In the pilot episode, Shar Jackson portrayed a girl named Gail. In all following episodes she played Niecy Jackson.
The "Pilot" episode features a different house compared to the one that was used in the rest of the episodes. Moesha's braids are also shorter. Moesha's friends include Trina and Gail. These changes were noticed when the series was picked up and the house layout changed, Moesha's braids were longer and Trina and Gail disappeared.
The character's name, Gail, is later changed to Niecey. And Trina does not appear again.