Terriers: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

FX | Season Premiere Date: September 8, 2010

Starring: Laura Allen, Donal Logue, Rockmond Dunbar

Summary: Donal Logue plays Hank, an ex-cop who partners with his best friend to launch a P.I. business. The duo solve crimes while trying to avoid danger and responsibility.

Creator: Ted Griffin and Ted Griffin

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. Hail Mary
Air Date: December 1, 2010
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S1:E12. Quid Pro Quo
Air Date: November 24, 2010
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S1:E11. Sins of the Past
Air Date: November 17, 2010

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Tom Gliatto

Here's one of the most offbeat new shows of the new season. Also one of the best. [13 Sep 2010, p.48]

Zap2it (Inside the Box) Andrea Reiher

Terriers is unlike any private detective series and it more than upholds FX's tradition of original programming with clever writing and solid acting. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Terriers has license to entertain, and this fall, that's saying something. Read full review

Glenn Garvin

Terriers, FX's comedy-drama about a pair of bargain-basement private eyes, is a piquantly funny sojourn among lovable losers. Read full review

Nancy DeWolf Smith

Although their characters are as vivid as they are distinctive, these two interact so effortlessly, in conversation and body language, it's easy to forget they are just acting. And inside these "lost boys" are real men struggling to get out. Read full review

Linda Stasi

Lots of fun--and I for one am thrilled to see a show in which most of the characters don't look like they took time off from modeling to act. Read full review

Verne Gay

It's lackadaisical, weary, bland and off-center. Read full review

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LucasCorso

Oct 26, 2010

"Terriers" is currently my favorite show. It's smart, funny, well written, and well acted. Best written show I've seen in awhile. Dialogue and story telling. The characters are so well drawn. Complex and real. I don't see how anyone wouldn't get absorbed in Hank's and Britt's lives, if"Terriers" is currently my favorite show. It's smart, funny, well written, and well acted. Best written show I've seen in awhile. Dialogue and story telling. The characters are so well drawn. Complex and real. I don't see how anyone wouldn't get absorbed in Hank's and Britt's lives, if they give the show a chance. Too bad more people aren't watching. It's much better than any program on network. I hope FX sticks with it based on critical reception.… Expand

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MetricStation3

Jan 24, 2013

Terriers first (and unfortunately only) season was near perfection. The story was captivating and the characters were interesting. The biggest thing that sets Terriers apart from the competition is its believability. I have never felt more connected to a group of fictional characters.Terriers first (and unfortunately only) season was near perfection. The story was captivating and the characters were interesting. The biggest thing that sets Terriers apart from the competition is its believability. I have never felt more connected to a group of fictional characters. Highly recommended.… Expand

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MonopolyBag

Sep 4, 2011

Awesome show. I believe it is going to be canceled, or already was. But I think this show for FX is a bit less crude humor, something new. It is a fairly action packed, and keeps me on my seat.

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prentip

Nov 2, 2010

Smartly written, well acted and an obvious refusal to go overboard. There is a simplicity to the shows format but a true depth to both the characters and the world they inhabit. You can enjoy it for the witty humor, original story lines or (hopefully) both. It is still too early to tellSmartly written, well acted and an obvious refusal to go overboard. There is a simplicity to the shows format but a true depth to both the characters and the world they inhabit. You can enjoy it for the witty humor, original story lines or (hopefully) both. It is still too early to tell if there will be a larger arc to this first season but the first 5 episodes string together nicely to encourage the viewer to keep up and to also make itself accessible to new viewers. Few shows this new season seem to offer the same fun and attraction that Terriers does. Try the first three episodes on and you'll have a very good picture for what you're in for. More than likely, you'll like what you see.… Expand

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GRAHAMPA

Dec 29, 2011

Very well-written crime drama with plenty of hooks to power through 13 episodes. Private investigators > police detectives. Donal Logue does an excellent job of playing another likable, relatable character.

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Superbuddha

Aug 9, 2016

Really good series, Maybe a little too edgy for it's time but if it were to premiere today it would certainly be a big big hit. I still find it hard to believe the executives at FX didn't trust this show for a second season, worse shows have been renewed.

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MitchC9

Dec 28, 2010

Terriers begins a right ship that heads in the completely wrong direction. The two main stars have great chemistry outside of "Hank" being unrealistically altruistic at times. The episode by episode cases as well as multi-episode plots than transpire in the first half dozen episodes are wellTerriers begins a right ship that heads in the completely wrong direction. The two main stars have great chemistry outside of "Hank" being unrealistically altruistic at times. The episode by episode cases as well as multi-episode plots than transpire in the first half dozen episodes are well paced, however this is unfortunately a short lived peak for the show. We are then treated to soap opera like themes, endless cliffhanger sub-plots, uninspired cases and no overall direction related to the fact that they are two guys doing PI work. If you are looking for cases of romance and infidelity this is your show. If you are looking for a show mainly about two guys and their endeavors as PIs this is not a good place to look,… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 8, 2010
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  S1:E13. Hail Mary
  Air Date: December 1, 2010
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  S1:E12. Quid Pro Quo
  Air Date: November 24, 2010
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  S1:E11. Sins of the Past
  Air Date: November 17, 2010
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  S1:E10. Asunder
  Air Date: November 10, 2010
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  S1:E9. Pimp Daddy
  Air Date: November 3, 2010
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  S1:E8. Agua Caliente
  Air Date: October 27, 2010
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  S1:E7. Missing Persons
  Air Date: October 20, 2010
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  S1:E6. Ring-A-Ding-Ding
  Air Date: October 13, 2010
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  S1:E5. Manifest Destiny
  Air Date: October 6, 2010
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  S1:E4. Fustercluck
  Air Date: September 29, 2010
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  S1:E3. Change Partners
  Air Date: September 22, 2010
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  S1:E2. Dog and Pony
  Air Date: September 15, 2010
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: September 8, 2010