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The Pilot Podcast
by The Pilot Podcast
The Pilot Podcast answers our listeners’ question: “Should I watch this?” by reviewing pilot episodes of TV shows (network, streaming, and otherwise) in an efficient, informative, and funny format. Let us help guide your television viewing experience. Have you ever: Hate-watched a show because you were too far in and invested? Found a great show too late and now you’re trying to avoid spoilers at every turn? Endlessly scrolled through Netflix looking for a show to enjoy with your lunch? There is so much content out there across broadcast and streaming platforms. We'll help you find your next favorite show!
Episodes
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Eternally Yours (CBS)
Does a silly family sitcom format work with talk of vampires and covens? How do you approach a neverending love (or waning love) story? And would Mitu let Sinners MBJ turn her into a vampire? Tune in to find out! Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at...
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A Different World, Youth, Coven Academy
Does a TV show for young people need to appeal to older people, too? How much lore do we need in a magic YA? How is Sharon Horgan so good at making you laugh from crying or just plain cry? And what 90s show would BJ bring back? Tune in to find out! Note: Our timestamps may vary by platform!...
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Brothers (Apple TV)
Are the rumors about Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson true? Do these two make a good comedic duo? And where might this story go over the course of the season? Tune in to find out! Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email...
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Neagley, Crew Girl, Agatha Christie’s Tommy and Tuppence
Are we excited for Neagley to have her own spinoff show? Has Netflix created another successful YA coming-of-age show? And are we ready to dive into a cozy mystery? Tune in to find out! Note: Our timestamps may vary by platform! Consider these more directional than absolutely accurate <3...
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Last Seen (Apple TV)
What makes a solid thriller? Is this Australia’s TV golden age? And would we work well with Ian the investigator? Tune in to find out! Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at [email protected] | Follow us...
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Dalliance and Blood Sacrifice
Does our lead bring enough in Blood Sacrifice? How many affairs can one group of 60+ year-old friends have? And what is BJ’s favorite mystery? Tune in to find out! Note: Our timestamps may vary by platform! Consider these more directional than absolutely accurate <3 Timestamps: 00:30 -Blood...
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A Different World (NBC/Netflix)
Is this show as good as we remember? Do we want to attend Hillman College? And are we prepared for the revival series? Tune in to find out! Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at [email protected] | Follow us...
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Let’s Marry Harry, Anna Pigeon, The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th
Are we excited to see Harry Jowsey to find love and tie the knot? Can USA Network pull off a classic procedural mystery set in a national park? And how much do we know about The Real Housewives 20-year history? Tune in to find out! Note: Our timestamps may vary by platform! Consider these more...
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Lanterns (HBO)
How many superpowers do we need to see in a superhero show? Will we solve the mystery first of whodunnit or who can finally be a stable presence in John’s life? And would Mitu make a good detective? Tune in to find out! Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit…
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Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi, The Shards, Sterling Point
Do we need to wellness check America’s wealthy youth? How much do we need to like characters to care about their outcomes? And what is BJ’s favorite Star Wars story? Tune in to find out! Note: Our timestamps may vary by platform! Consider these more directional than absolutely accurate <3...
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Furious (Hulu)
Are we interested in another FBI agent chasing a serial killer? Is the serial killer extra creepy? And what’s our theory on the connection between characters? Tune in to find out! Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at...
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The Five Star Weekend, The Hawk, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
Are we ready to go on a weekend vacation with distant friends? Do we think a talented golfer has what it takes to make us laugh? And do we believe Stuart can actually save the universe? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:50 - The Five Star Weekend (Peacock) 6:53 - The Hawk (Netflix) 12:32…
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Ride or Die (Prime Video)
Is this the cast of our actual dreams? How much story do you need in a pilot episode? And what is our top secret antique shopping advice? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at...
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The Doomies, Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, Sparks of Tomorrow
Did we find a show to fill a Gravity Falls sized hole in our hearts? How much accuracy do we need from our historical comedies? How many storylines are too many for a steampunk anime? And what would BJ put in his version of a declaration of independence? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:43…
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Elle (Prime Video)
Did we need a retelling of this iconic character’s story? Does an underdog story still work if everyone needs to catch up to the protagonist? And how do we feel about Seattle? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at...
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Dragon Striker, Oasis, Million Dollar Nannies
Are we in the mood for some magic mixed into our soccer matches? Can we solve the mystery at the luxury resort? And will #NannyTok survive their trip to Ibiza? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:44 - Dragon Striker (Disney+) 5:15 - Oasis (Netflix) 11:19 - Million Dollar Nannies (Freeform) Edited...
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The Season (Hulu)
How many twists do we need in a twisty summer thriller? How much background do we need to care about a revenge plot? And are we invited to your next yacht party? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast |…
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Not Suitable for Work, Best of the World with Antoni Porowski, Alice and Steve, Cape Fear
Did horror stories of revenge or dating your friend’s adult daughter scare us more? Do we need a clear throughline in our travel shows? How much time do you need to establish a comedy about friends? And what city would BJ give a tour of? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:48 - Not Suitable for...
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Smallville (WB/Hulu)
How does this teenage retelling of Superman’s origins hold up? Is Lex Luthor likeable? And who would Mitu befriend in the Smallville universe? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at...
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Spider-Noir, Mating Season, The Boroughs, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed
Did we need another take on the friendly, neighborhood crime stopper? How much chaos can one community take, whether retirement or big city? What is really going on in these forests? And who is BJ’s favorite Spider-Man? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:54 - Spider-Noir (Prime Video / MGM+)…
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Ladies of London: The New Reign (Bravo/Peacock)
Are we ready for socialite drama? Are we ready for Americans living it up in London? Are we ready to visit Emma’s estate? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us…
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Man on Fire, The Punisher: One Last Kill, Off Campus
Are we ready for a thriller set in Brazil? Did we gain important insight into The Punisher as a person? Do hockey and romance always work well together? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:44 - Man on Fire (Netflix) 6:25 - The Punisher: One Last Kill (Disney+) 14:18 - Off Campus (Prime Video)...
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M.I.A. (Peacock)
Are we ready for a violent thriller take on a classic coming-of-age story? And what is our beach vacation advice? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at...
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Widow’s Bay, Kevin, This Is a Gardening Show, American Gladiators
Can scary shows still feel cozy? Can gross out shows work for feel good stories? Do sob stories work on competition shows still? How many poop joes can you fit in a 15-minute episode about where apples come from? And what is BJ’s favorite vegetable? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:49…
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Sunny Nights (Hulu)
Are we ready for siblings to make mistakes? Do we believe in their spray tan business venture? And is there too much violence? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email...
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Big Mistakes, The Testaments, Margo's Got Money Troubles, The Miniature Wife
What happens when you have miniaturization technology? Are we ready for more stories in the world of The Handmaid’s Tale? Can these siblings ever make the right decision? Will Margot figure out her money troubles? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:45 - The Miniature Wife (Peacock) 07:20 - The...
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Rooster (HBO)
Can cozy still be funny? Do looser story threads work? And what would Mitu teach at university if BJ forced her? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at...
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Love Overboard, Bait, If it's Tuesday, it's Murder, Born to Bowl
Is forced labor the missing new component in reality TV? How quickly do we need to get to the action in a show hinging on a big reveal? And how do you toe the line between documentary and mockumentary? PLUS who is BJ’s favorite Bond? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:52 - Love Overboard (Hulu)...
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Iyanu (Cartoon Network)
What type of magical powers would we want? Is Iyanu the chosen one? Does this remind us of Avatar the Last Airbender? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at...
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Age of Attraction, Scarpetta, Vladimir, Imperfect Women
Can people truly be age blind? Do flashbacks and quirky family members aid in crime solving? How fast can someone become obsessed with their coworker? What happens when friends have too many secrets? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:45 - Age of Attraction (Netflix) 06:58 - Scarpetta (Prime...
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Wild Cards (CW)
Shout out to the listeners who brought this funky procedural into our lives. Can a con make a great cop? What happens when you can’t trust anyone or anything including your job or partner? And would Mitu or BJ enjoy enforcing maritime law? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst…
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Young Sherlock, Marshals, DTF St. Louis, RJ Decker
Which show did we think was a period piece? Which period piece changed Mitu’s mind on the genre? How weird is too weird? And how much mystery do you need in a mystery show pilot? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:41 -Young Sherlock (Prime Video) 06:27 - Marshals (CBS) 11:49 - DTF St. Louis…
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The Boyfriend (Netflix)
What happens when you can only write one letter to your crush? What’s the best way to name a coffee truck? And does this show get back to the beginnings of reality TV? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast…
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Can You Keep a Secret?, Neighbors, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast
Is accidental fraud as bad as intentional fraud? Can neighbors ever reach a peaceful resolution? Is Tracy Morgan doing what he does best in sitcoms? And how scary was that family in the house? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:45 - Can You Keep a Secret? (Paramount+) 07:27 - Neighbors (HBO Max)...
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The ‘Burbs (Peacock)
How much mystery do we need in a comedy thriller? Why is Keke Palmer just so charming? And what are BJ and Mitu’s ideal neighborhoods? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com…
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Wonder Man, Memory of a Killer, Agatha Christie's Seven Dials, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
Which show surprisingly made us fall in love with friendship again? How far can we push the unreliable narrator concept?How big can the stakes get for a coming of age story whether you’re a budding sleuth or space cadet? And what is BJ’s favorite movie? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:41 -...
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Ludwig (BBC)
Are we ready to watch another quirky detective? Did the premise hook us? Is the mystery engaging enough? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at...
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Best Medicine, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Steal, Ponies
What’s it like to be a reluctant doctor in a small town? Is this Game of Thrones spin-off different enough? How tense is too tense? And what does it take to make a good spy? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:41 - Best Medicine (Fox) 06:21 - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO) 12:14 - Steal...
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Best of 2025
What made us laugh? What made us cry? What made us cringe in joy and discomfort? What truly scared us? Tune in to find out our choices for the standout pilot episodes (and TV shows!) of 2025! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at…
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Mistletoe Murders (Hallmark)
How much narration is too much? Is our protagonist hiding a mystery of her own? And how frequently would we visit a year-round Christmas store? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at...
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All Her Fault, Just Alice, The Beast in Me, Heated Rivalry
Why are all the adults suspicious in this missing child case? What’s the secret to living a double life? Is it safe to trust someone with bloodlust? And is there enough hockey? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:42 - All Her Fault (Peacock) 06:50 - Just Alice (Netflix) 12:13 - The Beast in Me...
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A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (CBS / Apple TV)
How much thanks is Snoopy owed for the Thanksgiving spectacular he and Woodstock put together? How do Charlie and crew mend friendships and the holiday spirit? And what are our favorite Thanksgiving side dishes? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a...
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Pluribus, The Bad Guys: Breaking In, Crutch, Stumble
How can you make teamwork work without trust, whether you’re a cheer squad seeking an important championship or a group of thieves trying to be better than the rest? What happens to an empty nester’s dreams deferred? And why would Mitu successfully avoid the Pluribus villain? Tune in to find out!...
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Reasonable Doubt (Hulu)
Is reasonable doubt a legal drama or is it a drama about a very complicated person who does law? And how do BJ & Mitu define partnership? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at...
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The Chair Company, Disney Twisted-Wonderland the Animation, Boston Blue, The Asset
What happens when you search for a chair company? What happens when a popular game is turned into an anime? What happens when your whole family is connected to the police department? And what happens when you’re recruited for an undercover mission? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:48 - The…
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Lazarus (Prime Video)
Is this horror thriller scary enough? Are we ready to watch Laz solve cold cases? And what’s the best pace for a pilot episode? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com |…
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911: Nashville, The Last Frontier, DMV, Boots
What happens on windy days with kites? Can Alaska handle criminals on the loose? Does the DMV make for an excellent workplace comedy setting? And how tough is it to survive a military bootcamp? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:55 - 9-1-1: Nashville (ABC) 07:47 - The Last Frontier (Apple TV)...
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Genie, Make a Wish (Netflix)
How can such a dark show also be so bright and silly? Do two bad people make for one possible good ending? And how would we approach a genie’s offer to make a wish? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast |...
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Wayward, Cat’s Eye, Chad Powers, Haunted Hotel
Secrets is the theme this week with a creepy private school community and some missing kids, a trio of cafe owners leading a double life, an aspiring football star taking an alternative route to success, and a family trying to make due at a hotel with a haunting problem. How do they navigate…
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Hotel Costiera (Prime Video)
What kind of team has Daniel put together in Italy? How beautiful is the luxury hotel setting? And is there enough action to satisfy action-drama fans? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at...
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The Pilot Podcast answers our listeners’ question: “Should I watch this?” by reviewing pilot episodes of TV shows (network, streaming, and otherwise) in an efficient, informative, and funny format. Let us help guide your television viewing experience. Have you ever: Hate-watched a show because you were too far in and invested? Found a great show too late and now you’re trying to avoid spoilers at every turn? Endlessly scrolled through Netflix looking for a show to enjoy with your lunch? There is so much content out there across broadcast and streaming platforms. We'll help you find your next favorite show!
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