This Show's Original Pilot Was So Bad It Almost Never Aired
Even the cast wanted it buried forever.
About this quiz
Some of TV's biggest hits started with pilots that networks nearly shelved for good. From botched casts to reshot episodes, here's the messy backstage history of shows you love. Can you separate flop from phenomenon?
Expect 10 multiple-choice questions in the tv category. Difficulty is medium. Every question comes with an explanation and a fun fact so you leave smarter than you arrived, even when you whiff it.
What to expect
- 10 questions · one per page, no fluff
- ~5 minutes to play
- Average score is 4.4/10 (44%). Beat the average to rank up.
- Hardest question: only 22% get it right.
- Earn doubloons per correct answer. Perfect round: bonus 50.
- Optional Timed Mode: 20 seconds per question, +50% doubloons.
Frequently asked
- How long does the This Show's Original Pilot Was So Bad It Almost Never Aired quiz take?
- About 5 minutes for 10 questions. No time pressure unless you turn on Timed Mode.
- How hard is it?
- This one's medium. The average player nails 4.4 out of 10. The hardest question only 22% get right.
- Do I need to sign up?
- Nope. Play free, no account required. Your streak and doubloons save to your browser.
- Can I play again?
- Aye, replay anytime. Your personal best is tracked for each quiz — beat your own score.
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