Fox Aired the Pilot Multiple Times
The Fox network really wanted their flagship show to take off, so they didn’t just air the pilot episode once, but multiple times on the same day. This ensured that anyone who might have missed the sitcom’s debut the first time would have other chances to fall in love with the series. Although this isn’t necessary in the age of DVR and streaming services, it totally cemented the series’ success in the late 1980s.