Not every horror TV show kicks things off perfectly, but some manage to nail their identity right from the start. The pilot episodes don’t just introduce the story, they set the tone for everything ...

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Twilight Zone episode "Cavender Is Coming” was planed as a spinoff for a sitcom. Lukewarm reactions to the episode kept that ...

Perfect pilots, messy aftermaths. These shows started strong, then crashed — proof that TV’s best beginnings aren’t always sustainable.

Learn about the different types of pilot episodes, their purpose, and advice for actors to stay focused after booking a pilot.

The pilot episode of “Thomas & Friends,” featuring Thomas the Tank Engine, was filmed in 1983 and titled “Down the Mine.” Mattel ...

James Burrows discusses directing the original 'Frasier' pilot, including why Peri Gilpin replaced Lisa Kudrow as Roz.

The original pilot episode of 'Family Guy' has finally been shared online for the first time since it was put together in 1998.

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There was something special about M*A*S*H from the moment the pilot episode aired Sept. 17, 1972, on CBS, if only just below the surface. The show at first seemed to be another well-executed ...

Surprisingly, it wasn’t what I expected. I never saw an episode of Dexter before watching the pilot but I had made some assumptions about it. I have read and watched a few fictional shows, books ...