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The Best Episodes of Pilot Candidate

Every episode of Pilot Candidate ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Pilot Candidate!

Best episode
S1E1 Curriculum 00 Connection
6.29 votes
Worst episode
S1E4 Curriculum 03 Self Awareness
5.88 votes
Top season
Season 1
6.0avg
Binge time
4h 48m
12 episodes

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Pilot Candidate Season 1 Episode 1 - Curriculum 00 Connection
    6.2/10(9 votes)
    S1:E1

    Zero, Hiead and Clay are rare boys who possess the special abilities that make them eligible for entrance into G.O.A., the training academy for Pilot Candidates.

    Director:Mitsuru Hongo

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  2. Pilot Candidate Season 1 Episode 2 - Curriculum 01 In Tune
    6.0/10(8 votes)
    S1:E2

    Inside the White Ingrid, Zero encounters a mysterious girl who beckons him closer. He recalls a childhood memory of being saved by the White Goddess when his colony was attacked.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Pilot Candidate Season 1 Episode 3 - Curriculum 02 EX
    6.0/10(8 votes)
    S1:E3

    Zero has been removed from the cockpit of the White Ingrid, and lies unconscious in sick bay. He continues to have strange dreams. Meanwhile, outside, the attack on G.O.A. continues.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Pilot Candidate Season 1 Episode 4 - Curriculum 03 Self Awareness
    5.8/10(8 votes)
    S1:E4

    Zero and the other candidates undergo thorough physical examinations to ensure that they are fit enough to become pilot candidates. During the examinations, an amazing discovery is made about Zero – he has no physical imperfections.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Pilot Candidate Season 1 Episode 5 - Curriculum 04 Partner
    0.0/10(0 votes)
    S1:E5

    The Pilot Candidates are introduced to the Repairer Candidates – the females who will serve as their partners. Repairer candidates are responsible for the maintenance and repairs on the PRO-ING training suits.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Pilot Candidate Season 1 Episode 6 - Curriculum 05 Combination
    0.0/10(0 votes)
    S1:E6

    Due to their extensive training, Zero and Kizna begin to develop a deep bond as partners. With Kizna’s guidance and Zero’s motivation, they appear to be doing well.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Pilot Candidate Season 1 Episode 7 - Curriculum 06 PRO-ING
    0.0/10(0 votes)
    S1:E7

    Zero’s group is to engage in battle simulations with the Top 5 pilot candidates. But, before the battle, Zero’s missing memories begin to return.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Pilot Candidate Season 1 Episode 8 - Curriculum 07 Ground Battle
    0.0/10(0 votes)
    S1:E8

    Zero fights in the PRO-ING battle simulations, but when he finally gets blown out of the simulation ring, he sees a vision of Kizna from her childhood.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Pilot Candidate Season 1 Episode 9 - Curriculum 08 Death
    0.0/10(0 votes)
    S1:E9

    Zero fights in the PRO-ING battle simulations, but when he finally gets blown out of the simulation ring, he sees a vision of Kizna from her childhood.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Pilot Candidate Season 1 Episode 10 - Curriculum 09 Dream
    0.0/10(0 votes)
    S1:E10

    Erts replaces one of the pilots who has fallen in battle, but this is not a happy occasion for him. Meanwhile, Clay becomes very curious about what Zero saw when he was in the White Ingrid. He suggests hypnosis to help Zero remember what he saw and heard.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Pilot Candidate Season 1 Episode 11 - Curriculum 10 Jealousy
    0.0/10(0 votes)
    S1:E11

    Hiead overdoes it in practice and pushes his EX too far, resulting in severe injury. Ikhny blames herself for not having a better relationship with him, like Kizna has with Zero.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Pilot Candidate Season 1 Episode 12 - Curriculum 11 Driftage
    0.0/10(0 votes)
    S1:E12

    Victim attacks during the Top Candidate tests, and Zero and the other candidates are pulled into the battlefield. Unaware that his PRO-ING has been sabotaged, Zero enters the battle and is easily defeated.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Curriculum 00 Connection" is the best rated episode of Pilot Candidate. It scored 6.2/10 from 9 votes. Directed by Mitsuru Hongo and written by Akira Okeya, it aired on January 10, 2000. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Curriculum 01 In Tune".

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