Pilot (Moesha)

"Pilot" is the series premiere of the popular sitcom Moesha. The episode was written by series creators Ralph Farquhar, Sara V. Finney, and Vida Spears. It was originally ordered as a pilot for the CBS network's 1995-1996 television season, who rejected. It was then picked up by UPN, who aired it as a mid-season replacement. It went on to become the biggest success for the nascent network and one of the greatest hits over the course of the network's entire run.

Plot synopsis

Moesha tries to cope with her new step-mother, Dee who is also a teacher at her school. She convinces her father Frank to let her go to the local hangout The Den, much to the dismay of Dee who thinks that she does not have a place in the family. It is clear that Moesha is secretly dating poet Ohagi even though she is banned from dating until her 16th birthday. Moesha and Dee clash over Moesha's antics but after a betrayal, they come to an understanding about roles in this new family.

Cast

Starring

Brandy as Moesha Mitchell (credited as Brandy Norwood)
William Allen Young as Frank Mitchell
Countess Vaughn as Kim Parker
Marcus T. Paulk as Myles Mitchell
Lamont Bentley as Hakeem Campbell
Yvette Wilson as Andell Wilkerson
and Sheryl Lee Ralph as Dee Mitchell

Guest starring

Shar Jackson as Gail (Niecey in later episodes)
Merlin Santana as Ohagi
Malinda Williams as Taylor (credited as Malinda C. Williams)
Yunoka Doyle as Trina
Vicellous Reon Shannonas as Darnell
Raw Reality

Music

Brandy - "I Wanna Be Down" - Plays during Moesha's scene with Ohagi

References

External links

Moesha: Pilot at IMDb
Moesha: Pilot at TV.com