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 Aug 06, 2024
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Welcome to the world of tomorrow! We're discussing the first episode of Futurama which presented a distant future with robots, aliens, and flying cars bustling around New New York.
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
The pilot of Family Guy introduced the animation style of Seth MacFarlane to primetime television, most notably his use of cutaway gags and pop culture references.
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
A stop motion video that went viral in the 90s led to the making of the South Park pilot, beginning yet another long-running animated TV comedy that continues to resonate through the decades.
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
We're going down to Texas to discuss the pilot of King of the Hill which cemented the success of Mike Judge as a comedic storyteller, I tell you what.
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
We're kicking off a summer of animated sitcoms by discussing the pilot of The Simpsons! Although not originally intended to be the series premiere, the season one Christmas episode began the longest-running comedy in TV history.
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
We're wrapping up our medical show pilot series with the premiere of The Good Doctor which invited viewers to see the world through the eyes of its autistic main character.
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
The pilot of The Mindy Project kickstarted Mindy Kaling's rise to a lead writer and TV producer, building off of her success in The Office to establish her own brand of comedy.
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Nurse Jackie's first episode injected an antihero into the medical genre and saw the return of Edie Falco to premium network television.
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Grey's Anatomy has been a top-rated show and cultural touchstone since premiering in 2005, resulting in its stars and creator Shonda Rhimes becoming household names.
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
In the pilot episode of House M.D., viewers quickly get to know the titular doctor for his dry delivery, quick wit, and methodical approach to medicine.