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Airdate: 2009-10-22 22:00:00
Runtime: 42 minutes
Rating: Unknown
Description
"Pilot" is the debut episode of the of the American comedy-drama television series White Collar. It was first broadcast on USA Network in the United States on October 23, 2009. The episode sets up major story arcs for the series, including Neal Caffrey's collaboration with FBI Special Agent Peter Burke, and the significance of the disappearance of Neal's girlfriend, Kate Moreau.
The episode was written by Jeff Eastin and directed by Bronwen Hughes. The original broadcast ran 90 minutes. The cast includes Matt Bomer as Neal Caffrey, Tim DeKay as Peter Burke, Willie Garson as Mozzie, Marsha Thomason as Diana Lancing, and Tiffani Thiessen as Elizabeth Burke, Peter's wife. The pilot features the introduction of recurring characters Special Agent Clinton Jones, Kate Moreau, and Neal's landlady June. Guest stars include Mark Sheppard as the Dutchman, Michael Gaston and Stephen Singer. It is also the only episode in the series not to have a title sequence, with the opening credits rolling on as the episode progresses.
According the Nielsen ratings system, an estimated 5.40 million household viewers watched the original broadcast of the pilot; this is the second-most watched episode of the series to date, behind "Free Fall". The episode received mostly positive reviews.
Credits
Cast
Tim DeKay - Peter Burke
Matt Bomer - Neal Caffrey
Tiffani Thiessen - Elizabeth Burke
Willie Garson - Mozzie
Guest Stars
Michael Gaston - Thompson
Denise Vasi - Cindy
Alexandra Daddario - Kate
Marsha Thomason - Diana Barrigan
Mark Sheppard - Curtis Hagen
Sharif Atkins - Clinton Jones
Stephen Singer - Vincent
Diahann Carroll - June
Neal Matarazzo - Warden Haskley
Tony Devon - Calabrese
Arnie Burton - Tony Field
James Biberi - Gaines
Anthony J. Gallo - Warehouse Guard
Yogi Laser - Salvation Army Clerk
Don Kurt - Rich Man
Derek Milman - FBI Technician
Billy Griffith - Bobby
Reathel Bean - Priest
Lanny Flaherty - Motel Clerk
Natalie Gal - FBI Agent Sam
Mike Houston - Customs Official
Matthew Ray - Wall Street Accountant
Christopher Moser - Customs Officer
Julie Potter - FBI Agent
Bill Walters - Weird Guy in Lobby
Neville White - Prison Escort Officer #1
Production
Jeff Eastin - Executive Producer
Don Kurt - Producer
Clifton Campbell - Producer
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