10 Great TV Pilots That Had Perfect First Scenes and Started the Show Off With a Bang

Making a great television show is difficult; making a great pilot is, arguably, even more difficult. Pilots, in essence, are tricky propositions. The creative team behind the show has to, in a limited amount of time, introduce the audience to a new world and characters, establish the tone and themes of the show and set up possible mysteries, conflicts or story engines that will propel the series. All of this while being entertaining enough to make audiences return the following week.