A pilot is an episode of a television series which, regardless of its length, introduces the series.

If the pilot has an episode title, use the episode title as part of the title proper.  Make a note describing the episode as a pilot.

245 00 $a Simon & Simon. $p Pirate’s key.

500 ## $a The term "pilot" appears on leader of reel one. $5 DLC (Use institution’s local code.)

If the pilot has a numeric designation but no episode title and the other episodes in the series have episode titles, use the term "Pilot" enclosed in brackets.  Place the numeric designation for the pilot in a note.

245 00 $a 9 to 5. $p [Pilot].

500 ## $a Episode no. 001.

If the pilot belongs to a series in which all episodes are identified by their numeric designation or date, then use the numeric designation or date for the pilot as part of the title proper.  Make a note describing the episode as a pilot.

245 00 $a Wild kingdom. $n Show no. 1.

500 ## $a Research indicates that this is the pilot for the series.

If the pilot for a television series does not have an episode title, numeric designation, or date supply the term "Pilot" enclosed in brackets, as the episode title.

245 04 $a The legend of Jesse James. $p [Pilot].

If an episode within an existing television series is a pilot for a new series, make a note describing the show as a pilot for the new series.

245 00 $a All in the family. $p The Jeffersons move up.

500 ## $a This episode is the pilot for the spinoff series The Jeffersons.

A made-for-television movie can also be a pilot introducing a television series.  If so, make a note describing the program as a pilot.

245 00 $a Stingray.

500 ## $a This is the pilot for the television series Stingray according to accompanying paperwork.

See also:

1B1.1.  Television series

1B1.  Title proper of television series, theatrical serials, newsreels, and non-television educational and technical series intended to be viewed consecutively

1B.  Title proper

1.  Title and Statement of Responsibility Area