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Nobody has time to watch every new television show...which is why we judge them all based solely on their pilot episode! Tune in for our verdict.

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Fourth Anniversary Show!

2022/03/01

We celebrate our fourth anniversary and 200th episode with a big ol' RECAP! After playing a quick round of Trial by Wordle, we discuss a wide variety of shows from the past few months including Yellowjackets, And Just Like That, Abbott Elementary, The Legend of Vox Machina, Anxious People, Elves, and more!

Lightning Round

2022/02/15

We catch up on a bunch of recent pilots including Peacemaker, Abbott Elementary, Single Drunk Female, and that new Netflix show with Kristen Bell.

The Legend of Vox Machina

2022/02/01

Bill nerds out over Dungeons and Dragons while we talk about the pilot to The Legend of Vox Machina, a new animated series based on the immensely popular Critical Role podcast.

Anxious People

2022/01/18

We take a look at the pilot to Anxious People, a new Swedish series on Netflix. Elizabeth updates us on And Just Like That... while Bill continues to speak way too fast.

The Silent Sea

2022/01/04

We kick off the new year with - you guessed it - another foreign language show! We discuss The Silent Sea, a new Korean drama on Netflix, and then chat about The Wheel of Time, The Witcher, and Bill's library.

The Dog Who Saved Christmas

2021/12/23

It's that time of the year where we watch an awful, terrible, rotten, no-good, stinkin' Christmas movie! And this one STINKS.

And Just Like That...

2021/12/21

And just like that...we review the pilot to this Sex and the City revival.

Elves

2021/12/07

It's the holiday season and we're kicking things off with the Danish-language Netflix series Elves. We discuss the pilot, get very confused by PEN15's second season, and talk about our upcoming bad Christmas movie special.

The Wheel of Time

2021/11/23

We discuss the pilot to The Wheel of Time, a new Amazon series based on the popular fantasy novels. We also chat about Squid Game, Lupin, Sex Education, and Elizabeth's hatred of masked horses. Also, please note that Charles Dance does not have a role in this show despite Bill's dozen or so mentions of him.

Top 10 Comedies

2021/11/16

This time we're counting down our top ten favorite comedies of all-time! Ever! Since the dawn of time!

Inside Job

2021/11/09

We discuss the pilot to the Netflix animated series Inside Job, talk about actual conspiracy theories (well, barely), and binge the rest of Squid Game.

Maid

2021/11/02

We catch up on laundry while reviewing the pilot to Maid on Netflix. That's it for the description this week. What else do you want?

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51 reviews

★★★★★

dcovell 2022/03/01

Reviewed because of Bill’s compelling plea

Bill told me to review as a way to celebrate the shows fourth anniversary. I think Bill curses just enough and I love how Elizabeth gets drunk off of ...

★★★★★

boodalie 4 2021/02/04

Great podcast

I think this podcast is the best Bill is Wonderful and Elisabeth is really funny. I also think Emma was wonderful

★★★★★

a sad former user 2021/01/07

Awesome, unique idea well-executed!

Seriously, who DOES have time to watch everything out there? This podcast is so well put together and is actually very useful when determining what to...

★★★★★

RickMahogany4 2020/11/15

Everything you want to know without watching the show

I love how these guys go over pilots, their plots, and the perceived future of the show. This is something I like to do with my friends from time to ...

★★★★★

MustReview 2020/11/11

Actually helpful!

I consider this show a public service. Really funny and well done reviews of shows I was thinking about watching. More than once they’ve helped me dec...

★★★★★

FantasyFriendshipIsVeryGood 2020/09/09

Fun, different way of reviewing TV

They're doing the work for us! I always give shows the benefit of the doubt and get 6 or so episodes in before asking myself "why did you keep going a...

★★★★★

Caleb Lamoreau 2020/09/03

Table talk

Such a great podcast! Keep them coming!

★★★★★

Spckj 2019/08/09

Wow such podcast

Much funny

★★★★★

Phenexbrimstone 2019/05/02

Best breakdown of what’s going on in TV

Trial by pilot will give you a heads up on Tv shows on all platforms, what to stay away from and maybe some hidden gems. A variety of personalities wi...

★★★★★

danapatt 2019/04/12

Entertaining and informative

Bill is an incredible host that brings insight and structure to an entertaining show. Elizabeth’s takes are a welcome change of pace, and Casey is tol...

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