The episode received mostly positive reviews. Con artist and crimnal extraordinaire Neal Caffrey (Matt Bomer) escaps from prison to the woman he loves, only to end up being behind bars again. 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.Īccording 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'. Guest stars include Mark Sheppard as the Dutchman, Michael Gaston and Stephen Singer. Download to watch offline and even view it on a big screen using Chromecast. In order to cement his trust with the Pink Panthers, Neal must align with. Buy White Collar: Season 1 Episode 1 on Google Play, then watch on your PC, Android, or iOS devices. Aided by Mozzie, Peter tries to find Neal before its too late. The pilot features the introduction of recurring characters Special Agent Clinton Jones, Kate Moreau, and Neal's landlady June. Kidnapped, Neal tries to turn the tables on his captor by helping him pass a test to get into the elite group of thieves known as the Pink Panthers. 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. So in excitement for the hiatus ending, I thought we could stroll down memory lane and where better to start than the Pilot that first gave us the awesomeness that is Neal Caffrey and Peter Burke. I dont know about you guys, but it seems like its been forever. The episode was written by Jeff Eastin and directed by Bronwen Hughes. In 24 days we will officially have a new White Collar episode. But while rooting out the thief, Neal finds himself in a tango with a sexy female villain and must decide where his loyalty truly lies. 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 disappearance of a precious bible creates an interesting union when a New York Mafia kingpin enlists the help of Peter and the FBI in tracking down his beloved artifact. It was first broadcast on USA Network in the United States on October 23, 2009.

'Pilot' is the debut episode of the of the American comedy-drama television series White Collar.

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