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Pyroptosis, a Gasdermin-mediated proinflammatory cell death, has recently been implicated as a pivotal driver of epileptogenesis and disease progression. This narrative critically evaluates emerging preclinical and clinical evidence linking pyroptotic signaling to epilepsy pathophysiology, with particular attention to cell-type-specific contributions. In astrocytes, GSDMD activation compromises blood\u2013brain barrier (BBB) integrity, an effect mediated by the downregulation of endothelial tight junction proteins. In neurons, activation of the TRPM7\/ROS\/JAK2\/STAT3 pathway drives pyroptosis, a process that also involves the interaction between NLRP3 and mitophagy. Microglial pyroptosis amplifies neuroinflammation, creating a self-perpetuating cycle. Clinically, the caspase-1 inhibitor VX-765 demonstrated favorable safety and preliminary efficacy in a Phase II randomized controlled trial in patients with refractory epilepsy; however, the trial did not meet its primary efficacy endpoint, suggesting that longer treatment durations may be required to assess its therapeutic potential. Preclinically, the GSDMD inhibitor disulfiram shows BBB-protective effects but is limited by off-target hepatotoxicity; conversely, development of the NLRP3 inhibitor MCC950 was discontinued following adverse hepatic findings in early clinical studies. Accumulating evidence also suggests that non-canonical pyroptotic pathways (caspase-4\/5\/11, GSDME) and PANoptosis, which integrates pyroptosis, apoptosis, and necroptosis, play a role in epileptic neuronal death. Major translational hurdles poor CNS bioavailability of candidate inhibitors, compensatory activation of parallel cell death pathways, and the absence of validated, clinically actionable biomarkers. 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