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Pilot

Episode Number: 1    Season Num: 1    First Aired: Wednesday July 27, 2005    Prod Code: 1AKL79
When a U.S. Army unit arrives in Iraq for their first tour of duty, they quickly find themselves engaged in a bloody firefight and discover the essence of who they are as soldiers. Some show more mettle in the face of death, while others become paralyzed from fear. Under the guidance of their sergeant, the soldiers begin to form the bonds of brotherhood that are forged only through war.

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Writer: Steven Bochco, Chris Gerolmo, Chris Gerolmo
Director: Chris Gerolmo
Star: Lombardo Boyar (Sergio Del Rio),  Luke MacFarlane (Frank "Dim" Dumphy),  Nicki Lynn Aycox (Brenda "Mrs. B" MItchell),  Jimmy "Jax" Pinchak (Eddie),  Lizette Carrion (Esmerelda "Doublewide" Del Rio),  Keith Robinson (Avery "Angel" King),  Sprague Grayden (Terry Ryder),  Erik Palladino (Chris "Sgt. Scream" Silas),  Josh Henderson (Bo Ryder),  Brigid Brannagh (Vanessa Dumphy)
Recurring Role: Adam Storke (Captain Baron)
Guest Star: Ben Youcef (Arab Leader),  Juan Pope (Mad Cow),  Sean Bunch (Another Soldier),  Jon Erik (P.R. Captain),  Jossie Thacker (Video Tech),  Ammar Daraiseh (Arab Journalist),  Paul Lima (Snore-Stop),  Chris Gerolmo (Spotter),  Hunter Bodine (Medic #2),  Matt Barr (Unknown),  Patrick Renna (Medic)

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Quotes

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Smoke: Oh man these are gangster. I love my NVGs.
Sgt Scream: Shut up, you moron. Are you stoned? This is a combat zone.
Smoke: Man I grew up in a goddamn combat zone.
Sgt Scream: You think you bad, fool? Mortar lands on your head, we won’t find enough of you to fill a condom. (edit)
Sgt. Scream: (screams) I was supposed to go home today! (edit)
Angel: Never do anything out of anger. (edit)
Smoke: Yo B.B., what up, man? You get around to checkin your email again, you'll see me out here in the middle of goddamn downtown shitville. (edit)
Captain: I understand they call you Sgt. Scream, Sergeant. Why is that?
Sgt. Scream: (screaming) I HAVE NO GODDAMN IDEA, SIR!
Captain: It's a good name for a sergeant. (edit)

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Theme song "Over There" was written by George Cohan in 1917 and used in both World War I and II by American Soldiers. (edit)

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Community Reviews (12)

 
9.0
Superb
Pilot
"Pilot episode"
Good drama tackling a hard subject.
Continue » Posted Apr 2, 2008 10:18 pm PST
8.9
Great
Pilot
"Revealing"
I have never seen a war drama TV show.
Continue » Posted Nov 2, 2005 4:50 pm PST
10.0
Perfect
Pilot
"Pilot episode"
Worth watching from begining to end
Continue » Posted Oct 27, 2005 5:08 am PST
7.5
Good
Pilot
"Average"
Good action but very average otherwise.
Continue » Posted Sep 25, 2005 9:32 am PST
9.1
Superb
Pilot
"Pilot episode"
This episode introduces the members of a fire team, their families and the Sergeant involuntarily extended to lead them. It deals with their initial reactions to Iraq and war zone they have to serve in.
Continue » Posted Sep 18, 2005 9:13 pm PST
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Episode: Pilot
Season Number: 1
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