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Why is the first episode of a TV series called a "Pilot"?
I've always wondered why the first episode of a TV series is called a "Pilot". Do you know why?
Yes, I do. The term "pilot" comes from the aviation industry, where a test flight before a plane goes into service is called a pilot flight. It was therefore used metaphorically to describe the first episode of a TV series, which is like a test flight for a show.