The Strange Original Pilots of 10 Popular TV Shows

Seinfeld

Diehard Seinfeld fans know that there are two versions of the series’ first episode: the original pilot (which NBC passed on after focus groups called it “weak”) and the revised version you see in re-runs. All you really need to know is that the earlier version of the show was actually called The Seinfeld Chronicles, there’s no Elaine, Kramer is referred to as Kessler, Pete’s Luncheonette is Jerry and George’s hangout, and the theme song is terrible. That’s all.