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The Best Episodes of Pilot Candidate

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The planet Zion is mankind's last hope for survival. But the legions of Victim are intent on destroying humanity! Five humanoid fighting weapons called Ingrids are capable of stopping the onslaught, but only the best

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Pilot Candidate Season 1 Episode 1 - Curriculum 00 Connection
    6.2/10(9 votes)

    #1 - Curriculum 00 Connection

    S1:E1

    Zero, Hiead and Clay are rare boys who possess the special abilities that make them eligible for entrance into G.O.A., the training academy for Pilot Candidates.

    Director:Mitsuru Hongo
    Writer:Akira Okeya

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  2. Pilot Candidate Season 1 Episode 2 - Curriculum 01 In Tune
    6.0/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Curriculum 01 In Tune

    S1:E2

    Inside the White Ingrid, Zero encounters a mysterious girl who beckons him closer. He recalls a childhood memory of being saved by the White Goddess when his colony was attacked.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Pilot Candidate Season 1 Episode 3 - Curriculum 02 EX
    6.0/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Curriculum 02 EX

    S1:E3

    Zero has been removed from the cockpit of the White Ingrid, and lies unconscious in sick bay. He continues to have strange dreams. Meanwhile, outside, the attack on G.O.A. continues.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Pilot Candidate Season 1 Episode 4 - Curriculum 03 Self Awareness
    5.8/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Curriculum 03 Self Awareness

    S1:E4

    Zero and the other candidates undergo thorough physical examinations to ensure that they are fit enough to become pilot candidates. During the examinations, an amazing discovery is made about Zero – he has no physical imperfections.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Pilot Candidate Season 1 Episode 5 - Curriculum 04 Partner
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Curriculum 04 Partner

    S1:E5

    The Pilot Candidates are introduced to the Repairer Candidates – the females who will serve as their partners. Repairer candidates are responsible for the maintenance and repairs on the PRO-ING training suits.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Pilot Candidate Season 1 Episode 6 - Curriculum 05 Combination
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Curriculum 05 Combination

    S1:E6

    Due to their extensive training, Zero and Kizna begin to develop a deep bond as partners. With Kizna’s guidance and Zero’s motivation, they appear to be doing well.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Pilot Candidate Season 1 Episode 7 - Curriculum 06 PRO-ING
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Curriculum 06 PRO-ING

    S1:E7

    Zero’s group is to engage in battle simulations with the Top 5 pilot candidates. But, before the battle, Zero’s missing memories begin to return.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Pilot Candidate Season 1 Episode 8 - Curriculum 07 Ground Battle
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Curriculum 07 Ground Battle

    S1:E8

    Zero fights in the PRO-ING battle simulations, but when he finally gets blown out of the simulation ring, he sees a vision of Kizna from her childhood.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Pilot Candidate Season 1 Episode 9 - Curriculum 08 Death
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Curriculum 08 Death

    S1:E9

    Zero fights in the PRO-ING battle simulations, but when he finally gets blown out of the simulation ring, he sees a vision of Kizna from her childhood.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Pilot Candidate Season 1 Episode 10 - Curriculum 09 Dream
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Curriculum 09 Dream

    S1:E10

    Erts replaces one of the pilots who has fallen in battle, but this is not a happy occasion for him. Meanwhile, Clay becomes very curious about what Zero saw when he was in the White Ingrid. He suggests hypnosis to help Zero remember what he saw and heard.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Pilot Candidate Season 1 Episode 11 - Curriculum 10 Jealousy
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Curriculum 10 Jealousy

    S1:E11

    Hiead overdoes it in practice and pushes his EX too far, resulting in severe injury. Ikhny blames herself for not having a better relationship with him, like Kizna has with Zero.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Pilot Candidate Season 1 Episode 12 - Curriculum 11 Driftage
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Curriculum 11 Driftage

    S1:E12

    Victim attacks during the Top Candidate tests, and Zero and the other candidates are pulled into the battlefield. Unaware that his PRO-ING has been sabotaged, Zero enters the battle and is easily defeated.

    Director:Toshinori Narita
    Writer:Akira Okeya

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Best Episodes Summary

"Curriculum 00 Connection" is the best rated episode of "Pilot Candidate". It scored 6.2/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Mitsuru Hongo and written by Akira Okeya, it aired on 1/10/2000. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Curriculum 01 In Tune".