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.
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
9 hours ago
9 hours ago
1 hr 19 min
We're continuing our sentence in the prison genre with the 2000s action series Prison Break, whose pilot set up an outlandish premise with flashy direction.
Oct 6, 2026
Oct 6, 2026
1 hr 20 min
For the month of October, we're serving time discussing pilots from the prison genre. Kicking off our sentence is the landmark HBO drama Oz, which fully took advantage of its freedom from censorship.
Sep 22, 2026
Sep 22, 2026
1 hr 7 min
Our final legal drama, Better Call Saul, follows up on its predecessor, Breaking Bad, with a character study of everyone’s favorite criminal lawyer. Let’s just hope he validates parking.
Sep 15, 2026
Sep 15, 2026
1 hr 13 min
Twists and turns take over the courtroom in the pilot of How to Get Away with Murder, as well as a gripping performance from Viola Davis.
Sep 8, 2026
Sep 8, 2026
1 hr 20 min
Things get political in the courtroom as we discuss the pilot of The Good Wife.
Sep 1, 2026
Sep 1, 2026
1 hr 14 min
We've been summoned to the pilot of Damages, a legal drama that stood out for its grit, mystery, and powerhouse lead Glenn Close.
Aug 25, 2026
Aug 25, 2026
1 hr 27 min
We're dressing up for the pilot of Suits, the comedy-drama that takes a more upbeat approach to the TV law genre compared to our previous entries
Aug 18, 2026
Aug 18, 2026
1 hr 11 min
Our next legal drama is The Practice, which presents a struggling law firm and an unglamorous look into the profession.
Aug 11, 2026
Aug 11, 2026
1 hr 25 min
We've covered a lot of crime pilots this year, so just to be safe, we're gonna lawyer up with a category of legal dramas. The first show on the docket is LA Law, an 80s television staple whose ensemble cast and layered storylines set a precedent for the genre.
Jul 28, 2026
Jul 28, 2026
1 hr 27 min
Our final mystery series, Poker Face, takes inspiration from 1970s television with its episodic format and Western influence.