Ep 1. The Pilot

The Detour season 1 episode 1, entitled "The Pilot," introduces viewers to the Parker family as they embark on a road trip from Syracuse, New York to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Nate, the father, has just quit his job and decided to take his family on an adventure before starting a new gig down south. His wife Robin is hesitant but goes along with the plan for the sake of their two kids, Delilah and Jared.

The first mishap on the trip occurs when they accidentally hit and kill a woman on a dark road late at night. In a panic, they decide to bury the body in the woods and continue on with their trip, hoping to forget the incident ever occurred. However, things quickly escalate as they encounter a group of drug dealers, a creepy motel owner, and an unexpected family member.

As the family tries to keep their secret buried, they find themselves in even more outrageous and dangerous situations. From a high-speed car chase to an awkward encounter with a nudist, "The Pilot" sets the tone for the rest of the season as the Parkers attempt to survive their detour to Florida.

Throughout the episode, the audience is introduced to the different personalities and dynamics within the Parker family. Nate is the adventurous and impulsive father who often acts before thinking things through. Robin is the more level-headed and cautious mom who tries to reign in her husband's outlandish ideas. Delilah is the moody teenage daughter who is constantly glued to her phone, while Jared is the goofy younger brother who always seems to get himself into trouble.

The episode also establishes the themes of family, secrets, and the consequences of actions. The Parkers' decision to bury the body sets off a chain of events that will have lasting effects on their trip and their relationships with each other. The show plays with the idea of how far a family will go to protect each other and keep their secrets hidden.

"The Pilot" is a fast-paced and humorous introduction to The Detour. The cliffhanger ending leaves viewers wondering what will happen next on the Parker family's wild adventure.