Now I know this sounds rather perverted but it is just a term used for pilot episodes of television shows. Sometimes good, sometimes bad, and sometimes absolutely fantastic each episode has one thing in common. They are made for the sole purpose to introduce the characters in the show and to give a general idea of the feel of the show. Now I just recently watched a series of pilot episodes and I have created a list of the best pilots from best to worst (in my opinion of course)
#5. Frasier - The Good Son- This episode did all the things a good pilot is supposed to do and more. It introduced the somewhat uptight psychiatrist from Cheers, Dr Frasier Crane in a new setting, Seattle. This episode had a lot to prove and with the help of Niles, Martin, Daphne, Roz, and Martin's dog Eddie it not only kept the witty writing from Cheers but I think it even out did it's predecessor.
#4. Friends - The Pilot- Starting with just a couple of short sketch scenes showing a bit of a background into the characters lives (i.e. Ross's wife being a lesbian, Chandler having very little tact) and then bang, Rachel comes running in, in a wedding dress, looking for Monica. Although Friends did not garner the critical acclaim of it's typically smarter 90's counterparts (Seinfeld, Fraiser, and Mad About You) this episode grabbed a hold of audiences and never let go.
#3. Star Trek DS9 - Emissary - Although this was not on the pilot episode marathon I saw, this is definitely one of the best. It starts with the usual pilot stuff. Meeting the characters and learning a bit of background information. Then Sisko gets thrown into a whole world of trouble. He ends up stuck in a worm hole with beings who have no knowledge of linear existence. The reason this episode is so great is Sisko's explanation of linear existence to the worm hole beings. It is a truly memorable moment.
Well for the last two, I will have to force you to wait for I am tired. Good night.
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