Pilot: [s0e1]

Pilots must quickly establish core character motivations and relationships.

A pilot is more than just a premiere; it is a created to sell a show to broadcasters or distributors. Its primary goals include:

While many modern shows now use unique titles for their first episode (e.g., Grey's Anatomy used "A Hard Day's Night"), "Pilot" remains the most common title for S01E01 across various genres.