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The Beat

TV·2000–2000·1 season, 6 episodes·UPN·Crime, Drama·1h·Created by Tom Fontana

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The Beat delves into the personal and professional lives of two young police recruits who patrol New York's streets. The city's daily machinations are seen through the often bloodshot eyes of Officers Mike Dorigan and Zane Marinelli, two youthful, irreverent partners who are truly products of their generation and unique urban environment. Issues of race, excessive police force – and the unpredictable quirkiness of New York's outspoken locals – compel both men to rely on their sense of humor just to make it to the end of their shift.

Cast

Derek CecilDerek CecilMike DoriganMark RuffaloMark RuffaloZane MarinelliHeather BurnsHeather BurnsBeatrice FelsenPoppy MontgomeryPoppy MontgomeryElizabeth Waclawek

Episodes by season

Season016Episodes2000Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01The Beat Goes OnMarch 21, 2000—Beat cops Mike Dorigan and Zane Marinelli are partners in New York's 12th precinct. Mike and his med student girlfriend Elizabeth announce t
  2. S01E02They Say It's Your BirthdayMarch 28, 2000—On his 29th birthday, Zane is plagued by thoughts of his father. Mike's brother Steve, a fire investigator, attends the scene of Zane's torc
  3. S01E03Three Little WordsApril 4, 2000—Zane insists that Beatrice is ""gone for good"" and wants Mike to drop the idea of arresting her for arson. Mike's brother, Steve, gives Eli
  4. S01E04Can I Get A Witness?April 11, 2000—Despite family opposition, Mike's cousin Brendan wants to join the police force. Elizabeth announces that she wants to have a big wedding, a
  5. S01E05Cueca SoloApril 18, 2000—Zane appears before IAB on Jansen's assault charge. He flirts with the IAB detective, confident that, given Ulrich's slap on the wrist, he'l
  6. S01E06Someone To Watch Over MeApril 25, 2000—At Beatrice's urging, Jansen drops the assault charge against Zane. He loses 10 vacation days and returns to active duty. Pressure to stop t

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