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Broad City 49:56

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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.

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Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt 58:10

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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.

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Ugly Betty 1:16:40

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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.

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Gilmore Girls 1:24:32

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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.

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Daria 1:01:26

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The animated sitcom Daria may have originated as a spinoff, but its sarcastic lead character stood on her own as a unique comedic voice that resonated with young viewers in the late 90s.

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Murphy Brown 58:30

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Our next female led sitcom is Murphy Brown! This late 80s pilot stood out for its use of topical humor and comedic depiction of network journalism.

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The Golden Girls 48:45

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The Golden Girls pilot introduced viewers to an ensemble cast of older women, each with a distinct comedic voice but united in an enduring friendship that won over fans across multiple generations.

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The Mary Tyler Moore Show 1:06:49

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We’re discussing the pilot of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, which set the tone for sitcoms in the 1970s with its dialogue-driven humor and endearing lead character.

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I Love Lucy 59:08

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Happy New Year from Take Us to the Pilot! We're kicking off our next series which focuses on female leads in comedy. The first pilot in this rich genre is I Love Lucy which created the TV sitcom format as we know it today and began a legacy that would influence comedic actors for decades to come.

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Heat Vision and Jack 55:07

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It's time for Take Us to the Pilot's holiday bonus episode! Like last year, we're discussing a one-off pilot that was not picked up for a regular series. This year, we're looking at the sci-fi comedy Heat Vision and Jack, which was written by Dan Harmon and Rob Schrab and directed by Ben Stiller.

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Stranger Things 1:09:41

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Wrapping up our series on unexplained phenomena, we've ended up in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana to discuss Stranger Things. Paying homage to classic horror and science fiction works, the pilot quickly establishes the show's signature 80's setting and blend of supernatural genres.

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Fringe 1:36:23

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When it premiered in 2008, the science fiction thriller Fringe established itself as the spiritual successor to the X-Files, adding another feather to the cap of TV creator J.J. Abrams.

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The X-Files 1:15:29

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FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully first meet in the pilot of The X-Files and begin an iconic partnership balancing belief and skepticism as they investigate paranormal events.

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Twin Peaks 1:41:00

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Continuing our venture into the unknown, we're discussing the premiere of Twin Peaks. Written by David Lynch and Mark Frost, this pilot captivated viewers with its unconventional mix of tones and slew of eccentric characters.

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The Twilight Zone 52:58

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There are fewer things scarier than the unknown, which is why for the month of October we're discussing pilots of series that explore unexplained phenomena. To begin our venture into the strange and unfamiliar, we're entering The Twilight Zone which opened up a new world of storytelling possibilities to the TV landscape when it first premiered and continues to influence the medium today.…

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BoJack Horseman 1:07:32

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We're capping off our summer of animated comedy pilots by horsin' around with BoJack Horseman. As one of Netflix's earlier originals, BoJack evolved to push the animated genre into new directions during the rise of streaming.

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Rick and Morty 58:35

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Rick and Morty first entered the multiverse in 2013, opening the interdimensional door to Dan Harmon's creative mind.

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Bob's Burgers 50:12

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The Bob's Burgers pilot episode "Human Flesh" introduced the Belcher family to TV viewers and Loren Bouchard's comedy style to the Fox primetime animation lineup.

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Archer 55:58

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The spy parody Archer premiered in 2009 as the adult animated comedy genre continued to expand on cable television.

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The Venture Bros. 1:08:15

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The first episode of The Venture Bros. began a long-running series that reflects the irreverent and inventive content of Adult Swim's early years.

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Futurama 1:04:55

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Welcome to the world of tomorrow! We're discussing the first episode of Futurama which presented a distant future with robots, aliens, and flying cars bustling around New New York.

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Family Guy 1:08:59

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The pilot of Family Guy introduced the animation style of Seth MacFarlane to primetime television, most notably his use of cutaway gags and pop culture references.

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South Park 1:10:19

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A stop motion video that went viral in the 90s led to the making of the South Park pilot, beginning yet another long-running animated TV comedy that continues to resonate through the decades.

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King of the Hill 1:05:11

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We're going down to Texas to discuss the pilot of King of the Hill which cemented the success of Mike Judge as a comedic storyteller, I tell you what.

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The Simpsons 1:17:55

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We're kicking off a summer of animated sitcoms by discussing the pilot of The Simpsons! Although not originally intended to be the series premiere, the season one Christmas episode began the longest-running comedy in TV history.

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The Good Doctor 1:19:26

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We're wrapping up our medical show pilot series with the premiere of The Good Doctor which invited viewers to see the world through the eyes of its autistic main character.

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The Mindy Project 1:03:37

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The pilot of The Mindy Project kickstarted Mindy Kaling's rise to a lead writer and TV producer, building off of her success in The Office to establish her own brand of comedy.

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Nurse Jackie 1:06:58

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Nurse Jackie's first episode injected an antihero into the medical genre and saw the return of Edie Falco to premium network television.

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Grey's Anatomy 1:31:22

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Grey's Anatomy has been a top-rated show and cultural touchstone since premiering in 2005, resulting in its stars and creator Shonda Rhimes becoming household names.

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House, M.D. 1:19:27

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In the pilot episode of House M.D., viewers quickly get to know the titular doctor for his dry delivery, quick wit, and methodical approach to medicine.

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Nip/Tuck 1:22:18

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The FX original Nip/Tuck got off to a fast start with its graphic depiction of plastic surgery and a dense, crime-driven plot.

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Scrubs 1:21:44

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The pilot of Scrubs introduced a style of humor new to the medical genre, balancing heartfelt stories with slapstick comedy and surreal daydreams.

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ER (1994) 1:43:40

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In the mid-90s, the definitive hospital drama ER rushed onto primetime television with a barrage of life-or-death situations and a memorable ensemble cast.

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St. Elsewhere 1:36:11

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Like its namesake hospital, the 80s drama St. Elsewhere was modest and full of talent. The pilot episode introduced an ensemble cast and an intricate story structure that laid the foundation for the medical genre as we know it today.

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MAS*H 1:07:05

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We've got some new prescriptions for TV pilots, all belonging to the medical genre! To kick things off, we're going back to the 70's for the premiere of M*A*S*H which expanded the potential of television storytelling throughout its eleven-season run.

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Girls 1:20:00

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For the final HBO pilot we're discussing (for now), we're returning to New York City for the first episode of Girls which captured the millennial experience of young adulthood in the 2010s.

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Game of Thrones 1:48:44

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When you play the game of TV pilots, you're either greenlit or you get canceled. There is no middle ground. In 2011, HBO premiered Game of Thrones which reigned as the biggest television event of its time.

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Boardwalk Empire 1:54:39

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The strength of HBO's programming drew Martin Scorcese to direct the first episode of Boardwalk Empire, one of the most expensive but also award-winning pilots in TV history.

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Eastbound & Down 1:21:16

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The pilot of Eastbound & Down began a partnership with HBO that allowed Danny McBride to showcase and evolve his crass style of comedic storytelling.

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Big Love 1:51:02

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Continuing our series on HBO pilots, we come to the domestic drama Big Love which examines the complexities of a polygamist family torn between religious fundamentalism and modern suburbia.

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Entourage 1:30:08

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The pilot of Entourage began a light-hearted comedy series about a young movie star and his group of friends navigating Hollywood and pulling off all sorts of crazy antics.

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Deadwood 1:36:47

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The next HBO pilot in our lineup is Deadwood, an epic Western focused on forming order out of chaos. Despite having just a three-season run, the series earned critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase.

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The Wire 1:42:18

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This week we're discussing the pilot of The Wire, an ensemble crime drama lauded for its realistic portrayal of the institutions that shape life in urban America. Although the series didn't receive high ratings or major awards, it is now regarded as one of the best TV shows of all time.

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Six Feet Under 1:48:58

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The pilot of Six Feet Under began yet another critically acclaimed series for HBO, earning praise for tackling the subject of death with skillful writing and thoughtful direction.

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Curb Your Enthusiasm 1:07:00

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The final season of Curb Your Enthusiasm draws near, so let's go all the way back to the very first episode to remember how the show began. Airing a little over two years after the Seinfeld finale, the Curb premiere reintroduced viewers to Larry David's brand of comedic storytelling and we have to say that it's pretty, pretty, pretty good.…

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The Sopranos 1:47:45

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The pilot episode of The Sopranos introduced viewers to Tony Soprano, one of the most iconic TV characters ever. Twenty-five years since its premiere, the New Jersey-based crime drama remains influential for its award-winning acting, writing, and directing.

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Sex and the City 1:22:35

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We're starting our series on HBO pilots with Sex and the City, which premiered in the summer of 1998 and made a splash with its fresh take on romantic comedy.

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Poochinski 1:22:10

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Happy Holidays from Take Us To The Pilot! For our Christmas bonus episode, we're discussing a failed pilot for a would-be series called Poochinski. This buddy cop show aired in the summer of 1990 and starred Peter Boyle as a detective who dies and gets resurrected as a talking bulldog. Network executives passed on Poochinski, but in the years since the pilot has gained notoriety for its bizarre premise.…

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It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia 1:17:35

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Wrapping up our series on 2000s sitcom pilots, we're discussing the FX comedy It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. The first episode introduced a group of sordid characters known as "the gang," and began a series that would depict amoral behavior not seen on broadcast network sitcoms.

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Two and a Half Men 1:27:38

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Although 2000s television saw a rise in cinematic comedies, live studio audiences remained popular. Two and a Half Men was a testament to the enduring success of traditional sitcoms, capturing 18 million viewers from the first episode.

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How I Met Your Mother 1:31:24

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It’s a long story, but we’re discussing the pilot episode of How I Met Your Mother. This series blended elements of traditional and unconventional sitcoms, including a mix of warm nostalgia and quirky humor.

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30 Rock 1:17:36

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After establishing her brand of comedy on SNL, Tina Fey continued her success with the creation of 30 Rock. Since episode one, the series gained attention for its surreal tone, fast pace, and satirical take on the television business.

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The Office 1:28:41

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The mockumentary format became popular in the 2000s thanks to the American adaptation of The Office. The pilot episode had a mixed response from critics and viewers, but it set the stage for one of the most enduring TV comedies of all time.

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Arrested Development 1:10:08

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Now the story of a wealthy family who lost everything, and the first episode that brought them all together. It’s Arrested Development, the ensemble comedy that gave us the Bluth family and more running gags than we can keep count of.

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Malcolm in the Middle 1:07:50

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The 2000s saw the rise of single-camera comedies that moved away from the traditional sitcom format in favor of a more cinematic style. Malcolm in the Middle was one of the first shows of the decade to defy genre conventions, introducing in its pilot episode a cynical tone that would come to define the era.…

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What We Do In The Shadows 1:21:17

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It’s Halloween and we’re capping off our month of vampire pilots with What We Do In The Shadows. Directed by Taika Waititi and written by Jemaine Clement, the first episode of this mockumentary series established the same blend of horror and quirky comedy as the 2014 movie.

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The Vampire Diaries 1:24:56

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As the vampire craze peaked in the late 2000s, the CW put its spin on the genre by adapting The Vampire Diaries. The series featured teen soap drama typical for the network but with the added element of immortal blood-sucking monsters.

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True Blood 1:23:59

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The next vampiric pilot we’re discussing is True Blood. This drama explored themes of politics, sexuality, and discrimination through the lens of vampires in the Deep South. As an HBO series, True Blood depicted violence and intimacy more explicitly than the TV landscape had ever seen before.

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Part 2 54:34

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Continuing our discussion on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, part two of the premiere delivered more action than part one while still establishing the dangers facing the students at Sunnydale High.

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Part 1 1:14:27

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We’re kicking off the month of October by discussing Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Starting with the two-part premiere, this series cleverly blended high school culture with vampire lore. The result is a snarky, action-packed teen drama that still retains a dedicated fanbase.

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Will & Grace 1:10:57

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We’re wrapping up our series on 90s sitcom pilots with the first episode of Will & Grace. The premiere of this progressive comedy established the unbreakable friendship between Will Truman and Grace Adler, who support each other through the challenges they face living in New York at the turn of the century.…

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The Drew Carey Show 1:09:43

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Before he was hosting The Price Is Right, Drew Carey starred in his own sitcom and showed American audiences that Cleveland rocks. From the first episode, The Drew Carey Show captured the spirit of Cleveland with its quirky yet laid-back characters and cozy hometown setting.

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3rd Rock From the Sun 1:07:36

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The next pilot we discuss in the world of 90s sitcoms is 3rd Rock from the Sun. In the premiere episode, the Solomons arrive on Earth to learn about an odd species known as humans. Led by John Lithgow, this comedy explores what happens when a group of aliens try to live the human experience.

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The Nanny 1:06:01

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Over six seasons, Fran Drescher won over viewers as the star of The Nanny thanks to her charm, humor, and signature Queens accent. In the pilot episode, the flashy girl from Flushing shows up at the Sheffield’s door only to become one of the most iconic TV characters of her time. Her nasal voice has been ingrained in our minds ever since.…

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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 1:05:13

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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reigned for six seasons, starting when Will Smith arrived at the Banks' residence in the pilot episode. Smith may have gotten his start in hip-hop, but his first-ever acting performance eventually made him one of the biggest Hollywood stars in the 90s and beyond.

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Home Improvement 1:04:53

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In 1991, comedian Tim Allen became a household name thanks to the hit show Home Improvement. The pilot episode introduced Allen’s style of comedy (and grunting) to mainstream American audiences, launching him to A-list status and kicking off one of the most popular family sitcoms of the 90s.

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Friends 1:04:11

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Continuing through the world of 90's sitcom pilots, our spotlight now falls on a series that has etched itself into television history – Friends. Premiering in 1994, this initial episode laid the foundation for a beloved show that offered a window into the lives of six 20-somethings as they navigated the ups and downs of life, love, and laughter in the heart of New York City. Join us as we unravel the origins of this iconic group and explore how Friends forged lasting connections that still warm our hearts today.…

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Seinfeld 1:07:52

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The first pilot we're discussing is a series near and dear to our hearts, and that's Seinfeld! Although the Seinfeld pilot may not be a favorite episode among fans, it was a fresh take on the sitcom genre when it aired in 1989. What started as a humble comedy about how a comedian gets his material eventually evolved into a megahit that delivered some of the most iconic moments in TV history.…

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