The District: Season 1

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CBS | Season Premiere Date: October 7, 2000

Starring: Craig T. Nelson, Jayne Brook, Justin Theroux

Summary: A drama inspired by the real-life experiences of former New York Deputy Police Commissioner Jack Maple, The District revolves around Jack Mannion (Craig T. Nelson), a tenacious champion of the underdog and an avowed crime-fighter, whose revolutionary tactics have resulted in a 50-percent drop in crime, first in Boston, then in Newark, N.J.A drama inspired by the real-life experiences of former New York Deputy Police Commissioner Jack Maple, The District revolves around Jack Mannion (Craig T. Nelson), a tenacious champion of the underdog and an avowed crime-fighter, whose revolutionary tactics have resulted in a 50-percent drop in crime, first in Boston, then in Newark, N.J. His latest challenge is Washington, D.C., which, despite being home to more law enforcement agencies than any other city on the planet, is riddled with crime and has a local police department that is demoralized and ineffective. Appointed Chief of Police by the mayor, Mannion works closely at Police Headquarters with Deputy Chief Joe Noland (Roger Aaron Brown). In his quest to "make crime a thing of the past," Mannion has recruited Temple Page (Sean Patrick Thomas), a young detective on the force who is Mannion's eyes and ears on the most crime-ridden, drug-infested streets in America. Nancy Parras (Elizabeth Marvel), an intuitive officer, rounds out the chief's inner circle. Kevin Debreno Jonathan LaPaglia, the newest member of Mannion's unit, continues to challenge himself and his partner, Temple, at every turn. Together, Mannion and his team form a modern-day "Untouchables," determined to make the District livable for all its citizens. The District premiered in October 2000 and was the most watched show on Saturday nights until May 2004, often managing to reach the top 20 in its first season. Unfortunately the show has suffered many losses in its short history, including creator Jack Maple and actress Lynne Thigpen.

In May 2004, CBS decided to scrap their Saturday lineup, cancelling fellow Saturday show Hack. The District lasted 4 successful seasons.

CBS Broadcast History

October 2000 - May 2002 --- Saturdays 10pm/9c
September 2002 - May 2003 --- Saturdays 9pm/8c
September 2003 - May 2004 --- Saturdays 10pm/9c

USA Network Re-Broadcast History

September 2004 - December 2005 ---Weekdays 11 AM/10c & 12 PM/11c (Subject to change without knowing for specials, movies, etc)

January 2006 - ---Tuesdays/Wednesdays 3 AM/2c & Weekdays 9 AM/8c (Subject to change without knowing for specials, movies, etc)… Expand

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Suspense

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E23. Fools Russian (2)
Air Date: May 19, 2001
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S1:E22. Fools Russian (1)
Air Date: May 12, 2001
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S1:E21. Don't Fence Me In
Air Date: May 5, 2001

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Adam Buckman

Jun 14, 2013

WHO knew Craig T. Nelson had so much charisma? [7 Oct 2000, p.55]

Gail Pennington

Jun 14, 2013

Thigpen is terrific as Ella, and she and Nelson have immediate buddy-buddy chemistry. The District could be just the ticket for Saturday night stay-at-homes looking for something upbeat, but be forewarned that the show tunes and peppy speeches are interspersed with bursts of violence so extreme as to make "Walker, Texas Ranger" look like "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch." [6 Oct 2000, p.D7]

Phil Gallo

Jun 14, 2013

Mannion, played by the formerly lovable "Coach," Craig T. Nelson, is the heart, the soul, the brains --- you name it --- of "The District," and he handles the burden well in the series premiere. [6 Oct 2000, p.22]

Rob Owen

Jun 14, 2013

Whatever the politics of it, The District is a decent drama. Not great, but certainly interesting, especially if it actually deals with issues of race and politics. [7 Oct 2000, p.B-8]

Aaron Barnhart

Jun 12, 2013

Nelson clearly relishes this role, though his rah-rah approach to everything wears thin. And critics are right to note that some of the confrontations between Nelson and his black rivals are needlessly harsh. [7 Oct 2000, p.E1]

Diane Werts

Jun 13, 2013

Whoa, pardner. Calm down. There's too much struttin' and puffin' in the pilot for our taste. Rich casting and drama possibilities get mired in improbable events. And the basic premise -white father rides in to save black city? -is asking for trouble. [6 Oct 2000, p.B51]

Howard Rosenberg

Jun 14, 2013

Just about worthless, and as a bonus, also highly irritating. [6 Oct 2000, p.F1]

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 27, 2003
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 28, 2002
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 29, 2001
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: October 7, 2000
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  S1:E23. Fools Russian (2)
  Air Date: May 19, 2001
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  S1:E22. Fools Russian (1)
  Air Date: May 12, 2001
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  S1:E21. Don't Fence Me In
  Air Date: May 5, 2001
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  S1:E20. Running Towards Fire
  Air Date: April 28, 2001
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  S1:E19. The Agony and the Ecstasy
  Air Date: April 21, 2001
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  S1:E18. Night Moves
  Air Date: April 7, 2001
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  S1:E17. New World
  Air Date: March 10, 2001
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  S1:E16. A Southern Town
  Air Date: February 24, 2001
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  S1:E15. The Most Dangerous Job
  Air Date: February 17, 2001
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  S1:E14. Rage Against the Machine
  Air Date: February 10, 2001
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  S1:E13. Vigilante
  Air Date: February 3, 2001
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  S1:E12. Old Ghosts
  Air Date: January 20, 2001
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  S1:E11. The D.C. Strangler
  Air Date: January 6, 2001
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  S1:E10. The Santa Wars
  Air Date: December 16, 2000
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  S1:E9. Pot Scrubbers
  Air Date: December 2, 2000
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  S1:E8. The Jackal
  Air Date: November 25, 2000
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  S1:E7. Imperfect Victims
  Air Date: November 18, 2000
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  S1:E6. How They Lived
  Air Date: November 11, 2000
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  S1:E5. The Real Terrorist
  Air Date: November 4, 2000
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  S1:E4. Surveillance
  Air Date: October 28, 2000
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  S1:E3. Worst Block
  Air Date: October 21, 2000
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  S1:E2. Dirty Laundry
  Air Date: October 14, 2000
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: October 7, 2000