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The Following S1E1 — Pilot
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The Following•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

8.3/10 · 2,639 votesJan 21, 201346 min

Ranked #1 of 15 in Season 1•+0.8 vs season avg

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Former FBI agent, Ryan Hardy is called out of retirement to track down Joe Carroll after he escapes from prison. Hardy works closely with an FBI team, which includes young, razor-sharp Mike Weston. The investigation also leads Hardy back to Claire Matthews, Carroll's ex-wife and

Directed byMarcos Siega
Written byKevin Williamson
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Cast9

Kevin Bacon

Kevin Bacon

Ryan Hardy

James Purefoy

James Purefoy

Joe Carroll

Shawn Ashmore

Shawn Ashmore

Mike Weston

Valorie Curry

Valorie Curry

Emma Hill / Denise Harris

Annie Parisse

Annie Parisse

Debra Parker

Nico Tortorella

Nico Tortorella

Will Wilson / Jacob Wells

Natalie Zea

Natalie Zea

Claire Matthews

Adan Canto

Adan Canto

Billy Thomas / Paul Torres

Kyle Catlett

Kyle Catlett

Joey Matthews

Crew12

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Beate Petruccelli

Makeup Department Head

Marcos Siega

Marcos Siega

Director

Kevin Williamson

Kevin Williamson

Writer

R

Rebecca Messina

Post Production Supervisor

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Steph Accetta

Unit Production Manager

Kelli Jones

Kelli Jones

Costume Design

S

Shirley Libby

Sound Mixer

R

Ruth Ammon

Production Design

S

Stacey Taylor-Singerman

Casting Associate

R

Ramsey Nickell

Director of Photography

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Jen Ingulli

Casting Associate

J

John Benson

Supervising Sound Editor

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of The Following season 1. It scored 8.3/10 from 2,639 votes, ranking #1 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Marcos Siega and written by Kevin Williamson, it aired on January 21, 2013.

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