Pilot (Moesha)
| "Pilot" | |
|---|---|
| Moesha episode | |
| Episode no. |
Season 1 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | Stan Lathan |
| Written by | Ralph Farquhar, Sara V. Finney, and Vida Spears |
| Production code | 6495-001 |
| Original air date | January 23, 1996 |
| Guest actors | |
|
Shar Jackson as Gail | |
"Pilot" is the series premiere of the popular sitcom Moesha. The episode was written by series creators Ralph Farquhar, Sara V. Finney, and Vida Spears. It was originally ordered as a pilot for the CBS network's 1995-1996 television season, who rejected. It was then picked up by UPN, who aired it as a mid-season replacement. It went on to become the biggest success for the nascent network and one of the greatest hits over the course of the network's entire run.
Plot synopsis
Moesha tries to cope with her new step-mother Dee who is also a teacher at her school. She convinces her father Frank to let her go to the local hangout The Den, much to the dismay of Dee who thinks that she does not have a place in the family. It is clear that Moesha is secretly dating poet Ohagi even though she is banned from dating until her 16th birthday. Moesha and Dee clash over Moesha's antics but after a betrayal, they come to an understanding about roles in this new family.
Cast
Starring
- Brandy as Moesha Mitchell (credited as Brandy Norwood)
- William Allen Young as Frank Mitchell
- Countess Vaughn as Kim Parker
- Marcus T. Paulk as Myles Mitchell
- Lamont Bentley as Hakeem Campbell
- Yvette Wilson as Andell Wilkerson
- and Sheryl Lee Ralph as Dee Mitchell
Guest starring
- Shar Jackson as Gail (Niecey in later episodes)
- Merlin Santana as Ohagi
- Malinda Williams as Taylor (credited as Malinda C. Williams)
- Yunoka Doyle as Trina
- Vicellous Reon Shannonas as Darnell
- Raw Reality
Music
- Brandy - "I Wanna Be Down" - Plays during Moesha's scene with Ohagi