television pilots

A television pilot is the first episode of a new TV show, created to showcase the concept, characters, and tone. It’s essentially a test episode that helps networks or producers decide whether to produce a full series. Pilots are used to demonstrate the show's potential, establish its style, and attract interest from viewers and executives. If successful, the pilot leads to the development of additional episodes, creating a complete series. Think of it as a prototype or sample, designed to convey the show's vision and gauge audience and network response before committing to a full season.