Pilot (The Shield)
| "Pilot" | |
|---|---|
| The Shield episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | Clark Johnson |
| Written by | Shawn Ryan |
| Production code | 5012-01-179 |
| Original air date | March 12, 2002 |
"Pilot" is the first episode of the FX crime drama television series The Shield. It was written by series creator Shawn Ryan, directed by Clark Johnson, and originally aired on March 12, 2002. The episode received Emmy Award nominations for both its writing and directing.