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Each week, Kinte and Jen break down storytelling, characters, world-building, and first impressions, giving honest reviews and fresh perspectives on the shows that shaped TV—and the ones trying to.

Whether it’s a classic pilot that changed the game or a new series finding its footing, Pilot Season asks the ultimate question: does the pilot make you stay, or walk away?

Presented by Indy Radio — Radio the Indy Way.]]>enTV & FilmCopyright Indy Radiohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/498e7ba818c544b7ee0a0ce9a8e89376.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pilot-season--6996159Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:29:20 +0000Indy RadioIndy Radioindyshowcasebooking@gmail.comPilot Season is your front-row seat to where every great show begins—the pilot episode. Hosted by Kinte and Jen, this podcast dives into the first episodes of television’s most iconic, underrated, and buzzworthy series to see what works, what doesn’t,...
Each week, Kinte and Jen break down storytelling, characters, world-building, and first impressions, giving honest reviews and fresh perspectives on the shows that shaped TV—and the ones trying to.

Whether it’s a classic pilot that changed the game or a new series finding its footing, Pilot Season asks the ultimate question: does the pilot make you stay, or walk away?

Presented by Indy Radio — Radio the Indy Way.]]>falsetrueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pilot-season-downton-abbey-episode-one-2x08-18--73007418
Original Airdate: September 26, 2010

Podcast Airdate: 7/15/25  

Episode Scores

Kinte: 9 / 10 Jen: 8 / 10 Renée: 9 / 10 Olaf: 8 / 10 Allen: 9 / 10 Total: 43 / 60  

#PilotSeason #DowntonAbbey #PeriodDrama]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73007418Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:26:46 +0000Indy RadioWhen news of the Titanic disaster reaches Downton Abbey, the future of the Crawley family estate is thrown into uncertainty. Questions of inheritance, class, and tradition begin to reshape the lives of both the aristocratic family upstairs and the...
Original Airdate: September 26, 2010

Podcast Airdate: 7/15/25  

Episode Scores

Kinte: 9 / 10 Jen: 8 / 10 Renée: 9 / 10 Olaf: 8 / 10 Allen: 9 / 10 Total: 43 / 60  

#PilotSeason #DowntonAbbey #PeriodDrama]]>5934abbey,british,costume,crawley,downton,drama,episode,family,historical,itv,one,pbs,period,pilot,review,season,series,television,tvfalse28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pilot-season-the-andy-griffith-show-the-new-housekeeper-2x07-17--73007280
The pilot introduces audiences to the warm-hearted charm and small-town values that would make The Andy Griffith Show a beloved television institution for generations. On this episode of Pilot Season, hosts Kinte, Jen, Renée, John, Olaf, and Allen revisit the beginning of one of television's most enduring sitcoms and discuss what makes Mayberry such a timeless setting.  

Original Airdate: October 3, 1960 Podcast Airdate: TBA  

Episode Scores
Kinte: 9.5 / 10 Jen: 9.5 / 10 Renée: 8.5 / 10 Olaf: 10 / 10 Allen: 7.5 / 10 Total:45 / 60  

#PilotSeason #AndyGriffith #ClassicTV]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73007280Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:17:08 +0000Indy RadioLife in Mayberry changes when Sheriff Andy Taylor and his son Opie must find a new housekeeper after their longtime caretaker moves away. As a replacement arrives, Andy and Opie learn important lessons about trust, respect, and family. The pilot...
The pilot introduces audiences to the warm-hearted charm and small-town values that would make The Andy Griffith Show a beloved television institution for generations. On this episode of Pilot Season, hosts Kinte, Jen, Renée, John, Olaf, and Allen revisit the beginning of one of television's most enduring sitcoms and discuss what makes Mayberry such a timeless setting.  

Original Airdate: October 3, 1960 Podcast Airdate: TBA  

Episode Scores
Kinte: 9.5 / 10 Jen: 9.5 / 10 Renée: 8.5 / 10 Olaf: 10 / 10 Allen: 7.5 / 10 Total:45 / 60  

#PilotSeason #AndyGriffith #ClassicTV]]>35491960,andy,classic,comedy,family,griffith,housekeeper,howard,mayberry,new,pilot,retro,ron,season,show,sitcom,television,the,tvfalse27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pilot-season-the-fall-dark-descent-2x06-16--72880711
Original Airdate: May 13, 2013
Podcast Airdate: 7/8/26

Episode Scores
Kinte: 9 / 10 Jen: 10 / 10 Renée: 9.6  / 10 Olaf: 9 / 10 Allen: 8 / 10 Total: 45.6 / 60

#PilotSeason #TheFall #CrimeDrama]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72880711Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:59:08 +0000Indy RadioA serial killer is stalking women throughout Belfast while police struggle to connect the clues. Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson is brought in to review a seemingly unrelated investigation, only to discover that a dangerous predator may be...
Original Airdate: May 13, 2013
Podcast Airdate: 7/8/26

Episode Scores
Kinte: 9 / 10 Jen: 10 / 10 Renée: 9.6  / 10 Olaf: 9 / 10 Allen: 8 / 10 Total: 45.6 / 60

#PilotSeason #TheFall #CrimeDrama]]>4675anderson,british,crime,dark,descent,detective,dornan,drama,fall,gillian,jamie,killer,pilot,season,serial,series,suspense,the,thriller,tvfalse26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pilot-season-curb-your-enthusiasm-the-pants-tent-2x05-15--72880161
Original Airdate: October 15, 2000  

Podcast Airdate: 7/8/26  
Episode Scores
Kinte: 9 / 10 Jen: 5 / 10 Renée: 10/ 10 John: 9 / 10 Olaf: 4 / 10 Allen: 9 / 10 Total: 41 / 60  

#PilotSeason #CurbYourEnthusiasm #Comedy]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72880161Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:41:11 +0000Indy RadioLarry David finds himself at the center of an awkward misunderstanding that quickly spirals into a comedy of errors. The pilot introduces viewers to the unique blend of improvisation, cringe humor, and social discomfort that would become the signature...
Original Airdate: October 15, 2000  

Podcast Airdate: 7/8/26  
Episode Scores
Kinte: 9 / 10 Jen: 5 / 10 Renée: 10/ 10 John: 9 / 10 Olaf: 4 / 10 Allen: 9 / 10 Total: 41 / 60  

#PilotSeason #CurbYourEnthusiasm #Comedy]]>3937classic,comedy,cringe,curb,david,discussion,enthusiasm,hbo,improvisational,larry,pants,pilot,review,season,sitcom,tent,the,tv,yourfalse25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pilot-season-the-wire-the-target-2x04-14--72784435
Original Airdate: June 2, 2002
Podcast Airdate: 7/1/26

Episode Scores
Kinte: 10 / 10
Jen: 9.5 / 10
Renée: 10 / 10
John: 10 / 10
Olaf: 8 / 10
Allen: 8 / 10
Total: 47.5 / 50

#PilotSeason #TheWire #CrimeDrama
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72784435Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:52:27 +0000Indy RadioFollowing a controversial murder trial, Baltimore detectives begin looking into a powerful drug organization operating throughout the city. The pilot introduces viewers to the interconnected worlds of law enforcement, politics, and street crime while...
Original Airdate: June 2, 2002
Podcast Airdate: 7/1/26

Episode Scores
Kinte: 10 / 10
Jen: 9.5 / 10
Renée: 10 / 10
John: 10 / 10
Olaf: 8 / 10
Allen: 8 / 10
Total: 47.5 / 50

#PilotSeason #TheWire #CrimeDrama
]]>6039baltimore,crime,david,detective,dominic,drama,elba,hbo,idris,pilot,police,season,series,simon,story,target,the,tv,west,wirefalse24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pilot-season-living-single-judging-by-the-cover-2x03-13--72783434
The pilot introduces Khadijah, Synclaire, Maxine, Regine, Kyle, and Overton, creating the foundation for one of the most beloved ensemble casts in sitcom history. The show's sharp writing and relatable friendships helped make it a defining comedy of the 1990s. 

On this episode of Pilot Season, hosts Kinte, Jen, Renée, John, Olaf, and Allen discuss the show's legacy, memorable characters, and lasting influence on television.   Original Airdate: August 22, 1993  
Podcast Airdate: 7/1/26  
Episode Scores
Kinte: 9/ 10 Renée: 8.5 / 10 John: 8.5 / 10 Olaf: 8/ 10 Allen: 9/ 10 Total: 43 / 60  

#PilotSeason #LivingSingle #90sTV]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72783434Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:09:19 +0000Indy RadioSet in Brooklyn, Living Single follows a close-knit group of friends navigating careers, relationships, and everyday life while relying on one another through every challenge. The pilot introduces Khadijah, Synclaire, Maxine, Regine, Kyle, and...
The pilot introduces Khadijah, Synclaire, Maxine, Regine, Kyle, and Overton, creating the foundation for one of the most beloved ensemble casts in sitcom history. The show's sharp writing and relatable friendships helped make it a defining comedy of the 1990s. 

On this episode of Pilot Season, hosts Kinte, Jen, Renée, John, Olaf, and Allen discuss the show's legacy, memorable characters, and lasting influence on television.   Original Airdate: August 22, 1993  
Podcast Airdate: 7/1/26  
Episode Scores
Kinte: 9/ 10 Renée: 8.5 / 10 John: 8.5 / 10 Olaf: 8/ 10 Allen: 9/ 10 Total: 43 / 60  

#PilotSeason #LivingSingle #90sTV]]>43251990s,alexander,black,brooklyn,by,coles,comedy,cover,erika,judging,kim,latifah,living,pilot,queen,season,single,sitcom,sitcoms,thefalse23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pilot-season-squid-game-red-light-green-light-2x02-12--72682801
Original Airdate: September 17, 2021  

 Podcast Airdate: 6/24/26  

Episode Scores

Kinte: 9 / 10 Jen: 10 / 10 Renée: 9.5 / 10 John: 9/ 10 Olaf: 9 / 10 Allen: 9 / 10 Total: 36.5 / 60  

#PilotSeason #SquidGame #Netflix  

Squid Game – Brief Production History

Squid Game is a South Korean survival drama television series created, written, and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk. The series premiered worldwide on Netflix on September 17, 2021. Hwang Dong-hyuk originally conceived the idea in 2008 and spent nearly a decade trying to get the project produced. Many studios rejected the concept because they believed its violent themes and social commentary were too unusual and risky for mainstream audiences. Netflix eventually greenlit the project as part of its investment in international programming. The series was filmed in South Korea using large practical sets rather than relying entirely on computer-generated effects. Many of the colorful game arenas, staircases, and dormitories were physically built to resemble oversized children's playgrounds, creating the show's distinctive visual identity. The story follows 456 financially desperate contestants who agree to compete in a series of deadly versions of traditional Korean children's games for a massive cash prize. Through its premise, Squid Game explores themes of economic inequality, debt, class divisions, greed, and human survival. The show stars Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun, alongside Park Hae-soo, Jung Ho-yeon, Oh Yeong-su, and Heo Sung-tae. Following its release, Squid Game became Netflix's biggest global phenomenon, reaching audiences in more than 90 countries and becoming one of the most-watched streaming series ever produced. It also received widespread critical acclaim and earned numerous awards, including an Primetime Emmy Awards win for Lee Jung-jae, making him the first Asian actor to win Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Today, Squid Game is regarded as one of the most influential television series of the 2020s and helped expand the worldwide popularity of Korean television and entertainment.

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72682801Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:20:19 +0000trueIndy RadioSeong Gi-hun is a struggling father burdened by debt and bad decisions when a mysterious opportunity promises a chance to change his life forever. Alongside hundreds of desperate contestants, he enters a competition where childhood games become deadly...
Original Airdate: September 17, 2021  

 Podcast Airdate: 6/24/26  

Episode Scores

Kinte: 9 / 10 Jen: 10 / 10 Renée: 9.5 / 10 John: 9/ 10 Olaf: 9 / 10 Allen: 9 / 10 Total: 36.5 / 60  

#PilotSeason #SquidGame #Netflix  

Squid Game – Brief Production History

Squid Game is a South Korean survival drama television series created, written, and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk. The series premiered worldwide on Netflix on September 17, 2021. Hwang Dong-hyuk originally conceived the idea in 2008 and spent nearly a decade trying to get the project produced. Many studios rejected the concept because they believed its violent themes and social commentary were too unusual and risky for mainstream audiences. Netflix eventually greenlit the project as part of its investment in international programming. The series was filmed in South Korea using large practical sets rather than relying entirely on computer-generated effects. Many of the colorful game arenas, staircases, and dormitories were physically built to resemble oversized children's playgrounds, creating the show's distinctive visual identity. The story follows 456 financially desperate contestants who agree to compete in a series of deadly versions of traditional Korean children's games for a massive cash prize. Through its premise, Squid Game explores themes of economic inequality, debt, class divisions, greed, and human survival. The show stars Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun, alongside Park Hae-soo, Jung Ho-yeon, Oh Yeong-su, and Heo Sung-tae. Following its release, Squid Game became Netflix's biggest global phenomenon, reaching audiences in more than 90 countries and becoming one of the most-watched streaming series ever produced. It also received widespread critical acclaim and earned numerous awards, including an Primetime Emmy Awards win for Lee Jung-jae, making him the first Asian actor to win Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Today, Squid Game is regarded as one of the most influential television series of the 2020s and helped expand the worldwide popularity of Korean television and entertainment.

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>5126drama,game,gi,green,hit,hun,korean,light,netflix,pilot,red,review,season,series,squid,streaming,survival,thriller,tvfalse22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pilot-season-sanford-and-son-crossed-swords-2x01-11--72682789
Original Airdate: January 14, 1972  

Podcast Airdate: 6/24/26  

Episode Scores Kinte: 9 / 10 Jen: 10 / 10 Renée: 9 / 10 John: 9.5 / 10 Olaf: 9 / 10 Allen: 8 / 10 Total: _____ / 60  

#PilotSeason #SanfordAndSon #ClassicTV  

Sanford and Son – Brief Production History  

Sanford and Son is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from January 14, 1972, to March 25, 1977, running for six seasons and 136 episodes.  

The series was developed by legendary television producer and writer Norman Lear and was based on the highly successful British sitcom Steptoe and Son. Lear adapted the concept for American audiences by relocating the story to the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles and centering it around an African American father-and-son junk business.  

The show starred Redd Foxx as the outspoken and scheming Fred G. Sanford and Demond Wilson as his patient and hardworking son, Lamont Sanford.  

The series was filmed at NBC Studios in Burbank, California. Its exterior shots featured the Sanford salvage yard, which became one of television's most recognizable locations.   Sanford and Son was groundbreaking because it became one of the first highly successful network sitcoms centered around a Black family during the 1970s.

The show tackled social issues while maintaining its comedic identity and helped pave the way for future series such as Good Times, The Jeffersons, and What's Happening!!.   The iconic theme song, "The Streetbeater," was composed by Quincy Jones and remains one of television's most recognizable opening themes.  

Even decades after its original run, Sanford and Son continues to be celebrated for its sharp humor, memorable catchphrases, and the legendary performances of Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson, making it one of the most influential sitcoms in American television history.  

Intro What happens when Fred Sanford and Lamont Sanford find themselves butting heads once again? On this episode of Pilot Season, we'll revisit Sanford and Son "Crossed Swords" and dive into one of television's most iconic father-and-son relationships. From Fred's quick wit and outrageous schemes to Lamont's constant attempts to keep everything together, we'll explore the comedy, chemistry, and unforgettable moments that helped make this series a television classic.

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72682789Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:14:29 +0000trueIndy RadioFred Sanford runs a Los Angeles junkyard with his son Lamont and isn't prepared for the possibility of his son moving on to a different life. When Lamont reveals plans that could separate them, Fred pulls out every trick in the book to keep his son...
Original Airdate: January 14, 1972  

Podcast Airdate: 6/24/26  

Episode Scores Kinte: 9 / 10 Jen: 10 / 10 Renée: 9 / 10 John: 9.5 / 10 Olaf: 9 / 10 Allen: 8 / 10 Total: _____ / 60  

#PilotSeason #SanfordAndSon #ClassicTV  

Sanford and Son – Brief Production History  

Sanford and Son is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from January 14, 1972, to March 25, 1977, running for six seasons and 136 episodes.  

The series was developed by legendary television producer and writer Norman Lear and was based on the highly successful British sitcom Steptoe and Son. Lear adapted the concept for American audiences by relocating the story to the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles and centering it around an African American father-and-son junk business.  

The show starred Redd Foxx as the outspoken and scheming Fred G. Sanford and Demond Wilson as his patient and hardworking son, Lamont Sanford.  

The series was filmed at NBC Studios in Burbank, California. Its exterior shots featured the Sanford salvage yard, which became one of television's most recognizable locations.   Sanford and Son was groundbreaking because it became one of the first highly successful network sitcoms centered around a Black family during the 1970s.

The show tackled social issues while maintaining its comedic identity and helped pave the way for future series such as Good Times, The Jeffersons, and What's Happening!!.   The iconic theme song, "The Streetbeater," was composed by Quincy Jones and remains one of television's most recognizable opening themes.  

Even decades after its original run, Sanford and Son continues to be celebrated for its sharp humor, memorable catchphrases, and the legendary performances of Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson, making it one of the most influential sitcoms in American television history.  

Intro What happens when Fred Sanford and Lamont Sanford find themselves butting heads once again? On this episode of Pilot Season, we'll revisit Sanford and Son "Crossed Swords" and dive into one of television's most iconic father-and-son relationships. From Fred's quick wit and outrageous schemes to Lamont's constant attempts to keep everything together, we'll explore the comedy, chemistry, and unforgettable moments that helped make this series a television classic.

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>47481970s,and,black,classic,comedy,demond,foxx,fred,lamont,nbc,pilot,redd,review,sanford,season,sitcom,son,tv,wilsonfalse21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pilot-season-episode-10-the-sopranos-1999-season-1-finale--71714244
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Tony Soprano, a capo in the DiMeo Crime Family, begins therapy with Dr. Jennifer Melfi after having anxiety attacks. His mother, Livia, refuses to move to a nursing home. Tony's Uncle Junior wants to use Tony's friend's restaurant as a location for a murder, but Tony prevents this by having the restaurant blown up. Christopher Moltisanti, Tony's nephew, murders the representative of a Czech mob that was trying to move in on the family waste management company.

Pilot Season is a show where a panel rates and reviews the first episode of a television show drama or comedy. In season one reviews of such classics of Gilligan’s Island, Get Smart and the Golden Girls will be review. As well as dramas such as Lost, The Practice and the Sopranos. The show is hosted by Kinte.

The Sopranos, Tony Soprano, James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli, David Chase

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71714244Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:57:27 +0000trueIndy RadioOn episode 10 the panel reviews the Pilot episode of the television drama The Sopranos which aired January 10, 1999, The show's stars James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco and Michael Imperioli. The Sopranos is an American crime drama...
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Josh www.instagram.com/chittyjoshua/
Tory www.instagram.com/rushtory/

Tony Soprano, a capo in the DiMeo Crime Family, begins therapy with Dr. Jennifer Melfi after having anxiety attacks. His mother, Livia, refuses to move to a nursing home. Tony's Uncle Junior wants to use Tony's friend's restaurant as a location for a murder, but Tony prevents this by having the restaurant blown up. Christopher Moltisanti, Tony's nephew, murders the representative of a Czech mob that was trying to move in on the family waste management company.

Pilot Season is a show where a panel rates and reviews the first episode of a television show drama or comedy. In season one reviews of such classics of Gilligan’s Island, Get Smart and the Golden Girls will be review. As well as dramas such as Lost, The Practice and the Sopranos. The show is hosted by Kinte.

The Sopranos, Tony Soprano, James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli, David Chase

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Tory www.instagram.com/rushtory/

A documentary crew arrives at the Scranton, Pennsylvania, offices of Dunder Mifflin to observe the employees and learn about modern management. Regional manager Michael Scott (Steve Carell) tries to paint a happy picture in the face of potential downsizing from corporate. The office also gets new employee Ryan Howard (B. J. Novak) as a temporary worker, while salesman Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) pranks and antagonizes fellow salesman Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson), much to the enjoyment of receptionist Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer).

Pilot Season is a show where a panel rates and reviews the first episode of a television show drama or comedy. In season one reviews of such classics of Gilligan’s Island, Get Smart and the Golden Girls will be review. As well as dramas such as Lost, The Practice and the Sopranos. The show is hosted by Kinte.

the office, Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B. J. Novak, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71714247Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:55:34 +0000trueIndy RadioOn episode 9 the panel reviews the Pilot episode of the television comedy The Office which aired March 24, 2005, The show's stars Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, and B. J. Novak. Based on the 2001–2003 BBC series of the same...
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Renee www.instagram.com/rdcartbydes...
Josh www.instagram.com/chittyjoshua/
Tory www.instagram.com/rushtory/

A documentary crew arrives at the Scranton, Pennsylvania, offices of Dunder Mifflin to observe the employees and learn about modern management. Regional manager Michael Scott (Steve Carell) tries to paint a happy picture in the face of potential downsizing from corporate. The office also gets new employee Ryan Howard (B. J. Novak) as a temporary worker, while salesman Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) pranks and antagonizes fellow salesman Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson), much to the enjoyment of receptionist Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer).

Pilot Season is a show where a panel rates and reviews the first episode of a television show drama or comedy. In season one reviews of such classics of Gilligan’s Island, Get Smart and the Golden Girls will be review. As well as dramas such as Lost, The Practice and the Sopranos. The show is hosted by Kinte.

the office, Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B. J. Novak, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant

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Tory www.instagram.com/rushtory/

Pilot
The agents' first case takes them to Oregon to investigate the unsolved murders of several high-school classmates. `Spooky' Mulder believes they have been experimented on by aliens.

Pilot Season is a show where a panel rates and reviews the first episode of a television show drama or comedy. In season one reviews of such classics of Gilligan’s Island, Get Smart and the Golden Girls will be review. As well as dramas such as Lost, The Practice and the Sopranos. The show is hosted by Kinte.

The X-Files, David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Chris Carter

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71714238Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:53:23 +0000trueIndy RadioOn episode 8 the panel reviews the Pilot episode of the television drama The X-Files which aired September 10, 1993, The show's stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson. created by Chris Carter. 5/3/22 Hosts:...
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Tory www.instagram.com/rushtory/

Pilot
The agents' first case takes them to Oregon to investigate the unsolved murders of several high-school classmates. `Spooky' Mulder believes they have been experimented on by aliens.

Pilot Season is a show where a panel rates and reviews the first episode of a television show drama or comedy. In season one reviews of such classics of Gilligan’s Island, Get Smart and the Golden Girls will be review. As well as dramas such as Lost, The Practice and the Sopranos. The show is hosted by Kinte.

The X-Files, David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Chris Carter

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Introducing the Bundy family. Al and Peggy don't have many friends. They decide to get to know their new neighbors, Steve and Marcy Rhoades, a charming and no-fuss couple who they are at first very taken with.

Pilot Season is a show where a panel rates and reviews the first episode of a television show drama or comedy. In season one reviews of such classics of Gilligan’s Island, Get Smart and the Golden Girls will be review. As well as dramas such as Lost, The Practice and the Sopranos. The show is hosted by Kinte.

Married with Children, Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, Christina Applegate, David Faustino, Amanda Bearse

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71714239Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:50:49 +0000trueIndy RadioOn episode 7 the panel reviews the Pilot episode of the television comedy The Married... With Children which aired April 5, 1987, The show's stars Ed O'Neill, Christina Applegate, David Faustino, Amanda Bearse and Katey Sagal. created by Michael G....
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Introducing the Bundy family. Al and Peggy don't have many friends. They decide to get to know their new neighbors, Steve and Marcy Rhoades, a charming and no-fuss couple who they are at first very taken with.

Pilot Season is a show where a panel rates and reviews the first episode of a television show drama or comedy. In season one reviews of such classics of Gilligan’s Island, Get Smart and the Golden Girls will be review. As well as dramas such as Lost, The Practice and the Sopranos. The show is hosted by Kinte.

Married with Children, Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, Christina Applegate, David Faustino, Amanda Bearse

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"Northwest Passage"
In February 1989 in Twin Peaks, Washington, homecoming queen Laura Palmer is discovered murdered near a riverbank. Soon after, Laura's classmate Ronette Pulaski is found beaten in a fugue state, prompting idiosyncratic FBI Agent Dale Cooper to travel to Twin Peaks to assist Sheriff Harry S. Truman in the investigation. Finding a piece of paper under Laura's fingernail bearing the letter "R", Cooper suspects a serial killer responsible for a similar murder one year earlier may have struck again. Discerning from Laura's diary and her best friend Donna Hayward that Laura was having an affair and was a cocaine addict,

Cooper suspects more sinister goings-on in Twin Peaks than meet the eye. Truman arrests Laura's boyfriend, Bobby Briggs, who is having an affair with married woman Shelly Johnson. Deputies Andy Brennan and Tommy "Hawk" Hill discover the crime scene: an abandoned railway car containing half a locket and "Fire walk with me" written in blood. Overhearing her parents talking with Truman, Donna realizes that James Hurley, Laura’s secret lover, has the other half of the locket and persuades him to bury it. Laura's mother Sarah Palmer has a nightmare depicting an unseen figure unearthing the locket.
original airdate April 8, 1990


Pilot Season is a show where a panel rates and reviews the first episode of a television show drama or comedy. In season one reviews of such classics of Gilligan’s Island, Get Smart and the Golden Girls will be review. As well as dramas such as Lost, The Practice and the Sopranos. The show is hosted by Kinte.















This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71714243Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:48:33 +0000trueIndy RadioOn episode 6 the panel reviews the Pilot episode of the television drama Twin Peaks which aired April 8, 1990, The show's ensemble cast features Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Ontkean, Sheryl Lee), and Lara Flynn Boyle. created by Mark Frost and David...
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Josh www.instagram.com/chittyjoshua/
Tory www.instagram.com/rushtory/

"Northwest Passage"
In February 1989 in Twin Peaks, Washington, homecoming queen Laura Palmer is discovered murdered near a riverbank. Soon after, Laura's classmate Ronette Pulaski is found beaten in a fugue state, prompting idiosyncratic FBI Agent Dale Cooper to travel to Twin Peaks to assist Sheriff Harry S. Truman in the investigation. Finding a piece of paper under Laura's fingernail bearing the letter "R", Cooper suspects a serial killer responsible for a similar murder one year earlier may have struck again. Discerning from Laura's diary and her best friend Donna Hayward that Laura was having an affair and was a cocaine addict,

Cooper suspects more sinister goings-on in Twin Peaks than meet the eye. Truman arrests Laura's boyfriend, Bobby Briggs, who is having an affair with married woman Shelly Johnson. Deputies Andy Brennan and Tommy "Hawk" Hill discover the crime scene: an abandoned railway car containing half a locket and "Fire walk with me" written in blood. Overhearing her parents talking with Truman, Donna realizes that James Hurley, Laura’s secret lover, has the other half of the locket and persuades him to bury it. Laura's mother Sarah Palmer has a nightmare depicting an unseen figure unearthing the locket.
original airdate April 8, 1990


Pilot Season is a show where a panel rates and reviews the first episode of a television show drama or comedy. In season one reviews of such classics of Gilligan’s Island, Get Smart and the Golden Girls will be review. As well as dramas such as Lost, The Practice and the Sopranos. The show is hosted by Kinte.















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"The Engagement"
Blanche's latest boyfriend, Harry, proposes marriage to her, and gets Rose to worrying about where she will live, considering Blanche owns the house that they all live in. Meanwhile, Dorothy's mother's retirement home, Shady Pines, burns down, prompting Sophia to move into their house. original airdate September 14, 1985

Pilot Season is a show where a panel rates and reviews the first episode of a television show drama or comedy. In season one reviews of such classics of Gilligan’s Island, Get Smart and the Golden Girls will be review. As well as dramas such as Lost, The Practice and the Sopranos. The show is hosted by Kinte.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71714241Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:45:23 +0000Indy RadioOn episode 5 the panel reviews the Pilot episode of the television comedy The Golden Girls which aired September 14, 1985, The show's ensemble cast features Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, and Estelle Getty. created by Susan Harris 4/26/22...
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Josh www.instagram.com/chittyjoshua/
Tory www.instagram.com/rushtory/

"The Engagement"
Blanche's latest boyfriend, Harry, proposes marriage to her, and gets Rose to worrying about where she will live, considering Blanche owns the house that they all live in. Meanwhile, Dorothy's mother's retirement home, Shady Pines, burns down, prompting Sophia to move into their house. original airdate September 14, 1985

Pilot Season is a show where a panel rates and reviews the first episode of a television show drama or comedy. In season one reviews of such classics of Gilligan’s Island, Get Smart and the Golden Girls will be review. As well as dramas such as Lost, The Practice and the Sopranos. The show is hosted by Kinte.]]>4942arthur rue,classics tv,comedy 80s,comedy betty,comedy friendship,engagement golden,getty miami,girls,girls the,golden,mcclanahan estelle,pilot,pilot 1985,season the,setting female-led,sitcom classic,television sitcom,tv,white beafalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pilot-season-episode-4-lost-pilot-part-1-2-2004--71714248
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Pilot part 1
Oceanic Airlines Flight 815, a commercial airliner flying from Sydney to Los Angeles, hits turbulence and breaks apart in mid-air and crashes on a deserted tropical island in the South Pacific, with forty-eight survivors of the initial crash. Mysterious roars are heard from the jungle and trees are found knocked over. Jack, Kate and Charlie set out into the jungle to find the cockpit of the airplane so they can send out a distress signal using the plane's transceiver. They also find the pilot, who survived the crash and informs them that the plane had been steered more than a thousand miles off course before it crashed, and thus any rescuers would be looking in the wrong place. The pilot is soon killed by a mysterious unseen "monster." A flashback shows Jack on the plane.

Pilot part 2
Kate, Sayid, Sawyer, Charlie, Shannon and Boone head out to take the transceiver inland in an attempt to reach higher ground and get a better signal. Along the way they are attacked by a charging polar bear, which Sawyer shoots and kills. They are unable to send a signal with the transceiver due to the presence of another (stronger) signal, a distress call (translated by Shannon) sent by a French woman that has been playing over and over for approximately sixteen years. Back at the beach, a federal marshal wakes up during his operation and asks Jack about Kate, who, in a flashback, is escorted by the marshal on the plane. In another flashback, Charlie is shown to have smuggled a small bag of heroin onto the plane.

Pilot Season is a show where a panel rates and reviews the first episode of a television show drama or comedy. In season one reviews of such classics of Gilligan’s Island, Get Smart and the Golden Girls will be review. As well as dramas such as Lost, The Practice and the Sopranos. The show is hosted by Kinte.









]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71714248Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:42:55 +0000Indy RadioOn episode 4 the panel reviews the Pilot episode of the television drama Lost which aired September 22, 2004 , The show's ensemble cast features Matthew Fox, Evangeline Lilly, Jorge Garcia, and Josh Holloway. Lost was created by Jeffrey Lieber, J. J....
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Josh www.instagram.com/chittyjoshua/
Tory www.instagram.com/rushtory/

Pilot part 1
Oceanic Airlines Flight 815, a commercial airliner flying from Sydney to Los Angeles, hits turbulence and breaks apart in mid-air and crashes on a deserted tropical island in the South Pacific, with forty-eight survivors of the initial crash. Mysterious roars are heard from the jungle and trees are found knocked over. Jack, Kate and Charlie set out into the jungle to find the cockpit of the airplane so they can send out a distress signal using the plane's transceiver. They also find the pilot, who survived the crash and informs them that the plane had been steered more than a thousand miles off course before it crashed, and thus any rescuers would be looking in the wrong place. The pilot is soon killed by a mysterious unseen "monster." A flashback shows Jack on the plane.

Pilot part 2
Kate, Sayid, Sawyer, Charlie, Shannon and Boone head out to take the transceiver inland in an attempt to reach higher ground and get a better signal. Along the way they are attacked by a charging polar bear, which Sawyer shoots and kills. They are unable to send a signal with the transceiver due to the presence of another (stronger) signal, a distress call (translated by Shannon) sent by a French woman that has been playing over and over for approximately sixteen years. Back at the beach, a federal marshal wakes up during his operation and asks Jack about Kate, who, in a flashback, is escorted by the marshal on the plane. In another flashback, Charlie is shown to have smuggled a small bag of heroin onto the plane.

Pilot Season is a show where a panel rates and reviews the first episode of a television show drama or comedy. In season one reviews of such classics of Gilligan’s Island, Get Smart and the Golden Girls will be review. As well as dramas such as Lost, The Practice and the Sopranos. The show is hosted by Kinte.









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Toryhttps://www.instagram.com/rushtory/

"Gone for Goode"
Lewis and Crosetti uncover a woman's plot to murder loved ones for their life insurance; Bolander convinces Munch to pursue an old case.

Pilot Season is a show where a panel rates and reviews the first episode of a television show drama or comedy. In season one reviews of such classics of Gilligan’s Island, Get Smart and the Golden Girls will be review. As well as dramas such as Lost, The Practice and the Sopranos. The show is hosted by Kinte.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71714245Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:38:44 +0000Indy RadioOn episode 2 the panel reviews the Pilot episode of the television drama Homicide Life on the street which aired January 31, 1993, the series stars Richard Belzer, Andre Braugher, Wendy Hughes, Clark Johnson and Yaphet Kotto The series was based on...
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"Gone for Goode"
Lewis and Crosetti uncover a woman's plot to murder loved ones for their life insurance; Bolander convinces Munch to pursue an old case.

Pilot Season is a show where a panel rates and reviews the first episode of a television show drama or comedy. In season one reviews of such classics of Gilligan’s Island, Get Smart and the Golden Girls will be review. As well as dramas such as Lost, The Practice and the Sopranos. The show is hosted by Kinte.]]>4269braugher baltimore,crime,drama,drama barry,drama crime,drama tv,for,goode homicide,levinson david,life,on,pilot,pilot 1993,police detective,season homicide,series nbc,simon andre,street gone,tvfalse11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pilot-season-get-smart-mr-big-1965-episode-1--71714240
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Maxwell Smart must defeat the sinister Mr. Big, who is using a device called the Inthermo to threaten New York City. Michael Dunn, who would go on to star as The Wild Wild West's Dr. Miguelito Loveless, stars as KAOS's Mr. Big.

Note: This was the only black and white episode of Get Smart; all others were in color.

Pilot Season is a show where a panel rates and reviews the first episode of a television show drama or comedy. In season one reviews of such classics of Gilligan’s Island, Get Smart and the Golden Girls will be review. As well as dramas such as Lost, The Practice and the Sopranos. The show is hosted by Kinte.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/getsmartTue, 28 Apr 2026 19:35:41 +0000Indy RadioOn the season premiere the panel reviews the Pilot episode of the television comedy Get Smart which aired September 18, 1965 the series stars Don Adams (as Maxwell Smart, Agent 86), Barbara Feldon (as Agent 99), and Edward Platt (as the Chief)....
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Josh www.instagram.com/chittyjoshua/
Toryhttps://www.instagram.com/rushtory/"Mr. Big"

Maxwell Smart must defeat the sinister Mr. Big, who is using a device called the Inthermo to threaten New York City. Michael Dunn, who would go on to star as The Wild Wild West's Dr. Miguelito Loveless, stars as KAOS's Mr. Big.

Note: This was the only black and white episode of Get Smart; all others were in color.

Pilot Season is a show where a panel rates and reviews the first episode of a television show drama or comedy. In season one reviews of such classics of Gilligan’s Island, Get Smart and the Golden Girls will be review. As well as dramas such as Lost, The Practice and the Sopranos. The show is hosted by Kinte.]]>295886 control,adams maxwell,big,classics television,comedy 1960s,comedy spy,episode get,kaos tv,pilot,pilot classic,review retro,season get,smart,smart agent,smart mr,television don,tv,tv sitcom,vsfalse11full