Culture & entertainment
Why TV shows call their first episode a pilot
HERE’S THE INTERESTING PART
The first episode of a show has nothing to do with airplanes. The term originally comes from maritime navigation, where a pilot guides a massive ship through unfamiliar waters. The premiere episode acts as the literal guide for network executives, helping them navigate whether the show will inevitably crash and burn.
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