The Pilot Episode

Just an update on what's going on around these here parts.

The gang stays on the Marvel train, but they almost jumped off this time. Iron Fist is....you know what, you should probably just listen. It's one of those shows, folks.

The gang is back on the Britcoms! This time out, they discuss a little-known show called Vicious. It's strainge that it's little-known becuase it starts Derek Jacobi and Ian McKellen!!!! So you know it's gonna be great. But how great? Listen and find out!

He's got Power, Man. I apologize for that pun, especially since a lot of you won't even get it. This time out, the gang dives back into Marvel television with Luke Cage! What happens with the villain is the most interesting character? Listen and find out!

More Bob is always better right? We think so. After the Television Classic that was The Bob Newhart Show, the Buttoned Down Mind struck again with Newhart in 1982. Did Bob manage to catch lightning in a bottle twice? Probably. Listen and find out!

We continue or discussion of the Marvel TV universe with the second Netflix show, Jessica Jones. It has a vastly different tone than Daredevil. Does it work for our crew? Listen and find out!

Yo Willie! It's everyone's favorite alien from the '80s! No, not that one, the one from TV. No, Mork was in the '70s. We're talking about ALF! Does this show hold up, or has its humor passed it's prime? Listen and find out!

We're back! After our extended hiatus we continue or Marvel Television series with the first Netflix show, Daredevil! Did this series help us see the MCU with a different set of eyes, or are we just blinded to our love of the material? Listen and find out!

This episode is DYNOMITE!!!! Yeah, we really did have to. It's a spinoff of a spinoff!!! What kind of sorcery is this?? Unfortunately, Maude is not readily available to stream, so we had to skip over the 3rd All In the Family spinoff in favor of that spinoff's spinoff, Good TImes. Was it really a good time? Listen and find out!

Our discussion of the Marvel television universe continues with Agent Carter. Why did thsi show not last any longer than it did? Should it have? Will these questions ever get answered? Listen and find out!

The Norman Lear-A-Thon continues with the first spinoff of All In The Family: The Jeffersons! How does this show compare to it's parent program? Well, it ran longer, and at least one of the hosts finds it to be a better show. Listen and find out who!

Here at the Pilot Episode, we love acronyms, so listen to this show ASAP and PDQ you'll find you're having a good time. If you like Marvel movies, that is. Settle in folks, you're in for a trip!

Stifle yaself and listen to the dingbats discuss everyone's favorite bigot, Archie Bunker. ALL IN THE FAMILY was groundbreaking television, but was it funny? Listen and find out!

It's time to get spooky! The crew tries to exorcise some demons as they review EVIL!!! Come get scared with us!!

In the grand tradition of Barney Miller comes Brooklyn Nine-Nine, a workplace comedy set in a police station. It's got a VERY loyal following, but is that following deserved? And is Andy Samberg ever likeable? Listen and find out!

Is there anything that Alan Tudyk can't do? I'm sure there is, but we haven't found it yet. The crew discusses his latest triumph as the lead on Resident Alien, a quirky show that we had a lot of fun watching. And you'll have a lot of fun listening to us talk about it! Trust me!

What are we talkin' about this week? Well, this HAH?!?!...This week we're talkin' Shoresy, eh! The Letterkenny spinoff that's taking the world by storm! How does the show stack up to its predecessor? Listen and find out!

Are there more cops on TV than in real life? There might be if Blue Bloods is to be believed. But is it believable? Listen and find out how Tom Selleck's latest act is wearing.

The gang heads north of the border again to discuss a wonderful show called Corner Gas. Jeff describes it as "Exactly what I think of when I hear the term 'Canadian Sitcom'" and that's a good thing. Enjoy!

Wow! 100 episodes! If we were a TV show we'd be ready for syndication! But we aren't, so we'll just say thank you for sticking with us this long! To celebrate, the crew decided to list their top 5 TV Parents. Listen and see if you agree with their picks, or if they need to be put in hiatus!

There are a LOT of crime procedurals out there, so it's not surprising when one gets lost in the shuffle. What IS surprising is when a show as good as Lie To Me is one of the lost. Tim Roth plays a human lie detector. Can you tell if the hosts are being sincere with their thoughts? Listen and find out!

This time out the crew travels north of the border to discuss that Canadian phenomenon LETTERKENNY! Jeff is a newbie to the show, but he's guided by Cory and Regina who are experts. Is the show too polite for America? Listen and find out!

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!

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!

The Pilot Episode crew goes back to school this week to discuss Community! It's a favorite of all 3 hosts, so they're excited to bring this discussion to you. Does the show still get an A, or is it going to summer school? Listen and find out!

Everybody got their pineapple? We're VERY excited about this show because we're all HUGE fans of Psych! One of USA's most popular original shows, Jeff has the whole series almost memorized. Does it hold up to repeat viewings? Or even one? Listen and find out!