Pilot

Name: Pilot
Director: Mark Piznarski
Released: 2004-09-22

Episode of Veronica Mars (S1 E1)

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Also known as Veronica Mars pilot

Original language: English

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The pilot episode of the television series Veronica Mars premiered on UPN on September 22, 2004. It was written by series creator Rob Thomas, and directed by Mark Piznarski. Set in the fictional town of Neptune, the pilot introduces Kristen Bell as the title character, a high-school student moonlighting as a private investigator under the wing of her detective father. Two separate mysteries are presented in the episode, which are explored throughout the season and resolved in the final and penultimate episodes.

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Part of the series: Veronica Mars
Director: Mark Piznarski
Screenwriter: Rob Thomas
Followed by: Credit Where Credit's Due
Title: Pilot
Production code: 475258
Season: Veronica Mars, season 1
Released: September 22, 2004

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