 "Pilot" premiered on The WB on October 16, 2001.8.4 million viewers watched the pilot's debut, breaking The WB's record for highest ratings for a new series.The pilot broke The WB's ratings record for the 18–49 male demographic, with 3.9 million viewers; it became the third-highest rated debut for the overall adult 18–49 demographic, with an average 3.8 million viewers.