Top 10 Pilot Episodes of TV Dramas
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These shows started out on the right foot. Welcome to WatchMojo.com and today we're counting down our picks for the top 10 pilots in the history of TV drama. Special thanks to our users Juhana Linnavirta, Philip Folta, sarahjessicaparkerth, movielover459, Andrew A. Dennison, Nichelle Phoenix Perez, Ravnbone, Emily JoAnn Warden, Briangorecki1982, Chris Ashton, Mattyhull1, Zak Neilson, movielover459, Emily Turner, JackAttack, cg126videos, William Cale Murdock, Nathaniel Jordon, Alex Wong, Jared Smith, Pedro Wichtendal Villar, Luke McGowan and leoncatterall for submitting the idea on our Suggest Page at WatchMojo.com/suggest!
"Mad Men" amzn.to/1lDeMrr
"The X-Files" amzn.to/1lDf3uH
"24" amzn.to/R78WTP
"Lost" amzn.to/1n2ixJx
"The Walking Dead" amzn.to/1ksIyfL
"Prison Break" amzn.to/1nMk9XE
"Twin Peaks" amzn.to/1kmTGd5
"The Sopranos" amzn.to/1kxqiU8
"Game Of Thrones" amzn.to/1kxqyTi
"Breaking Bad" amzn.to/1hWTy6N
"Firefly" amzn.to/1o6MUvu
"Jericho" amzn.to/SdZT4N
"Friday Night Lights" amzn.to/1n2jQIn
"The West Wing" amzn.to/1iHpJ5X
"House of Cards" amzn.to/1fwLaMw
"Dexter" amzn.to/PU1IBy
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If the pilot of Lost was so good then why did the plane crash?
HA!
Good one, i have to accept it
You win the Internet
Oh my gosh lol. Take my like, you earned it.
Lol it took me like a minute to finally get it. Hahaha good one.
What if Walter didn't need money for cancer and never had cancer at all what if this show was just an elaborate ruse to teach Jessie about chemistry?
lol
Lost may have had the finest TV pilot but the plane didn't
Lol
the fargo pilot was incredible
Agreed, the show is excellent so far and hasn't gotten nearly enough attention. Man, what a cast, too.
@12th House Psychic Hell yeah it is.
Absolutely!! Best show ever!!
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Supernatural maybe? The pilot literally ended with them closing the trunk full of artillery after his girlfriend was murdered and lit on fire saying: "We've got work to do."
Can't believe _The Shield_ didn't make it. It established everything that would unfold throughout the series in just about 45 minutes. This was perfectly epitomised by having our main character shoot another fellow police officer. Not only did it shed light on who Vic Mackey is, but it was a shock for viewers since his victim was played by an actor who we were led to believe was safe since he was in the opening credits. Not too many shows have killed off one of their prime characters in the very first episode.
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House had an amazing pilot (in my opinion)
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Some of my favourite drama pilots are Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Rescue Me and Dexter.
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I love Game of Thrones, but it took me til like the 4th episode to really get into it. Maybe it's because I never read the books, but the pilot didn't hook me.
"The things I do for love" is what got me hooked
Robin4593 incest
no..really? haven't noticed
yeah they where brother and sister :/ awkward
watching it a second time where you actually know the pacing and reading the books before watching it the second time hooks you in because you actually know the character's names and what they are talking about
Glad to see Twin Peaks ranked higher than The Sporanos but the line the narrator says about it: "TV changed forever thanks to this pilot." is better suited for Twin Peaks because David Chase, the creator of The Sopranos, said he never would have attempted The Sopranos if Twin Peaks didn't pave the way.
Bailee Walsh Twin Peaks is amazing ugh❤️ and thx for the ‘fun fact’ about David Chase ^^
The Shield deserved to be on this. Pilot set it apart from so many shows.
Completely agree. I was shocked that it was left out
Steve Hintze Happy to see Jericho in here tho, such a great show... that got murdered twice (cancellation).
But yeah, where the hell is The Shield? Some of the best cop/street drama I've ever seen.
Alec Flood only show I've seen where everyone I know was absolutely hooked by the first episode
Sons of Anarchy's pilot shoulda been on here....his father's manuscript, street wars, a returned lost love, changing perspective on the club's future, a new sick baby from a junkie ex wife, Gemma - I was hooked from the start, hands down. :)
exactly. they barely have soa in any of the tv show videos. they deserve to be in a lot of them.
+Jacque Davy Personally I think the show should be as big as Breaking Bad, although I do prefer Breaking Bad to SoA, it's not by much. The acting, story and characters were just as good and it did have alot of great action sequences.
Mathew Fox same here. soa was extremely successful and well thought-out. i think it has a far more entertaining plot that the walking dead (which i love, im not hating on it) or teen wolf, supernatural, etc. it deserves to have a spot on this list.
X-Files should be WAY higher.
I really love the pilots of (for example) Dexter, Breaking Bad and Prison Break, but my all-time favorite has to be Lost !
Hannibal's pilot had me hooked on the show within the first ten minutes. An amazing pilot and an even better series.
Lost a was a damn good show
Malini Correa truth
"good"
First 2 seasons,thirth i stopped it in the first 10 minutes
I think Walking Dead should've been number 1. The pilot was incredible. Movie level quality...while it may not have lived up to it, the pilot, in my opinion, is still the best episode of the show.
I agree that TWD is the best episode of that show and it's movie quality, but to me there's better personally. Lost definitely was far better movie quality with a more interesting premise, Breaking Bad actually felt real, and 24 was in real time.
dunnowy123 breaking bad takes it for eaaaaady
2nd place is 100% days gone by
I agree with Lost being first place
I'll be the guy to say "The Wire"
I´ll be the guy to say "you are right"
I'll be the guy to agree 3 years too late :P
Tristan Kersten I'll be the guy to third that.
Meraki Soapbox I disagree. It took me several episodes to get into it. I'm glad I stuck with it but the start of the show wasn't anywhere close to the rest
Benjamin Cox agreed, first few episodes bored me
not even mentioned Six Feet Under?
Literally just started it and came to this vid expecting it to crack the top 3.
One of the best pilot episodes I've ever seen. And I watch an embarrassing amount of television.
Stupig DA that's seriously one of the best pilots I've ever seen
I barely remember the pilot, it didn't stuck with me.
The last episode though was mind blowing
LOST has the best pilot too a TV series ever. It's fantastic!
No honorable mention to Fringe? Come on, that pilot was amazing!
Twin Peaks should be number one. Also, the list is missing the Wire, and Sopranos pilot is much better than Breaking Bad's
If LOST was not number 1, I would have freaked out.
Great list. One of my favorites so far. Good job!
Nice work again! Mojo's lists always great.
No mention of Homeland's pilot is depressing, it was incredible.
Definitely agreed, it left me wanting to see it for a year
I was like, I bet this video is gonna start with footage from Breaking Bad...... yup I was right
get it Pilot for lost.
hi-def mate literally like a quarter of the comments are saying that
Your a bit late haha
The X-Files, Lost and Twin Peaks are my fav!
Lost is #1! I was starting to get worried in the honourable mentions, thinking that Lost had somehow not made the list. But it did. Because it's the best show ever. THANK YOU LORD!
It's not the best show ever, I would include it into the list of biggest disappointments in TV history. But this list is not about shows, it's about pilot episodes. And lost had a really good one.
For me the top 10 is:
10- Game of thrones
9- The sopranos
8- Mr robot
7- Boardwalk empire
6- Six feet under
5- The walking dead
4- House of cards
3- Breaking bad
2- Twin peaks
1- Lost
nice list. agreed
Arnaldo Quiroz agreed. Twin peaks and LOST my all time 2 favourite shows, incredible!
Arnaldo Quiroz I really like the pilot of Oz
You never saw 24? Mine are Breaking Bad, Lost, and 24.
I was so sad when James Gandolfini died. I actually cried. I don't know why, but I just sort of had a crush on him. My friend says it's because he was so boss. Rest in Peace :(
I'm happy Dexter got at least an honourable mention
Supernatural? C'mon that pilot was amazing and hooked me 2 minutes in.
I think that Boarwalk Empire should have been on this list, Bates Motel should have been a honorable mention, Dexter should have been more than a honorable and I think than Lost should have been number 2 and Breaking Bad number 1. But this was a great list !
love it when there is loads of honerable mentions!
Oz has a really good pilot, too. Got me hooked right away.
Wyatt Button glad someone else thought the same. It didn't really leave you with too much of a cliffhanger, you just wanted to watch more.
I hate to admit it but the pilot for Lost was fantastic, too bad they had no idea what the fuck they were doing and royally destroyed the show by the end. Also it's funny to think BrBa had one of the best pilots ever and pretty much every episode after was perfect but the vast majority of people who have seen it didn't even tune in until season the last season.
That's what he said.
Hannibal really should be on this list these days. It was sublime, and hooked me within minutes.
It is. But shhh, NBC doesn't know they haven't cancelled it yet.
Damn Prison Break only got the number #7 spot? Alright.. im glad Lost got the #1 spot though easily one of the best shows ive ever seen loved it.
Save the cheerleader save the world?......no? anyone?
lol We need to start voting for these polls.
Brings back memories. When heroes didn't wear costumes.
Edit: Look SOME of them were nekkid but don't get ideas. Damn it I'm trying to have a nostalgia moment here.
I think the X-Files and Twin Peaks have the best
Days Gone Bye❤️
YESS i was looking for this.
I still think Dexter deserved nore than an honorable mention!
WHERE IS FARGO OR TRUE DETECTIVE?????
ah come on now Fargo just started
IHATEYOU Yeah but it was pretty darn good, very true to its source material
RR Moon True but you (as in the general public) need to let the show leave an lasting impression 3 weeks isn't long enough yet
Fargo is a miniseries so it doesnt qualify
Dexter,Game Of Thrones and Breaking Bad are the best for me
Watch The Sopranos and The Wire and you will change your mind very fast
Jimmy McNulty Hell no!! Breaking Bad is way better than those two!!
Gilbert Rivas Haha sounds funny
Jimmy McNulty I dunno, you seem like you might be a little biased about the Wire, Jimmy McNulty... ;)
Twin Peaks for the win!
Perfect list!!
From the first couple seconds in the BB pilot until the last seconds of the series are PERFECTION
Breaking Bad was the best one. My god so much tension and so many questions. It left everyone in suspense of what Walter White and Jesse Pinkman were gonna do next. Man best TV Drama Series ever. Also some honorable mentions you missed:
The Wire
Oz
Supernatural
Arrow
Heroes
True Blood
But other than that great list guys.
I really wanted supernatural on the list or honorable mentions too. I love that show!
I knew Supernatural wouldn't be on the list but I'm glad people are talking about it in the comments. I was hooked after the first season, I laughed when they were talking about the unrivaled brotherly love in Prison Break and thought , hum... you've never watched Supernatural have you, lol
Cool Jhags glad you mentioned Oz. Gripped me from the first episode. That ending didn't really leave as a cliffhanger but you still wanted to find out what else would happen
In no particular order, Firefly, Battlestar Galactica, Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, Dexter, Prison Break, House of Cards, Death Note, Six Feet Under and Chuck. The Newsroom gets an honourable mention. as well as Rome, House and The Walking Dead.
farscape.sons of anarchy.continuum.dusk till dawn.agents of shield.vikings. true crime.believe.next generation.voyager .th top ten list is too personel for this idea. ps i could tack on 20 more that im watching.oh yeah what about boardwalk empire
doonster washere The Agents of SHIELD pilot? You're joking right?
I'm shocked to not see "The Shield" on this list. It has hands down, without any doubt THE BEST pilot I've ever seen.
The Worst thing that Vic ever did happens in the first episode, the pivotal plot point that circles around the series actually takes place in the Pilot.
The ending of the episode blew me away and got straight to the point far faster than any show I've ever seen.
The only reason The Shield isn't on here is because its too busy assuming direct control.
chucknut97 My attacks will tear you apart Shepard!
You prolong the inevitable.
It took me 3-5 yrs to watch GoT and breaking Bad and after the first episode I can see why they are/were popular. I definitely feel TWD and House of Cards really got me hooked and excited about the show.
I wouldn't watch those shows if my life depended on it. Too much violence, nudity and profanity. I'd rather have none of those things.
@@DavidRay39bro what
Can you do "Top ten Saddest Lost Deaths" ?
Jenna Chu Glenn wud be #1
MarkxSeanxFelix -_-
Shannon 😭
Don Draper looks so different when I see him in season 1, he face looks more triangular for some reason lol
The new TV show Fargo had an amazing pilot
Very well deserving #1!!!
Ive seen the title and im was like "Fucking breaking bad"
Personally, I wish The Wire was at LEAST an honorable mention. I know it wasn't action packed, but it outlined the entire theme and mood for the season. With the witness being killed, to introducing the pit with DeAngelo, I think there are a lot of elements that go over people's head in the pilot. My favorite scene in the pilot is when Wallace makes the comment that Alexander Hamilton wasn't a President. That little conversation tells you a lot about each character.
I would disagree, not because I think The Wire's finale is bad. It just simply spoon-fed the audience, which the show opted never to do again. That little flashback at the end of the episode ruined some of the realism that it attempted to generate. Luckily, they never used that again, and from then on, The Wire was nothing but gritty realism.
im glad u guys put the X-Files in i loved that show
Watch mojo you never disappoint!
The Walking Dead is so awsome i remember that first episode back in November 2010 on channel 5 its been a sweet love afair since then
The Pilot of Boardwalk Empire (directed by Martin Scorsese) is by far the best ever.
Great list! I'm glad LOST finally earned a top spot and that AMC is so well recognized as one of the best channels these days. :)
This list has just reminded me of some of the best shows I used to watch speaking of which am feeling a Friday night lights binge coming on
I agree, lost is the best
OMG, back when the Walking Dead was actually good, lol.
The second half of Season 4 was good, but apart from that I agree
Season 1 was addicting, but the you can tell the brevity made it move quicker if they had more episodes. Season 2, for example dragged out for the first half, only picking up some momentum in the second half. Season 3 was totally engaging and it seemed they finally got the recipe right. Season 4 was great, but felt a little off given only that it felt like two (half-)seasons stitched together.
TWD is still good silly broad :) From what we have seen season 5 will be comely action packed and will make up for season 2 and the 2nd half of season 4.
Menace Matt Dennis well that's definitely your opinion. I thought season 3 was super boring. At least the last season was better but barely. It's not as good as it used to be.
Melanie Uon If you watch the show for gore, then I could see how one could look at it as "boring"
The waking dead and lost! thanks for putting those in there cuz i love them both im actually just starting the 3rd season of lost right now! thx
Great list, absolutely love number 1, I've probably seen it 20 times. Also, thumbs up for mentioning Jericho... But why no The Shield? Amazing pilot.
The Shield better be on this list.
The Sopranos I think should be number 1. Like you said it changed the perception of tv as we know it. It's incredible.
Do you gonna do best mini series or you already did it? My most favorite is Battlestar Galactica new one.
I loved the Suits pilot, it set the scene and introduced you into the characters very well
Solid list. Homeland should be in it though.
dat True Detective though
Very good list. It's insane how many unbelievably good shows were created since the late 90s. There more good stuff on TV than on the big screen. Probably because TV still has the balls to keep coming up with original ideas.
I wouldn't call this ALL TIME but this is a good list of the bst pilots over the last 25 years.
Um... Sherlock?
i thought that too!
Thats a mini-series
No it's not.
MrFreeForAll25 10/10 debating skills.
Michealkinane Oh, obviously. Lol.
if LOST wasnt #1 I would have unsubscribed from watchmojo
I'll always agree with a list with lost as number one. PLUS: WatchMojo should do the Top Ten TV shows of all time. I know you've done a movie one, and I think that it's time for the tv shows to shine.
I disagree about the Game of Thrones pilot. I found it really boring, it took me like 3 tries to watch it all the way through because people kept saying how amazing the series is. It IS great, but the pilot wasn't.
Just before they showed #1 I was thinking: "Where's Lost?"
i guess you found it.
LOST!
I think this is my favourite watch mojo video
I hate how lost became so lost, but it totally agree that it has one of the finest pilots ever!
Heroes should have got a mention!
Yes!
They all looking so young ..
Started watching Fargo recently and that would definitely be my pick for best pilot, if only it wasnt a mini series...
The list is awesome
How is desperate Housewives not at least an honorable mention!?
That was NOT the Game of Thrones pilot. It's only a pilot if it's used to pitch a show to a network in the hopes they will pick it up for a season. HBO made 10 episodes straight away instead. The actual GoT pilot was produced in 2009 and hasn't yet been broadcast.
BDWJ1986 Yeah, but 'pilot' doesn't necessarily mean 'first episode'
I was waiting for lost to come up in this video and it is in first place
The Shield should've made this list. Not every series can make the events of it's first episode have such long ranging effects that they carry on all the way to the series finale.
I feel due south and sons of anarchy should have had a place there, even if it was just an honourable mention as the list itself is good already.
So I take it The Wire doesn't exist......
Watching The Wire right now and im having a blast it's season 4 for me and it's destroying Breaking Bad
Thank you mojo for adding jericho :)
Breaking Bad, Lost, and 24 are my top 3 favorite shows.