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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
pilot
I.noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a pilot project (=one organized to test if an idea will be successful)
▪ These changes were shelved after pilot projects showed poor results.
a pilot scheme (=one that is tried on a small scale first to see if it is a good idea)
▪ The programme was introduced into 100 primary schools in a very successful pilot scheme.
a pilot study (=one done to find out if something will be successful)
▪ The government has just completed a pilot study, with some encouraging results.
automatic pilot
▪ Moving on automatic pilot, she tidied the room.
fighter pilot
▪ a fighter pilot
fly/pilot a plane
▪ I admire the guys who flew those planes.
pilot light
pilot officer
pilot whale
pilot/driver error
▪ Investigators believe the crash was caused by pilot error.
test pilot
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADJECTIVE
automatic
▪ I leapt out of bed and dressed on automatic pilot.
▪ We fool ourselves by thinking we can go on automatic pilot, that we can survive by going through the motions.
▪ By now I was talking and singing on automatic pilot whilst my heart and brain were thudding with a heady mixture of adrenalin.
▪ What others do on automatic pilot becomes a tiresome, anxious, effortful task.
▪ If she could get to Tottenham Court Road tube station, she could get home almost on automatic pilot.
▪ I was on automatic pilot, doing what I do best.
▪ She had been so immersed in her anger and indignation that she had been working on automatic pilot herself.
▪ I've been on automatic pilot for 25 years.
experienced
▪ Mr Corps, who lived in Toulouse, was one of Britain's most experienced pilots.
▪ This feature is, of course, simple guide for less experienced pilots to finding the right half-mill chart for the journey.
▪ This possibility is worth suggesting to more experienced pilots, but, of course, is not suitable for a beginner.
▪ Travolta is a keen and experienced pilot.
▪ The following incident with an experienced pilot on a K6E drew attention to the importance of making smooth stick movements.
▪ Being one of the most experienced pilots in Bomber Command and having done an instructional tour, meant nothing.
▪ That would test even an experienced pilot.
▪ I used to do this with my more experienced pilots using the Falke motor glider on the runway at Lasham.
young
▪ Just seventeen ... she could become the country's youngest pilot.
▪ For the younger pilots, I had two strikes against me before I even began that were impossible to overcome.
■ NOUN
airline
▪ The whole exercise was a clear demonstration of the unequalled capabilities of the Mystère 20 as an airline pilot trainer.
▪ Church leaders should gather data much as airline pilots read their instrument panel during flight.
▪ Emerging technologies Airline pilots offer conflicting views about the safety of flying into Lindbergh Field.
▪ A longtime airline pilot, who did not want to be quoted by name, said weather conditions were ripe for icing.
▪ She was happier being the wife of an airline pilot.
error
▪ But aviation expert Peter March claims pilot error may not be too blame.
▪ Read in studio An airshow accident in which a Spitfire crashed in flames has been blamed on pilot error.
▪ The official report into the accident which killed David Kay and his wife Margaret says it was caused by pilot error.
▪ Investigations into both crashes had blamed pilot errors.
fighter
▪ The fighter pilot taking a little light relief.
▪ This boy wants to be a fighter pilot.
▪ Don Shepperd told the news conference, referring to the fighter pilots involved in the two encounters.
▪ During launch the crew use pressure suits very similar those worn by fighter pilots.
▪ The fighter pilots kept it hidden at the back of a hangar, because it was thoroughly unofficial.
▪ It shows a steely-eyed fighter pilot climbing into his Spitfire to do battle against the Luftwaffe.
▪ You can't be a fighter pilot without getting killed sooner or later.
force
▪ When pressed, she says her father was an Air Force pilot and she moved around a lot as a kid.
▪ Their father, an Air Force pilot, died when Linda was 9.
helicopter
▪ The model helicopter pilot is not alone in suffering from this problem.
▪ This explains why most of today's top helicopter pilots are connected with the model trade in some way!
▪ Walter Kovaleff, a helicopter pilot, said the hourly cost could run as high as $ 190.
▪ The helicopter pilots reported in by radio.
▪ The department has three helicopter pilots and two mechanics already on the force, said Kovaleff.
▪ A helicopter pilot has to fly to a point 200 kilometres due East.
▪ Life was getting very serious for helicopter pilots.
module
▪ The command module pilot faced the centre of the panel.
▪ The lunar module pilot occupied the right-hand couch.
plant
▪ Before production is begun, of multi-kilogram or even multi-tonne lots, each reaction step is carefully studied in the pilot plant.
▪ Assignments will include process development, pilot plant and full scale production, project management and customer interface.
▪ This is based on calculations performed by chemical engineers and also on experimental trials carried out in a laboratory or pilot plant.
▪ If it is for the modification of an in-house process only those parts up to the pilot plant stage are relevant.
project
▪ A recent pilot project of social work attachment in general practice has been undertaken recently in Upton on Severn.
▪ During the period of the pilot project the prompting system and database were paper driven.
▪ The contract followed fairly quickly, and on 1 January 1992 we began the pilot project.
▪ Any effective approach needs to build on the wealth of innovative pilot projects and experiments in primary and community health services.
▪ Only a pilot project, he insists, will determine whether or not the technology lives up to suppliers' promises.
▪ Financial assistance went via planning, pilot projects and government contracts, to specific firms and targeted economic sectors.
▪ Our pilot project aims to assess the feasibility of identifying people at risk, nothing more.
scheme
▪ In April 1982 Cambridgeshire introduced a four-year pilot scheme that involved seven volunteer schools: six secondary, one primary.
▪ It is actively looking for more pilot schemes to identify the greater efficiencies needed and the best options available for waste collection.
▪ Expansion of this pilot scheme into a district service is planned.
▪ A pilot scheme should give unemployed people aged over 55 £500 for an educational or training programme of their choice.
▪ The pilot scheme backed in principle by the committee yesterday is proposed for Darlington and Durham.
▪ The pilot scheme will be known as Staples Office Superstores.
▪ The measures were introduced following consultation with the public and disabled groups and will be monitored during an 18 month pilot scheme.
▪ This consideration has resulted in continuation of the same procedures with some minor modifications for the second phase of pilot schemes.
study
▪ A pilot study has already traced the progress of these new bodies since October 1988.
▪ The colours were roughly matched for salience in pilot studies with healthy observers.
▪ These encouraging results in pilot studies required confirmation in prospective and randomised trials.
▪ Methodology Initially a small database would be created as a pilot study.
▪ In the pilot study, a domain-specific dictionary was tested with a document from the same domain.
▪ The control group was treated with an oral triple therapy regimen which had previously been evaluated in a pilot study.
▪ The study is designed to be pilot study of this important issue.
test
▪ In March the manufacturer's test pilot flew the aircraft for its annual inspection check flight.
▪ The owner pilot accompanied the test pilot on this flight, but acted only as an observer.
▪ Former test pilots, engineers and craftsmen turned up to watch a fly past by two of the jets.
▪ The test pilot quietly waiting, literally for the paint to dry.
▪ I was talking this week to one of the test pilots on the Eurofighter.
▪ He is a former test pilot and qualified on the Boeing 707.
▪ I set off as a television test pilot and have ended up with my best-ever chance of winning the race.
whale
▪ In 1987, 1422 whales were killed, and in 1988, the toll rose to 1690 pilot whales.
▪ Blackfish was what the islanders had named pilot whales.
▪ In 1989 the reported kill figures were 735 pilot whales and 2 rare bottlenose whales.
▪ The stranding had left at least 28 pilot whales dead.
▪ These records show that strandings, especially of pilot whales, have increased over the past 25 years.
▪ Gillian Stacey, organiser of the campaign, claimed that the Faroese needlessly slaughtered 1,500 pilot whales every year.
■ VERB
become
▪ David Hartridge had become a fully-fledged pilot and was looked upon as a hero.
▪ By this point I had become a cocky pilot on dry asphalt, but snow and ice were something else.
▪ She became a pilot and now flies jumbo jets between Bali, Hawaii and Los Angeles.
▪ If he took this plane, he would become a pilot.
▪ An ambition to become a pilot was foiled by an eye-sight deficiency.
▪ Since the crashes, the Navy has eliminated a program that allowed navigators, weapons experts and radio officers to become pilots.
▪ Let's hope she never becomes a pilot.
▪ One does not attend a series of classes and thus become a pilot.
fly
▪ The number of training sorties flown by its pilots had dropped 7. 8 percent a year for nearly a decade.
▪ The Triplane flew its useless pilot home, unhurriedly, with dignity.
▪ After that I would sit around and talk flying with the other pilots.
▪ Why would they believe the plane flew higher than the pilot contended?
follow
▪ The study follows on a pilot study in 1983-84 supported by the University of York.
▪ But when we got out they stared and said nothing, and I followed the pilot up the lane they made.
train
▪ In the early stages of training most pilots tend to chase the localiser needle.
▪ But only when I was training to be a pilot did I finally begin to feel that I had earned it.
▪ I imagine that the summit of this kind of programming is achieved in the chambers used to train aeroplane and spacecraft pilots.
▪ The Air Force was right to suspend training and require pilots to undergo several hours of review on joint air space regulations.
▪ There are now 80,000 commercially trained pilots worldwide.
▪ She trained as a pilot at Haddenham near Aylesbury and regularly flew around the area.
▪ But they will mainly be used to train pilots in vertical take-off and attack missions.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
ace pilot/player/skier etc
kamikaze pilot
on automatic pilot
▪ I wasn't really asleep - I was just kind of running on automatic pilot.
▪ I was on automatic pilot, doing what I do best.
▪ Tommy Blue was on automatic pilot.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
▪ The government sponsored a pilot project to find out how the education reforms would work in schools.
▪ The results of the pilot have been encouraging.
▪ the ship's pilot
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
▪ He was a natural in a world where most pilots are made, not born.
▪ The pilot announced that the next glow of civilization would be Reno, some six hundred miles away.
▪ The pilot sat behind the gunner, offering a very small forward profile.
▪ The other officer climbed in and sat between me and the pilot.
▪ This pilot study is designed to throw some light on these important questions.
▪ Those who do not fancy long haul can share short flights between two or three budding pilots.
II.verb
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
airline
▪ He repeated his intention to meet with airline chief pilots to discuss their concerns.
fighter
▪ The downsizing Navy is training fighter pilots elsewhere.
▪ Even the simulated F-16 fighter jet you were piloting into a hostile zone near the Strait of Hormuz.
▪ I wanted to be a fighter pilot.
plane
▪ The uncommon 7-year-old wanted to be the youngest person to pilot a plane across the country.
▪ Should grabbing hold of that famous stiff-armed bronze trophy come with a mandatory retirement age, like piloting a passenger plane?
scheme
▪ Over the past year Mrs Fairclough has piloted a scheme with one general practice on discharge planning.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
▪ The coursebook was piloted in schools all over Europe.
▪ The new housing program will be piloted in Chicago and Kansas City.
▪ Who was piloting the Boeing 727 when the planes collided?
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
▪ Amelia had a wonderful time piloting her pet.
▪ I hope that we have a reasonable record on piloting Britain's foreign affairs through troubled times.
▪ In 1995-96 the school was piloting career-related courses in all seven career clusters.
▪ Jean is being carried toward Smuttynose on a sailboat piloted by her brother-in-law, Rich.
▪ Oxfordshire piloted the forms in Banbury from October 1991 to March this year.
The Collaborative International Dictionary
pilot

Cowcatcher \Cow"catch`er\ (-k?ch`?r), n. A strong inclined frame, usually of wrought-iron bars, in front of a locomotive engine, for catching or throwing off obstructions on a railway, as cattle; the pilot. [U.S.]

Syn: fender, buffer, pilot.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
pilot

1510s, "one who steers a ship," from Middle French pillote (16c.), from Italian piloto, supposed to be an alteration of Old Italian pedoto, which usually is said to be from Medieval Greek *pedotes "rudder, helmsman," from Greek pedon "steering oar," related to pous (genitive podos) "foot" (see foot (n.)). Change of -d- to -l- in Latin ("Sabine -l-") parallels that in odor/olfactory; see lachrymose.\n

\nSense extended 1848 to "one who controls a balloon," and 1907 to "one who flies an airplane." As an adjective, 1788 as "pertaining to a pilot;" from 1928 as "serving as a prototype." Thus the noun pilot meaning "pilot episode" (etc.), attested from 1962. Pilot light is from 1890.

pilot

1640s, "to guide, lead;" 1690s, "to conduct as a pilot," from pilot (n.) or from French piloter. Related: Piloted; piloting.

Wiktionary
pilot
  1. 1 Made or used as a test or demonstration of capability. (''pilot run'', ''pilot plant'') 2 Used to control or activate another device. (qualifier: pilot light) 3 A vehicle to warn other road users of the presence of an oversize vehicle/combination. (''pilot vehicle'') 4 Used to indicate operation ("pilot lamp") n. 1 A person who steers a ship, a helmsman. 2 A person who knows well the depths and currents of a harbor or coastal area, who is hired by a vessel to help navigate the harbor or coast. 3 An instrument for detecting the compass error. 4 (context AU road transport informal English) A pilot vehicle. 5 (context AU road transport English) A person authorised to drive such a vehicle during an escort. 6 A guide or escort through an unknown or dangerous area. 7 Something serving as a test or trial. 8 # (context mining English) The heading or excavation of relatively small dimensions, first made in the driving of a larger tunnel. 9 A person who is in charge of the controls of an aircraft. 10 A sample episode of a proposed TV series 11 (context rail transport English) A cowcatcher. 12 A pilot light. 13 One who flies a kite. 14 A short plug, sometimes made interchangeable, at the end of a counterbore to guide the tool. v

  2. 1 (context transitive English) To control (an aircraft or watercraft). 2 (context transitive English) To guide (a vessel) through coastal waters. 3 (context transitive English) To test or have a preliminary trial of (an idea, a new product, et

  3. )

WordNet
pilot
  1. n. someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight [syn: airplane pilot]

  2. a person qualified to guide ships through difficult waters going into or out of a harbor

  3. a program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors [syn: pilot program, pilot film]

  4. an original model on which something is patterned [syn: original, archetype]

  5. small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner [syn: pilot burner, pilot light]

  6. an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track [syn: fender, buffer, cowcatcher]

pilot
  1. v. fly a plane [syn: fly, aviate]

  2. act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance; "Is anyone volunteering to navigate during the trip?"; "Who was navigating the ship during the accident?" [syn: navigate]

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Wikipedia
PILOT

Programmed Instruction, Learning, or Teaching (PILOT) is a simple programming language developed in the 1960s. Like its younger sibling LOGO, it was an early foray into the technology of computer-assisted instruction (CAI).

Pilot (aeronautics)

A pilot or aviator is a person who controls the flight of an aircraft by operating its directional flight controls. While other members of a flight crew such as flight engineers or navigators are also considered aviators, they are not pilots and do not command a flight or aircraft. Aircrew who are not involved in operating the aircraft's flight systems (such as flight attendants and mechanics) as well as ground crew are not generally classified as aviators.

In recognition of the pilots' qualifications and responsibilities, most militaries and many airlines worldwide award aviator badges to their pilots, as well as other air crews. This includes naval aviators.

Pilot (short story)

"Pilot" is a short story in science fiction author Stephen Baxter's Xeelee Sequence. Sixth in the anthology Vacuum Diagrams, it is a revision of a story first published as a chapbook by Novacon in 1993.

Set in AD 4874, "Pilot" relates the forced settlement of space pilots on the centaur-type planetoid Chiron and their use of their grounded ships' drives to escape the gravitational pull of the Solar system, as well as an alien missile that is sent to destroy their new home.

Category:1993 short stories

Pilot (band)

Pilot were a Scottish rock band, formed during 1973 in Edinburgh by former Bay City Rollers members David Paton and Billy Lyall. They are best known for their 1974 hit song " Magic."

Pilot (disambiguation)
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Pilot (Psych episode)

"Pilot" is the first episode of the TV series, Psych. It originally aired on USA Network on July 7, 2006.

Pilot (Eureka)

"Pilot" is the premiere episode of the American science fiction drama Eureka. Although originally broadcast as one 2-hour episode, it functions as the first and second episodes of Season 1.

Pilot (locomotive)

In railroading, the pilot (also known as a cowcatcher or cattle catcher) is the device mounted at the front of a locomotive to deflect obstacles on the track that might otherwise derail the train.

In addition to the pilot, small metal bars called life-guards, rail guards or (UK) guard irons are provided immediately in front of the wheels. They knock away smaller obstacles lying directly on the running surface of the railhead. Historically fenced-off railway systems in Europe relied exclusively on these devices and did not use pilots, but this design is rarely used in modern systems.

Trams use in place of the pilot a device called a fender. Objects lying on the tram track get hit by a sensor bracket, which triggers the lowering of a basket shaped device to the ground preventing overrunning of the obstacles by dragging it along the road surface in front of the wheels.

In snowy areas the pilot also has the function of a snowplow.

Pilot (Will & Grace)

"Pilot" (also known as "Love and Marriage") is the first episode of Will & Grace's first season. It was written by David Kohan and Max Mutchnick, and directed by James Burrows. It originally aired on the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) in the United States on September 21, 1998. In the episode, Grace Adler receives an unexpected marriage proposal from her boyfriend. Her gay best friend Will Truman tries to support her, but finally tells her that she is making a big mistake, even though he risks losing their friendship. The situation gets complicated when Grace's socialite assistant, Karen Walker, and Will's flamboyantly gay friend, Jack McFarland, interfere.

Kohan and Mutchnick based the show on their own lives; for example, Mutchnick, who is openly gay, based the relationship between Will and Grace on his real-life relationship with a woman named Janet. When the pilot was pitched to NBC, the network was positive about the project. There was still some concern, however, that the homosexual subject matter would cause alarm, since the sitcom Ellen was canceled because ratings had plummeted after the show became "too gay". Since airing, the pilot episode of Will & Grace has received mostly positive reviews from television critics. It acquired a Nielsen rating of 8.6, equivalent to approximately 8.4 million viewing households.

Pilot (M*A*S*H)

The eponymous pilot episode of M*A*S*H was filmed and completed in December, 1971. The episode's original airing took place on September 17, 1972, and it was repeated twice, on April 1 and August 5, 1973. It was written by Larry Gelbart and directed by Gene Reynolds, who received the Directors Guild of America Award for it. It was also nominated for Emmys in Directing and Writing.

Ho-Jon, the houseboy of Captains Hawkeye Pierce and Trapper John McIntyre, has been accepted to Hawkeye's college, but they must first raise a tuition for him. They hold a party while their commanding officer, Lt. Col Henry Blake, is away. There, they raffle off a weekend's R & R in Tokyo along with the company of a nurse, much to the chagrin of Majors Frank Burns and Margaret Houlihan.

Pilot (Gilmore Girls)

"Pilot" is the pilot episode of the American comedy-drama series Gilmore Girls. It originally aired on the WB in the United States on October 5, 2000. The episode was written by series creator Amy Sherman-Palladino and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter.

The episode introduces the two main characters, Lorelai Gilmore ( Lauren Graham) and her daughter Rory ( Alexis Bledel), as well as Lorelai's parents ( Kelly Bishop and Edward Herrmann) and residents of Stars Hollow. After Rory is accepted to the prestigious Chilton Preparatory School, Lorelai is forced to go to her wealthy parents for financial assistance. Her parents happily loan their daughter the money in exchange for an end to the estrangement and a family dinner every Friday night. Unfortunately, things hit a snag when a cute new transfer student flirts with Rory, leading the younger Gilmore to wonder whether leaving Stars Hollow High is really what she wants.

Pilot (Jericho)

"Pilot: The First Seventeen Hours" is the first episode of season one and the pilot for the apocalyptic drama television series Jericho. The episode was broadcast by CBS on September 20, 2006 to approximately 11.66 million viewers.

The pilot episode was filmed on location in Fillmore, California, while the standing sets for the town of Jericho were built at Calvert Studios in Van Nuys, California.

Pilot (Ugly Betty)

"Pilot" (also known as "I Am Not Going to Sell Herbalux") is the debut episode for the dramedy series Ugly Betty. It is the first episode in the series, which debuted on September 28, 2006. This is also the most watched episode of the season and the series with more than 16 million viewers.

Pilot (Life on a Stick)

"Pilot" is the pilot episode of the television show Life on a Stick. It was written by Victor Fresco, directed by Andy Ackerman, and first aired on March 25, 2005. It followed American Idol, with strong initial ratings which gave FOX its strongest numbers in six years. "Pilot" was delayed one day in its debut. On March 22, American Idol provided its viewers with an incorrect voting telephone number. On March 23, "Pilot" was replaced with an American Idol re-vote episode, and finally aired on the 24th.

Pilot (Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip)

Pilot is the first episode of the television series Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. The episode was first aired in the United States on the NBC network on September 18, 2006. Written by series creator Aaron Sorkin, and directed by executive producer Thomas Schlamme, the episode introduces the chaotic behind-the-scenes depiction of a fictional Saturday Night Live type show also called Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.

Pilot (Desperate Housewives)

The pilot episode of the American dramedy-mystery series Desperate Housewives premiered on October 3, 2004, on the ABC network. It was written by series creator Marc Cherry and directed by Charles McDougall. The pilot introduces the residents of the suburban neighborhood of Wisteria Lane. Following the suicide of an outwardly successful neighbor, her friends begin to deal with the problems in their personal lives. Susan Mayer ( Teri Hatcher) competes for the attention of a new plumber who has moved across the street; Bree Van de Kamp ( Marcia Cross) struggles with her failing marriage and ungrateful family; Gabrielle Solis ( Eva Longoria) continues an affair with her sixteen-year-old gardener; and Lynette Scavo ( Felicity Huffman) copes with life as a stay-at-home mother of four.

Cherry conceived the idea for the series while watching coverage of the Andrea Yates murder trials, and was fascinated by how women lead lives of quiet desperation. He began writing the script in 2002 and pitched it to several networks throughout the following year. In October 2003, ABC announced that it had picked up the pilot. Casting began in February 2004 and filming took place the following month primarily on the Colonial Street backlot set at Universal Studios. According to Nielsen ratings, the episode was watched by 21.6 million viewers on its original American broadcast, becoming the most-watched program of the week. The pilot received extremely positive reviews, with critics complimenting the series' tonal diversity. The cast, particularly the four leads and Sheridan, also received praise. The episode won various awards, including three Emmys.

Pilot (Veronica Mars)

The pilot episode of the television series Veronica Mars premiered on UPN on September 22, 2004. It was written by series creator Rob Thomas, and directed by Mark Piznarski. Set in the fictional town of Neptune, the pilot introduces Kristen Bell as the title character, a high-school student moonlighting as a private investigator under the wing of her detective father. Two separate mysteries are presented in the episode, which are explored throughout the season and resolved in the final and penultimate episodes.

Thomas originally wrote Veronica Mars as a young adult novel, featuring a male as the protagonist. He changed the gender of the protagonist because he thought a noir piece told from a female point of view would be more interesting and unique. The original pilot script was darker in tone than the one filmed, and several details were changed. Although it ranked low in the ratings, the pilot was critically acclaimed and Bell's performance as the protagonist was praised.

Pilot (Malcolm in the Middle)

"Pilot" is the first episode of the first season of the television series Malcolm in the Middle, which originally aired on the Fox Network on Sunday, January 9, 2000. It was the first episode written by Linwood Boomer and was directed by Todd Holland. In the episode, the six primary characters are introduced, Malcolm, Lois, Hal, Reese, Dewey, and Francis (who is at military school), and Malcolm's struggles and fears to be placed in the accelerated learning class ('Krelboynes') even though he has an IQ of 165. Airing as a midseason replacement for Futurama, the episode gained a large viewer base, with ratings of 23 million.

Pilot (Prison Break)

"Pilot" is the first episode of the American television series Prison Break, which premiered on August 29, 2005 in the United States. That night, it was aired as the first of a two-part pilot special, along with " Allen", which broadcast straight after this episode. The episode was directed by series producer Brett Ratner, noted director of such works as Rush Hour and Red Dragon, and written by series creator and producer Paul Scheuring. The episode was given numerous positive reviews in not just the US, but from the majority of the rest of world, reaching record ratings in various countries.

The episode introduces the two main protagonists of the series: Michael Scofield (played by Wentworth Miller) and Lincoln Burrows (played by Dominic Purcell). Lincoln Burrows has been sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit: the murder of Terrence Steadman, the brother of the Vice President of the United States. Every motion to delay or appeal to Burrows' execution has been exhausted due to the high profile of the case. Burrows' brother Michael Scofield, a structural engineer, plans to get himself incarcerated so he can save his brother from his death sentence, by using his new body tattoo.

Pilot (Bones)

"Pilot" is the first episode of the television series Bones, which premiered on the FOX network on September 13, 2005. It is written by series creator Hart Hanson and directed by Greg Yaitanes. It introduces the two main characters of the series, Dr. Temperance Brennan (played by Emily Deschanel) and FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth (played by David Boreanaz), and their partnership in solving cases involving unidentified human remains.

Pilot (The King of Queens)
Pilot (television episode)

"Pilot" (or occasionally "The Pilot" or "Pilot Episode") is the name of numerous television series' pilots, including:

Pilot (Burn Notice)

"Pilot" is the first episode of Burn Notice, an American television drama series created for the USA Network.

A spy kicked out of the Agency is stuck in Miami, Florida, where he helps locals who can not rely on the police. In the opener, Michael Westen finds himself cut off from his contacts and his cash, so he agrees to help a man clear his name in a high-priced art theft. Along the way he gets help from his ex-girlfriend and a retired Navy SEAL, and grief from his mother, who is unaware of his career.

Pilot (Lost)

"Pilot" is the two-part television pilot of the ABC television series Lost, with part 1 premiering on September 22, 2004, and part 2 one week later on September 29. Both parts were directed by J.J. Abrams, who co-wrote the script with Damon Lindelof. Jeffrey Lieber, who had been commissioned by ABC to write the first version of the script, earned a story credit. Filmed in Oahu, Hawaii, it was the most expensive pilot episode up to that time, costing between $10 and $14 million, largely due to the expense of purchasing, shipping, and dressing a decommissioned Lockheed 1011 to represent Flight 815's wreckage. Many changes were made during the casting process, including the selected actors, the characters' behaviors and fates.

The pilot introduces the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815, who experience a plane crash and end up on a mysterious island. Three of the characters, Jack Shephard ( Matthew Fox), Kate Austen ( Evangeline Lilly) and Charlie Pace ( Dominic Monaghan), are featured before the crash in flashbacks of their experiences on the plane as it breaks apart in mid-air; this narrative technique would be reused in almost every subsequent episode of the series. The Lost pilot is one of the most critically acclaimed television pilots of all time. Both parts earned high ratings, with Part 1 breaking the record for a pilot episode with 18.6 million viewers, and the episode would later win many awards and accolades.

Pilot (pen company)

is a Japanese pen manufacturer based in Tokyo, Japan. It produces writing instruments, stationery and jewellery, but is best known for its pens.

It is the largest pen manufacturer in Japan, and has a large number of subsidiaries throughout the world, including in the Philippines, United Kingdom, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Brazil, South Africa, Germany and France. Most Pilot pens are made in Japan, France and the USA. Namiki, Pilot's fountain pens with maki-e lacquering designs, are made in the Hiratsuka factory.

Pilot (The Cosby Show)

"Pilot" (also known as "Theo's Economic Lesson") is the pilot and the first episode of the first season of the American sitcom The Cosby Show. "Pilot" originally aired in the United States on NBC on Thursday September 20, 1984, at 8:00 PM Eastern time. This episode debuted the week before the official start of the 1984–85 United States network television season. The confrontation with Theo in this episode is seen again in a flashback in the series finale " And So We Commence". The episode was directed by Jay Sandrich and written by Ed. Weinberger and Michael J. Leeson. The episode was a critical and commercial success, achieving both high ratings and positive critical feedback.

Theo's ( Malcolm-Jamal Warner) report card contained four Ds, which upset his mother, Clair ( Phylicia Ayers-Allen). Theo attempts to pacify his father, Cliff ( Bill Cosby), by letting him know that since he did not intend to go to college, his low grades did not matter to him. His reasoning was that it is his destiny to be a "regular person." In an attempt to guide his son by analogy, Cliff gives fatherly advice using Monopoly money as a teaching tool about the blue-collar economic facts of life for the everyday American. Although the lessons seem harsh, Cliff makes it clear that his instruction is an attempt to convince him that it is important to try his best. Cliff is troubled upon meeting Denise's ( Lisa Bonet) latest admirer ( Todd Hollowell) who is a former merchant marine and Turkish prisoner.

Pilot (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation)

"Pilot" is the first episode and the series premiere of the American crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. It first aired on October 6, 2000 on the CBS network in the United States. The premise of the show revolves around the crime scene investigators working for the Las Vegas Police Department. The pilot introduces the main characters of Gil Grissom ( William Petersen), Catherine Willows ( Marg Helgenberger), Nick Stokes ( George Eads), Warrick Brown ( Gary Dourdan) and Jim Brass ( Paul Guilfoyle). The pilot was written by series creator Anthony E. Zuiker and directed by Danny Cannon.

Pilot (Back to You)

"Pilot" is the first episode of the first season of the situation comedy Back to You. It aired on September 19, 2007.

Pilot (Knots Landing)

"Pilot" is the first episode in the first season (1979-1980) of the American television spin-off of Dallas, Knots Landing.

Pilot (One Tree Hill)

"Pilot" is the first episode of One Tree Hill's first season. It first aired on The WB television network in the United States on September 23, 2003. It was written by Mark Schwahn and directed by Bryan Gordon. It saw John Keenan and Melissa Claire Egan guest star as Officer Wayman and Melody, respectively. It introduces the character of Lucas Scott (played by Chad Michael Murray) — a high school student — and his friends and relatives in the fictional Tree Hill, North Carolina.

Pilot (UK magazine)

Pilot Magazine (UK) is a monthly general aviation magazine based in the UK. It claims to be 'Britain's best selling GA magazine'.

Pilot (Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles)

Pilot is the premiere episode of the American science fiction television series'' Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles''. It first aired on January 13, 2008 in the United States.

Pilot (The X-Files)

"Pilot" is the pilot episode of the science fiction television series The X-Files. The episode aired on September 10, 1993 on the Fox network in the United States and Canada, and subsequently aired in the United Kingdom and Ireland on Sky1. The episode was written by series creator Chris Carter, and directed by Robert Mandel. As the pilot, it would set up the mythology storyline for the series. The episode earned a Nielsen rating of 7.9 and was viewed by 7.4 million households and 12.0 million viewers. The episode itself was generally well received by fans and critics alike, which led to a growing cult following for the series before it hit the mainstream.

The pilot introduced the two main characters, Fox Mulder and Dana Scully who were portrayed by David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson respectively. The episode also featured William B. Davis, Charles Cioffi and Zachary Ansley as the recurring characters of the Smoking Man, Scott Blevins and Billy Miles. The Smoking Man would go on to become the series' signature antagonist, appearing in every season except the eighth. The episode follows FBI Special Agents Mulder and Scully on their first X-File case together, investigating a string of deaths which Mulder believes to be alien experiments.

Inspired by Kolchak: The Night Stalker, the series was conceived by Chris Carter in an attempt to "scare people's pants off". When creating the characters of Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, Carter decided to play against established stereotypes, making the male character a believer and the female a skeptic, as the latter role had traditionally been a male one on television. Principal photography for "Pilot" took place over fourteen days during March 1993; using a budget of $2 million, the scenes were filmed in and around the Vancouver area. Vancouver would remain the area for production for the next five years, although production would move to Los Angeles from the beginning of the sixth season at the behest of David Duchovny.

Pilot (The 4400)

"Pilot" is the first episode of season one and the pilot of the science fiction television series The 4400. The episode aired July 11, 2004 on the USA Network. The episode was written by Scott Peters and René Echevarria, and was directed by Yves Simoneau. Attracting approximately 7.4 million viewers, the episode became basic cable's most watched première since The Dead Zone. "Pilot" introduces the show's premise of 4400 people being abducted in the past, beginning from 1946, and all being returned to the present day in a flash of light at Highland Beach.

A comet suddenly changes trajectory and is heading towards Earth, apparently coming in for a "landing", 4400 people assumed dead or missing reappear. When 4400s begin to exhibit "abilities" Tom Baldwin and Diana Skouris are partnered to investigate them.

Pilot (Reuben EP)

The Pilot EP was the first official release by British rock band Reuben. This recording was with the original Reuben line up, including Mark Lawton on drums. It was recorded in the summer of 2000 at Backline studios in Guildford with ex Redwood guitarist Rob Blackham. The band had met Rob at Guildford festival, where he urged them to record a demo of some sort, so they set about recording five songs in four days. The EP was released on the Badmusic label in January 2001. The initial run was of 500 copies, which sold out fairly fast, but it is regularly repressed and is available at shows and by mail order. It was reviewed in Kerrang! by members of Taproot, and received a KKKK rating, despite being described as 'cheesey' by the singer.

Pilot (Sabrina, the Teenage Witch)

The pilot episode of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch is the first episode of the series. It aired on ABC on September 27, 1996. In the episode, Sabrina Spellman is told that she is a witch on her 16th birthday. After an accident in which she turns a schoolgirl into a pineapple, Sabrina decides to appeal to the Witches' Council to go back in time and live the day again. The episode was written by Nell Scovell and directed by Robby Benson.

Pilot (Everybody Loves Raymond)

"The Pilot" is the first episode of the American television situation comedy Everybody Loves Raymond. The episode was directed by Michael Lembeck and written by Philip Rosenthal.

Pilot (The Big Bang Theory)

The first episode of The Big Bang Theory originally aired on September 24, 2007. It was written by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, and directed by James Burrows. It marks the first appearance of all five main characters in the series, and also guest stars Brian Patrick Wade as Kurt.

Pilot (automobile)

There were at least three different cars called Pilot. There was a British car built 1909-1914 in London; a US car built 1909-1924 in Richmond, Indiana; and a German car built 1923-1925 in Werdau.

Pilot (Royal Pains)

"Pilot" is the first episode of Royal Pains, an American television drama series created for the USA Network.

A doctor is fired after he lets a rich hospital trustee die. Afterwards, his brother brings him to the Hamptons where he becomes a concierge doctor.

Pilot (Warehouse 13)

"Pilot" is the first episode of the Syfy series Warehouse 13. It first aired July 7, 2009, and was written by Brent Mote, Jane Espenson, and David Simkins and directed by Jace Alexander.

Pilot (30 Rock)

The pilot episode of the American situation comedy series 30 Rock premiered on October 10, 2006 on the CTV Television Network in Canada, and October 11, 2006 on NBC in the United States. The episode was directed by Adam Bernstein and written by Tina Fey, the series' creator, executive producer, and lead actor.

In 2002, Tina Fey, then head writer of Saturday Night Live (SNL), pitched the idea for a series about a cable news network to NBC, who rejected it. Two years later, Fey approached NBC with a similar idea: a behind-the-scenes look at The Girlie Show, a television show similar to SNL. NBC approved the series in May 2006 and production began shortly after. Although the episode received generally positive reviews, it finished third in its timeslot among all viewers and among adults aged 18 to 49. Critics praised the performances of Jack McBrayer and Jane Krakowski, who played Kenneth Parcell and Jenna Maroney, respectively.

Several characters are introduced in the pilot: Liz Lemon (Fey), the head writer of a sketch comedy series called The Girlie Show; Jack Donaghy ( Alec Baldwin), the network executive; Kenneth Parcell (McBrayer), the NBC page; and the writing staff and cast of Lemon's show. This episode focuses on Jack's attempt to convince Liz to hire film star Tracy Jordan ( Tracy Morgan) as part of the cast of The Girlie Show and the crew's reactions to Tracy's addition.

Pilot (House)

"Pilot", also known as "Everybody Lies", is the first episode of the U.S. television series House. The episode premiered on the Fox network on November 16, 2004. It introduces the character of Dr. Gregory House (played by Hugh Laurie)—a maverick antisocial doctor—and his team of diagnosticians at the fictional Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital in New Jersey. The episode features House's attempts to diagnose a kindergarten teacher after she collapses in class.

House was created by David Shore, who got the idea for the misanthropic title character from a doctor's visit. Initially, producer Bryan Singer wanted an American to play House, but British actor Hugh Laurie's audition convinced him that a foreign actor could play the role. Shore wrote House as a character with parallels to Sherlock Holmes—both are drug users, blunt, and close to being friendless. The show's producers wanted House handicapped in some way and gave the character a damaged leg arising from an improper diagnosis.

The episode received generally positive reviews; the character of House was widely noted as a unique aspect of the episode and series, though some reviewers believed that such a cruel character would not be tolerated in real life. Other complaints with the episode included stereotyped supporting characters and an implausible premise. The initial broadcast of "Pilot" was watched by approximately seven million viewers, making it the 62nd-most-watched show of the week.

Pilot (How I Met Your Mother)

The pilot episode of the American television sitcom How I Met Your Mother premiered on CBS on September 19, 2005. It was written by series creators Carter Bays and Craig Thomas, and directed by Pamela Fryman The pilot takes place in 2030, as a future Ted Mosby (Voiced by Bob Saget) is telling his kids the story of how he met their mother. It flashes back to 2005 to a younger Ted ( Josh Radnor) who meets Robin Scherbatsky ( Cobie Smulders), a reporter who he becomes smitten for. Meanwhile, Ted's lawyer friend Marshall Eriksen ( Jason Segel) plans on proposing to his girlfriend Lily Aldrin ( Alyson Hannigan), a kindergarten teacher.

The episode introduces several of the show's storytelling tools, including the framing device of future Ted as the narrator, his children, and many flashbacks to the past, present, and future. Future Ted reveals early the ending of a possible relationship story when he tells his children that Robin is not the mother, but "Aunt Robin". When asked if he regretted revealing that Robin ultimately becomes Ted's platonic friend in the pilot episode, series creator Craig Thomas explains they stick by the decision because they didn't want the show to be about "will they or won't they" like Friends and that, despite their chemistry, it would have been "criminal" for Ted to decide he was ready to find someone and to have it happen so quickly. He and cocreator Carter Bays said that the show is about how "Ted meets the perfect woman, and it's [still] not his final love story."

Bays and Thomas, who had previously become writers for the Late Show with David Letterman, based the show off their time in New York City with their friends. With Ted being based on Bays and Marshall and Lily based on Thomas and his wife. The interior shots for the episode was filmed at the CBS Radford in Los Angeles, making it the only episode of the show to be filmed at the studio.

The pilot received generally positive reviews from television critics. It was viewed by 10.94 million viewers.

Pilot (Better Off Ted)

"Pilot" is the series premiere of the American sitcom Better Off Ted aired on ABC. It premiered on March 19, 2009 with mostly positive reviews, and over five and a half million viewers. In the premiere, Ted struggles with the ethics of freezing one of his scientists on his company's orders. Meanwhile, Linda is stealing creamer from the office in order to satisfy her need to rebel against the company.

Iranian comedian Maz Jobrani plays Dr. Bhamba, originally a one-time character. Bhamba became a recurring character, next appearing in " Goodbye Mr. Chips".

Pilot (studio)

Pilot was a Russian animation studio based in Moscow. It was founded in 1988 by Aleksandr Tatarskiy, Igor Kovalyov and Anatoliy Prokhorov, becoming the first private animation studio in the Soviet Union.

Pilot (Twin Peaks)

The pilot episode, also known as Northwest Passage, of the mystery television series Twin Peaks premiered on the ABC Network on Sunday, April 8, 1990. It was written by series creators Mark Frost and David Lynch, and directed by Lynch. The pilot follows the characters of Dale Cooper and Harry S. Truman as they investigate the death of popular high school student Laura Palmer; Cooper believes the murder has connections to a murder case that occurred a year earlier. In addition to setting the tone for the show, the episode sets up several character and story arcs and marked the appearance of several recurring characters. The episode received a strong Nielsen household rating compared to other season one episodes and was well received by fans and critics alike. The original title for the series was Northwest Passage, but this was later changed.

Pilot (operating system)

Pilot was a single-user, multitasking operating system designed by Xerox PARC in early 1977. Pilot was written in the Mesa programming language, totalling about 24,000 lines of code.

Pilot was designed as a single user system in a highly networked environment of other Pilot systems, with interfaces designed for inter-process communication (IPC) across the network via the Pilot stream interface. Pilot combined virtual memory and file storage into one subsystem, and used the manager/ kernel architecture for managing the system and its resources. Its designers considered a non-preemptive multitasking model, but later chose a preemptive (run until blocked) system based on monitors. Pilot included a debugger, Co-Pilot, that could debug a frozen snapshot of the operating system, written to disk.

A typical Pilot workstation ran 3 operating systems at once on 3 different disk volumes : Co-Co-Pilot (a backup debugger in case the main operating system crashed), Co-Pilot (the main operating system, running under Co-Co-Pilot and used to compile and bind programs) and an inferior copy of Pilot running in a 3rd disk volume, that could be booted to run test programs (that might crash the main development environment). The debugger was written to read and write variables for a program stored on a separate disk volume.

This architecture was unique because it allowed the developer to single-step even operating system code with semaphore locks, stored on an inferior disk volume. However, as the memory and source code of the D-series Xerox processors grew, the time to checkpoint and restore the operating system (known as a "world swap") grew very high. It could take 60-120 seconds to run just one line of code in the inferior operating system environment. Eventually, a co-resident debugger was developed to take the place of Co-Pilot.

Pilot was used as the operating system for the Xerox Star workstation.

Pilot (icebreaker)

Pilot ( (Paĭlot) was a Russian icebreaker, the world's first steam-powered and metal- ship icebreaker of modern type.

Pilot had originally been built as a steam-powered propeller tug. It had the bow altered to achieve an ice-clearing capability (20° raise from keel line). Conversion had been done in 1864 under an order of its owner, the local merchant Mikhail Britnev. This allowed the Pilot to push itself on the top of the ice and consequently break it. It's said that M.O. Britnev fashioned the bow of his ship after the shape of old wooden Pomor boats ( kochs), which had been navigating icy waters of the White Sea and Barents Sea for centuries.

The Pilot was used between 1864-1890 for navigation in the Gulf of Finland between Kronstadt and Oranienbaum thus extending the summer navigation season by several weeks. Inspired by the success of the Pilot, Mikhail Britnev built a second similar vessel "Boy" ("Battle" in Russian) in 1875 and a third "Booy" ("Buoy" in Russian) in 1889.

The cold winter of 1870–1871 led to the international recognition of Britnev's design. That year the Elbe River and the port of Hamburg froze, which caused a prolonged halt of navigation and huge commercial losses. In such circumstances, Germans purchased the Pilot's design from Britnev for some 300 rubles. Thus the German Eisbrecher I appeared in 1871, and other European countries soon followed the suit.

With its rounded shape and strong metal hull, Pilot had all the main features present in the modern icebreakers, therefore it is often considered the first true icebreaker. Another contender for this title is icebreaker Yermak, built in England for Russia according to the design of Admiral Stepan Makarov and under his supervision. Makarov borrowed the main principles from Pilot and applied them for creation of the first polar icebreaker, which was able to run over and crush pack ice.

Pilot (The New Adventures of Old Christine)

Pilot is the pilot episode of American sitcom series The New Adventures of Old Christine.

Pilot (No Ordinary Family)

"Pilot" (also known as "No Ordinary Pilot") is the first episode of the ABC series No Ordinary Family. The episode's teleplay was written by Jon Harmon Feldman, from a story by Greg Berlanti and Feldman. David Semel directed the episode, which was originally broadcast on September 28, 2010.

Pilot (Six Feet Under)

"Pilot" (also called "Six Feet Under") is the pilot episode of the American drama television series Six Feet Under. It premiered in the United States on the premium cable network HBO on June 3, 2001. The episode was written and directed by series creator Alan Ball.

Pilot (Russian band)

Pilot, also known as PilOt is a popular Russian rock band from Saint Petersburg, Knabengof. Composed of 4 members, the band revitalized themselves after the dissolution of the previous band, Military Jane in 1997.

Pilot (Cold Feet)

Cold Feet is a British television pilot directed by Declan Lowney. It stars James Nesbitt and Helen Baxendale as Adam and Rachel, a couple who meet and fall in love, only for the relationship to break down when he gets cold feet. John Thomson, Fay Ripley, Hermione Norris and Robert Bathurst appear in supporting roles. The programme was written by Mike Bullen, a BBC radio producer with little screenwriting experience, who was tasked with creating a one-off television production that would appeal to middle-class television audiences, who the executive producer Andy Harries believed were underepresented on British television.

After filming was completed in 1996 the commissioning network ITV shelved it for a year. It was eventually scheduled for broadcast on the evening of 30 March 1997, as part of the network's Comedy Premieres strand, but overrunning sports coverage delayed it for an hour. Ratings were low and critical reviews were minimal, but positive; critics enjoyed the comedy drama format and praised the writing and performances of the leads. Harries entered Cold Feet in the Montreux Television Festival, where it was awarded the Rose d'Or, the festival's top prize, resulting in ITV quickly scheduling a repeat broadcast. At the end of the year it won the award for Best Comedy Drama (ITV) at the British Comedy Awards and the incoming director of channels ordered a full series, which ran for five successful years from 1998 to 2003.

Pilot (Sit Down, Shut Up)

The pilot episode of the American animated television series Sit Down, Shut Up originally aired in the United States on April 19, 2009 on the Fox network. The episode introduced the faculty and staff at Knob Haven High School in the fictional town of Knob Haven, Florida. In the episode, the school is facing a financial crisis and acting principal Sue Sezno has to either fire a teacher or make sure the school wins a football game. Meanwhile, assistant principal Stuart Proszakian becomes addicted to drugs that were found in a student's locker.

The episode was written by series creator Mitchell Hurwitz and directed by Dwayne Carey-Hill. The first draft was written by Hurwitz in 2000, before he pitched Arrested Development. Hurwitz based Sit Down, Shut Up on the Australian sitcom of the same name. After he had rewritten the script several times, the series was picked up by Fox. The episode received generally mixed reviews from critics. According to the Nielsen ratings, it was watched by 5.21 million households in its original airing.

Pilot (Glee)

"Pilot" is the pilot episode of the American television series Glee, which premiered on the Fox network on May 19, 2009. An extended director's cut version aired on September 2, 2009. The show focuses on a high school show choir, also known as a glee club, set within the fictional William McKinley High School in Lima, Ohio. The pilot episode covers the formation of the club and introduces the main characters. The episode was directed by series creator Ryan Murphy, and written by Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan. Murphy selected the music featured in the episode, with the intention of maintaining a balance between showtunes and chart hits.

The episode achieved 9.619 million viewers on first broadcast, and 4.2 million when the director's cut version aired. Critical response was mixed, with The New York Times Alessandra Stanley highlighting the episode's unoriginality and stereotyped characters, but praising the showmanship and talent of the cast. The Daily News David Hinckley opined that the show was imperfect and implausible but "potentially heartwarming," while USA Today Robert Bianco noted casting and tone problems, but commented positively on the show's humor and musical performances. Mary McNamara for the LA Times wrote that the show had a wide audience appeal, calling it: "the first show in a long time that's just plain full-throttle, no-guilty-pleasure-rationalizations-necessary fun."

Pilot (Franklin & Bash)

"Pilot' is the first episode of the U.S. television series Franklin & Bash. It was originally shown on TNT in the United States on June 1, 2011. The episode was written by Kevin Falls and Bill Chais and directed by Jason Ensler.

Pilot (Whitney)
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Pilot (New Girl)

"Pilot" is the first episode of the first season of New Girl. The episode was written by Elizabeth Meriwether, and directed by Jake Kasdan. The episode first aired on Fox in the United States on September 20, 2011 to positive reviews.

Pilot (Grimm)

The Pilot episode of the fantasy drama series Grimm originally aired on NBC on October 28, 2011. It was written by David Greenwalt and Jim Kouf, the creators of the series, and directed by Marc Buckland.

Pilot (Homeland)

"Pilot" is the first episode of the psychological thriller TV series Homeland. It originally aired on Showtime on October 2, 2011.

The episode focuses on the return home of Marine Sergeant Nicholas Brody ( Damian Lewis), rescued after eight years as a prisoner-of-war in Afghanistan. While Brody is celebrated as a hero, CIA officer Carrie Mathison ( Claire Danes) believes Brody to actually be acting as a sleeper agent for al-Qaeda.

The pilot was universally acclaimed by critics and was the highest-rated drama premiere on Showtime since 2003.

Pilot (Modern Family)

The pilot episode of the television series Modern Family, written by Steven Levitan and Christopher Lloyd and directed by Jason Winer, premiered on ABC in the United States on September 23, 2009. The pilot introduces viewers to three sets of people who make up a single family. The episode is shot in a mockumentary style, with a cameraman following the characters around their everyday lives and interviewing them at various intervals. It cuts between the experiences of the three separate units before they all come together at the end of the episode.

In the episode, Jay's family tries to function despite the age difference between himself and his wife. Claire's family tries to punish their son and watch over her daughter and her new boyfriend. Mitchell tries to hide the fact that he and his partner Cameron have adopted a daughter in Vietnam from his family until Cameron invites Mitchell's family without consulting him (which is revealed to be the other two families).

Reviews for the pilot episode compared Modern Family to shows such as Married...with Children (which starred Ed O'Neill), Frasier (which the creators of this show worked on), Malcolm in the Middle and, most strongly, Arrested Development. In the United Kingdom, reviewers saw similarities between Modern Family and Outnumbered. The episode has received multiple nominations and has won Episodic Comedy at the Writers Guild of America Awards 2009 and also a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series.

Pilot (Community)

The pilot episode of the NBC sitcom Community aired on Thursday, September 17, 2009. Written by Dan Harmon, the show's creator, the episode was directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo. The episode introduces Jeff Winger ( Joel McHale), a debarred lawyer who is forced to attend community college to get his license back. He tries to exploit his friendship with one of the faculty members for easy credits, but fails, and is forced to join a Spanish study group. The members of this study group make up the main cast of the series, which includes Chevy Chase as retired entrepreneur Pierce Hawthorne.

The show takes place at the fictional Greendale Community College in Greendale, Colorado. Harmon based the show on his own experiences in community college, and partly modeled the character of Jeff Winger on himself. He emphasized the cast's importance to the show, and also credited some of the actors for their improvisational skills. The episode attracted generally favorable reviews from critics, who praised both the actors and the comedy writing. The show received good viewership, and stood out in NBC's Thursday lineup, where the network's other shows suffered declines in ratings.

Pilot (V)

"Pilot" is the series premiere of the 2009 reimagining of the 1983 miniseries V created by Kenneth Johnson. The episode's teleplay was written by Scott Peters, with story credit going to Johnson and Peters. Yves Simoneau directed the episode, which originally aired in the United States on ABC on November 3, 2009. The episode sees spaceships appear over 29 of the world's major cities. Though the alien " Visitors" claim to come in peace, it transpires that they have been infiltrating the planet for decades, and are planning on enslaving the human species.

Parallels have been drawn between the Visitors and US Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, though Peters and co-producer Jeffrey Bell refute that they were intentional. Bell feels that while the original series was more of a military show with a clear enemy, the reimagining focuses more on the paranoia of not knowing who can be trusted. The episode incorporates aspects of the original series, including the Visitors' giant spaceships, but is quick to reveal the Visitors' true motivations, as Peters felt awareness of the original story was already high.

The episode was watched by 14.3 million US viewers, and received generally positive reviews. USA Today Robert Bianco praised it for "quickly establishing its own identity" independent of the original series, while E! Online named it the best pilot episode in "forever". In contrast, The New York Times Mike Hale called the episode "slapdash and formulaic", while David Hinckley of the Daily News deemed it "an elaborately costumed popcorn flick".

Pilot (Being Human)

The pilot episode of the BBC fantasy television show Being Human aired on BBC Three on February 18, 2008.

As with all episodes of the first and second series of Being Human, this episode was not provided with a name when broadcast. It is informally referred to as The Monsters Within, a name provided via a poll organised on the blog of series creator Toby Whithouse.

Pilot (Saving Hope)

"Pilot" is the first episode of the supernatural medical drama television series Saving Hope. The episode premiered on June 7, 2012 in Canada on CTV, and was simultaneously broadcast on NBC in the United States.

Pilot (The Critic)

"Pilot" (also known as "The Critic") is the first episode of the first season of the US animated TV show The Critic, a series created by The Simpsons writers Al Jean and Mike Reiss which ran for the 1994 season. The episode was animated by Film Roman, INC, and aired on the ABC.

Pilot (Mallory Knox EP)

Pilot is the début EP released and produced by the British alternative rock band Mallory Knox.

Pilot (Defiance)

"Pilot" is the two-part/two-hour first episode of the first season of the American science fiction series Defiance, and the series' first episode overall. It was aired on April 15, 2013. The episode was written by Rockne S. O'Bannon (part 1) and Kevin Murphy & Michael Taylor (part 2). Both parts were directed by Scott Stewart.

Pilot (Friday Night Lights)

"Pilot" is the first episode of the sports drama television series Friday Night Lights. The episode premiered on the NBC network on October 3, 2006. It introduces the men and women involved with the Dillon Panthers, a Texas high school football team. In the pilot episode, the team is preparing for the first game of the season, which will be the first game under new head coach Eric Taylor.

The show is based on the 2004 film Friday Night Lights, which was in turn based on the 1990 non-fiction book Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream by H. G. Bissinger. Peter Berg, who is Bissinger's cousin and who directed the film, wrote and directed the pilot episode, and served as executive producer for the series. While some of the actors from the movie returned to act on the show, most of the actors were cast specifically for the television series.

Critical reception of the show was good to average, with a general appreciation for the realistic portrayal of Middle America. Generally speaking, however, there were serious doubts about whether the show would be able to stay on the air very long, though it has since gone on to complete five seasons. The episode's viewership of just over seven million was characterized as disappointing, though it did relatively well among men aged 18 to 34.

Pilot (Hawaii Five-0)

The pilot episode of the reimagined crime series Hawaii Five-0 premiered on CBS in the United States on September 20, 2010. The pilot's teleplay was written by Peter M. Lenkov, based on a story developed by Lenkov, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, and was directed by Len Wiseman. The episode introduces the four main characters: Alex O'Loughlin as series protagonist and Navy SEAL, Lt. Commander Steve McGarrett, Scott Caan as Steve's partner Danny Williams, a former Detective from New Jersey who moved to Hawaii to be close to his daughter, Grace, Daniel Dae Kim as Chin Ho Kelly, a disgraced HPD cop and Grace Park as Kono Kalakaua, a former surfer-turned-HPD Academy graduate who is also Chin's cousin. In the pilot, McGarrett returns to Hawaii to find Victor Hesse ( James Marsters), a terrorist who murdered his father, John McGarrett. The Governor of Hawaii, Pat Jameson ( Jean Smart) offers McGarrett to head a new task force to fight serious crimes by any means.

Since the end of the original Hawaii Five-O series, there had been a number of attempts to create a remake, but ultimately none went beyond the pilot stage. CBS later hired Lenkov to pitch a pilot story. Kurtzman and Orci were approached; while originally hesitant to participate in the project, they were impressed with Lenkov's pitch. The episode was filmed in March 2010 and took over two weeks to shoot. When the episode became too long certain sequences were cut from the final product, including the funeral scene with Taryn Manning as McGarrett's sister; the character would be introduced in a later episode. Almost 14.2 million Americans viewed the pilot, increasing to 17.59 million when Live+7-day digital video recordings (DVR) are taken into account, and was also considered a ratings success in other countries. Critical reactions were generally positive.

Pilot (Raising Hope)

"Pilot" is the series premiere of the Fox sitcom Raising Hope. The episode was written by series creator, Greg Garcia and directed by Michael Fresco. The episode premiered September 21, 2010, on the Fox television network.

Jimmy Chance, going out to get bubble gum ice-cream, has a one-night stand with a serial killer, resulting in an illegitimate daughter that the mother, Lucy Carlyle, names Princess Beyoncé. When Lucy is convicted of murder and executed, he gets custody of their 6-month-old daughter. He is initially convinced he will be able to raise her on his own; but eventually his family helps out, renaming the baby Hope.

According to Nielsen Media Research, came fourth in its timeslot with a 3.1 rating/8% share in the 19-49 demographic the highest rating for the series.

Pilot (Hot in Cleveland)

"Pilot" or also called Dead is the New 90 is the first episode of the TV Land original television series Hot in Cleveland. It originally aired on June 16, 2010. The episode was written by Suzanne Martin and directed by Michael Lembeck.

Pilot (50 Cent song)

"Pilot" is a song by American rapper 50 Cent, released on March 25, 2014, as the third single from his album Animal Ambition. It is the only single off the album to chart on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Pilot (Faking It)

Pilot is the first episode of MTV's comedy series Faking It. The episode aired on the MTV in the United States on April 22, 2014. The episode primarily focuses on introducing the series, two best friends, Karma ( Katie Stevens) and Amy ( Rita Volk) after numerous failed attempts to become popular, they are mistakenly outed as lesbians, which instantly makes them popular and the centre of attention. Karma is aroused with their sudden popularity, as the most handsome guy Liam ( Gregg Sulkin) notices her and becomes attracted to her. On the contrary, Amy is annoyed with having to carry on.

Pilot (Moesha)

"Pilot" is the series premiere of the popular sitcom Moesha. The episode was written by series creators Ralph Farquhar, Sara V. Finney, and Vida Spears. It was originally ordered as a pilot for the CBS network's 1995-1996 television season, who rejected. It was then picked up by UPN, who aired it as a mid-season replacement. It went on to become the biggest success for the nascent network and one of the greatest hits over the course of the network's entire run.

Pilot (educational organization)

Pilot is an organization that hosts educational workshops for students (usually focused on the high school demographic) to teach them practical skills in computer science and entrepreneurship. Students break into teams and work to build a prototype, then demonstrate the projects they created (generally apps or websites) to a panel of local entrepreneurs. Awards are given to the teams based on their evaluations. Local engineers and designers serve as mentors for the students during the event.

The goal of the program is to teach students creative thinking, practical skills such as the design and coding of an app, and then the skills of pitching the final product to a prospective customer.

Pilot (White Collar)

"Pilot" is the debut episode of the American comedy-drama television series White Collar. It was first broadcast on USA Network in the United States on October 23, 2009. The episode sets up major story arcs for the series, including Neal Caffrey's ( Matt Bomer) collaboration with FBI Special Agent Peter Burke ( Tim DeKay), and the significance of the disappearance of Neal's girlfriend, Kate Moreau ( Alexandra Daddario).

The episode was written by Jeff Eastin and directed by Bronwen Hughes. The original broadcast ran 90 minutes. The cast includes Matt Bomer as Neal Caffrey, Tim DeKay as Peter Burke, Willie Garson as Mozzie, Marsha Thomason as Diana Lancing, and Tiffani Thiessen as Elizabeth Burke, Peter's wife. The pilot features the introduction of recurring characters Special Agent Clinton Jones ( Sharif Atkins), Kate Moreau (Alexandra Daddario), and Neal's landlady June ( Diahann Carroll). Guest stars include Mark Sheppard as the Dutchman, Michael Gaston and Stephen Singer. It is also the only episode in the series not to have a title sequence, with the opening credits rolling on as the episode progresses.

According to the Nielsen ratings system, an estimated 5.40 million household viewers watched the original broadcast of the pilot; this is the second-most watched episode of the series to date, behind " Free Fall". The episode received mostly positive reviews.

Pilot (The Playboy Club)

The pilot episode of the American historical fiction television series The Playboy Club premiered on September 19, 2011 in the United States on NBC. It was directed by Alan Taylor and written by Chad Hodge and Becky Mode. In this episode, Maureen, a newly hired Playboy bunny, gets involved in the murder of mob boss Bruno Bianchi. Nick Dalton, one of Chicago's top attorneys and Club key-holder, comes to her aid; his girlfriend Carol-Lynne makes an ambitious move and becomes the first Bunny Mother. Meanwhile, Bunnies Janie, Alice and Brenda each deal with their own personal issues and secrets while the club's general manager Billy Rosen tries his best to keep the club running without interference from the mob.

Development for a pilot episode began in 2010, when 20th Century Fox Television and Imagine TV attempted to produce the concept in time for the 2010–11 television season; however, it never materialized. Its scripts were picked up by NBC in January 2011 and two months afterwards, principal photography for the episode commenced in Chicago, Illinois, where it occurred over a period of nine days. The pilot episode was heavily advertised in the weeks leading up to its premiere, as the show's producers collaborated with several companies such as Bloomingdale's to initiate cross-promotional advertising deals.

Television critics were generally unimpressed with the episode, with many expressing that it was dull and mediocre. Upon airing, the series premiere was viewed by 5.02 million viewers and was viewed by four percent of the audience in the 18-49 demographic, according to Nielsen ratings.

Pilot (American Horror Story)

"Pilot" is the first episode and the series premiere of the television series American Horror Story, which premiered on the network FX on October 5, 2011. The episode was co-written by series creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk and directed by Murphy. Falchuk and Murphy had previously collaborated on the Fox musical comedy-drama Glee.

In this episode, the Harmon family – Ben ( Dylan McDermott), Vivien ( Connie Britton) and Violet ( Taissa Farmiga) – move from Boston to Los Angeles after Vivien gives birth to a stillborn baby and Ben has an affair with one of his students. The family moves to a restored mansion, unaware that the home is haunted. While Vivien tries to deal with intrusive neighbor Constance ( Jessica Lange), Violet connects with troubled teenager Tate ( Evan Peters).

In the United States, the series premiere achieved a viewership of 3.18 million. The episode garnered a 1.6 rating in the 18–49 demographic, translating to 2.0 million viewers according to Nielsen Media Research. This made the episode the network's best series premiere ever. Critical reviews of the pilot episode were mostly positive, with Metacritic awarding it 62 out of 100 points. Pilot was nominated for a Primetime Emmy award for Outstanding Art Direction for a Minseries or Movie in 2012. This episode is rated TV-MA (LSV).

Pilot (My So-Called Life)

"Pilot" is the first episode of the American teen drama television series My So-Called Life. The episode premiered on ABC on August 25, 1994. Written by series creator Winnie Holzman and directed by Scott Winant, the episode begins the story of Angela Chase ( Claire Danes), a fifteen-year-old high school sophomore who is experiencing the difficulties of friends and parents. In addition, the pilot also introduces the supporting cast, including Angela's parents, Patty and Graham, her two best friends, Rayanne Graff and Rickie Vasquez, as well as Angela's love interest, Jordan Catalano.

Pilot (Once Upon a Time)

"Pilot" is the series premiere of the American Fairy Tale/ Drama television series Once Upon a Time. It introduces each of the main characters, as well as establishes the basic premises of the series, which details the beginnings of a curse placed upon the Enchanted Forest and the start of a destiny for its only survivor, a present-day woman who can break the curse.

The episode was co-written by Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, and was directed by Mark Mylod. Kitsis and Horowitz sought to write new perspectives of familiar characters, and featured the themes of hope, family, and motherhood. "Pilot" sets the template for the rest of the series, as it jumps between their curses selves in Storybrooke, Maine and their original lives in the Enchanted Forest. Every actor first approached for the series accepted after being sent a script; this included Ginnifer Goodwin as Snow White and Jennifer Morrison as Emma Swan.

Before it made its debut, ABC allowed viewers in the United States to see the pilot on the Internet Movie Database's website several days before it aired. It premiered in the United States on ABC on October 23, 2011. In Canada, CTV broadcast the series an hour ahead of ABC's debut, airing it at 7 pm in most regions. The episode received mostly positive reviews and was watched by 12.93 million viewers, scoring a 4.0 rating/11% share in the 18-49 demographic, ranking first in its timeslot. It was ABC's most watched pilot since the first episode of Ugly Betty.

Pilot (Smash)

"Pilot" is the pilot episode of the television series Smash, which premiered on NBC in the United States on February 6, 2012. The episode was written by series creator Theresa Rebeck and was directed by Michael Mayer. The show revolves around a group of characters who come together to put on a Broadway musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe. The episode featured a mix of original songs and cover songs, the former being written by series composers Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.

In the episode, world-renowned songwriting duo Julia Houston ( Debra Messing) and Tom Levitt ( Christian Borle) are inspired to create a new Broadway musical on the life of Marilyn Monroe—instantly attracting the attention of tenacious producer Eileen Rand ( Anjelica Huston) and brilliant yet temperamental director Derek Wills ( Jack Davenport). As the four search for their leading lady, veteran actress Ivy Lynn ( Megan Hilty) becomes obsessed with winning them over and native Iowan waitress Karen Cartwright ( Katharine McPhee) becomes desperate to make her theatrical dreams a reality.

The series received a large amount of promotion before its premiere and several ads were put into the commercial breaks for Super Bowl XLVI which aired on NBC. The episode was also released online before its original American broadcast. The episode was viewed by an estimated 11.44 million viewers and received a 3.8 rating/10 share among adults between the ages of 18 and 49, making it the highest-rated NBC drama series premiere in four years and the third highest new drama debut of the 2011–12 television season. Despite this, viewership between the first and second half-hour dropped, significantly. The episode received positive reviews from critics and was named among the best pilots of the aforesaid television season.

Pilot (Body of Proof)

"Pilot" is the pilot episode of the medical drama Body of Proof. It premiered on the ABC network in the United States on March 29, 2011. The episode was directed by Nelson McCormick and written by series creator Christopher Murphey. "Pilot" introduces the lead character of Megan Hunt, a former neurosurgeon turned medical examiner, portrayed by Dana Delany. In the episode, a female jogger is found dead in Schuylkill River and Megan teams up with medical investigator Peter Dunlop ( Nicholas Bishop) to investigate her whereabouts before her murder. Meanwhile, Megan spends the day trying to solve a personal problem concerning her daughter's birthday.

"Pilot" was filmed in Providence, Rhode Island during April 2010. The episode achieved 13.942 million viewers upon its first broadcast in the United States, making it the second most watched series premiere of the 2010–11 television season. It also gave UK crime channel Alibi their biggest ever television audience. "Pilot" received mixed reviews from critics, who thought the show seemed bland. However, most critics praised Delany and the supporting cast's performances.

Pilot (Touch)

"Pilot" (also known as "Tales of the Red Thread") is the first episode of the first season of the American supernatural thriller drama television series Touch. The episode premiered in the United States on Fox on January 25, 2012. The episode was written by series creator Tim Kring and directed by Francis Lawrence. The concept of Touch was devised by Kring, who developed the science fiction drama Heroes for the NBC network.

In this episode, Martin Bohm ( Kiefer Sutherland), a widower father, tries to communicate with and control his mute and emotionally challenged son Jake Bohm ( David Mazouz), an autistic child that enjoys writing sequences of repeating numbers in a notebook. Martin must also contend with Clea Hopkins ( Gugu Mbatha-Raw), a social worker from Child and Family Services sent to investigate Jake and his family situation. Everything changes when Martin discovers that Jake possesses the gift of staggering genius, while visiting researcher Arthur Teller ( Danny Glover). Meanwhile, other various character subplots, scattered about the world, are unknowingly interconnected through a series of numbers and actions recognized by Jake.

The episode debuted as a special preview to its official scheduled regularly aired time slot on March 22, 2012, with episodes recurring weekly. The preview brought in the second-biggest audience of any prime-time drama premiere during that season at 12.01 million viewers and a positive 3.9 in the 18-49 demographic.

Pilot (Sports Night)

Pilot is the pilot episode of the television series Sports Night, written by Aaron Sorkin and directed by Thomas Schlamme, which premiered on ABC in the United States on September 22, 1998. The pilot introduces viewers to a varied group of personalities working on a fictional late-night American sports show called Sports Night, on the CSC network.

The episode centres on the team's attempts to broadcast a feature about an African athlete who is due to take part in his first race following recovery from a potentially career-ending injury. One of the two lead anchors on the show, Casey, is called up for having an unprofessional attitude on and off screen in the light of his recent divorce from his wife, and is even thinking of leaving the show. Producer Natalie is stuck in a dilemma when she becomes attracted to her colleague Jeremy, who is the new sports statistician at the network.

Six characters receive top billing in the episode: Casey McCall ( Peter Krause), Dan Rydell ( Josh Charles), Dana Whitaker ( Felicity Huffman), Isaac Jaffe ( Robert Guillaume), Natalie Hurley ( Sabrina Lloyd) and Jeremy Goodwin ( Joshua Malina). Several recurring characters also appear in the first episode, including Kim ( Kayla Blake), Elliot ( Greg Baker), Chris ( Timothy Davis-Reed) and Will ( Ron Ostrow). Robert Mailhouse guest-stars as J.J., while Bernard Hocke and Nina Jane Barry appear as Dave and Claire respectively.

The episode received largely positive reviews. The episode has received multiple nominations and has won Outstanding Directorial Achievement for a Comedy Series at the 52nd Directors Guild of America Awards and also a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series.

Pilot (Arrow)

The pilot episode of the television series Arrow premiered on The CW on October 10, 2012. It was written by series developers Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg, and directed by David Nutter. The episode introduces Oliver Queen ( Stephen Amell), a billionaire playboy, his mother Moira Queen ( Susanna Thompson), sister Thea ( Willa Holland), new bodyguard John Diggle ( David Ramsey), best friend Tommy Merlyn ( Colin Donnell), ex-girlfriend Laurel Lance ( Katie Cassidy), and her father Detective Quentin Lance ( Paul Blackthorne). It follows Oliver as he returns to Starling City, after having been shipwrecked for five years, and becomes a bow-wielding, hooded vigilante who sets out to right the wrongs of his father, who died during the shipwreck, and save the city.

Filmed in Vancouver, Canada, the pilot features two timelines on display: Oliver in the present, fighting crime, and Oliver when it is shipwrecked five years earlier. The developers wanted to bring a realistic vision to the character, which translated into a functional costume and no superpowers being featured. The pilot became the highest rated show on The CW in three years. It received generally favorable reviews from critics, who generally cited Amell's performance as a highlight. The episode was nominated for various awards, winning three.

Pilot (Devious Maids)

"Pilot" is the series premiere to the Lifetime series Devious Maids. The pilot had been ordered by ABC on January 31, 2012 and cast during the following two months. Filming began in March. ABC declined to pick up the pilot on May 14, but Lifetime did so on June 22, ordering 13 episodes. Although most of the cast had been selected by this time three additional regular supporting characters were added in November 2012 for inclusion in the pilot and the continuing series. The series was once proposed to be a spinoff of Desperate Housewives, but is not one.

The episode revolves around the murder of a Latina maid in Beverly Hills and the introduction of her cadre of associates who are also Latina maids. The maids are shown in their employment surroundings with their upper class employers who play supporting roles. The main character is not actually a maid but rather the mother of the primary murder subject who poses as a maid to gain entrance into the world where she might find clues to prove her son's innocence.

The pilot episode was released online in both Spanish and English on June 9, 2013, before its television debut on June 23. The episode, which was written by series creator Marc Cherry and directed by Paul McGuigan, debuted with a 1.99 rating. The episode was the first episode of any television series with an all Latina leading cast, but the roles as maids was controversial due to its presentation of Latinas in stereotypical roles. Nonetheless, critical feedback was generally positive.

Pilot (surname)

Pilot is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

  • (b. 1962), Cameroon-French radio host for Radio France Internationale

  • (b. 1974), French television executive, founder of Nolife (TV channel)

  • Ann Hobson Pilot, American classical harpist
  • , French musician, keyboardist for Indochine (band)

  • Louis Pilot (1940-2016), Luxembourgian footballer and manager
  • Paul Pilot, Northern Ireland musician
  • Rajesh Pilot (1945 - 2000), Indian politician, father of Sachin
  • Robert Pilot a.k.a. Robert Wakeham Pilot (1898-1967), Canadian artist
  • Sachin Pilot (born 1977), Indian politician, son of Rajesh
Pilot (The Drew Carey Show)

"Pilot" is the first episode and the series premiere of the American sitcom The Drew Carey Show. It first aired on September 13, 1995 on the ABC network in the United States. The premise of the show revolves around the life Drew Carey would have lived if he had not become a stand-up comedian. The pilot introduces the main characters of Drew (Carey), Kate ( Christa Miller), Lewis ( Ryan Stiles) and Oswald ( Diedrich Bader), as well as Drew's workplace, the fictional Winfred-Lauder department store, and enemy Mimi Bobeck ( Kathy Kinney).

The pilot was written by series co-creators Carey and Bruce Helford, while Michael Lessac directed. It was shot in April 1995 at the Warner Bros. Television studios in Burbank, California. The episode ranked joint 29th in television programs with the most viewers for the week of September 11–17, 1995. Critical response was mixed, with many comparing the show to the NBC sitcom Friends. Ray Richmond from the Los Angeles Daily News praised Carey's performance, but thought the episode did not click, while Variety's Tony Scott liked the opening sequence and Lessac's "inventive" direction.

Pilot (American Dad!)

The pilot episode of American Dad! aired on February 6, 2005 after Super Bowl XXXIX by the FOX Broadcasting Company. The episode follows Stan, who rigs a school election to make his son Steve popular; but he becomes drunk with power and ends up going crazy. The episode was written by series co-creators Seth MacFarlane, Mike Barker and Matt Weitzman. The episode features a guest appearance by Carmen Electra.

Seth MacFarlane, who his best known for creating Family Guy, stated that he and Weitzman came up with the series after the 2000 United States presidential election. Initially, the series was to replace Family Guy after its cancellation but was revived after the pilot episode aired. Because of this, MacFarlane left the show and handed creative control other to Barker and Weitzman. After the pilot aired, the rest of the first season began on May 1, 2005, on Fox's Animation Domination lineup which had its debut on that date.

The pilot received mixed reviews from critics and fans; with many people calling American Dad! a rip off of Family Guy. Despite the mixed reviews, it was a ratings success. According to the Nielsen ratings, it was viewed by 15.10 million people in the United States, and required a 7.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

Pilot (Scream)

"Pilot" is the pilot and first episode of the first season of the American horror television series, Scream. The series is based on the American horror film franchise of the same name. The series revolves around the main character, Emma Duvall, played by Willa Fitzgerald, who lives in the town of Lakewood. She quickly becomes the center of a series of murders amongst teens who know her. The massacre seems to be related to the Brandon James murders, who was supposedly obsessed with Emma's mother ( Tracy Middendorf).

The episode revolves around the aftermath of Nina Patterson's gruesome murder at the hands of an unknown killer after she uploaded a video of Audrey, a closeted bicurious teen, kissing another girl. Nina's close-knit friends hold a memorial party for her, meanwhile Emma and her mother are taunted by the killer.

The episode aired on June 30, 2015 on MTV and received mixed reviews from critics, though critics and fans of the film series praised the opening sequence and Bella Thorne's performance, comparing the scene to the opening scene in the first Scream film.

Pilot (Scream Queens)

"Pilot" is the pilot episode of the horror black comedy series Scream Queens. It had its world premiere at the 2015 Comic-Con, and premiered on September 22 2015, along with the next episode, "Hell Week", as the special two-hour premiere on Fox. The series focuses on a college that is rocked by a serial killer in a Red Devil costume. The episode was directed by series creator Ryan Murphy, and was written by Murphy and his co-creators, Brad Falchuk, and Ian Brennan. Ariana Grande and Nick Jonas guest star as Chanel #2 and Boone Clemens.

The series premiere, along with the second episode, was watched by 4.04 million viewers and received mixed reviews from critics.

Pilot (Gotham)

"Pilot" is the first episode of the television series Gotham. It premiered on FOX on September 22, 2014 and was written by series developer Bruno Heller and directed by Danny Cannon. The episode, and the series as a whole, are based on characters appearing in and published by DC Comics in the Batman franchise, primarily those of James Gordon and Bruce Wayne. FOX gave the pilot a straight-to-series order with an order of 16 episodes.

The pilot was watched by 8.21 million viewers, a strong number and received generally positive reviews for its acting and plot but received criticism for its pace and subplots.

Pilot (župa)

Pilot was a župa (county) of Serbia in the Middle Ages. It was located in the area between Shkodër and the Koritnik mountain, north of the county of Raban ( Arbanon). Serbian Grand Prince Stefan Nemanja (r. 1166–96) conquered Pilot during his southern campaign, after taking over Zeta ( Duklja). The county was mentioned in a charter of Nemanja, including his personal reflection about his lands, calling them his "grandfatherland", which he renewed and received from God; from Arbanon, Pilot was taken. It was an important region of Serbia, part of the network of roads between Zeta and Old Serbia.

Russian ambassador and historian Ivan Jastrebov (1839–1894) identified Pilot as the Dukagjin highlands.

Pilot (The Flash)

"Pilot" is the first episode of the The CW series The Flash. The episode was written by Andrew Kreisberg and Geoff Johns from a story by Greg Berlanti, Kreisberg and Johns and directed by David Nutter. It was first broadcast in October 7, 2014 in The CW. The show is itself an spin-off of the show Arrow, where many characters in the series were introduced during the second season. The episode revolves about Barry Allen ( Grant Gustin), a CSI forensic scientist working for the Central City Police Department. In the night of the launch of a particle accelerator, a malfunction causes the accelerator to explode during a storm. Barry is hit by a lighting as the accelerator explodes. He is then woken from coma after nine months and discovers that he developed a new power of super speed. He is helped by the personnel of the S.T.A.R. Labs, led by Dr. Harrison Wells ( Tom Cavanagh), who are trying to control his speed for the greater good.

The project surfaced after Gustin received positive reviews for his appearances as Barry on Arrow. This prompted the executives choosing to develop a full pilot to make use of a larger budget and help flesh out Barry's world in more detail. Colleen Atwood, costume designer for Arrow, was brought in to design the Flash's suit. The creative team wanted to make sure that the Flash would resemble his comic book counterpart, and not simply be a poor imitation. The pilot was officially ordered on January 29, 2014; and on May 8, 2014, the series was officially picked up as a series, with an initial order of 13 episodes.

The pilot was first broadcast in the Warner Bros. Television panel at San Diego Comic-Con International in July 2014 along with the pilot of Gotham and brief footage of Constantine. When it premiered, the pilot received a strong debut in The CW, being watched by 4.83 million viewers. This was the second-most watched premiere in the CW, behind The Vampire Diaries on 2009. The episode also received critical acclaim from critics. Critics were pleased with a better tone in comparison to Arrow, Gustin's performance as Barry, action scenes, costume design and the supporting cast.

Usage examples of "pilot".

Into his mind flashed the coordinates and routes necessary to take a desperate band of pilots within reach of the great accretion disk at True Center.

Neverness might have grown up making the Eight Duties of an Architect rather than dreaming of becoming cetics or scryers or pilots.

Her people heard over the loud--speakers the voices of the senior pilots assigning targets, the orders to attack and to withdraw and the shouts, curses and sobs of men delivering death in the face of death.

Witnesses, had there been any to view the scene, would have thought the pilot of the autogiro mad.

The autopilot could and would descend to 11,000 feet where the air was breathable and warmer, and would continue piloting the Straton on its flight path to Tokyo.

By degrees bulrushes of enormous growth become visible, and a few more miles of mud brought us within sight of a cluster of huts called the Balize, by far the most miserable station that I ever saw made the dwelling of man, but I was told that many families of pilots and fishermen lived there.

Bowen rose and started toward the main control room of the station, followed by the boys, the four pilots now on board, and the ballisticians, who had also been acting as instructors to the boys during their training.

She admired Banzai and the ideals the pilot represented, but that Voice gave her the creeps.

I stayed out a few minutes longer with Adele and Pilot -- ran a race with her, and played a game of battledore and shuttlecock.

Sickened, he now realized Blaise was more than merely adventurous, she was an expertly trained pilot as well.

The Eclipse was so easy to fly, on several occasions after their initial flight together, he had let Blaise take the controls, never suspecting that he was dealing with a knowledgeable pilot who was closely observing his every move.

With Brindle keeping close pace, they raced back to the EDF base, confident they had achieved the best score in the piloting exercise.

What neither the young lieutenant nor General Britten could accomplish, the pilots, in a display of sheer technical skill, had done.

Vesuvius, left the expressway at Castellammare, and piloted the car around the mountainous hairpins of the Sorrento peninsula.

There was a sudden opening in the line of honking extroverts and he piloted the car right through it.