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    The Pilot Podcast

    The Pilot Podcast answers our listeners’ question: “Should I watch this?” by reviewing pilot episodes of TV shows (network, streaming, and otherwise) in an efficient, informative, and funny format. Let us help guide your television viewing experience. Have you ever: Hate-watched a show because you were too far in and invested? Found a great show too late and now you’re trying to avoid spoilers at every turn? Endlessly scrolled through Netflix looking for a show to enjoy with your lunch? There is so much content out there across broadcast and streaming platforms. We’ll help you find your next favorite show!

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    Can You Keep a Secret?, Neighbors, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast Feb 26, 2026
    Show notes

    Is accidental fraud as bad as intentional fraud? Can neighbors ever reach a peaceful resolution? Is Tracy Morgan doing what he does best in sitcoms? And how scary was that family in the house? Tune in to find out!

    Timestamps:

    00:45 - Can You Keep a Secret? (Paramount+)
    07:27 - Neighbors (HBO Max)
    15:42 - The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (Peacock)
    22:31 - How to Get to Heaven from Belfast (Netflix)

    Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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    The ‘Burbs (Peacock) Feb 20, 2026
    Show notes

    How much mystery do we need in a comedy thriller? Why is Keke Palmer just so charming? And what are BJ and Mitu’s ideal neighborhoods? Tune in to find out!

    Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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    Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts


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    Wonder Man, Memory of a Killer, Agatha Christie's Seven Dials, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Feb 13, 2026
    Show notes

    Which show surprisingly made us fall in love with friendship again? How far can we push the unreliable narrator concept?How big can the stakes get for a coming of age story whether you’re a budding sleuth or space cadet? And what is BJ’s favorite movie? Tune in to find out!

    Timestamps:

    00:41 - Wonder Man (Disney+)
    06:38 - Memory of a Killer (Fox)
    12:06 - Agatha Christie's Seven Dials (Netflix)
    18:47 - Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (Paramount+)

    Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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    Ludwig (BBC) Feb 10, 2026
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    Are we ready to watch another quirky detective? Did the premise hook us? Is the mystery engaging enough? Tune in to find out!

    Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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    Best Medicine, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Steal, Ponies Jan 30, 2026
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    What’s it like to be a reluctant doctor in a small town? Is this Game of Thrones spin-off different enough? How tense is too tense? And what does it take to make a good spy? Tune in to find out!

    Timestamps:

    00:41 - Best Medicine (Fox)
    06:21 - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO)
    12:14 - Steal (Prime Video)
    18:17 - Ponies (Peacock)

    Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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    Best of 2025 Dec 26, 2025
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    What made us laugh? What made us cry? What made us cringe in joy and discomfort? What truly scared us? Tune in to find out our choices for the standout pilot episodes (and TV shows!) of 2025!

    Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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    Mistletoe Murders (Hallmark) Dec 18, 2025
    Show notes

    How much narration is too much? Is our protagonist hiding a mystery of her own? And how frequently would we visit a year-round Christmas store? Tune in to find out!

    Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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    Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts


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    All Her Fault, Just Alice, The Beast in Me, Heated Rivalry Dec 11, 2025
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    Why are all the adults suspicious in this missing child case? What’s the secret to living a double life? Is it safe to trust someone with bloodlust? And is there enough hockey? Tune in to find out!

    Timestamps:

    00:42 - All Her Fault (Peacock)
    06:50 - Just Alice (Netflix)
    12:13 - The Beast in Me (Netflix)
    18:30 - Heated Rivalry (Max)

    Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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    Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Instagram and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts


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    A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (CBS / Apple TV) Nov 27, 2025
    Show notes

    How much thanks is Snoopy owed for the Thanksgiving spectacular he and Woodstock put together? How do Charlie and crew mend friendships and the holiday spirit? And what are our favorite Thanksgiving side dishes? Tune in to find out!

    Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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    Pluribus, The Bad Guys: Breaking In, Crutch, Stumble Nov 21, 2025
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    How can you make teamwork work without trust, whether you’re a cheer squad seeking an important championship or a group of thieves trying to be better than the rest? What happens to an empty nester’s dreams deferred? And why would Mitu successfully avoid the Pluribus villain? Tune in to find out!

    Timestamps:

    00:46 - Pluribus (Apple TV)
    07:25 - The Bad Guys: Breaking In (Netflix)
    13:06 - Crutch (Paramount+)
    18:50 - Stumble (NBC)

    Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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    Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Follow us @ThePilotPod on X, Instagram, and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts


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