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WKRP in Cincinnati S1E1 — Pilot (1)
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WKRP in Cincinnati•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot (1)

8.1/10 · 367 votesSep 18, 197825 min

Ranked #12 of 22 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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Andy tries to convince WKRP's owner that rock and roll will cure the station's ailing ratings.

Directed byJay Sandrich
Written byHugh Wilson
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Gary Sandy

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Andy Travis

Howard Hesseman

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Tim Reid

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Loni Anderson

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Jennifer Marlowe

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Episode Summary

"Pilot (1)" is episode 1 of WKRP in Cincinnati season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 367 votes, ranking #12 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Jay Sandrich and written by Hugh Wilson, it aired on September 18, 1978.

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