Fair rating?Southland· Season 1 · Episode 1
Unknown Trouble
On his first day, rookie officer Ben Sherman is assigned to veteran cop John Cooper, his no-nonsense training officer. After being involved in a fatal shooting, Ben already begins questioning his career choice. Detectives Sammy Bryant and Nate Moretta try to convince a young teen to testify after learning she is an eyewitness in the attempted murder of a boy who was mistaken for a gang member. Meanwhile, Detective Lydia Adams investigates the disappearance of a young girl.
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#1In Season 1of 7 rated episodes
#2All-timeof 43 rated episodes
+0.7vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.5
2009First airedApril 9, 2009
Guest stars
C. Thomas Howellas Officer Billy "Dewey" Dudek
Emily Berglas Tammi Bryant
Lex Medlinas Detective Andy Williams
Patrick Fischleras Detective Kenny 'No-Gun'
Taylor Handleyas Wade
Marina Benedictas Shawna
Desean Terryas Eddie
Josh Stewartas Vid Holmes
Shaun Siposas Dwayne
Suzanne Cryeras Mrs. Davis
Scott Michael Campbellas Mr. Davis
Carla Jefferyas Janila
Marshall Bellas Police Chief
Ronnie Gene Blevinsas Stoner (Barry)Crew
Christopher ChulackDirectorShows like Southland
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