 307

Pistol (2022)

Episode 305 is Pistol (2022) Based on the memoir of Steve Jones, the legendary Sex Pistols guitarist The Cloak of Invisibility Steve Jones convinces Malcolm McLaren to manage The Swankers, but he discovers that his "Cloak of Invisibility" can't protect him from the gaze of the audience.

Jun 24, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 306

One Step Beyond (1959)

Episode 304 is One Step Beyond (1959) "One Step Beyond" was an anthology series which focused on real stories involving the supernatural, including ghosts, disappearances, monsters etc "The Bride Possessed" Matt Conroy is startled when on their honeymoon his wide-eyed, Louisiana-drawling wife Sally suddenly becomes a determined and demanding woman with no accent who denies even knowing him.

Jun 09, 202257 minEp. 305

The Quest (2022)

Episode 303 is The Quest (2022) A ground-breaking immersive competition series that drops 8 young people into the fantastic, fictional world of Everealm, where they must save a Kingdom by fulfilling an ancient prophecy. "Strangers Arrive" The Paladins learn their quest: restore the Divine Crown before Everealm falls to Tavora.

May 27, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 304

The Expanse (2015)

Episode 302 is The Expanse (2015) "Dulcinea" In the asteroid belt near Saturn, James Holden and the crew of the ice freighter Canterbury, on its way to Ceres Station, investigate a distress call from an unknown derelict ship, the Scopuli.

May 20, 20221 hr 19 minEp. 303

Catweazle (1970)

Episode 301 is Catweazle (1970) "The Sun in a Bottle" Catweazle, an 11th century magician, is conjuring in his cave when his enemies suddenly burst in. He flees, casting a spell to make himself fly. However, something goes wrong because the spell transports him to the 20th century instead.

May 13, 202253 minEp. 302

The Secret Service (1969)

Episode 300 is The Secret Service (1969) "A Case For The BIshop" Father Unwin and Matthew are put onto the case when the Ambassador of Dreisenberg attempts to smuggle a stolen mini-computer out of the country. This is Gerry Anderson's last Supermarionation Plus some extras our top TV tunes of 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, 00's and 10's

Apr 29, 20222 hr 2 minEp. 301

Diff’rent Strokes (1978)

Episode 299 is Diff'rent Strokes (1978) "Movin'In" Philip Drummond is a wealthy Manhattan industrialist who takes in Arnold and Willis Jackson, the two sons of his late housekeeper, Arnold, age 8, is excited about the opportunity of a privileged life, but Willis, age 13, feels that Mr. Drummond is trying to buy their love with expensive gifts.

Apr 22, 202254 minEp. 300

Dragnet (1967)

Episode 298 is Dragnet (1967) "The LSD Story" Friday and Gannon encounter Benjy "Blue Boy" Carver, an LSD user. Because of the then-lack of any laws against the use of LSD, they are unable to make a case against him

Apr 15, 202246 minEp. 299

Seinfeld (1989)

Episode 297 is Seinfeld (1989) "The Seinfeld Chronicles" Jerry and George argue whether an overnight visitor Jerry is expecting is coming with romantic intentions.

Apr 08, 202258 minEp. 298

Dragnet (1951)

Episode 296 is Dragnet (1951) "The Human Bomb" An ex-con bears a grudge against the city of Los Angeles. He wants to blow up city hall unless his demands are met. He has a powerful bomb. The police find 28 sticks of dynamite in his apartment. Only Sergeant Friday has the power to stop this 1950s terrorist attack.

Apr 01, 202246 minEp. 297

The Water Margin (1973)

Episode 295 is The Water Margin (1973) "Nine dozen heroes and one wicked man" The Emperor dispatches his favourite, wicked Kao Chiu, to the sacred mountain to exorcise the evil behind the terrible plague that grips China. Kao Chiu discovers an ancient temple, its doors sealed shut on the orders of a previous emperor. Within is a pit believed to contain the souls of nine dozen rebellious knights. The souls are scattered over China, now reborn as heroes who will take a stand against the corruption...

Mar 25, 202259 minEp. 296

Benson (1979)

Episode 294 is Benson (1979) Jessica Tate's sharp-tongued former butler, Benson DuBois, moves up in the world, becoming first the governor's "director of household affairs," then the state's budget director, then lieutenant governor and candidate for the executive mansion. "Pilot" Benson arrives to help the Governor with his transition to the mansion, meanwhile he helps prevent the deportation of beavers from the state that would inhibit the building of a multi-billion dollar industry....

Mar 18, 202258 minEp. 295

Space Force (2020)

Episode 293 is Space Force (2020) "The Launch" Four-star general Mark Naird - leader of the newly created Space Force - is pressured to launch a satellite despite dire warnings from scientists.

Mar 11, 202259 minEp. 294

Timeless (2016)

Episode 292 is Timeless (2016) "pilot" An unlikely trio travel through time in order to battle unknown criminals and protect history as we know it. stars Abigail Spencer, Matt Lanter, and Malcolm Barrett

Mar 04, 20221 hr 20 minEp. 293

High Fidelity (2020)

Episode 291 is High Fidelity (2020) A fan of music, pop culture and Top Five lists runs a local record store in her hometown. An adaptation of Nick Hornby's novel "High Fidelity". "Top Five Heartbreaks" After a first date gone wrong with nice guy, record store owner Rob Brooks recounts her Top Five Heartbreaks and a recent emotional run in with her past.

Feb 25, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 292

Travelers (2016)

Episode 291 is Travelers (2016) "Travelers" Travelers from our future return to our time to try to correct the terrible problems that face humanity in their own time.

Feb 18, 20221 hr 24 minEp. 291

Raffles (1975)

Episode 289 is Raffles (1975) A.J. Raffles a gentleman of leisure and a top-rated cricketer, but he is also an expert jewel thief "The Amateur Cracksman" Raffles and Bunny travel to a country estate--ostensibly for a week of cricket--with a plan to steal a priceless diamond necklace. They soon learn that two other thieves are also there, as is the dogged Inspector Mackenzie. For Raffles, this merely adds intrigue to the game.

Feb 11, 20221 hrEp. 290

TLC (1984)

Episode 288 is TLC (1984) In this unsold NBC pilot, Danny Martin and Pete Hamlin have just been admitted as the first male students at the Philadelphia Academy of Nursing. Starring James Vallely and Jonathan Schmock

Feb 04, 202255 minSeason 1Ep. 289

Callan (1967)

Episode 287 is Callan (1967) "The Good Ones Are All Dead" Callan's recall from forced retirement, but this time to keep an eye on former SS officer Strauss (Powys Thomas), who is posing as a Greek Cypriot businessman named Stavros. Having secured a position as his bookkeeper, Callan is ordered to keep Strauss alive until he is handed over to the Israelis, and find conclusive evidence of the man's true identity.

Jan 07, 20221 hr 21 minEp. 251

Birds of a Feather 14/10/84

The Fletcher Murder Files 03 Birds of a Feather 14/10/84 Jessica's niece Victoria Brandon is horrified when her fiancé Howard Griffin is arrested following the gunshot murder of nasty San Francisco club owner Al Drake.

Dec 29, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 250

Eerie Indiana (1991)

Episode 186 is Eerie Indiana (1991) "Foreverware" Marshall and his family are welcomed to their new home town by Betty Wilson who encourages Marshall's mom to buy ForeverWare - a special type of plastic container guaranteed to keep anything fresh forever.

Dec 18, 202142 minEp. 249
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