[s1e1] Dead Weight Apr 2026

The title is used for the pilot episodes of two different series, as well as a mid-season episode of another. I've provided options for the most likely intended shows below. 🧛 Reginald the Vampire (S1E1)

A retired war hero, General Hollister, murders a business associate to cover up embezzlement. A woman witnesses the crime from a boat, and Columbo must outsmart the General, who tries to seduce the witness into silence.

The legendary "face-off at the jetty" between Columbo and Hollister. 🧟 The Walking Dead (S4E7) [S1E1] Dead Weight

Reginald meets Maurice, a vampire who gives him the confidence to ask out his crush, Sarah. However, a vampire turf war breaks out, and Maurice must turn Reginald to save his life.

While technically the third episode of Season 1, it is frequently grouped with the show's early premieres. The title is used for the pilot episodes

This is the most common match for a "Season 1, Episode 1" request. It follows Reginald, a guy struggling with low self-esteem who gets turned into a vampire.

Horror-comedy that subverts the "beautiful vampire" trope. Cast: Starring Jacob Batalon as Reginald. 🧥 Columbo (S1E3 – often listed as early S1) A woman witnesses the crime from a boat,

This is a famous episode titled "Dead Weight," though it occurs much later in the series. "Columbo" Dead Weight (TV Episode 1971) - Plot - IMDb