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The Cool Kids S1E1 — Pilot
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The Cool Kids•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

7.1/10 · 257 votesSep 28, 201823 min

Ranked #16 of 22 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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A group of three retirement home friends are determined to prove that there is still much for them to accomplish in life despite their age.

Directed byDon Scardino
Written byPaul Fruchbom, Charlie Day
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Vicki Lawrence

Vicki Lawrence

Margaret

Martin Mull

Martin Mull

Charlie

David Alan Grier

David Alan Grier

Hank

Leslie Jordan

Leslie Jordan

Sid

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Don Scardino

Don Scardino

Executive Producer

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Kevin Abbott

Executive Producer

Don Scardino

Don Scardino

Director

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Paul Fruchbom

Writer

Charlie Day

Charlie Day

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of The Cool Kids season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 257 votes, ranking #16 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Don Scardino and written by Paul Fruchbom, Charlie Day, it aired on September 28, 2018.

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