Favorite First Episodes of All-Time
by statesnet975 | created - 25 Mar 2017 | updated - 29 Jun 2017 | PublicThese are my Favorite First Episodes / Pilots of All-Time.
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1. Benson (1979–1986)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Jessica Tate's sharp-tongued former butler, Benson DuBois, moves up in the world, becoming first the governor's "director of household affairs," then the state's budget director, then lieutenant governor and candidate for the executive mansion.
Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold
Votes: 4,158
As a favor to Jessica Tate ("Soap"), Benson DuBois arrives at the State Capitol's Mansion to help Governor Gatling and his staff get settled. He later decides to extend his visit after a successful presentation saves some endangered beavers.
2. Charmed (1998–2006)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Three Halliwell sisters discover that they are descendants of a line of good female witches and are destined to fight against the forces of evil, using their combined power of witchcraft known as the "Power of Three".
Stars: Holly Marie Combs, Alyssa Milano, Brian Krause, Rose McGowan
Votes: 91,582
Episode Title: Something Wicca This Way Comes
Episode Synopsis: The Halliwell Sisters (Prue, Piper and Phoebe) first learn that they have magical gifts and are destined to be the "Charmed Ones" - The Most Powerful Witches in History. Prue has the ability to move objects with her mind, Piper is allowed to freeze time, and Phoebe receives the power of premonition.
3. Cheers (1982–1993)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
The regulars of the Boston bar "Cheers" share their experiences and lives with each other while drinking or working at the bar where everybody knows your name.
Stars: Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, George Wendt
Votes: 62,080
Episode Title: Give Me a Ring Sometime
Episode Synopsis: En route to their Barbados Wedding, Sumner Sloane abandons his fiancé (Diane Chambers) at a Boston Bar ("Cheers") where she eventually becomes a waitress. Later, Diane becomes romantically involved with Bartender / Bar Owner / Retired MLB Pitcher Sam Malone.
4. Friends (1994–2004)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Follows the personal and professional lives of six twenty to thirty year-old friends living in the Manhattan borough of New York City.
Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 1,088,583
Episode Title: The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate
Episode Synopsis: After leaving her groom at the alter, Runaway Bride Rachel Green runs into Central Perk and reunites with old friend Monica. The two ladies soon reconnect, becoming roommates in the process. Business Professional/Self-Proclaimed Funnyman Chandler, Aspiring Actor Joey, Masseuse/Aspiring Musician Phoebe, and Paleontologist Ross (Monica's brother).
5. Mr. Belvedere (1985–1990)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The humourous adventures of an English housekeeper working for an American family.
Stars: Christopher Hewett, Bob Uecker, Ilene Graff, Rob Stone
Votes: 4,966
Episode Title: Stranger in the Night
Episode Synopsis: Needing help with their three kids (and with the neglected housework), a married couple are in need of a housekeeper. Enter: Mr. Belvedere, an English Housekeeper who appears to be over qualified for the job. At first, the family is wary of Mr. Belvedere. However, he soon charms the kids and the parents reconsider.
6. My Favorite Martian (1963–1966)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
An exoanthropologist from the planet Mars, stranded on Earth, is rescued by Tim O'Hara, a newspaper reporter who introduces the Martian to his friends and the authorities as his uncle Martin.
Stars: Ray Walston, Bill Bixby, Pamela Britton, Alan Hewitt
Votes: 2,996
Newspaper Reporter Tim O'Hara sees something plummet towards the Earth and quickly goes to investigate. He discovers A crashed spacecraft that contains a martian. Unable to return home, the Martian moves in with Tim and masquerades as the Reporter's "Uncle Martin."
7. Newhart (1982–1990)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of an author-turned-innkeeper and his friends in rural Vermont.
Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Tom Poston, Julia Duffy
Votes: 8,111
Episode Title: In the Beginning
Episode Synopsis: An accomplished New York Author and his wife move to Vermont where they buy the Stratford Inn. Comedy Legend Bob Newhart and Mary Frann star. Tom Poston plays Handyman George and, eventually, Julia Duffy and Peter Scolari become memorable additions to the cast.
8. Night Court (1984–1992)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
An eccentric fun-loving judge presides over an urban night court and all the silliness going on there.
Stars: Harry Anderson, John Larroquette, Richard Moll, Charles Robinson
Votes: 17,869
Episode Title: All You Need Is Love
Episode Synopsis: Judge Harry Stone (Harry Anderson) takes his place on the Bench for his first case: An alleged attempted murder between a husband and wife. To say the least, Harry's methods are unorthodox.
9. Three's Company (1976–1984)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of two women and one man living in one apartment and their neighbors.
Stars: John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt, Suzanne Somers, Richard Kline
Votes: 17,121
Episode Title: A Man About the House
Episode Synopsis: The morning after a farewell party for their roommate (Eleanor), Janet Wood and Chrissy Snow are surprised to find a sleeping Jack Tripper in their bathtub. After Aspiring Chef Jack cooks breakfast for the two women, they offer him the room that was made vacant by Eleanor. However, to keep Jack as their roommate, an interesting hitch soon developed.
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