Podcasts by Pilot Inspectors

Episode 280 - Sharp Objects from 2018-07-17T04:10:59

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the premiere episode for the new HBO limited series Sharp Objects, based on the novel by Gillian Flynn, directed by Jea...

Episode 279 - Pose from 2018-07-09T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the new FX original series from creator Ryan Murphy, Pose.

Today's intro music is "Running...

Episode 278 - Scrubs from 2018-07-02T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. For today's episode, we are discussing the 2001 sitcom Scrubs, starring Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke.

Today's intro music is "Please Forgi...

Episode 197 - GLOW (Rerun) from 2018-06-26T02:40:13

The Netflix Original Series GLOW, starring Alison Brie and Marc Maron, is returning for its second season this week. For this week's episode, we are re-airing our conversation about the fantasti...

Episode 277 - Cloak&Dagger from 2018-06-18T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the premiere episode for the new Freeform series based on the Marvel comic "Cloak & Dagger" starring Olivia Holt and Au...

Episode 276 - Dietland from 2018-06-12T04:23:44

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the new AMC series Dietland, starring Joy Nash and Juliana Margulies.

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Episode 275 - Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce from 2018-06-04T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the 2014 Bravo series Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce, starring Lisa Edelstein, Janeane Garofalo, and ...

Episode 274 - Arrested Development from 2018-05-28T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the 2003 Fox Sitcom Arrested Development, starring Jason Bateman, David Cross, Portia de Rossi, Will...

Episode 273 - A Conversation About Guilt from 2018-05-26T19:33:23

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, instead of discussing a pilot episode of a series, we are having a conversation about the role the guilt plays in our decision to watch a te...

Episode 272 - Safe from 2018-05-21T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the first episode of the new Netflix original series Safe, starring Michael C Hall. Plus, we have an additional convers...

Episode 271 - The Last Man On Earth from 2018-05-15T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are mourning the cancellation of one of our favorite shows by talking about the pilot episode of the Fox comedy The Last Man On Earth. Listen

Episode 270 - Cobra Kai from 2018-05-07T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the new YouTube Red series Cobra Kai, starring William Zabka and Ralph Macchio, which continues the story of the Karate...

Episode 269 - Cougar Town - Alternative Pilot from 2018-05-05T19:33

Welcome back to and experimental episode of Pilot Inspectors. For today's episode, we are discussing the 2009 ABC sitcom Cougar Town for the second time this week. Today we are talking about sea...

Episode 268 - Cougar Town from 2018-05-01T04:06:36

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we will be discussing the pilot episode of the 2009 ABC sitcom Cougar Town starring Courtney Cox.

Today's intro music is "Li...

Episode 267 - Champions from 2018-04-23T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the series premiere episode of the new NBC sitcom Champions, starring Anders Holm.

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Episode 266 - New Girl from 2018-04-16T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are watching the pilot episode for the 2011 Fox sitcom New Girl, in honor of the premiere of its final season.

Today's in...

Episode 265 - Killing Eve from 2018-04-09T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the premier episode for the new BBC American series Killing Eve, starring Sandra oh. We also spend some time talking about...

Episode 264 - Roseanne Revival from 2018-04-02T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the premiere episodes of the revival of the classic ABC sitcom Roseanne, starring Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, and Laurie ...

Episode 263 - For the People from 2018-03-26T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the new ABC legal series For the People, starring Britt Robertson and Hope Davis.

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Episode 262 - Rise from 2018-03-19T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the premiere episode for the new high school musical theater series from NBC, Rise, starring Josh Radnor and Rosie Pere...

Episode 261 - Life Sentence from 2018-03-12T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the new CW series Life Sentence, starring Lucy Hale.

Today's intro music is "I Ch...

Special Preview: Closer to Free - Episode 101 from 2018-03-05T11:00

For this week's episode of Pilot Inspectors, we are previewing the first episode of our new podcast, Closer to Free. Closer to Free is a rewatch podcast of the 1994 Fox series Party of Five, sta...

Episode 260 - Good Girls from 2018-02-26T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the premiere episode for the new NBC series Good Girls, starring Christina Hendricks, Retta, and Mae Whitman.

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Episode 259 - Everything Sucks! from 2018-02-19T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the 90's nostalgia series Everything Sucks! from Netflix.

Today's intro music is "Do...

Episode 258 - Here and Now from 2018-02-16T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Today, we are discussing the premier episode of the new HBO original series from Alan Ball, Here and Now, starring Tim Robbins and Holly Hunter.

Episode 257 - Party of Five from 2018-02-12T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode of the 1994 Fox series Party of Five, starring Matthew Fox, Scott Wolf, Neve Campbell, and Lacey Chabert...

Episode 256 - The End of the F***ing World from 2018-02-08T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Today, we are talking about the first episode of the Channel 4/Netflix series The End of the F***ing World, starring Jessica Barden and Alex Lawther.

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Episode 255 - A.P. Bio from 2018-02-05T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the new NBC sitcom A.P. Bio, starring Glenn Howerton and Patton Oswalt.

Today's i...

Episode 254 - Lovesick from 2018-02-01T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the Channel 4/Netflix series Lovesick, formerly known as Scrotal Recall.

Today's int...

Episode 253 - Veronica Mars from 2018-01-29T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In celebration of Jen's birthday, we're watching one of her favorite pilots of all time, the 2004 pilot episode for the UPN series Veronica Mars, starring Krist...

Episode 252 - LA to Vegas from 2018-01-27T17:53:37

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the premiere episode of the new Fox sitcom LA to Vegas, starring Kim Matula and Dylan McDermott.

Today'...

Episode 251 - Black Lightning from 2018-01-23T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the new CW DC super hero series Black Lightning, starring Cress Williams.

Today's in...

Episode 250 - Alone Together from 2018-01-18T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the premiere episode of the new Freeform comedy series Alone Together, starring Esther Povitsky and Benji Aflalo.

Jen Goes Rogue - Buffy's Love Life from 2018-01-15T17:26:16

In this bonus episode, Jen babbles about Buffy's love life to make up for the fact that the Pilot Inspectors are too sick to record real episodes.

Episode 249 - 9-1-1 from 2018-01-08T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the Fox series from producer Ryan Murphy, 9-1-1, starring Peter Krause, Angela Bassett, and Conni...

Episode 248 - Grown-ish from 2018-01-04T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the new Black-ish spinoff series Grown-ish, starring Yara Shahidi.

Today's intro music is "True Affecti...

Episode 247 - 2017 Year in Review from 2017-12-29T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On our last episode of 2017, we are taking a look back at the highs and lows of the last year, both on the TV and in the world beyond.

Episode 246 - 2017 Christmas Special from 2017-12-25T11:00

Happy Holiday's from Pilot Inspectors. For our 2017 Christmas Special, we are talking about two of our favorite sitcom Christmas episodes. First, we discuss the Parks and Recreations episode "Ci...

Episode 245 - The Mary Tyler Moore Show from 2017-12-22T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the classic 1970 sitcom The Mary Tyler Moore Show.

Today's intro music is the Mary T...

Episode 244 - The Punisher from 2017-12-18T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the Netflix original series the Punisher, starring Jon Bernthal.

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Episode 134 - Sweet/Vicious (Rerun) from 2017-12-14T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Today, we are re-airing an episode from November 2016 for the MTV series Sweet/Vicious, starring Eliza Bennett and Taylor Dearden. The show may have been uncere...

Episode 170 - The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (RERUN) from 2017-12-11T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Today, we are re-releasing an episode we first aired back in March 2017 for the Amazon original series the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, created by Gilmore Girls creat...

Episode 243 - There's...Johnny! from 2017-12-07T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode of the new Hulu series There's...Johnny!, starring Ian Nelson, Jane Levy, and Tony Danza.

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Episode 242 - Godless from 2017-12-04T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the first episode of the new Netflix original mini-series Godless.

Today's intro music is "The Ecstasy ...

Episode 241 - A Conversation with Paula Marshall from 2017-11-30T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are speaking with actor Paula Marshall, star of Cupid (the good one), as well as many other shows over her nearly 30 year career.

Episode 240 - SMILF from 2017-11-27T14:06:50

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Today we're talking about the new Showtime series SMILF, written, directed by, and starring Frankie Shaw.

Today's intro music is "Tomboy" by Pri...

Episode 239 - Runaways from 2017-11-23T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the new Hulu series Runaways, based on the Marvel comic book series.

Today's intr...

Episode 238 - Future Man from 2017-11-21T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the new Hulu series Future Man, starring Josh Hutcherson, Eliza Coupe, and Derek Wilson.

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Episode 237 - It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia from 2017-11-16T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are joined by entertainment writer Drew Grant to have a tremendously spoiler-filled conversation about the pilot episode of the 2005 FX s...

Episode 236 - Wynonna Earp from 2017-11-13T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the Syfy series Wynonna Earp.

Today's intro music is "Black Sheep" by Metric.

Episode 235 - The Inspectors from 2017-11-10T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the 2015 CBS series The Inspectors, a Saturday morning educational crime drama paid for by the US Po...

Episode 234 - Life in Pieces from 2017-11-07T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the 2015 CBS family sitcom Life in Pieces, starring Betsy Brandt, Colin Hanks, Dianne Wiest, Jame...

Episode 233 - Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television from 2017-11-02T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the new YouTube Red series Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television, starring the titular Ryan Hansen and Samira Wiley.<...

Episode 232 - Lore from 2017-10-31T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the first episode of the new Amazon original series Lore, and adaptation of the popular folklore podcast hosted by Aaron M...

Episode 231 - Sabrina the Teenage Witch from 2017-10-26T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode of the 1996 family sitcom Sabrina the Teenage Witch, starring Melissa Joan Hart.

Today's...

Episode 230 - Charmed from 2017-10-23T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the 1998 WB series Charmed, starring Alyssa Milano and Shannen Doherty.

Today's i...

Episode 229 - White Famous from 2017-10-19T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we're talking about the premiere episode of the new Showtime series White Famous, starring Jay Pharoah.

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Episode 228 - Mindhunter from 2017-10-17T03:59:15

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the new Netflix original series from David Fincher, Mindhunter, starring Johnathan Groff.

Today's intro...

Episode 227 - Ten Days in the Valley from 2017-10-12T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the new NBC series Ten Days in the Valley, starring Kyra Sedgwick.

Today's intro music is "Come Down" by A...

Episode 226 - Kevin (Probably) Saves the World from 2017-10-09T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the premiere episode of the new ABC series Kevin (Probably) Saves the World, starring Jason Ritter.

Today'...

Episode 225 - The Gifted from 2017-10-08T04:39:13

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are taking a look at the new X-Men universe Fox series the Gifted, starring Stephen Moyer and Amy Acker.

Today's intro mu...

Episode 224 - Ghosted + The Mayor from 2017-10-05T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing two new comedy pilots premiering this fall. The first is Ghosted on Fox, starring Adam Scott and Craig Robinson. The secon...

Episode 223 - Young Sheldon + Me, Myself&I from 2017-10-02T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episodes for two new sitcoms from CBS. Young Sheldon, starring Iain Armitage and Zoe Perry, chronicles the child...

Episode 222 - Will&Grace from 2017-09-28T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the original pilot episode for the 1998 sitcom Will & Grace, as well as the first episode of the current revival season, a...

Episode 221 - Star Trek: Discovery from 2017-09-26T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the two hour premiere of the new CBS All Access streaming series Star Trek: Discovery, starring Sonequa Martin-Green. Listen

Episode 220 - Curb Your Enthusiasm from 2017-09-21T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are taking a look at the pilot episode of the HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm, starring Larry David.

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Episode 219 - American Vandal from 2017-09-18T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the new Netflix original mockmentary series American Vandal.

Today's intro music is the TRONICBOX 80s remi...

Episode 218 - The Orville from 2017-09-14T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we (well, mostly Dylan) discuss the new Fox science fiction comedy The Orville, created by and starring Seth MacFarlane.

Tod...

Episode 217 - The Deuce from 2017-09-11T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode of the new HBO series the Deuce, from creator David Simon, and starring James Franco and Maggie Gyllenha...

Episode 216 - The Office from 2017-09-07T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episodes for both the UK and the American versions of the Office.

Today's intro music is "That O...

Episode 215 - The Returned from 2017-08-31T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we discuss pilot episodes for the Returned, both the 2012 French series and the 2015 American A&E series. Content warning: this episode cont...

Episode 214 - Saved by the Bell from 2017-08-28T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about two pilot episodes for the show that would eventually be known as Saved by the Bell. We first watched the first episode...

Episode 213 - Parks and Recreations from 2017-08-24T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we discuss the pilot episode for the 2009 sitcom Parks and Recreations, starring Amy Poehler.

Today's intro music is "Here a...

Episode 212 - The Defenders from 2017-08-21T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the first episode of the Netflix original series the Defenders, bringing together Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and...

Episode 211 - Galavant from 2017-08-17T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the 2015 fantasy musical comedy Galavant.

Today's intro music is "Once Upon A Tim...

Episode 210 - Living Single from 2017-08-14T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the 1993 sitcom Living Single, starring Queen Latifah.

Today's intro music is "We...

Episode 209 - What Would Diplo Do? from 2017-08-10T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the premiere of the new VICE series What Would Diplo Do? created by and starring James Van der Beek.

Today...

Episode 208 - Guest Book + Room 104 from 2017-08-07T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing two new anthology series set in hotel rooms. First, we are discussing the first episode of the new Greg Garcia anthology s...

Episode 207 - The Sinner from 2017-08-04T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode of the new USA series The Sinner, starring Jessica Biel and Bill Pullman.

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Episode 206 - The Bold Type from 2017-07-31T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode of the new Freeform series The Bold Type.

Today's intro music is "Higher" by The Naked a...

Episode 205 - Midnight, Texas from 2017-07-27T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the new NBC series Midnight, Texas.

Today's intro music is "Midnight In A Perfect...

Episode 204 - Ozark from 2017-07-24T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the first episode of the new Netflix original series Ozark, starring Jason Bateman and Laura Linney.

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Episode 203 - I'm Sorry from 2017-07-20T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the new TruTV series I'm Sorry, starring Andrea Savage.

Today's intro music is "B...

Episode 202 - Friends from College from 2017-07-17T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode we are discussing the first episode of the new Netflix original series Friends from College.

Today's intro music is a cover o...

Episode 201 - CSI from 2017-07-13T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the 2000 CBS series CSI: Crime Scene Investigations.

Today's intro music is "Who Are...

Episode 200 - Firefly from 2017-07-10T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In honor of our 200th episode, we are discussing the multiple "pilot" episodes of the 2002 Fox series Firefly, from writer/director Joss Whedon. The first part ...

Episode 199 - Gypsy from 2017-07-06T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the new Netflix original series Gypsy, starring Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup.

Today's intro music is "G...

Episode 198 - Younger from 2017-06-29T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode of the TV Land series Younger, starring Sutton Foster, Hillary Duff, and Debi Mazar.

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Episode 197 - GLOW from 2017-06-26T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the first episode of the new Netflix original series GLOW, starring Alison Brie and Betty Gilpin.

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Episode 196 - Imposters from 2017-06-24T04:19:04

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the Bravo series Imposters.

Today's intro music is "Foreground" by Grizzly Bear.

Episode 195 - Mighty Morphin Power Rangers from 2017-06-19T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the 1993 children's action show Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.

Today's intro music is...

Episode 194 - I'm Dying Up Here from 2017-06-16T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode of I'm Dying Up Here, the new Showtime series about stand up comedians in early 1970's Los Angeles.

Episode 193 - Claws from 2017-06-13T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the new TNT series Claws, starring Niecy Nash and Carrie Preston.

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Episode 192 - Anne with an E from 2017-06-08T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the first episode of the Netflix original series Anne with an E, based on the Anne of Green Gables books by Lucy Maude Mon...

Episode 191 - Seinfeld from 2017-06-05T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode of Seinfeld, a relatively obscure sitcom from the late 80's on NBC.

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Episode 190 - Still Star-Crossed from 2017-06-01T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the premiere episode of the new ABC series Still Star-Crossed, based on the classic Shakespeare play Romeo & Juliet. Listen

Episode 189 - Downward Dog from 2017-05-30T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the new ABC sitom Downward Dog, starring Alison Tolman

Today's intro music is "Gagge...

Episode 188 - Twin Peaks: The Return from 2017-05-25T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the premiere episode of the Twin Peaks revival, created by David Lynch and Mark Frost.

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Episode 187 - 2017 Upfronts from 2017-05-22T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the 2017 network upfronts. We will talk about the trailers for all of the major networks pilots for the 2017-2018 season.<...

Episode 186 - Great News from 2017-05-18T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode of the new NBC series Great News, starring Briga Heelan and Andrea Martin.

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Episode 185 - Mary Kills People from 2017-05-15T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode of the new Lifetime series Mary Kills People, starring Caroline Dhavernas. Please be aware: this episode...

Episode 184 - An Interview with Trial&Error's Jeff Astrof from 2017-05-12T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's very special episode, we are speaking with Jeff Astrof, creator of the new NBC sitcom Trial & Error. We're talking about his 25 years of writing and ...

Episode 183 - Trial&Error from 2017-05-08T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode of the NBC sitcom series Trial & Error, starring John Lithgow and Nicholas D'Agosto.

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Episode 182 - Dear White People from 2017-05-04T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the first episode of the new Netflix original series Dear White People, starring Logan Browning.

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Episode 181 - American Gods from 2017-05-01T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the premiere episode of the new Starz series American Gods, based on the novel by Neil Gaiman.

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Episode 180 - The Handmaid's Tale from 2017-04-27T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the new Hulu original series The Handmaid's Tale, starring Elizabeth Moss and adapted by the Marg...

Episode 179 - Girlboss from 2017-04-24T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the first episode of the new Netflix original series Girlboss, starring Britt Robertson. 

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Episode 178 - Wings from 2017-04-20T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode of the 1990 NBC sitcom Wings, starring Tim Daly and Steven Weber.

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Episode 177 - Chewing Gum from 2017-04-17T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the first episode of the Michaela Coel series Chewing Gum, which airs on Netflix in the US.

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Episode 176 - Hollywood Darlings from 2017-04-14T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the premier of the new PopTV series Hollywood Darlings, starring all growed up former child stars Jodi Sweetin, Beverly Mi...

Episode 175 - Imaginary Mary from 2017-04-10T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the premiere episode of the new ABC sitcom Imaginary Mary, starring Jenna Elfman and Rachel Dratch.

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Episode 174 - Bunheads from 2017-04-07T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode of the 2012 ABC Family series Bunheads, created by Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman Palladino.

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Episode 173 - 13 Reasons Why from 2017-04-03T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the first episode for the new Netflix original series 13 Reasons Why, based on the young adult book by Jay Asher.

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Episode 172 - Nobodies from 2017-03-31T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the new TVLand series Nobodies.

Today's intro music is "Starry Eyed" by Ellie Goulding.

Episode 171 - The Arrangement from 2017-03-27T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode we are talking about the new E! original series The Arrangement, which is most definitely NOT in any way based on Scientology or the marriage...

Episode 170 - The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel from 2017-03-24T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing pilot episode of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, a new show from Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman Palladino presented through ...

Episode 169 - Iron Fist from 2017-03-20T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the new Netflix original series set in the Marvel "Defenders" franchise, Iron Fist.

Today's intro music is...

Episode 168 - Time After Time from 2017-03-16T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the series premiere of the new ABC series Time After Time. 

Today's intro music is a cover of Cyndi Lau...

Episode 167 - Making History from 2017-03-13T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the premiere of the new Fox time travel sitcom Making History, starring Adam Palley, Leighton Meester, and Yassir Lester.<...

Episode 166 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer from 2017-03-10T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. This week is the 20th anniversary of the premiere of Buffy the Vampire Series. On today's episode, we take a look back at the pilot episode of this groundbreaki...

Episode 165 - The Vampire Diaries from 2017-03-08T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In honor of the series finale this week, on today's episode we are looking back at the pilot episode for the 2009 CW series the Vampire Diaries.

Episode 164 - Feud from 2017-03-06T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the new Ryan Murphy series Feud: Bette and Joan, starring Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon.

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Episode 163 - Girlfriends from 2017-03-02T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode of the 2000 UPN sitcom Girlfriends, starring Tracee Ellis Ross.

Today's intro music is t...

Episode 162 - Training Day from 2017-02-27T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the new CBS series Training Day. We also discuss the tragic passing of the series' lead actor, Bi...

Episode 161 - Doubt from 2017-02-22T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode we are discussing the new CBS legal drama Doubt, starring Katherine Heigl, Laverne Cox, Dule Hill, and many more.

Today's int...

Episode 160 - The Good Fight from 2017-02-20T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the first episode of the Good Fight, starring Christine Baranski, Rose Leslie, and Cush Jumbo. This Good Wife spinoff s...

Episode 159 - Superior Donuts from 2017-02-17T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the new CBS sitcom Superior Donuts, starring Judd Hirsch.

Today's intro music is "Ma...

Episode 158 - Legion from 2017-02-13T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we discuss the pilot episode of the new FX series Legion, based on the Marvel comics character from the X-Men series.

Today'...

Episode 157 - Powerless from 2017-02-08T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode of the new NBC sitcom Powerless, starring Vanessa Hudgens.

Today's intro music is "I'm N...

Episode 156 - Santa Clarita Diet from 2017-02-06T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the first episode of the new Netflix original series Santa Clarita Diet, starring Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant.

Episode 155 - The Golden Girls from 2017-02-02T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode of the 1985 sitcom The Golden Girls, starring Betty White, Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, and Estelle Ge...

Episode 154 - Riverdale from 2017-01-30T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's podcast, we are talking about the premiere episode of the new CW series Riverdale, a modern reimagining of the classic Archie comic book series.

Episode 153 - Homeland from 2017-01-26T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the premiere episode of the 2011 Showtime series Homeland, starring Claire Danes and Damien Lewis.

Toda...

Episode 152 - A Series of Unfortunate Events from 2017-01-23T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the first episode of the new Netflix original series A Series of Unfortunate Events, based on the children's book by Lemon...

Episode 151 - Sneaky Pete from 2017-01-18T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode of the new Amazon original series Sneaky Pete, starring Giovanni Ribisi.

Today's intro m...

Episode 150 - Taboo from 2017-01-16T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the premiere episode for the new FX series Taboo, starring Tom Hardy.

Today's intro music is "Sweetest ...

Episode 149 - One Day at a Time from 2017-01-11T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the premiere episode of the new Netflix original series One Day at a Time, a remake of the classic 1975 Norman Lear sitcom...

Episode 148 - Person of Interest from 2017-01-09T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode of the 2011 CBS series Person of Interest, starring Jim Caviezel and Michael Emerson.

To...

Episode 147 - The Mick from 2017-01-04T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the premiere episode of the new Fox sitcom the Mick, starring Kaitlin Olsen.

Today's intro music is "Hey M...

Episode 146 - Travelers from 2017-01-02T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the new Netflix original series Travelers, starring Eric McCormack.

Today's intro mu...

Episode 145 - Crazyhead from 2016-12-31T15:50:51

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the first episode of the Netflix/Channel Four series Crazyhead, starring Cara Theobold and Susan Wokoma.

T...

Bonus Episode - Night Court from 2016-12-26T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode of the 1984 sitcom Night Court. You are hearing this episode instead of our regularly scheduled episo...

Episode 144 - Growing Pains from 2016-12-21T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In honor of the recent passing of Alan Thicke, on today's episode we are talking about the pilot episode of the 1985 sitcom Growing Pains.

Today...

Episode 143 - The OA from 2016-12-19T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the premiere of the new Netflix original series The OA, from writer/actress Brit Marling.

Today's intro mu...

Episode 142 - Steven Universe from 2016-12-15T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the Cartoon Network series Steven Universe.

Today's intro music is "We Are the Crystal Gems" by Rebecca Su...

Episode 141 - Twin Peaks from 2016-12-12T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the classic David Lynch series Twin Peaks, starring Kyle MacLachlan.

Today's intro music is "Falling" by J...

Episode 140 - Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt from 2016-12-09T04:50:23

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the Netflix original series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, starring Ellie Kemper.

Today'...

Episode 139 - Gossip Girl from 2016-12-06T05:31:29

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for Gossip Girl, including ten minute spoiler-filled rant on the finale. (Warning for the spoiler por...

Episode 138 - Everwood from 2016-11-30T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we ramble around the topic of the pilot episode for the 2002 WB series Everwood, starring Treat Williams, Emily VanCamp and Christ Pratt. Listen

Episode 137 - Search Party from 2016-11-28T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the new TBS comedy Search Party, starring Alia Shawkat.

Today's intro music is "Obedear" by Purity Ring...

Episode 136 - Gilmore Girls from 2016-11-24T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In honor of the release of the new A Year in the Life movies on Netflix this week, on today's episode we are talking about the pilot episode of Gilmore Girls. Listen

Episode 135 - Man With a Plan&The Great Indoors from 2016-11-21T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about two new sitcoms from CBS: Man with a Plan starring Matt LeBlanc and The Great Indoors starring Joel McHale. Come find o...

Episode 134 - Sweet/Vicious from 2016-11-17T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. We're pulling an audible for today's episode of the show. We changed our minds, and decided to talk about the pilot for the new MTV series Sweet/Vicious. Downlo...

Episode 133 - Good Girls Revolt from 2016-11-14T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking the first episode of the new Amazon original series Good Girls Revolt.

Today's intro music is a cover of the ...

Episode 132 - Don't Trust the Bitch in Apartment 23 from 2016-11-09T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we talking about the pilot episode for the 2012 ABC sitcom Don't Trust the Bitch in Apartment 23, starring Krysten Ritter and James Van Der ...

Episode 131 - Veep from 2016-11-07T11:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In honor of this week's US Presidential election, we are going political with today's episode. Hear what we have to say about the pilot episode of the 2012 HBO ...

Episode 130 - People of Earth from 2016-11-03T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we're talking about the pilot episode for a new series from TBS. Listen to find out if the new sitcom People of Earth can pass the "very fun...

Episode 129 - American Horror Story from 2016-10-31T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In honor of Halloween, we are talking about the pilot episode of the most popular horror television series of the last decade. Find out what we think of the FX ...

Episode 128 - Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency from 2016-10-27T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we discuss the series premiere for the TV adaptation of the Douglas Adam's novel series Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency.

  Listen

Episode 127 - Bull from 2016-10-24T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's show, we are talking about the pilot episode for the new CBS legal drama Bull, starring Michael Weatherly.

Today's intro music is "Te...

Episode 126 - Frequency from 2016-10-20T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about one of the many time travel series premiering this season. Hear what we have to say about the pilot episode of the new ...

Episode 125 - Channel Zero: Candle Cove from 2016-10-17T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are making our first foray into horror. We are talking about the the premiere of the new SyFy internet creepypasta anthology series Chann...

Episode 124 - American Housewife from 2016-10-14T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are taking a look at the new ABC sitcom American Housewife. Hear what we have to say about the pilot from the new series starring Katy Mi...

Episode 123 - No Tomorrow from 2016-10-12T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we discuss the series premiere of the new apocalyptic romance No Tomorrow from the CW.

Intro music is "Everyday is Like Sund...

Episode 122 - Insecure from 2016-10-10T12:05:31

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for Insecure, the new HBO comedy series from author and YouTube star Issa Rae.

Intro ...

Episode 121 - Conviction from 2016-10-08T14:42:56

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the premiere of the new ABC legal drama Conviction, starring Haley Atwell.

Intro music is "Pretty Horse...

Episode 120 - Westworld from 2016-10-06T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the premiere of the new HBO series Westworld, starring Evan Rachel Wood, Anthony Hopkins, and James Marsden.

Episode 119 - Timeless from 2016-10-05T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about a new time travel series from NBC. Download today's episode to hear what we have to say about the pilot episode for Tim...

Episode 118 - Luke Cage from 2016-10-04T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the first episode of Luke Cage, the latest Marvel superhero series from Netflix.

Intro music is "Good Man"...

Episode 117 - Lethal Weapon from 2016-10-03T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Despite technical difficulties trying to keep us from bringing you this episode, on today's show we are talking about the new Fox series Lethal Weapon, starring...

Episode 116 - Pitch from 2016-09-30T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode we are talking about Pitch, the new Fox series about the first female professional baseball player.

Today's intro music is "The Greate...

Episode 115 - Speechless from 2016-09-28T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the new ABC family sitcom series Speechless.

Today's intro music is a cover of the Jimmy E...

Episode 114 - Designated Survivor from 2016-09-26T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking the premiere episode of the new NBC series Designated Survivor. Download today's episode to hear what we have to say about Ki...

Episode 113 - This Is Us from 2016-09-23T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Continuing our headfirst dive into the new Fall season, on today's episode we are talking about the premiere of the new NBC drama This Is Us, one of two series ...

Episode 112 - The Good Place from 2016-09-21T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the premiere of the new NBC sitcom The Good Place. Listen to us get metaphysical as we discuss one of our most anticipa...

Episode 111 - Queen Sugar from 2016-09-19T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the much-anticipated Queen Sugar. Hear what we have to say about the pilot episode from the new series created by Ava DuVe...

Episode 110 - Mary + Jane from 2016-09-14T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the premiere episode of the new MTV original series Mary + Jane, created by the writers of the criminally underrated la...

Episode 109 - Better Things from 2016-09-12T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the new FX original series Better Things. Join us as we discuss the pilot episode for this new series from Louie creato...

Episode 108 - Atlanta from 2016-09-07T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we talk about the pilot episode for the new FX original series Atlanta, created by and starring Donald Glover. We also take a long detour ar...

Episode 107 - Alias from 2016-09-05T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, before the Fall TV season gets into full swing, we are taking one last look back at a favorite pilot of ours. Join us as we discuss the pilo...

Episode 106 - Arrow from 2016-08-31T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the DC Comics superhero series Arrow. Today's intro music is "Follow Your Arrow" by Kacey Musgrav...

Episode 105 - 3rd Rock from the Sun from 2016-08-29T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we discuss the 1996 pilot for the NBC sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun, starring Jon Lithgow, Jane Curtin, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Today's int...

Episode 104 - I Love Dick from 2016-08-24T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Amazon has just released another batch of pilots as a part of its yearly Pilot Season project. So on today's episode, we are talking about of these new offering...

Episode 103 - Friends from 2016-08-22T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the classic 1994 NBC sitcom Friends. Today's intro music is the Friend's theme song, by the Rembr...

Episode 102 - Lois&Clark from 2016-08-18T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Because your hosts finally got around to watching 2013's Man of Steel, we thought we would go even further back in time for more Superman action. So join us for...

Episode 101 - The Get Down from 2016-08-15T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Today we are talking about the first episode of the new Netflix original series The Get Down, from writer/director Baz Luhrmann. Today's intro music is "Amen Br...

Episode 100 - Lost from 2016-08-10T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. For our 100th episode, we are talking about one of our favorite pilots of all time. Join us as we discuss the 2004 ABC series Lost. Today's intro music is "Make...

Episode 99 - Psych from 2016-08-08T10:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode of the USA detective series Psych, starring James Roday and Dule Hill.

Episode 98 - Clone High&Daria from 2016-08-04T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In honor of the new MTV Classics channel, we are talking about two classic MTV cartoons. Today, we are talking about the pilot episodes for the 2002 series Clon...

Episode 97 - Beverly Hills, 90210 from 2016-08-01T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking a trip back to the early 90's to talk about the pilot episode of the Fox teen drama Beverly Hills, 90210.

Episode 96 - Marcella from 2016-07-27T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the ITV murder mystery series Marcella.

Episode 95 - Star Trek: The Next Generation from 2016-07-25T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode of the classic science fiction series Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Episode 94 - The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air from 2016-07-21T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we're "kickin' it old school," as the kids say. We are talking about the pilot episode of the classic sitcom series The Fresh Prince of Bel-...

Episode 93 - Stranger Things from 2016-07-18T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the new Netflix original series Stranger Things, starring Winona Ryder.

Episode 92 - Mr. Robot from 2016-07-13T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In honor of the season 2 premiere, we are watching the pilot episode of the USA cyber-thriller Mr. Robot.

Episode 91 - Jane the Virgin from 2016-07-11T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot for the 2014 CW series Jane the Virgin.

Episode 90 - A Different World from 2016-07-07T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we are talking about the 1987 Cosby Show spinoff series A Different World.

Episode 89 - Dead of Summer from 2016-07-05T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Today, we are talking about the new Freeform series Dead of Summer. Download and listen to what we have to say about the pilot episode of this new throwback '80...

Episode 88 - The Interestings from 2016-06-29T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Today we are taking our first foray into Amazon's Pilot Season. Join us as we discuss the pilot episode for the Amazon original series The Interestings, based o...

Episode 87 - Guilt from 2016-06-27T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we are talking about the premiere episode for the new Freeform original series Guilt.

Episode 86 - Roadies from 2016-06-22T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Today we are talking about the pilot episode for the new Showtime series Roadies, created by writer/director Cameron Crowe and produced by JJ Abrams.

Episode 85 - Animal Kingdom from 2016-06-20T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we're talking about the premiere episode of the new TNT crime family drama Animal Kingdom, based on the Oscar-nominated 2010 Australian movi...

Episode 84 - BrainDead from 2016-06-16T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we are talking about the premiere of BrainDead, the new series from the creators of the Good Wife.

Episode 83 - UnREAL from 2016-06-13T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode we are talking about the pilot for the Lifetime series UnREAL. Join us as we talk about one of our favorite new shows from the last year, des...

Episode 82 - 2016 Season Wrap Up from 2016-06-12T12:00

Welcome to a special episode of Pilot Inspectors. Today, we are taking a look back at all the new pilots that we watched this year. We'll discuss which ones we liked, which ones we didn't, and w...

Episode 81 - Orange Is the New Black from 2016-06-08T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. The fourth season of the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black is about to premiere, so for today's episode we are talking about the pilot episode of ...

Episode 80 - Feed the Beast from 2016-06-06T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we are talking about the premiere of the new AMC original series Feed the Beast, starring David Scwimmer.

Episode 79 - You're the Worst from 2016-06-01T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we are trying to bring new fans to one our favorite shows on television right now. Join us as we talk about the pilot episode for the FX ser...

Episode 78 - The Flash from 2016-05-30T13:44:45

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we have a lot of good things to say about the pilot episode for the DC comics superhero series the Flash from the CW.

Episode 77 - Lady Dynamite from 2016-05-26T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Download today's episode to find out why we had so much trouble getting through the pilot for the Netflix original series Lady Dynamite, starring Maria Bamford....

Episode 76 - Preacher from 2016-05-24T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we are talking about the television adaptation of the Garth Ennis comic book series Preacher, airing on ABC and brought to us by the comedy ...

Episode 75 - 2016 Upfronts (Part 5 - The CW&Wrap Up) from 2016-05-21T14:13:44

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we are talking about the CW's trailers for its upcoming fall season, as well as our final thoughts on the upfronts trailers overall.

Episode 75 - 2016 Upfronts (Part 4 - CBS) from 2016-05-20T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In part 4 of our series on the 2016 upfronts, we are less excited about the upcoming CBS shows than we have been about any others so far.

Episode 75 - 2016 Upfronts (Part 3 - ABC) from 2016-05-19T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Download today's episode to hear our thoughts on the trailers for ABC's fall and mid-season pilots.

Episode 75 - 2016 Upfronts (Part 2 - Fox) from 2016-05-18T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In the second part of our continuing coverage of the 2016 upfront presentations, we are talking about the nearly dozen trailers that Fox released online for the...

Episode 75 - 2016 Upfronts (Part 1 - NBC) from 2016-05-17T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. All this week, we will be talking about the trailers released by the networks for this fall's upcoming pilots. Part 1 of the series covers the NBC pilot trailer...

Episode 74 - Farscape from 2016-05-16T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, at least one of us very happy to say that we are talking about the premiere episode the 1999 science fiction series Farscape.

Episode 73 - Everybody Loves Raymond from 2016-05-11T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we are talking about one of the classic network sitcoms of the past 25 years. Download today's episode to hear what we have to say about the...

Episode 72 - The Good Wife from 2016-05-09T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In honor of the last night's season finale, for today's episode we are watching the pilot episode of the CBS legal drama the Good Wife. Download today's episode...

Episode 71 - Alpha House from 2016-05-04T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we are talking about the pilot for the Amazon Prime original series Alpha House, starring national treasure John Goodman.

Episode 70 - Containment from 2016-05-02T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we are talking about the new CW outbreak drama Containment. Download the episode to hear what we think of the pilot episode for this new ser...

Episode 69 - Two and Half Men from 2016-04-27T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In honor of our 69th episode, we are watching the douchiest show we could possibly think of. So download today's episode to hear what we thought of the 2003 pil...

Episode 68 - Six Feet Under from 2016-04-25T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about Six Feet Under. Download today's episode to hear us discuss just surprised we were by how good this episode was, especi...

Episode 67 - Nurse Jackie from 2016-04-20T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we are talking about the Emmy award winning Showtime series Nurse Jackie. Download today's episode to find out what we thought of this dark,...

Episode 66 - Law&Order: SVU from 2016-04-18T12:54:54

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we are looking back at the pilot episode for the long-running NBC crime procedural Law & Order: SVU.

Episode 65 - Casual from 2016-04-13T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Today, we are talking about the pilot episode for the Hulu original series Casual, starring Michaela Watkins, Tommy Dewey, and Tara Lynne Barr. Listen to hear w...

Episode 64 - Bloodline from 2016-04-11T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Today's episode is brought to us by a listener suggestion. We have taken a look at the first episode of the Netflix original series Bloodline. Listen to today's...

Episode 63 - The Ranch from 2016-04-06T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Today we are talking about the new Netflix sitcom The Ranch starring Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson, Sam Elliott, and Debra Winger. Listen to the episode to fi...

Episode 62 - The Path from 2016-04-04T15:37:42

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. For today's episode, we have watched the premiere for the new Hulu series The Path, a family drama starring Aaron Paul, Hugh Dancy, and Michelle Monaghan about ...

Episode 61 - Modern Family from 2016-03-30T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. For today's show, we are talking about the show that has won all the Emmy's since its premiere in 2009. Join us as we talk about the pilot episode for ABC's fam...

Episode 60 - The Catch from 2016-03-28T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we look at the new ABC series the Catch, starring Mireille Enos and Peter Krause, and produced by Shonda Rhimes.

Episode 59 - The IT Crowd from 2016-03-23T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we take a look back at the 2006 UK sitcom the IT Crowd. Take a listen to what we thought of the show that brought Chris O'Dowd and Richard A...

Episode 58 - Flaked from 2016-03-21T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. After a brief hiatus, we are back with a new episode. Today, we take a look at the newly released Netflix original series Flaked, starring and co-created by Wil...

Episode 57 - Skins from 2016-03-14T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we have taken a look at the 2007 teen drama Skins, which aired originally on the E4 network in the UK. Download today's episode and listen t...

Episode 56 - Dawson's Creek from 2016-03-09T13:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we are celebrating the streaming release of the classic teen series Dawson's Creek. Now that the show is available for a new generation on H...

Episode 55 - The Family from 2016-03-07T13:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode we are talking about the new ABC thriller the Family. Download the episode to see what we thought of the pilot episode, especially the stella...

Episode 54 - Better Off Ted from 2016-03-02T13:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we've watched the 2009 ABC sitcom Better Off Ted. This workplace comedy set in the R&D department of a faceless, multinational made very few...

Episode 53 - Full House + Fuller House from 2016-02-29T14:47:19

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Today's episode is a double episode! We will be watching and discussing the pilots for both the original Full House and the premier of the Netflix original Full...

Episode 52 - Love from 2016-02-24T13:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we take a look at the Netflix original series Love. Netflix has brought together Judd Apatow, Gillian Jacobs, and Paul Rust for this offbeat...

Episode 51 - Vinyl from 2016-02-22T13:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we're discussing the new HBO series Vinyl. Focusing on the music business in the early 1970s, this show brings together an incredible list o...

Episode 50 - iZombie from 2016-02-17T13:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we take a look at the 2015 CW series iZombie, in which a young woman becomes a zombie and then fights crime. Listen to find out why this sho...

Episode 49 - Everybody Hates Chris from 2016-02-15T13:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors.  In today's episode, we take a look at the 2005 Chris Rock produced sitcom Everybody Hates Chris. Download and listen to hear our thoughts on a wide range of to...

Episode 48 - Empire from 2016-02-10T13:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we take a look at the pilot episode for the 2015 Fox drama Empire. Download and listen to find out what we thought of this hip-hop take on S...

Episode 47 - American Crime Story from 2016-02-08T13:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we've watched the premier for the limited run series American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson. Brought to us by Ryan Murphy of Ameri...

Episode 46 - The Carmichael Show from 2016-02-03T13:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode of our show, we take a look at the NBC sitcom The Carmichael Show. If you've never heard of this show, you're in the same boat as a lot of pe...

Episode 45 - The Magicians from 2016-02-01T13:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode we discuss the premiere of the SyFy original series the Magicians, based on the Lev Grossman novel of the same name. We approach this show as...

Episode 44 - Community from 2016-01-27T13:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we've taken a small break from the new Winter pilots to watch and old favorite, the 2009 NBC sitcom Community. Download the episode and list...

Episode 43 - Legends of Tomorrow from 2016-01-25T14:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On the 21st of January, the CW premiered Legends of Tomorrow, a spin-off series to its successful DC comics franchises Arrow and the Flash. Having watched littl...

Episode 42 - Angie Tribeca from 2016-01-20T14:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we've watched the new TBS comedy Angie Tribeca starring Rashida Jones and written by Steve and Nancy Carrell. Download today's episode and l...

Episode 41 - Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life from 2016-01-18T14:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we talk about the premiere episode of the new Fox sitcom Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life. Download and listen to find out if this s...

Episode 40 - Mid-Season Review from 2016-01-15T15:20:47

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we take a look back at the shows we've watched so far in our first 35 episodes. We offer up any second thoughts or comments we wished we'd m...

Episode 39 - Angel From Hell from 2016-01-13T13:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. To kick off the January pilot season, we've chosen to first take a look at the new CBS sitcom Angel From Hell. Download the episode and find out if we will be l...

Episode 38 - Broad City from 2016-01-11T14:25:17

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we take a look at the Comedy Central quote unquote "stoner" sitcom Broad City, a show about two broke girls living in Brooklyn that we hope ...

Episode 37 - Once Upon a Time from 2016-01-06T13:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we look back at the pilot episode for the 2011 ABC fantasy drama Once Upon a Time. Armed with the entire cast of characters from the Disney ...

Episode 36 - The OC from 2016-01-04T13:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. 2003 brought a show to the lives of the Pilot Inspectors that we would forever remember as one of our most enjoyable watching experiences of all time. Maybe it'...

Episode 35 - Ally McBeal from 2015-12-30T14:38:56

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we take a look at the 1997 Fox legal drama/comedy Ally McBeal. Download the episode and listen to what we thought of the show that put the w...

Episode 34 - Transparent from 2015-12-28T13:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In another example illustrating that we are right on the cutting edge of the television zeitgeist, in today's episode we take a look at the Amazon original seri...

Episode 33 - Awkward from 2015-12-23T14:11:14

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Sometime in the early 2010's, formerly musically oriented MTV decided to take time out of Real World and Teen Mom seasons to start making some scripted televisi...

Episode 32 - Black Mirror from 2015-12-21T13:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we watch the British Channel 4 anthology series Black Mirror, available in America on Netflix streaming. Special warning regarding this epis...

Episode 31 - Felicity from 2015-12-17T13:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. To commemorate the release of JJ Abram's Star Wars: The Force Awakens, we have made the obvious decision to discuss the 1998 WB college drama Felicity. Though h...

Episode 30 - 30 Rock from 2015-12-14T13:00

Welcome back to another commemorative edition of Pilot Inspectors. In honor of our 30th episode, we have watched the pilot episode for the 2006 NBC sitcom 30 Rock, starring Tina Fey and Alec Bal...

Episode 29 - Superstore from 2015-12-09T13:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. America Ferrera returns to television in January 2016 in the new NBC sitcom Superstore. As a sneak peek, NBC aired the first two episodes, and in today's episod...

Episode 28 - Sex and the City from 2015-12-07T13:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. After an unfortunately extended delay, we are finally back with a new episode. No plague can keep the Pilot Inspectors down forever, even if they have to cough ...

Episode 27 - The Man in the High Castle from 2015-11-26T05:53:18

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Amazon has just released the first season of The Man in the High Castle, based on the Philip K. Dick novel. The show is set in 1962, in an alternate timeline in...

Episode 26 - Jessica Jones from 2015-11-23T13:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode we are excited to take a look at the new Netflix original series Marvel's Jessica Jones. Following on the heels of Daredevil, Marvel's first ...

Episode 25 - Frasier from 2015-11-20T13:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In 1993, with the long enduring hit series Cheers finally coming to an end, NBC attempted to ride that success into a spinoff th...

Episode 24 - 24 from 2015-11-18T15:35:55

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. To commemorate our 24th episode, we take a look at the 2001 Fox action thriller 24. Watch the pilot episode, then listen as we look fondly back on a show that i...

Episode 23 - Suits from 2015-11-16T14:30:45

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Over the last 10 years, the USA network has aired several shows (Psych, White Collar, Royal Pains, Burn Notice) that you've probably heard about, you might know...

Episode 22 - The X-Files from 2015-11-13T13:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we watched the 1993 Fox supernatural drama The X-Files. With the return of Fox Mulder and Dana Scully to our television sets in the 2016 rev...

Episode 21 - Supernatural from 2015-11-11T13:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On a dark and stormy night in 2005, a night just like this one in fact, a show premiered on the now defunct WB network about a pair of brothers who fight ghosts...

Episode 20 - Master of None from 2015-11-09T14:31:06

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Stand up comedian and Parks and Recreations alumnus Aziz Ansari premiered his new Netflix original series Master of None this week. Watch the pilot episode, and...

Episode 19 - Orphan Black from 2015-11-06T18:23:52

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In 2013, every person in the world started talking about the Canadian sci-fi thriller Orphan Black: how it was the best show ever, how lead actor Tatiana Maslan...

Episode 18 - Ash vs Evil Dead from 2015-11-04T13:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In 1981, the small, independently financed movie Evil Dead was released. This legendary horror classic introduced us to director Sam Raimi and cult icon Bruce C...

Episode 17 - The West Wing from 2015-11-02T13:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we look at the 1999 NBC political drama The West Wing. Watch the pilot episode, then listen to find out what Dylan and Jen think in our seco...

Episode 16 - Wicked City from 2015-10-29T13:47:18

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we continue our look at this season's crop of new shows with the ABC anthology series Wicked City. Watch the pilot episode, then listen to f...

Episode 15 - Supergirl from 2015-10-27T13:44:24

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. The last time DC Comics tried to bring a superheroine to a major network, it ended up as the 2011 never-aired disaster Wonder Woman. Four years later, DC has te...

Episode 14 - One Tree Hill from 2015-10-23T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, Dylan would rather be anywhere other than trying to be watching the pilot for the 2003 CW teen drama One Tree Hill. Watch the episode, then ...

Episode 13 - Sports Night from 2015-10-21T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In anticipation of the release this week of the Aaron Sorkin film Steve Jobs, in today's episode we look at Sorkin's first foray into television, the 1998 ABC w...

Episode 12 - Crazy Ex-Girlfriend from 2015-10-19T14:13:25

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we take a look at the pilot for the new CW musical comedy Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Can Dylan look past his aversion to all things musical? Can J...

Episode 11 - Pretty Little Liars from 2015-10-16T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we take a look at the 2010 ABC Family teen mystery Pretty Little Liars. Watch the episode, then join us, or we'll start sending you cryptic,...

Episode 10 - Scandal from 2015-10-14T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In the Spring of 2012, we experienced one of the strangest, most engrossing pilot experiences of our lives. Watch the pilot episode of the ABC hit drama Scandal...

Episode 9 - Bojack Horseman from 2015-10-12T13:11:51

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. The Netflix original series Bojack Horseman has attracted a cult following since its 2014 premiere, as well as a slew of high profile guest voices: Patton Oswal...

Episode 8 - Pilot Roundup (Fall 2015) from 2015-10-09T12:00

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, we cover a crop of this fall's new series, discussing the pilot episodes for new Fox sitcoms Grandfathered and The Grinder, as well as two n...

Episode 7 - My So-Called Life from 2015-10-07T13:26:54

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Do you ever wonder if, like, life really even means anything? If you do, join us as we take a look at the 1994 pilot episode for the seminal, short-lived My So-...

Episode 6 - The Muppets from 2015-10-05T13:11:57

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, one of us gets creeped out by the idea of interspecies Muppet sex. Find out more as we take a look at the new ABC sitcom The Muppets.

Episode 5 - Scream Queens from 2015-10-02T13:35:20

In today's episode of Pilot Inspectors, we leave the comfortable world of streaming services to venture into the murky waters of actual, broadcast television. Join us as we watch the pilot episo...

Episode 4 - Heroes from 2015-09-27T20:56:14

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors, where we watch television pilots so you also have to watch them so you can understand what we're talking about. This time, Dylan and Jen catch up with the 2006 ...

Episode 3 - NCIS from 2015-09-27T20:41:22

Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In today's episode, Dylan and Jen work their way through the pilot for the 2003 crime procedural NCIS. Will they like it? Will they even make it all the way thr...

Episode 2 - Cheers from 2015-09-27T20:38:27

In the second episode of Pilot Inspectors, your hosts, Dylan and Jen, catch up with the pilot for the classic 1982 sitcom Cheers. Will Sam and Diane charm us with their chemistry? Watch the show...

Episode 1 - How I Met Your Mother from 2015-09-27T20:18:14

Welcome to the first episode of Pilot Inspectors. In our first episode, your hosts Dylan and Jen watch 2005's How I Met Your Mother. How will the pilot hold up after 10 years? Watch the episode ...