The pilot episode is n’t always the good one …
There’s nothing more frustrating than finally managing to convince someone to watch a show you’ve been raving about, only for them to give up after the first episode.
The pilot is just never the one that makes you stan a show, so weaskedtheBuzzFeed Communitywhich episode they’d pick to get someone to commit to watching more than one episode. Here are some of the best responses:
1.Parks and Recreation:“The Fight” — Season 3, Episode 13
" It ’s the sequence that got me hooklike . It ’s perfect because it have the full cast together for a good chunk of the episode , and we get to bask the glee of both utmost intoxication and the most brutal holdover of all time .
The successive talking head word in the bar following Donna ’s crumb poison logical argument is probably one of the greatest setting inParks and Rec . "
— primavolta
3 Arts Entertainment / Viayoutu.be"It’s the episode that got me hooked. It’s perfect because it throws the entire cast together for a good chunk of the episode, and we get to enjoy the hilarity of both extreme intoxication and the most brutal hangover of all time.The consecutive talking heads in the bar following Donna’s rat poison line is probably one of the greatest scenes inParks and Rec."—primavolta
2.It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia: “The Nightman Cometh” — Season 4, Episode 13
" Hands down the undecomposed episode ! ! I showed both my buddy and mybest friendthis sequence ( separately ) to convince them to watch the show , and now , they ’re both obsessed ! ! "
— caitlinrose013
3.Black Mirror:“Be Right Back” — Season 2, Episode 1
4.Veronica Mars:“Pilot” — Season 1, Episode 1
" It ’s such an awe-inspiring setup instalment . "
— steinbeck32
5.Brooklyn Nine-Nine: “The Party” — Season 1, Episode 16
" Terry tries ( with difficulty ) to get the police squad to ' be appropriate ' at Captain Holt ’s natal day party , which they were invited to at the last bit . It ’s my favourite episode , and every person in the cast is absolutely hilarious ! "
— ashleya41afa3f4e
6.Bob’s Burgers: “Tina-Rannosaurus Wrecks” — Season 3, Episode 7
" Just the first two minute is enough to keep me laughing all day . "
— alandavanv
7.The Mindy Project:“Danny and Mindy” — Season 2, Episode 22
" I am absolutely obsessed withThe Mindy Project . I latterly stuff the serial from beginning to end , and I was really mesmerised with Danny and Mindy ’s relationship .
I wanted my swain to catch it with me so I had him watch the episode " Danny and Mindy " from Season 2 . The episode utterly encapsulates their family relationship as well as the relationships between Mindy and her coworkers . I have watched this instalment at least 10 time . I ca n’t get enough of it . "
— karynp4ceb39744
8.Community:“Remedial Chaos Theory” — Season 3, Episode 4
" Communityis such a good show that I palpate goes unnoticed by so many mass . This sequence is brilliantly written and hilarious . Communityscrews around with what most people expect a sitcom to be .
Also , it ’s where that awesome GIF of Troy walk in with a plenty of pizzas while everything is on fervour and everyone is freaking out is from . "
— mourastewart
9.Sense8:“What’s Going On?” — Season 1, Episode 4
" Sense8Season 1 , Episode 4 , " What ’s work On ? " was the one that really stood out for me at the first . So much raw intertwined emotions connect everyone together to THAT birdcall … "
— hannahc19
10.Peep Show:“Shrooming” — Season 3, Episode 3
" Peep Show : time of year 3 , Episode 3 . " I necessitate a poo ! " They ’ll be hooked for certain . "
— noeramonca
11.Frasier:“The Matchmaker” — Season 2, Episode 3
12.Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D:“Turn, Turn, Turn” — Season 1, Episode 17 OR “Self Control” — Season 4, Episode 15
" Both episodes were replete with plot twists and action , and they give a good picture of what the show is like . Chances are , if somebody like either of those sequence , they ’ll like this show . "
— skyewardfitzsimmonscaptasha
13.The Office:“Stress Relief” — Season 5, Episode 14
" The opening move scene where Dwight set up the office on firing because no one was make up attention during his blast safety seminar earlier in the week literally seals the deal for the show . Michael hold a full breakdown , Kevin throw a hot seat at the huckster machine , Angela throw off Bandit ! It ’s just sheer comedic superstar and sums up the dynamic of the whole role ! "
— kelsey_ros
" If I am trying to convince someone to watchThe Office , I always narrate them to check “ Stress Relief . ” From the opening tantrum through the whole episode I die laugh . Nothing is better than Oscar falling through a ceiling . "
— brittanyc4dcf5a24a
14.Orphan Black:“Entangled Bank” — Season 1, Episode 8
" It is an incredible sequence , the motion-picture photography is stunning , and I feel like it is the one episode that encompasses the good ofOrphan Blackand what the show is about . "
— pepsicolaghosts
15.Doctor Who:“Blink” — Season 3, Episode 10
" That episode is the good example forDoctor Who ’s best qualities : time travel , mysterious plots , teardrop - desirable moments , and shuddery lusus naturae . Even though the Doctor does n’t show up much , it makes up for that with everything else . "
— bejo01
" It ’s a resist - alone episode so you do n’t need to have watched the whole serial publication to get into it . But the patch and suspense and fantasy of it pull you in to the Whoniverse and bring in you desire to start out from the beginning ! "
— alliem485af951b
16.Kim’s Convenience:“Family Singing Contest” — Season 1, Episode 13
" Did n’t call up this show would get me so aroused , but away from the elementary - hearted comedy , I have a go at it the kinetics of the family ’s relationships with each other . Very relatable and can hit home to so many people who have struggled with their own relationship with their parents . The last 10 minutes had my eyes sweat like no other . make love this season closing curtain . "
— user2468
17.I May Destroy You:“Ego Death” — Season 1, Episode 12
" This sequence is truly amazing from start to finish , and it will take you on the wildest journey of emotions and anxiety . It is a very satisfying and well - perform retrospective into morality and humanity with such a unparalleled and unequaled breaker point of prospect . Michaela Coel is an creative person , and she literally never disappoints me . digit crossed there will be a second time of year ! "
— thefendiprint
18.Teen Wolf:“Motel California” — Season 3, Episode 6
" I hump the showTeen Wolf , and even though it altogether soak up by the end , I would evoke they take in Episode 3x06 , which is called " Motel California . " It has everything I do it about the show : heart , dramatic event , military action , and mystery ! Also , all the character are look GOOD in that episode . "
— sophiestein23
" This installment is candidly one of my ducky ; the patch is acute , it ’s well act as with mixes of both action aspect , a little turn of comedy , and some heartfelt moments and really give you a with child sense of the show without spoiling major plot points in the season . "
— kelsey9919
19.Buffy the Vampire Slayer:“Hush” — Season 4, Episode 10
20.Supernatural:“Mystery Spot” — Season 3, Episode 11
" It encompasses many aspect of the show . The humor , the fraternal bond certificate between Sam and Dean , the struggle of go the life of monster hunting , and much more . It ’s one of my all - time favorite sequence . "
— jordanh452db4d1b
21.The IT Crowd:“The Work Outing” — Season 2, Episode 1
" I ’ll tell anyone who ’ll listen that my fave sequence of anything ever isIT Crowd ’s " The employment Outing . " The main characters go to a jovial melodious calledGay , and it is ridiculous and hilarious . "
— bigfaye22
22.Mr. Robot:“407 Proxy Authentication Required” — Season 4, Episode 7
" It ’s that one episode which broke my heart and made me sob to the point of enervation . I felt like protect Elliot and Krista here . Rami Malek shined through even more in this episode and worked tirelessly expressing Elliot ’s reverence , determination , breakdown , and exhaustion . "
— tanyam44ab2253d
23.Taxi Driver:“Driver! Come to Your Senses!” (also known as “Do Gi Crashes the Party”) — Season 2, Episode 13
" The sequence " Driver ! Come to Your gumption ! " from the Korean seriesTaxi Driver . Lee Je Hoon is SO amazing in this serial and carry it on his back . His character Kim Do - Gi is a HUGE departure from most bad boy / detective characters he fiddle namely Jun - Seok inTime to Hunt , Park Hae - Yeung inSignal , and Cho Sang Gu inMove to Heaven , and he is more of a femme fatale warrior .
Even Kim Eui - Sung , Pyo Ye - Jin , and Esom did such unspoiled supporting performances . This serial merit the same hype and realization asGirl from Nowhere , Squid Game , Sweet Home , andAlice in Borderland . "
24.Brothers & Sisters: “Something Ida This Way Comes” — Season 1, Episode 13
" Brothers & Sistersis my all - meter favorite show , and this is hands down my favourite episode , because it is the one that makes me express mirth the hardest , regardless of how many times I ’ve already seen it .
The assumption of the episode that convey the ensemble together for a milestone natal day wondrous showcases the heart , wag , and heat that I fuck about the series since the airplane pilot . "
— mavmag
25.Pretty Little Liars:“Welcome to the Dollhouse” — Season 5, Episode 25
" Need I say more ? This episode is awesome and demonstrate such a shift from what we were used to ! It was so well done . The only episode that can equal the two Dollhouse episode would in all likelihood be ' Escape from New York . ' "
— a_classic_rose
26.The 100:“Murphy’s Law” — Season 1, Episode 4
" ForThe 100 : “ Murphy ’s Law ” ( S1E4 ) is the installment I always tell Modern viewers that they have to get to before they can settle whether to stick with it . That ’s when the show croak from silly revelatory CW adolescent show to intense natural selection and political drama plant post apocalypse .
But best instalment overall to just get people concerned ? " Blood Must Have profligate " Pt1 and Pt2 ( S2E15 and S2E16 ) , " Die All , Die Merrily " ( S4E10 ) , and " Praimfaya " ( S4E13 ) . "
— foragoodtimenotalongtime
27.Workaholics:“A TelAmerican Horror Story” — Season 3, Episode 12
" Not only my favorite episode of the entire show , but one of the funniest episode of television system I ’ve ever date ! I watch over it every Halloween season and still crack up every time Robert Englund ( good cameo ever ! ) assure Adam that he ’s his ' potent male child . ' "
— hellocomputer1701
28.Monk:“Mr. Monk and the T.V. Star” — Season 2, Episode 12
" Monkhas stay my go - to comfort show for many years thanks to the suspenseful secret that are coupled with its key signature feel - good and ready - witted comedy .
I cogitate this instalment is the sodding one to advocate to a newfangled viewer , because the intriguing case at the center of it is accentuate by some of the show ’s former seasons ’ funniest moments . "
— capcadet
29.Fresh Off the Boat:“How to be an American” — Season 3, Episode 9
" So many gag . Evan is so comic . Love this show ! His response is the best . Also the divine revelation of Jessica ’s past and what it was , was so touching . "
— dacies19
30.Black-ish:“If a Black Man Cries in the Woods…” — Season 8, Episode 12
" I cried , I felt joyfulness . The performance could not have been good , the plot line . The twins , looking back on their evolution , my heart is full . I ca n’t wait to see how this end . "
— mudbone-42885
31.Daredevil:“Blindsided” — Season 3, Episode 4
" DaredevilSeason 3 , Episode 4 . The hall fighting vista . paragon . "
— frenzicartist
32.Ted Lasso:“Trent Crimm: The Independent” — Season 1, Episode 3
" It ’s not necessarily the honorable installment , but the one that first made me opine this show is special . You also get to face at James Lance a ton , which is always great . "
— esjm
