10 Things I Hate About You Season 1 Episode 1

Ep 1. Pilot

  • TVPG
  • July 7, 2009
  • 27 min
  • 6.7  (128)

10 Things I Hate About You season 1 episode 1, titled "Pilot," introduces viewers to the Stratford sisters, Kat and Bianca. The episode begins with their father, a single parent and obstetrician, laying down the law that Bianca will not be allowed to date until Kat, her senior sister, starts dating. However, this is easier said than done, as Kat is seen as a social outcast who is not interested in dating, while Bianca is the popular, boy-crazy sister.

The episode opens with Cameron, a new student at Padua High School, observing the social scene and becoming enamored with Bianca. He quickly learns of her father's rule and gets an idea to pay someone to take out Kat, in hopes that it will make Bianca available. Cue in Patrick Verona, a mysterious and rumored "bad boy." Cameron approaches Patrick with the proposition to ask out Kat, but Patrick is hesitant and dismissive, indicating that there is more to Kat than meets the eye.

Meanwhile, Bianca is crushing on Joey, the most popular guy in school, and confides in her best friend Chastity. After a brief conversation with Kat, Bianca has a realization that maybe Joey isn't as interesting as he seems and that maybe she should broaden her horizons.

On the other hand, Kat is seen as an opinionated and confident individual who doesn't care what people think of her. She catches the eye of both Cameron and Patrick but ultimately rejects Cameron's offer to pay Patrick to take her on a date. The episode ends with Patrick approaching Kat in the school parking lot, where he reveals that he was never paid to ask her out, and that he is interested in getting to know her better.

Throughout the episode, viewers are introduced to various subplots and characters, including Mr. Stratford's coworker, who is secretly interested in him, and Kat's best friend Mandela, who has a crush on the school's guidance counselor.

Overall, "Pilot" sets the stage for the series, establishing the family dynamic, the high school setting, and the various relationships and crushes that will play out in future episodes. The episode also introduces the central conflict between the sisters and their opposing views on dating and social status. The episode is a fun and lighthearted rom-com that sets the tone for the rest of the series.

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  • First Aired
    July 7, 2009
  • Content Rating
    TVPG
  • Runtime
    27 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.7  (128)