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We’re back for season 3 of Back to the Pilot! And to kick us off this season, we’re heading downtown with a couple cop comedies. Brooklyn 99 (3:44) - With a new police captain joining the 99th precinct, Detective Jake Peralta must become something he’s never been before - mature. But he certainly won’t change over night, and the new captain must also learn how to best guide Peralta through this ne...

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Throughout the season, we've had the chance to look back at some really great pilot episodes. With 24 shows researched on the season, we take a look back at our top 5 favorites and what made them so memorable for us. We also take some time to listen back on some of our favorite moments from this season as we laughed and ranted and went off on tangents that had nothing to do with the shows we were...

Life isn't always easy for those in the lower middle class. But when push comes to shove, those are the people that find a way to enjoy the little things. And in some of life's most difficult challenges, it's important to understand that anything is possible with the help of our friends and family. The Middle (1:26) - Nothing gets more 'middle' than a middle-class family living in the middle-west...

Whether you prefer the comfort of a classic bathroom joke, or you prefer your humor to be a little more subtle, this episode will appeal to you. Beavis and Butt-Head and King of the Hill are two classic adult animations which each drew large audiences during their time on air and even well after they left television. Beavis and Butt-Head (3:55) - Beavis and Butt-Head are just two kids who are alwa...

Television has been a large part of our lives for so long that it’s sometimes crazy to think that it was brand new for some people at one point. So today, we’re talking about a couple shows that really set a precedent for what we see on TV today! The Bob Newhart Show (1:17) - When psychologist Dr. Bob Hartley finds out his wife fits right in with his Fear of Flying group, he tries to convince her...

To catch a criminal, sometimes the best thing to do is to think like one. After all, what better way to really understand how they think and predict their next move? Luckily for you, tonight, we're the ones doing the thinking, so you can sit back and relax as we take you Back to the Pilot. Dexter (2:12) - What better way to get into the mind of a serial killer than by becoming one. Even though he...

Family is a concept that seems to show up a lot on our podcast. And whether it's found families, loving families, or in today's case, chaotic families, it seems to always play an important role in these kinds of shows. So today we brought along a special guest and family member to get a better understanding of the familial chaos that is Arrested Development and Modern Family. Arrested Development...

Nostalgia for the 90s has been creeping up a lot lately with so many reboots and remakes going around. So we're here to take you back to our own childhoods to relive some of the good ol' days. First, we're covering the adventurous antics of the tiny tots known as the Rugrats. Then, we head out to the cul-de-sac to hang with the radically righteous dudes and dudettes of Rocket Power. Rugrats (0:50)...

In this episode we're headed back to a time in our lives when things weren't quite so clear and a lot of guess work was involved. However, that time varies depending on our situation. For some, it was college, and the difficulties of balancing student life with personal life, the two of which often crossing over. For others, it was dating, and never knowing if what you're doing is really working t...

Writing for a specific time period is certainly no easy task. Between the outfits, dialogue, and socioeconomic changes, the feat seems almost impossible. But in this episode, we take a look at two shows that managed to succeed in the face of that adversity. Mad Men (1:26) - In the golden age of advertising, it takes the mind a true Mad Man to come up with the best ads for his clients, and Don Drap...

Whether it's the friends you grew up with or those you made later in life, we all have close friends who are practically family. And in this episode those are the exact relationships we're discussing with Cheers and That '70s Show. Cheers (1:34) - A newly engaged couple walks into a bar. No, that isn't the start of your new favorite joke, it just so happens to be the first scene of the pilot episo...

Space. Commonly known as "the final frontier". But sometime in the future, who's to say it won't be brimming with life. In this episode, we explore two shows that focus on just that concept - what life could look like once space travel becomes commonplace. Star Trek: The Original Series (2:04) - In the 23rd century, life isn't too different from how it is now. You get up, eat breakfast, go to work...

In this episode it's all about Girl Power as we take a look into how Elizabeth Meriwether's New Girl and Michael Schur's The Good Place set some high bars for female-led sitcoms. The Good Place (00:47) - After her untimely demise, Eleanor Shellstrop finds herself face-to-face with some sort of "angel" and is quickly introduced to her new afterlife. But she soon discovers that she doesn't quite bel...

Do you remember what it was like to wake up Saturday morning, turn on the TV and watch your favorite cartoons over a bowl of cereal? Well in this episode we discuss two cartoon classics and like their creators they are two legendary names that even 60 years later we remember fondly, The Flintstones and The Jetsons. So get comfy with the uncomfortable and update your view of what's normal as we tak...

In this episode, we take a look back at Our Very Own Pilot and talk about all the ways this podcast has changed even since then. We truly have come a long way and whether you know us personally or just like to listen in every now and then, we appreciate everyone for taking the time to enjoy the show. Instagram: @BackToThePilot E-Mail: BackToThePilot@gmail.com Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com ;...

Ah, the awkwardness of puberty. As relatable as it is, no two stories or experiences are the same. And no matter who you are, we all go through a time where we spend too much effort comparing ourselves to others. So get comfy with the uncomfortable and update your view of what's normal as we take you Back to the Pilot! Sex Education (00:43) - The modern day teenager is as sex-crazed and hormonal a...

Listen up, maggots! You've been drafted to join the U.S. military and Uncle Sam wants YOU to listen to this war-time episode! So open your ears as these fine podcast hosts take YOU Back to the Pilot! Band of Brothers (0:00) - Three miles up, three miles down - that was the motto of the Easy Company of the US Army 101st Airborne Division. The brave men of this company have trained together through...

In a world of mysticism and elemental energy, the forces of evil are bound to emerge seeking power over all. And now it's up to a group of children to make sure those forces don't achieve their goal. Avatar: The Last Airbender (0:00) - When the Avatar is discovered 100 years after his disappearance, he is immediately burdened with driving back the Fire Nation and brining peace back to the world. B...

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's…another episode of Back to the Pilot? When the city you know and love has become ravaged with crime, what better way to solve the issues than good old fashioned vigilantism. And if you have a knack for aim with a bow and arrow or if you've been trained in the arts of MMA, then you've got everything you need to bring justice to those who have been wronged. Arrow (0:0...

Whether it's giving a live performance during primetime or making up a scene on the spot, these two comedy shows have proven to be among the most impressive. With Saturday Night Live's classic skits and Whose Line Is It Anyway's hilarious improv, these comedy shows have become household names around the world and continue to bring laughs to this day. Saturday Night Live (0:00) - When sketch comedy...

Perks of Coffee, McLaren's Bar, Runaway Brides, Robin Sparkles, and so much more are coming at you in the friendliest of ways in this episode of Back to the Pilot. We show you what real friends are like in the big apple as we discuss two all time classic sitcoms, Friends & How I Met Your Mother. Friends (0:00) - Follows the personal and professional lives of six twenty to thirty-something-year...

Uncomfortable desks, school dances, and that weird combination of boredom and envy you get when your best friend is "home sick" for the day. These are just a few things that come to mind as we gear up to head back to school with Freaks and Geeks and Degrassi: The Next Generation. Freaks and Geeks (0:00) - High school is a time for figuring yourself out. So if you aren't sure whether you're a jock...

In this episode we take to the skies with shows L.A. to Vegas and Pan Am to see what life is like working above the clouds. L.A. to Vegas (0:00) - All aboard Jackpot Airlines, the budget-fliers choice for the quick flight from LAX to McCarran. The flight may be short, but between the regular flight crew and recurring passengers, it's anything but your typical flying experience. Pan Am (44:27) - Pa...

In this episode, we scrub up on a few classic medicine-based television shows - House and Scrubs - with a special guest to cover her favorite show, Grey's Anatomy. (00:00:00) House - A revered diagnostician is called in to help assess the unusual circumstances of a grade school teacher's untimely seizure and subsequent decrease in health. Fortunately, Dr. House's skills in medicinal deductive reas...