Ep 1. Pilot

The Cleveland Show season 1 episode 1, titled "Pilot," introduces viewers to the titular character Cleveland Brown, who has recently divorced his high school sweetheart and mother of his children, Loretta. With the help of his best friend, Peter Griffin from Family Guy, Cleveland decides to leave Quahog, Rhode Island, and move to California to start a new life.

The episode begins with Cleveland catching his wife cheating on him with Quagmire, another character from Family Guy. He decides that it is time to move on from his failed marriage and start fresh, so he packs up his things and hits the road. Along the way, he runs into Peter Griffin, who convinces him to move to Stoolbend, Virginia, instead of California. Peter tells him that Stoolbend is a peaceful and friendly town where he can start over and live a happy life.

When Cleveland arrives in Stoolbend, he is surprised to find out that it is a predominantly African-American town. He quickly makes new friends, including his new neighbor and love interest, Donna, and her children Roberta and Rallo. Cleveland also lands a job at Stoolbend's local deli, where he meets his new co-workers, Terry and Tim, who are both very welcoming.

The rest of the episode follows Cleveland as he tries to adjust to his new life in Stoolbend. He takes Donna and her children on a fishing trip, but ends up getting seasick and embarrassing himself in front of them. He also tries to prove his worth to his new friends by participating in a hot sauce-eating contest and a karaoke competition, but fails miserably at both.

Despite the setbacks, Cleveland starts to feel at home in Stoolbend and begins to form a close bond with Donna and her children. In the end, he decides to stay in Stoolbend and make a new life for himself. The episode ends with Cleveland and Donna sharing a romantic moment on her front porch.

The pilot episode of The Cleveland Show does an excellent job of introducing viewers to its new characters and setting. Cleveland is a relatable protagonist who has just gone through a painful divorce and is looking for a fresh start. His new friends in Stoolbend are all unique and interesting characters. Donna is a strong and independent woman who is also a single mother. Roberta and Rallo are both very different from each other, but they both have big personalities and provide a lot of laughs.

One of the strengths of the episode is its humor. Like Family Guy, The Cleveland Show relies heavily on humor that can be crude and sometimes non-sequitur. There are plenty of jokes that are sure to make viewers laugh out loud. However, there are also plenty of emotional moments that help to give the show more depth. Cleveland's struggles with his divorce and his desire to make a new life for himself are relatable and touching.

Overall, The Cleveland Show season 1 episode 1 is a solid start to the series. It introduces viewers to a new cast of characters and a new setting, while also delivering plenty of laughs and emotional moments. Whether you are a fan of Family Guy or just looking for a new animated sitcom to watch, The Cleveland Show is definitely worth checking out.