9 Years Later, This NBC Pilot Is Still the Greatest Episode of Drama TV Ever

As a big drama fan, I’ve noticed a lot of people think that family-focused show gets too much credit – they say it doesn’t have enough of those big, shocking twists we expect from a really gripping drama. But honestly, I think that’s where it succeeds. It feels so real, which is something a lot of shows sacrifice when they’re constantly trying to create unbelievable plotlines. And even nine years later, I still think the very first episode of the show is one of the best pilots I’ve ever seen – it just pulls you in immediately.








