Nashville S1E1 — Pilot
7.5
Nashville•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

7.5/10 · 612 votesOct 10, 201242 min

Ranked #16 of 21 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

Discussion

In the premiere episode, "Pilot," Rayna learns that her record label wants her to tour as the opening act for newcomer Juliette Barnes, and when she refuses, the stage is set for the ultimate power struggle for popularity. Complicating matters, Lamar's drive for power results

Directed byR.J. Cutler
Written byCallie Khouri

Seasons6

Season 1 Episodes21

Cast13

Connie Britton

Connie Britton

Rayna James

Hayden Panettiere

Hayden Panettiere

Juliette Barnes

Powers Boothe

Powers Boothe

Lamar Wyatt

Clare Bowen

Clare Bowen

Scarlett O'Connor

Eric Close

Eric Close

Teddy Conrad

Charles Esten

Charles Esten

Deacon Claybourne

Robert Wisdom

Robert Wisdom

Coleman Carlisle

Jonathan Jackson

Jonathan Jackson

Avery Barkley

Lennon Stella

Lennon Stella

Maddie Conrad

JD Souther

JD Souther

Watty White

Maisy Stella

Maisy Stella

Daphne Conrad

David Alford

David Alford

Bucky Dawes

Crew5

Callie Khouri

Callie Khouri

Writer

R.J. Cutler

R.J. Cutler

Director

James D. Parriott

James D. Parriott

Other

Rodney Charters

Rodney Charters

Director of Photography

K

Keith Henderson

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of Nashville season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 612 votes, ranking #16 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by R.J. Cutler and written by Callie Khouri, it aired on October 10, 2012.