Longtime comedy TV writers and occasional friends Sean Conroy and Andy Secunda discuss great, weird, and forgotten TV pilots.
Produced by Kevin McNulty
Longtime comedy TV writers and occasional friends Sean Conroy and Andy Secunda discuss great, weird, and forgotten TV pilots.
Produced by Kevin McNulty
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Amy Wilson (What Fresh Hell co-host & Author), Sean, and Andy discuss the Ally McBeal pilot, a legal comedy drama.
You can watch the 1997 pilot here on Daily Motion (Link)
To hear Amy talk about her experiences with non-pilot pilots, check out our Patreon (link below)!
Bonus content at Patreon (Link)
For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter)
Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)
Produced by Agustin Islas
Comedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
We're BACK and resuming production!! Join the hilarious Alison Becker (Parks and Rec) in discussing the cult 2015 pilot. The Amazon Prime original aired in 2015 and is available on Amazon (Link)
Bonus content at Patreon (Link)
For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter)
Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)
Produced by Agustin Islas
Comedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
John Hodgman joins Sean and Andy to discuss the cult Sci-Fi, Space: 1999. You can watch the 1976 pilot here on Youtube (Link)
To John talk about his experience creating Dicktown and other bonus content, check out our Patreon (link below)!
Bonus content at Patreon (Link)
For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter)
Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)
Produced by Agustin Islas
Comedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
TV Writer and Royals historian Dana Schwartz sits down with Andy and Sean to discuss the Netflix epic, The Crown. The 2016 Pilot episode is available on Netflix (LINK)
Note: This was recorded after Princess Catherine released a photoshopped photo of her with her family but before her diagnosis was made public.
Bonus content at Patreon (Link)
For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter)
Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)
Produced by Agustin Islas
Comedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
Famed raconteur Jordan Morris joins Andy and Sean to discuss the seminal show from his childhood, Alf! The 1986 pilot is available for free on Youtube (Link).
That's also where you can view episode 2, which Jordan and the guys discuss live over on our Patreon.
Jordan's new graphic novel, Bubble, comes out this July. For more on Jordan visit here.
Bonus content at Patreon (Link)
For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter)
Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)
Produced by Agustin Islas
Comedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
Andy and Sean discuss the Chuck Norris masterpiece. The 1993 pilot can be found on is available to stream on Hulu, Peacock, and Roku TV. You can also purchase the episode on Youtube and Apple TV.
Bonus content at Patreon (Link)
For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter)
Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)
Produced by Agustin Islas
Comedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
Sean and Andy discuss the pilot Severance. The 2022 show is available to watch on Apple TV (LINK). Check out our Patreon for coverage of the second episode!
Bonus content at Patreon (Link)
For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter)
Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)
Produced by Agustin Islas
Comedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
Comedian Ronnie Adrian joins Andy and Sean to discuss his favorite show, Dear John. You can watch the 1988 pilot for free on YouTube (Link).
Ronnie is @bonesadrian
Bonus content at Patreon (Link)
For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter)
Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)
Produced by Agustin Islas
Comedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
Andy and Sean discuss the universality of PEN15's 2019 pilot.
Where to watch:
A Hulu original, it can be streamed there for free (Link)
Alternatively, you can buy / rent it at most major platforms (Apple, Amazon, Youtube, Google Play, Vudu, etc)
Bonus content at Patreon (Link)
For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter)
Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)
Produced by Agustin Islas
Comedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
Sean and Andy discuss the television giant, Bewitched. The surprisingly sexual pilot episode aired on 09/17/1964 and is available for free on Bewitched's Facebook Page (Seriously, LINK) and Amazon Prime (Link) as of Jan 2024.
Bonus content at Patreon (Link)
For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter)
Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)
Produced by Agustin Islas
Comedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
Sean, Andy, and guest Mike Mitchell (Dough Boys, Tomorrow Wars, Birthday Boys) break down the pilot "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire."
Where to watch (Simpsons S1E1 and earlier pieces):
Bonus content at Patreon (Link)
For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter)
Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)
Produced by Agustin Islas
Comedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
'Spartacus Blood and Sand' aired on STARZ in 2010. As of Dec '23 you can stream it on Amazon Prime, Youtube TV, STARZ, or find it on Apple TV and Google Play.
Featuring guest interview with Erin Cummings, who played Spartacus' wife, Sura, on the show.
Bonus content at Patreon (Link)
For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter)
Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)
Produced by Agustin Islas
Comedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
Andy shows Sean one of his favorite failed pilots, and they struggle to understand how this piece of history came into being.
Where to find the show:
Poochinski is sadly only available in full via YouTube uploads.As of fall 2023, this link worked (YouTube)
Bonus content at Patreon (Link)
For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter)
Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)
Produced by Agustin Islas
Comedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
Sean and Andy break down a cult classic, covering the unconventional casting and Sean’s school bus traumas.
As of 11/19/23: Freaks and Geeks is available on Amazon Prime, Hulu, Paramount+, and AppleTV
Bonus content at Patreon (Link)
For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter)
Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)
Produced by Agustin Islas
Comedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
Sean and Andy discuss what this show is, and why they're doing it.
Bonus content at Patreon (Link)
For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter)
Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)
Produced by Agustin Islas
Comedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews