The Pilot Episode

It's Murder, She Wrote meets Moonlighting! Only better! At least 1/3 of the crew thinks so. Which 2/3 disagrees? Listen and find out which of the team wasn't charmed by Nathan Fillion's antics as a mystery writer who "assists" the NYPD in murder cases!

Are We Having Fun Yet!?!?!?! YES WE ARE! The crew sits down to discuss a show that they all love. In fact, anyone who sees it loves it, but not many people have seen it. We're hoping to change that as we hip you to the genius of Party Down! If you're familiar, you'll enjoy the discussion. If you're not familiar, go to Hulu and get familiar. You can thank us later.

It's gritty, it's grimy, it's visceral, it's violent, it's THE SHIELD! The crew decided to depress themselves and discuss this groundbreaking police drama for you, our dear listeners. Was it worth the wallowing? Listen and find out!

None of us could believe we had never discussed this show before, because it's a favorite of all 3 hosts! Futurama is, quite simply, one of the best animated series ever produced. It's smart, funny, and it has a lot of heart. Still on the fence? Listen to the crew talk you into loving it!

This show is so great, we wanted to review it twice! Actually, only Jeff is reviewing it a second time. This was the second show we ever discussed, way back before Cory and Regina joined up. It's one of their favorite shows as well, so we thought you'd enjoy hearing their thoughts!

This time out, the crew turns the traditional family sitcom on its ear. Again. But this time, there's no laugh track. Raising Hope was created by Greg Garcia, of My Name Is Earl fame. Can this show rise to the level of THAT terrific series? Only one way to find out!

Jeff got really excited when he thought this week's show was a spinoff of Spaceballs, and was sorely disappointed to learn it was....something else. How do three Texas natives feel about the representation of their state and state capital in relation to first responders? Listen and find out!

We go a little modern this time out as we review Hulu's new offering, Only Murders In The Building. We decided to do this because we all LOVE the show and think you should be watching. So go watch already! Then come back and see if you think what we think!

911 is what Jeff will be dialing by the end of this episode, he was so traumatized by what he saw. Regina thinks it's the bee's knees and Cory...well, we aren't sure WHAT Cory thinks. But really, are we ever? See what the Los Angeles first-responders live like on the latest Pilot Episode review!

It's our favorite time of year! The time of spooks, goblins, witches, and special Halloween-themed episodes! The crew discusses their favorite spooky eps and hopefully introduce you to a few you haven't seen before!

Some people are just too pure for this world. Thankfully, Ted Lasso is still here anyway. The Pilot Episode discusses their first Apple Plus series with this charming show starring Jason Sudeikis. Are they disarmed by his homespun wisdom? Listen and learn!

Any Fillion is good Fillion, and The Rookie is no exception. Nathan Fillion's latest television venture is heading into its fourth season with no signs of slowing down, so The Pilot Episode crew thought it was time to discuss it. Are they won over by Nathan's charms once again? Listen and find out!

Mockumentaries are all the rage on TV right now, so do we really need another one? If that other one is What We Do In The Shadows the answer is YES, YES WE DO. The team thoroughly enjoyed this week's topic, and we hope you will enjoy the show as much as they did!

Regina has a quick announcement for you!

Superman's origin story is well-known. However, his awkward teenage years are where the fun REALLY is, right? You might not think so, but you might be wrong. The Pilot Episode crew reviews the first episode of Smallville, sometimes known as "Dawson's Creek with Superpowers." Is that description overly reductive? Listen and learn!

This time out, the crew reviews the first episode of the longest-running live-action sitcom in television history. Yes, you read that correctly. It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia has been running for more seasons than any other live-action sitcom ever. Even longer than M*A*S*H or The Big Bang Theory. Is its long run deserved? Listen and find out!

I pity the fool who misses this episode! Sorry, we had to. We're VERY excited to discuss this pilot. The A-Team is one of Jeff AND Regina's favorite shows, so expect lots of backstory and even more trivia than usual. We love it when a podcast comes together.

It's Taxi at an airport! Except, maybe not as good....or is it? This show lasted 172 episodes, and the crew spends some time trying to determine exactly how this happened when the show is widely regarded as the definition of mediocre. What say you? We'd love to hear about it!

This is one of the most celebrated shows of all-time, at least from a critical perspective. Has it held up since it's original airing in the 1980s? That really depends on your mindset, which is VERY apparent based on the discussion you're about to hear. We hope you enjoy this episode more than 2/3 of our hosts enjoyed the show.

Ah, the '80s. The best decade ever? The best decade EVER! And The Goldbergs lives there, so naturally it's one of Jeff's favorites. What about Cory and Regina? Are they as in love with the sitcom about the most dysfunctionally functional family to ever terrorize the Philly suburbs? Listen and find out

ANOTHER Procedural?? Nah, this isn't just ANY other procedural, this is BONES! Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz have undeniable chemistry, so the show lasted over a decade! Was this quality and chemistry evident from the jump? Only one way to know for sure: LISTEN!

What does a yellow light mean? We don't know yet, because that joke didn't happen until a later season. Taxi is widely regarded as one of the greatest sitcoms of all time. Is this reputation earned? And is it earned from the first episode? Listen and find out!

You know what's fun to do right at bedtime? Watch a dark police procedural about serial killers! At least that's what SEEMS to happen with people who watch Criminal Minds! Jeff has never seen the show, but Cory and Regina are well-versed. Who's mileage will be better after the first episode? Listen and find out!

I do declare, The Pilot Episode is known for its Southern Hospitality, ain't it? No? Well, the Sugarbaker design firm certainly is! Or ARE they? Listen and find out if The Pilot Episode crew was charmed by the southern wiles of these debutantes, or if they turn it down like a long-sleeve shirt on the 4th of July. That was an awful simile. My apologies.

Nerd Alert!! As if you needed to be told that this is a show for nerds, but this is REALLY a show for nerds. Chuck takes nerd/geek culture and blends it with James Bond-esque action for a martini that is both shaken AND stirred to perfection! Do the critics at The Pilot Episode agree? Only one way to find out!