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The District: Summary

Airs Next:CBS at Saturday 10:00 PM (60 min.)
Status:Ended
Premiered:October 7, 2000
Last Aired:May 1, 2004
Show Categories:Drama, Action/Adventure

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) 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,...

Something Borrowed, Something Bruised

Aired: Saturday May 1, 2004

Mannion investigates the murder of two young women, one of whom is identified as Debreno's sometime girlfriend, Maria.

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Craig T. NelsonChief Jack Mannion
Jayne BrookDeputy Mayor Mary Ann Mitchell (Episodes 1-13)
Justin TherouxPress Secretary Nick Pierce (Season 1, recurring Season 2) (photos)
Roger Aaron BrownDeputy Chief Joe Noland
Lynne ThigpenDirector of Adm. Services Ella Mae Farmer (Seasons 1-3 )

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jeyk1983
member since: May 14, 2008
The Bottom Line: "Bring it back!"
Good cop show ...Continue »
05/14/08 05:02pm | report abuse
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Blackbandit20
member since: Jul 30, 2007
The Bottom Line: "Bring it back!"
An underappreciated ensemble crime drama based around our nations capital that had solid likeable characters more often than not superb plot lines. ...Continue »
08/31/07 08:19pm | report abuse
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Elzok1
member since: Jun 3, 2005
The Bottom Line: "Bring it back!"
I have spent the week watching this show on A&E, and I am sure that even after being cancelled, this may very well be the best show on tv. I am going to buy the dvd for the show. It's just that great, "BRING IT BACK" ...Continue »
08/31/07 09:11am | report abuse
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beejayeh
member since: Mar 22, 2007
The Bottom Line: "Absolutely fabulous"
The District is one Tv show that deserves a second, third and fourth look. I truly don't remember when it was broadcast the first time around. It is pitiful that Tv doesn't put out more quality shows like this. I disovered this gem on A&E. ...Continue »
03/21/07 02:57pm | report abuse
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jackie3030
member since: Jan 25, 2007
The Bottom Line: "Absolutely fabulous"
This show is great and not only is it great, but it is also a show that is very entertaining and has a lot of action in it. I never get bored with watching this show, I find myself wanting more of it. ...Continue »
01/25/07 07:30am | report abuse