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CoPilots – TV Writers Talk TV Pilots | Comedians, Actors, and Writers Reviewing TV Episodes — TV & Film
CoPilots – TV Writers Talk TV Pilots | Comedians, Actors, and Writers Reviewing TV Episodes

Longtime comedy TV writers and occasional friends Sean Conroy and Andy Secunda discuss great, weird, and forgotten TV pilots.

Produced by Kevin McNulty

Copyright: © 2023 CoPilots - TV Writers on TV Pilots

Latest Episodes:

24 - The Shield - An LAPD CRASH Unit Fanfic Nov 18, 2024

Attention passengers - this was our first ever recorded episode! We didn’t have our audio act completely together yet but the it was clear and we enjoyed our discussion and wanted to keep it authentic instead of re-recording, so we wanted to put it out for our listeners!
Andy and Sean discuss the pilot episode of The Shield (FX 2002), an American crime drama television series about an experimental division of the Los Angeles Police Department with corrupt police officers.

The Shield is currently streaming on Hulu.

Support the show

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Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)
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

23 - Action - An Even Darker Larry Sanders Nov 04, 2024

Andy and Sean discuss the pilot episode of Action (Fox 1999), a dark comedy about Hollywood and the entertainment industry.

Action is currently streaming on Apple+ and available on Prime.

Support the show

Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV !
Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)
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

22 - Mr. & Mrs. Dracula - 618th Anniversary: Lox Oct 21, 2024

Andy and Sean discuss Mr. & Mrs. Dracula (1980), a pilot about a vampire couple, maybe family, who move from Transylvania to the USA.

The Mr. and Mrs. Dracula pilot is available on YouTube from what appears to be a VHS recording.

Podcast episode available on Patreon a day early.

Support the show

Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV !
Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)
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

21 - Sports Night- High Stakes ESPN Oct 07, 2024

Andy and Sean, are joined by Steve Basilone to discuss Sport Night (1998), an early Sorkin pilot about the high stakes world that is nightly sports cable television. Steve is a tv and film writer, Community, The Goldbergs, Indebted. You can catch his latest movie, Long Weekend, on FX and Starz or rent it on streamers!

Sports Night is available for rent only on Amazon, Apple, etc.
Some light Spoilers are committed at the following timestamps: 10:15, 22:15, and 43:45

Podcast episode available for on streaming platforms tomorrow.

Support the show

Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV !
Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)
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

20 - Steel Justice (AKA Robosaurus) - AKA Dino Bot! Sep 23, 2024

Andy and Sean talk failed pilot Steel Justice (1992), currently available on Youtube. They watched this pilot so you wouldn't have to.

Podcast episode available a day earlier for free on Patreon!

Support the show

Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV !
Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)
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

19 - ER- From Crichton’s Vault Sep 09, 2024

Sean and Andy discuss the 1994 NBC pilot ER, originally a screenplay written by Michael Crichton in 1974. Please excuse the slight dip in audio! We pulled this from our vault as well.

ER is currently streaming on Hulu and Max.

Podcast episode available a day earlier for free on Patreon!

Support the show

Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV !
Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)
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

18 - Roseanne - Thinking of Sal Barone Aug 26, 2024

Sean and Andy talk the Roseanne pilot (ABC 1988), currently available for streaming on Peacock. Yes, the elephant in the room is addressed.
Patreon bonus: First listener to comment the correct amount of times "Sal Barone" is said will get a follow on our Instagram account!

Support the show

Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV !
Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)
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

17 - Slow Horses - Slough, Slow, Slew, Sluuf? Aug 12, 2024

Sean and Andy practice some British(?) accents while they discuss the pilot episode of Slow Horses, an AppleTv+ series from 2022.

Support the show

Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV !
Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)
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

16 - The Patient - America’s Great Hero: Serial Killers Jul 29, 2024

Sean and Andy discuss their issues with therapy. Oh and also the pilot episode of The Patient, an FX mini series from 2022.
Do you think Alan Strauss is capable of helping either of these two?
[Announcement] Moving forward episodes will be released every other Monday!

Support the show

Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV !
Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)
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

15 - ARK II and the Mashup of Many Many Classics Jul 14, 2024

Sean and Andy discuss the 1976 pilot "Ark II" a mashup of Oliver Twist, Noah's Ark, Jonah and the Whale, Lord of the Flies, and others we probably missed.
You can watch the pilot here on YouTube (Link)
Become a free member on Patreon and discuss the episode!

Support the show

Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV !
Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)
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

14 - ALLY MCBEAL with Amy Wilson: Non Equity Calista Flockhart Jun 30, 2024

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)!

Support the show

Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV !
Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)
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

13 - PATRIOT with Alison Becker: Way Better than THE Patriot Jun 16, 2024

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)

Support the show

Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV !
Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)
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

12 - SPACE: 1999 with John Hodgman, Nerd King of Space Orgies Apr 22, 2024

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)!

Support the show

Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV !
Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)
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

11 - THE CROWN with Dana Schwartz from Noble Blood: Are the Royals the ultimate nepo babies? Apr 07, 2024

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.

Support the show

Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV !
Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)
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

10 - ALF with Jordan Morris: was Alf a nightmare to work with? Mar 17, 2024

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.

Support the show

Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV !
Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)
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

09 - WALKER TEXAS RANGER or which of us is the dead ex-partner? Mar 03, 2024

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.

Support the show

Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV !
Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)
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

8 - SEVERANCE and the Mystery of the Mystery Boxes Feb 18, 2024

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!

Support the show

Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV !
Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)
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

7 - DEAR JOHN with Superfan Ronnie Adrian Feb 06, 2024

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

Support the show

Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV !
Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)
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

6 - PEN15 or Sean as a Millennial Tween Girl Jan 21, 2024

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)

Support the show

Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV !
Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)
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

5 - BEWITCHED and Andy's Emily Post Rivalry Jan 07, 2024

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.

Support the show

Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV !
Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)
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

4 - THE SIMPSONS with Mike Mitchell (a Christmas Pilot) Dec 17, 2023

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):

Simpsons Short "Good Night" (1987). This is widely available on Youtube, here is one copy (Link)
Unaired Pilot "Some Enchanted Evening" (1989). Also mainly on YouTube, here is a copy with better quality image than most (Link)
Simpsons Premier, "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire" (1989). This is available on Disney+, Hulu (just the pilot from S1), or for purchase on Youtube (link). It's also available in Youtube, usually broken into pieces.

Support the show

Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV !
Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)
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

3 - SPARTACUS BLOOD AND SAND and a Butt Sponge on a Stick Dec 03, 2023

'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.

Support the show

Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV !
Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)
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

2 - POOCHINSKI Good Cop Bad Puppet Nov 19, 2023

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)

Support the show

Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV !
Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)
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

1 - FREAKS AND GEEKS and Pol Pot Nov 19, 2023

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

Support the show

Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV !
Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)
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

0 - COPILOTS An Introduction Nov 16, 2023

Sean and Andy discuss what this show is, and why they're doing it.

Support the show

Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV !
Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !
Hosted by
Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)
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

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