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
Jun 16, 2026
Jun 16, 2026
1 hr 9 min
The premiere of Veronica Mars introduced a 2000's take on the noir genre and debuted Kristen Bell as a lead actor playing a teenage private eye.
Jun 9, 2026
Jun 9, 2026
1 hr 15 min
This summer, we're looking to find clues and solve cases in female-led mystery shows, starting with the pilot of Murder, She Wrote, which leaned into the genre's classic framework.
May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026
1 hr 17 min
The final mark in our series on TV killers is Barry, the darkly comedic crime drama, which earned widespread acclaim for co-creator and star Bill Hader.
May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026
1 hr 3 min
Our next fictional TV killer narrates in the second person as he stalks his victim in the pilot of You.
May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026
1 hr 17 min
The pilot of Mindhunter begins a journey into the psychology of serial killers, framed through the vision of director David Fincher.
May 5, 2026
May 5, 2026
1 hr 34 min
This week we're up north for the pilot of Fargo, the (sort of) anthology series that captures the same blend of drama, absurdity, and dark humor as its film counterpart.
Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
1 hr 7 min
We're checking in to the pilot of Bates Motel, the A&E drama that expanded the world and fleshed out the backstory of Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho.
Apr 21, 2026
Apr 21, 2026
1 hr 11 min
The series Hannibal expanded the limits of broadcast programming while serving a fresh new depiction of its namesake cannibal.
Apr 14, 2026
Apr 14, 2026
1 hr 24 min
We're back with a whole new slate of pilots, this time focused on the serial killer genre. First up is the iconic Showtime drama Dexter, which blends several tones while putting viewers in the mind of its bloody lead character.
Mar 31, 2026
Mar 31, 2026
1 hr 9 min
We're debriefing our final entry in the drug crime genre, last year's gritty and character-driven drama Task.