+A pilot episode is an initial standalone installment of a [TV Show](/wiki/tv_show), created to introduce the premise, characters, and tone. Its primary purpose is to secure network approval and funding, serving as a prototype for a potential [Series](/wiki/series).
+## See also
+- [Episode](/wiki/episode)
+- [Series](/wiki/series)
+- [Television](/wiki/television)
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