Pilots
An untitled pitch pilot for the series was produced, but wasn't aired on television, but was later released on the Season 1 DVD. Prior to Sealab 2021 becoming a fully developed series (and the creation of the Adult Swim programming block), three different 'pilots' were produced, and aired at various early morning times on Cartoon Network. They are all stand alone episodes, mostly notable because the station is usually destroyed at the end of each one. The destruction of the station becomes a running gag throughout the series.
| No. | Title | Written by | Original airdate | Prod. code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | "Pitch Pilot" | Adam Reed and Matt Thompson | Unaired | 2000 |
| Two scientists are stuck on an iceberg in Antarctica. They call for Sealab's help, but they have other issues. For example, Marco thinks he is a salad, Sparks interrupting the call by watching porn, Turtle races. | ||||
| 1 | "Radio Free Sealab" | John J. Miller, Adam Reed, Matt Thompson | December 21, 2000 (2000-12-21) | 2003 |
| Murphy starts a pirate radio station, which attracts the attention of the FCC. | ||||
| 2 | "Happycake" | John J. Miller, Adam Reed, Matt Thompson | December 30, 2000 (2000-12-30) | 2002 |
| Murphy complains about his stolen Happy Cake oven, while Sparks shows off his mountain fortress. | ||||
| 3 | "I, Robot" | John J. Miller, Adam Reed, Matt Thompson | December 30, 2000 (2000-12-30) | 2001 |
| While the station is in danger from a hull breach, the crew ponders what life would be like if they put their brains inside robot bodies. |
Read more about this topic: List Of Sealab 2021 Episodes
Famous quotes containing the word pilots:
“You know what I’m talking about. This business has changed. Flyers aren’t pilots anymore, they’re engineers. This is a college man’s game. Our work is done. The pioneering is over.”
—Frank W. Wead (1895?–1947)