Take Us to the Pilot

Apr 15 2025 74 ep. 75 mins 77
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Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to take flight with our hosts, JJ & Keith, as they help navigate you through the captivating skies of television history, taking you through the pilot episodes that have ignited our love for TV.

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The Newsroom

Apr 08 2025 88 mins  
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Mad Men

Apr 01 2025 86 mins  
Our next batch of pilots centers around mass media, starting with the award-winning premiere of Mad Men. As AMC's first original series, this acclaimed drama cemented its network as a major player in the golden era of television.

Hacks

Mar 18 2025 58 mins  
We're wrapping up our series on female leads in comedy by discussing the pilot of Hacks. This series showcases multigenerational humor with a nod to the trailblazing women of prior decades.

Nora From Queens

Mar 11 2025 52 mins  
Awkwafina's rise to fame in the 2010s culminated in the launch of her own TV series, Nora from Queens, which drew on her experience growing up in New York's Asian American community.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Mar 04 2025 71 mins  
In the premiere of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, creator Amy Sherman-Palladino pushes the title character into the world of stand-up comedy while exploring themes of family, gender, and tradition.

Broad City

Feb 25 2025 49 mins  
When Broad City transitioned from YouTube to television, the series became an instant hit for Comedy Central and quickly cemented Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer as an iconic comedic duo.

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Feb 18 2025 58 mins  
Ellie Kemper's ability to convey innocence and strength inspired Tina Fey when developing Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, a comedy that emphasized how females are strong as hell.

Ugly Betty

Feb 11 2025 76 mins  
When Ugly Betty premiered in 2006, the series stood out for its comedic take on telenovelas and propelled its star, America Ferrera, into becoming a household name.

Gilmore Girls

Feb 04 2025 84 mins  
The pilot of Gilmore Girls kicked off a long-running series that earned a dedicated fan base for its lovable leads, quirky supporting cast, and compelling family drama.