This time out, the crew turns the traditional family sitcom on its ear. Again. But this time, there's no laugh track. Raising Hope was created by Greg Garcia, of My Name Is Earl fame. Can this show rise to the level of THAT terrific series? Only one way to find out!
Jeff got really excited when he thought this week's show was a spinoff of Spaceballs, and was sorely disappointed to learn it was....something else. How do three Texas natives feel about the representation of their state and state capital in relation to first responders? Listen and find out!
We go a little modern this time out as we review Hulu's new offering, Only Murders In The Building. We decided to do this because we all LOVE the show and think you should be watching. So go watch already! Then come back and see if you think what we think!
911 is what Jeff will be dialing by the end of this episode, he was so traumatized by what he saw. Regina thinks it's the bee's knees and Cory...well, we aren't sure WHAT Cory thinks. But really, are we ever? See what the Los Angeles first-responders live like on the latest Pilot Episode review!
It's our favorite time of year! The time of spooks, goblins, witches, and special Halloween-themed episodes! The crew discusses their favorite spooky eps and hopefully introduce you to a few you haven't seen before!
Some people are just too pure for this world. Thankfully, Ted Lasso is still here anyway. The Pilot Episode discusses their first Apple Plus series with this charming show starring Jason Sudeikis. Are they disarmed by his homespun wisdom? Listen and learn!
Any Fillion is good Fillion, and The Rookie is no exception. Nathan Fillion's latest television venture is heading into its fourth season with no signs of slowing down, so The Pilot Episode crew thought it was time to discuss it. Are they won over by Nathan's charms once again? Listen and find out!
Mockumentaries are all the rage on TV right now, so do we really need another one? If that other one is What We Do In The Shadows the answer is YES, YES WE DO. The team thoroughly enjoyed this week's topic, and we hope you will enjoy the show as much as they did!
Regina has a quick announcement for you!
Superman's origin story is well-known. However, his awkward teenage years are where the fun REALLY is, right? You might not think so, but you might be wrong. The Pilot Episode crew reviews the first episode of Smallville, sometimes known as "Dawson's Creek with Superpowers." Is that description overly reductive? Listen and learn!
This time out, the crew reviews the first episode of the longest-running live-action sitcom in television history. Yes, you read that correctly. It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia has been running for more seasons than any other live-action sitcom ever. Even longer than M*A*S*H or The Big Bang Theory. Is its long run deserved? Listen and find out!
I pity the fool who misses this episode! Sorry, we had to. We're VERY excited to discuss this pilot. The A-Team is one of Jeff AND Regina's favorite shows, so expect lots of backstory and even more trivia than usual. We love it when a podcast comes together.
It's Taxi at an airport! Except, maybe not as good....or is it? This show lasted 172 episodes, and the crew spends some time trying to determine exactly how this happened when the show is widely regarded as the definition of mediocre. What say you? We'd love to hear about it!
This is one of the most celebrated shows of all-time, at least from a critical perspective. Has it held up since it's original airing in the 1980s? That really depends on your mindset, which is VERY apparent based on the discussion you're about to hear. We hope you enjoy this episode more than 2/3 of our hosts enjoyed the show.
Ah, the '80s. The best decade ever? The best decade EVER! And The Goldbergs lives there, so naturally it's one of Jeff's favorites. What about Cory and Regina? Are they as in love with the sitcom about the most dysfunctionally functional family to ever terrorize the Philly suburbs? Listen and find out
ANOTHER Procedural?? Nah, this isn't just ANY other procedural, this is BONES! Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz have undeniable chemistry, so the show lasted over a decade! Was this quality and chemistry evident from the jump? Only one way to know for sure: LISTEN!
What does a yellow light mean? We don't know yet, because that joke didn't happen until a later season. Taxi is widely regarded as one of the greatest sitcoms of all time. Is this reputation earned? And is it earned from the first episode? Listen and find out!
You know what's fun to do right at bedtime? Watch a dark police procedural about serial killers! At least that's what SEEMS to happen with people who watch Criminal Minds! Jeff has never seen the show, but Cory and Regina are well-versed. Who's mileage will be better after the first episode? Listen and find out!
I do declare, The Pilot Episode is known for its Southern Hospitality, ain't it? No? Well, the Sugarbaker design firm certainly is! Or ARE they? Listen and find out if The Pilot Episode crew was charmed by the southern wiles of these debutantes, or if they turn it down like a long-sleeve shirt on the 4th of July. That was an awful simile. My apologies.
Nerd Alert!! As if you needed to be told that this is a show for nerds, but this is REALLY a show for nerds. Chuck takes nerd/geek culture and blends it with James Bond-esque action for a martini that is both shaken AND stirred to perfection! Do the critics at The Pilot Episode agree? Only one way to find out!
The Pilot Episode crew goes back to school this week to discuss Community! It's a favorite of all 3 hosts, so they're excited to bring this discussion to you. Does the show still get an A, or is it going to summer school? Listen and find out!
Everybody got their pineapple? We're VERY excited about this show because we're all HUGE fans of Psych! One of USA's most popular original shows, Jeff has the whole series almost memorized. Does it hold up to repeat viewings? Or even one? Listen and find out!
It's the most wonderful time of the year! And the crew at The Pilot Episode wanted to share their favorite holiday-themed episodes with you! So join us for a trip down the halls of Christmases long, long ago and a Happy Holiday to all of you! Thank you for making our first year back so much fun.
Ah, the '70s, when women could finally break free of the bonds of the patriarchy, but only if they lived in Minneapolis. I think I may have missed the point of the show, but that doesn't mean The Pilot Episode crew did! Listen in as they discuss one of the greatest sitcoms every made, The Mary Tyler Moore Show!
These aren't Muppets in space, don't call them Muppets or Cory will get angry, and you wouldn't like him when he's angry...These are Henson Shop Creatures, thank you very much, and they're in outer space! In the late '90s, Canada gifted us with Farscape, a show that has been a favorite of Cory's for years, so he wanted to introduce the crew to it. How did the introduction go? Listen and find out!
The crew goes back in time further than they ever have before to discuss 1961's pilot of The Dick Van Dyke Show. This will be the true test of how well comedy holds up over time, as this show is 59 years old as of this recording!!! That's almost 60!!! Is it still chuckle-worthy, or should it be resigned to the file cabinet of "almost worked"? Listen and find out!
There was a time when you'd open up the latest issue of Mad magazine and find a wickedly written and cleverly illustrated parody of big-time Hollywood blockbusters, including eight of the nine Skywalker Saga films. Alas the magazine has become a reprint vehicle nowadays, the victim of downsizing and budget cuts. Lost amid this change? Mad's adaptation and satirical take on "The Rise of Skywalker," leaving completists bereft of one final story. But not for long. Tom Richmond and Desmond Devlin, b...
Did James Spader's acting get better as his hairline receded? Or did it just take some of the best television writing in history to bring out his star power? From his turn on The Practice and then Boston Legal, we knew the man could act. However, we had no idea he could impersonate Anthony Hopkins so perfectly. KIDDING!!! "Red" Reddington is quite different from Hannibal Lecter, but the comparisons between The Blacklist and Silence of the Lambs are well-earned. Did The Pilot Episode crew think t...
When you think about TV institutions, Al and Peg Bundy are not really a couple that automatically spring to mind. However, Married...With Children is one of the longer-running sitcoms in television history. How did a show that was a lightning rod for controversy and that is widely regarded as serving the lowest common denominator last so long? The Pilot Episode crew attempts to determine exactly that this time out.
Someone is ALWAYS watching you...That's the premise of the show we're discussing this time around! Person of Interest was an insanely well-received show that got cancelled because...well, you'll have to listen and find out. It's one of Regina's favorite shows ever. Will Cory and Jeff concur with her affection, or will she have a new sworn enemy by the time we're done?
