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1A list of tropes related to pilot episodes.
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5* DroppedAfterThePilot: The pilot features a character who is absent for the rest of the series.
6* EveryoneMeetsEveryone: The first episode shows the main cast coming together.
7* FailedPilotEpisode: A pilot that was never picked up for a series.
8* FirstEpisodeResurrection: The hero dies and is brought back to life at the beginning of the story.
9* FirstEpisodeTwist: The first episode has a plot twist that later becomes significant to the series' plot.
10* FiveEpisodePilot: The series begins with a multi-part episode. In spite of the name, it can be in more or less than five parts.
11* FromSpecialToSeries: What was intended to be a one-off television special proves successful enough that it ends up being picked up for a full-fledged television series.
12* NonIndicativeFirstEpisode: For better or worse, the pilot stands out from the rest of the series.
13* {{Pilot}}: A test episode made with the intent of being developed into a straight-up television series.
14* PilotMovie: A full-length film is intended to serve as the beginning of a television show.
15* PoorlyDisguisedPilot: A show has an episode that is clearly intended to serve as a pilot for a potential spinoff series.
16* PowersInTheFirstEpisode: The first episode has the characters develop powers.
17* UniquePilotTitleSequence: The pilot episode's title sequence is different from the title sequence used in the series proper.
18* WelcomeEpisode: The first episode of a series has one of the main characters meeting the rest of the cast for the first time and being given information that is also beneficial for the audience.
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