a program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors
an essential ingredient for CRM success, even more so for first-time users, which is what most SMEs will be
a one-episode sales version of a possible future series
a sample episode or prototype of a television show
a single episode filmed in order to pitch a television show to network executives
a "test run" of a series concept, filmed and assembled to give the network an idea of what it will look like, how it will play, and (via viewer testing) what kind of demographic it will appeal to
a trial episode of a proposed series
A television program produced as a prototype of a series being considered a network. The success or failure of the pilot usually determines if the network picks up the series.
The first or maiden show introducing the characters and series situations for a potential television series.
In television, an episode that is used to test the viability of a series.
A one-off episode of a proposed series, usually in extended form, to gauge audience reaction. If successful, the rest of the series is made and the pilot becomes the first episode.
"Pilot" is the title of a short story in science fiction author Stephen Baxter's Xeelee Sequence. Sixth in the anthology Vacuum Diagrams, it is a revision of a story first published as a chapbook by Novacon in 1993.
Pilot is a fictional character and one of two regular animatronic puppet characters on the television science fiction series Farscape. Pilot is operated by Sean Masterson, Tim Mieville, Matt McCoy, Mario Halouvas and Fiona Gentle. His voice is provided by Lani Tupu (who also plays the character Captain Bialar Crais on Farscape).
Pilots are the only name given to a fictional race from the Farscape universe.
Pilot is the pilot of the American sitcom Joey.
Pilot was the first episode of the Nickelodeon television show Drake & Josh, so named because it was the pilot episode of the series. It first aired on January 11th, 2004 and has rarely aired since, however, it does air from time to time in countries outside of the United States. This one-time air is common in sitcoms that have just started although it does air once in a while in the United States.
"Pilot" episode of the TV animated series American Dad! was the episode that the show's creator, Seth McFarlane used to pitch his original idea to the FOX Network. As such, the official series premiere was in fact the second episode produced, "Threat Levels".
Pilot is the first and pilot episode of the teen television show, Zoey 101.
Pilot is the first episode of the television sitcom 8 Simple Rules.
Pilot is Episode 1 of Season 1 of the television series Gilmore Girls.
"Pilot" is the first episode of the HBO original series, Six Feet Under. The episode was written and directed by series creator, Alan Ball. It originally aired on Sunday June 3, 2001.
"Pilot" is the first episode of the ABC television series, Desperate Housewives. The episode was written by Marc Cherry and was directed by Charles Mc Dougall. It originally aired on Sunday October 3, 2004.
"Pilot" is the first episode of the American sitcom My Name Is Earl.
Pilot is the first episode of the American television sitcom Yes, Dear.
"Pilot" is episode 1 of season 1 of the television show Veronica Mars.
The Pilot is the first episode of the FOX Network series Malcolm in the Middle. It originally aired on January 9, 2000.
"Pilot" is the first episode of the first season of The Office (U.S. version). It was written by Greg Daniels, Ricky Gervais, and Stephen Merchant and directed by Ken Kwapis. It first aired on March 24, 2005.
Pilot (alternate titles: McNamara/Troyhttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt0661193/ or Silvio Perez) is the first episode of the American television drama Nip/Tuck. It aired on July 22, 2003.
The Pilot is the first episode of the American television series Prison Break which premiered on 29 August 2005 in the United States. It introduces the two main protagonists of the series, Michael Scofield (played by Wentworth Miller) and Lincoln Burrows (played by Dominic Purcell). The episode features the start of Michael's escape plan to save his brother from his death sentence.
"Pilot" is an episode of the television comedy series Hope & Faith.
"Pilot" was the series premiere of the TV comedy series Arrested Development.
"Pilot" constitutes the 1st and 2nd episodes of Lost. They are the first and second episodes of the first season. The episodes were directed by J.J.
Pilot is the pilot episode for the television series Roswell.
Pilot is the first episode of the sitcom The Drew Carey Show.
"Pilot" is the first episode of the American serial drama, The West Wing.
"Pilot" is the first episode in the FOX animated television series King of the Hill.
This is the first episode (the pilot) of the American television show, Home Improvement. It originally aired on September 17, 1991.
"Deadwood" is the first episode of the HBO original series, Deadwood. It was the first episode of the first season. The episode was written by David Milch and was directed by Walter Hill.
Pilot is the unaired first episode of the television series Invader Zim. The voice of Zim is voice actor Billy West.
"Pilot" is the two part first episode in the first season of . It originally aired in North America on September 24, 1995.
"Pilot" (or "The Douchebag Aspect") was the first episode of Mission Hill. It was written by Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein. It first aired on September 24, 1999.
"Pilot" was the pilot episode of The Cosby Show. The episode aired on September 20, 1984, and introduced the Huxtable family to viewers.
This article details the Wildfire episode Pilot (1).
This article details the Wildfire episode Pilot (2).
The extended Pilot episode of the USA original series Psych aired on July 7, 2006, and ran 90 minutes.
"Pilot" is the first episode of the first season of the television show .
"Pilot" is the premiere episode of the American science fiction drama Eureka. Although originally broadcast as one 2-hour episode, it functions as the first and second episodes of Season 1.
"Pilot" was the original series pilot for The X-Files science-fiction television series created by Chris Carter. Its main theme was alien abduction.
"Pilot" is Episode 1 of Season 1 of the CBS apocalyptic drama Jericho.
"Pilot" is the first episode of season one and the pilot of the science fiction television series The 4400. The episode aired July 11, 2004 on the USA Network.
Pilot is the first episode the short-lived Fox science-fiction action series Harsh Realm.
"Pilot" is the first episode of the first season of the WB original series, Smallville. The episode was written by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar and was directed by David Nutter.It originally aired on October 16, 2001.
"Pilot" is the pilot episode of the science fiction television series, Dark Angel. The episode is approximately 85 minutes.
"Pilot" (also known as "I Am Not Going to Sell Herbalux") is the debut episode for the dramedy series Ugly Betty.
The pilot episode of Without a trace concerned a 28-year-old marketing executive who apparently walked away from everything in her life. When her house is came to, they find all of her things intact, even her purse and cell phone. A security tape shows her going into the night.
"Pilot" is episode 1 of season 1 of the FOX network serialized kidnapping drama Vanished.
"Pilot" is the very first episode of Puppets Who Kill. This episode aired on Friday October 4, 2002, on the Comedy Network.
This is the pilot episode for the show called Mr. Meaty.
"Pilot" was the pilot for the CBS television series American Gothic, which originally aired on September 22, 1995.
"Pilot" is episode one of the first season of the television series Supernatural. It dealt mainly with a ghost known as the "Woman in White."
"Pilot (Part 1)" is the first episode of the television program Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. It was never joined together with the second episode, "Pilot {Part 2)", and remains a stand-alone episode. The episode (and the series) star Dean Cain as Superman and Clark Kent, Teri Hatcher as Lois Lane and John Shea as Lex Luthor.
"Pilot" is the television pilot episode of the situation comedy series 30 Rock, which aired on October 11, 2006.
"Pilot" is the first episode of the television series House, which premiered on the FOX network on November 16, 2004. It introduces the characters of Dr. Gregory House (played by Hugh Laurie)—a maverick antisocial doctor—and his team of diagnosticians at the fictional Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital in New Jersey.
The pilot episode of Life on a Stick starts when the main character (Laz Lackerson) has to find a job or otherwise leave his parents' house forever. So he finds a job at the Yippee Hot Dogs food court restaurant. Once there, he finds that working life is no different than high school with its cliques and power people.
"Pilot" was the first episode of Day Break which aired in a two-hour season premiere with "What If They Run" on November 15, 2006.
The pilot episode of was never aired, instead being replaced by "The Boy in the Iceberg". The episode is currently only available as a bonus feature on the sixth disc.
"Pilot" is episode 1 of season 1 of the television show One Tree Hill.
This is the first episode in ABC Family's original series Lincoln Heights.
Pilot was the pilot episode of the CBS sitcom The Nanny. It first aired on November 3rd, 1993.
"Pilot" is the first episode of the television series JAG, which premiered in two parts on the NBC network on September 23, 1995. It introduces the characters of Lieutenant Harmon Rabb (played by David James Elliott)—a former pilot turned attorney—and his partner Lieutenant Caitlin Pike. The episode follows Rabb and Pike as they investigate the disappearance of the first female combat pilot aboard the aircraft carrier USS Seahawk.