S1.E1 ∙ The Contest: Part 1Sat, Dec 1, 2001The concept of the show is introduced and three finalists are chosen from thousands of script submissions.7.1/10 (12)Rate
Top-ratedS1.E2 ∙ Pete Goes to WorkSat, Dec 1, 2001After hours of deliberations a winner is selected from the three finalists. Ben then reveals him to the world on The Tonight Show.8.2/10 (15)Rate
S1.E3 ∙ The Dilemma of ExperienceSat, Dec 8, 2001Pete deals with his first production meetings and script notes and begins to see the compromises and challenges he will be facing.7.2/10 (11)Rate
S1.E4 ∙ Don't Be Alarmed by This MemoSat, Dec 15, 2001There are more budgetary concerns that must be dealt with. Further issues come up when the potential lead actor makes a series of requests.6.8/10 (10)Rate
S1.E5 ∙ The Crunch of TimeSat, Dec 22, 2001Pre-production gets underway as Pete tries to nail down a cast, locations, and a shooting schedule.6.0/10 (9)Rate
S1.E6 ∙ Execution of the DaySat, Dec 29, 2001It's the first day of shooting and Pete feels the pressure when he has to deal with sound issues from passing trains and looming time deadlines.6.2/10 (9)Rate
S1.E7 ∙ A Nice Fertile GroundSat, Jan 5, 2002Producer Chris Moore flies to Chicago for day two of production and everything that can go wrong does.6.8/10 (9)Rate
S1.E8 ∙ No GuaranteesSat, Jan 12, 2002Things continue to be difficult as the crew have to contend with a rainstorm when they are filming an outdoor softball game.7.3/10 (96)Rate
S1.E9 ∙ The Juggling Act of a DirectorSat, Jan 19, 2002Tension mounts as Chris feels like he needs to let one of the producers go. Pete has to contend with filming an action sequence involving fire.7.2/10 (10)Rate
Top-ratedS1.E10 ∙ Getting the Footage You NeedSat, Jan 26, 2002People start to notice that Biagi may have a little too much control. Later, the crew prepare to work on a difficult scene at a lake.7.6/10 (99)Rate
Top-ratedS1.E11 ∙ Tragic HourSat, Feb 2, 2002The problems continue on the lake as the crew race to complete the scene before the sun goes down.7.8/10 (99)Rate
S1.E12 ∙ The End of the ExperimentSat, Feb 9, 2002The film is finally completed and is premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.7.4/10 (98)Rate