Pilot Inspectors

Pilot Inspectors episodes:

• 04.26.2021

  Episode 309 - The Might Ducks: Game Changers

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors! On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the Disney+ remake of the classic kids sports franchise, "The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers."

  
• 12.03.2020

  Episode 308 - Saved by the Bell (2020)

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the new Peacock original streaming series "Saved by the Bell," a continuation of the 1980s-90s Saturday morning children's series by the same name. Today's intro...

  
• 01.19.2020

  Episode 307 - Party of Five (2020)

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, which is also a bonus tie-in to our other podcast Closer to Free, we are discussing the pilot episode of the new Freeform series Party of Five, which is an altered remake...

  
• 11.10.2019

  Episode 306 - Watchmen

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the new HBO series "Watchmen," a continuation of the storyline from the Alan Moore comic book of the same name. Today's intro music is...

  
• 09.16.2019

  Episode 305 - BH 90210

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot for the new series "BH 90210," which can't technically be called a reboot. Today's intro music is the theme song to "Beverly Hills, 90210."

  
• 08.14.2019

  Episode 304 - The Secret Life of the American Teenager

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the 2008 ABC Family series "The Secret Lift of the American Teenager." Intro music for today's episode is "Papa Don't Preach" by Madonna.

  
• 07.31.2019

  Episode 303 - Million Yen Women

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the first episode of the Japanese Netflix original series "Million Yen Women," based on the manga of the same name. Today's intro music is "Gimme Chocolate!!" by Babymetal.

  
• 06.26.2019

  Episode 302 - Fleabag

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the first episode of the Amazon Original Series Fleabag, created by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Today's intro music is "Gasoline" by Halsey.

  
• 05.27.2019

  Episode 301 - Lola Upside Down

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Today's episode is our second Patreon subscriber request episode. We are watching the first episode of the Swedish miniseries "Lola Uppochner" or as it is known in America, "Lola Upside Down." Today's intro music is...

  
• 05.14.2019

  Episode 300 - Brooklyn Nine-Nine

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. We finally made it to 300 episodes! To celebrate, we are talking about the pilot episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, created by Mike Schur, one our favorite television producers working today. Today's intro music is the...

  
• 04.08.2019

  Episode 299 - The Twilight Zone

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the first episode of the new CBS All Access reboot of "The Twilight Zone," produced and narrated by Jordan Peele. Today's intro music is "Downtown" by Majical Cloudz.

  
• 03.24.2019

  Episode 298 - Shrill

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the first episode of the new Hulu original series Shrill, starring Aidy Bryant. Today's intro music is "I'm Not Your Toy" by La Roux.

  
• 03.06.2019

  Episode 297 - Who Killed Daigoro Tokuyama & Miss Sherlock

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing two pilots suggested by one of our Patrons. First, we are talking about Who Killed Daigoro Tokuyama, and then we are discussing Miss Sherlock.  

  
• 02.25.2019

  Episode 296 - Pen15

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the new Hulu original series Pen15, starring Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle. Today's intro music is "You Gotta Be" by Des'ree.

  
• 02.04.2019

  Episode 295 - Roswell, New Mexico

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the new CW reboot series Roswell, New Mexico. Today's intro music is "Mrs. Potter's Lullaby" by Counting Crows.

  
• 01.22.2019

  Episode 294 - Roswell

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. For today's episode, we are returning once again to the late 90s WB for the pilot episode of the recently rebooted series Roswell, starring Shiri Appleby and Katherine Heigl. Today's intro music is "Here With...

  
• 01.14.2019

  Episode 293 - Schooled

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the new Goldbergs spinoff series "Schooled," starring AJ Michalka, Tim Meadows, and Bryan Callen. Today's intro music is "Mayonaise" by the Smashing Pumpkins.

  
• 01.07.2019

  Episode 292 - Homecoming

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors, after a somewhat long Holiday hiatus. On today's episode, we are talking about the first episode of the Amazon Prime series Homecoming, starring Julia Roberts and Bobby Cannavale.  Today's intro music is "Voyager" by Key...

  
• 12.10.2018

  Episode 291 - Legacies

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the new CW spinoff series Legacies. We are also having a smaller conversation about the premiere episode of the Lifetime limited series Dirty John....

  
• 11.12.2018

  Episode 290 - Charmed (2018)

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the recently rebooted CW series Charmed, starring Melonie Diaz, Madeleine Mantock, and Sarah Jeffery. Today's intro music is "How Soon Is Now?" by the Smiths.

  
• 10.29.2018

  Episode 289 - The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the first episodes of the new Netflix original series "The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina," starring Kiernan Shipka, Miranda Otto, and Lucy Davis. Today's intro music is "Strange Magic"...

  
• 10.15.2018

  Episode 288 - A Million Little Things

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Today's episode is a discussion of the pilot episode for the new NBC series "A Million Little Things," starring James Roday, Romany Malco, and Ron Livingston. Today's intro music is a cover of the Linkin...

  
• 10.04.2018

  Episode 287 - Murphy Brown

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episodes for Murphy Brown, both the classic 1988 CBS sitcom, as well as the newly premiered reboot. Today's intro music is "Natural Woman" by Aretha Franklin.

  
• 09.24.2018

  Episode 286 - I Feel Bad

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the new NBC sitcom I Feel Bad, starring Sarayu Blue and Paul Adelstein. Today's intro music is "Mayonsaise" by the Smashing Pumpkins.

  
• 09.17.2018

  Episode 285 - Forever

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the first episode for the new Amazon Prime original series Forever, starring Fred Armisen and Maya Rudolph. Today's intro music is "Forever" by Jesse & the Rippers.

  
• 09.12.2018

  Episode 284 - You

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the new Lifetime series You, starring Penn Badgley, Elizabeth Lail, and Shay Mitchell Today's intro music is "Possession" by Sarah McLachlan.

  
• 09.03.2018

  Episode 283 - Insatiable

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the Netflix original series "Insatiable," which has been generating a lot of, let's say, enthusiastic discussion online. Today's intro music is "Beauty Queen" by Foxes.

  
• 08.13.2018

  Episode 112 - The Good Place (Rerun)

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. We are continuing our Summer vacation with a rerun of our episode for the NBC series The Good Place, starring Kristen Bell and Ted Danson. Listen to the episode if you want to hear us...

  
• 08.06.2018

  Episode 36 - The OC (Rerun)

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. It's been 15 years since the premier of the classic Fox teen drama "The OC." To honor this momentous occasion, we are re-airing this episode with our discussion about the series premiere. The intro music...

  
• 07.31.2018

  Episode 282 - Castle Rock

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspector. On today's episode, we are discussing the premier episode for the new Hulu series "Castle Rock," based on the characters and locations of the Stephen King novels set in the eponymous small town in Maine....

  
• 07.23.2018

  Episode 281 - Hollyweed

  Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the recently released on Rivit TV pilot episode for the Kevin Smith written, directed, and starred series "Hollyweed."   Today's intro music is "Jungle Love"...

  
• 07.17.2018

  Episode 280 - Sharp Objects

  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 Jean-Marc Valee, and starring Amy Adams and Patricia...

  
• 07.09.2018

  Episode 279 - Pose

  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 Up That Hill" by Kate Bush.

  
• 07.02.2018

  Episode 278 - Scrubs

  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 Forgive Me" by David Gray.

  
• 06.26.2018

  Episode 197 - GLOW (Rerun)

  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 fantastic pilot episode. Today's intro music is "Sunset Cruise" by...

  
• 06.18.2018

  Episode 277 - Cloak & Dagger

  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 Aubrey Joseph. Today's intro music is "Starlight" by...

  
• 06.12.2018

  Episode 276 - Dietland

  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. Today's intro music is "Thunder Thighs" by Miss Eaves.

  
• 06.04.2018

  Episode 275 - Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce

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

  
• 05.28.2018

  Episode 274 - Arrested Development

  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 Arnett, Jessica Walter, Tony Hale, and Michael Cera.   Today's...

  
• 05.26.2018

  Episode 273 - A Conversation About Guilt

  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 television show. Whether the issue is...

  
• 05.21.2018

  Episode 272 - Safe

  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 conversation about our feelings regarding the return of 13...

  
• 05.15.2018

  Episode 271 - The Last Man On Earth

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

  
• 05.07.2018

  Episode 270 - Cobra Kai

  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 Kid films.   Today's intro music is "Head...

  
• 05.05.2018

  Episode 269 - Cougar Town - Alternative Pilot

  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 season 1, episode 9, titled "Here Comes My...

  
• 05.01.2018

  Episode 268 - Cougar Town

  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 "Lisztomania" by Phoenix, the Shook Remix.

  
• 04.23.2018

  Episode 267 - Champions

  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.   Today's intro music is "We Are the Champions" by Queen.

  
• 04.16.2018

  Episode 266 - New Girl

  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 intro music is "Hey Girl" by Zooey Deschanel.

  
• 04.09.2018

  Episode 265 - Killing Eve

  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 the pilot for the new HBO series Barry,...

  
• 04.02.2018

  Episode 264 - Roseanne Revival

  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 Metcalf.   Today's intro music is "It Must Have Been...

  
• 03.26.2018

  Episode 263 - For the People

  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.   Today's intro music is "Fade Away" by Logic.