Take Us to the Pilot
Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to take flight with our hosts, JJ & Keith, as they help navigate you through the captivating skies of television history, taking you through the pilot episodes that have ignited our love for TV.
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Every great journey starts with a pilot
JJ & Keith invite you to join them on a journey through the world of television's most memorable first episodes. They'll both delve into the essence of these pilots, dissecting characters, themes, and moments that have shaped the stories we've come to love. So, whether you're a dedicated TV enthusiast or simply seeking a dose of entertainment, Take Us to the Pilot promises to spark fun conversations, evoke fond memories, and offer a fresh perspective on the series that have left indelible marks on television history.
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Episodes
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
The Last of Us is the final remaining pilot in our survival mode series, having brought together fans of the video game and viewers new to the franchise.
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
The next destination in our survival mode series is the Canadian Rockies, where a high school soccer team is left stranded in the pilot of Yellowjackets.
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Survival mode takes shape as a high-stakes contest in the pilot of Squid Game, which won Netflix another hit franchise.
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Survival mode TV pilots don’t always have to be so serious, as Will Forte proves when he’s having fun being The Last Man on Earth.
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Survival mode continues for Take Us to the Pilot. We now find ourselves in a world overrun by zombies in the premiere of The Walking Dead, which grew to dominate TV viewership and continues to live on through its many spin-offs.
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Take Us to the Pilot is entering survival mode, venturing into shows that frequently put their characters in life-or-death scenarios. Our first entry is the two-part premiere of Lost, which expanded the TV format to explore a new world of storytelling possibilities.
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
The final show we'll be discussing related to mass media is The Boys. The pilot quickly establishes a cynical tone, depicting superheroes as products marketed and sold by a corrupt media corporation.
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
The Morning Show pilot marked Apple's entry into original content, making use of a large budget to attract A-list stars and tackle current events through the lens of broadcast news.
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
The Succession pilot introduced TV viewers to the Roy family, whose conflicting business strategies reflect the media industry's real-world state of flux.
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Next in our lineup focusing on mass media is the pilot of Lifetime's UnREAL, a scripted drama that observes the manipulative and exploitative nature of reality television.