These TV shows surprised and impressed us with solid pilot episodes and fantastic series finales. Some great shows have bad pilot episodes, and others are compelling at the beginning and then become ...

Nothing provesa truly brilliant sci-fi series like a flawless pilot episode. A fantastic science fiction show often announces itself with a flair that's quite memorable and masterfully establishes ...

The 2000s are back in more ways than one. Low-rise jeans are everywhere, "Scrubs" will soon return to the airwaves and now, at NBC, pilot season is back. NBC is going all-in on pilots in 2026, ...

Pilot episodes are difficult to perfect, but some fantasy shows successfully juggle strong world-building with gripping hooks, resulting in spotless openers. Pilots have a lot riding on them, ...