Holidate Season 1 Episode 1 Pilot

Holidate is a romantic comedy series that follows the lives of two single people, Sloane and Jackson, who decide to be each other's platonic 'holidates' for a whole year, in order to avoid the pressures of always having to show up to holiday events as single people.

In the first episode, titled 'Pilot', Sloane, a successful career woman who has just broken up with her boyfriend, finds herself in her childhood home for the holidays. Her mother is concerned about her being single and sets her up on a blind date with a man who turns out to be her ex-boyfriend's brother. The disastrous date ends with Sloane running into Jackson, a charming and handsome guy who also happens to be single and at the event. Jackson offers to be her pretend boyfriend for the night and help her escape the prying eyes and awkward conversations of her family.

The two bond over their mutual dislike for holiday events and make a pact to be each other's holidates for the rest of the year. They agree to attend each other's family events as a couple and also make a set of rules and guidelines for their fake relationship. This includes no physical contact, no kissing, and no falling in love with each other.

As the episode progresses, Sloane and Jackson attend a series of holiday events together. They navigate through the awkwardness and expectations of being together, and Sloane starts to see a side of Jackson that she finds attractive. The two start to develop a genuine bond, and their fake relationship starts to feel more and more real.

The episode ends with Sloane and Jackson sharing a romantic moment under the mistletoe. They kiss, breaking one of their own rules. Sloane is conflicted about her feelings for Jackson and wonders if their fake relationship can actually turn into something real.

Overall, the first episode of Holidate sets up the premise of the show and introduces the audience to the charming, yet flawed characters of Sloane and Jackson. The chemistry between the two leads is palpable, and the mix of holiday cheer and romantic tension makes for a fun and promising start to the series.