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The District

  • TV Series
  • 2000–2004
  • TV-14
  • 44m
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The District (2000)
Despite having over 30 law enforcement agencies, Washington DC still has the highest crime rate in the US. With politics and indifference being a large factor in this, the city hires Newark PD Chief Jack Mannion, a movie-quoting, lounge-singing former NYPD transit cop who claims he can (and has successfully) cut a city's crime rate in half with his get-with-it-or-report-to-meter-maid-duty attitude, to take over as commissioner of the DC Police.
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Chief Jack Mannion becomes the police chief of Washington D.C. and cleans up the nation's capitol.Chief Jack Mannion becomes the police chief of Washington D.C. and cleans up the nation's capitol.Chief Jack Mannion becomes the police chief of Washington D.C. and cleans up the nation's capitol.

  • Creators
    • Terry George
    • Jack Maple
  • Stars
    • Craig T. Nelson
    • Roger Aaron Brown
    • Sean Patrick Thomas
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    • Creators
      • Terry George
      • Jack Maple
    • Stars
      • Craig T. Nelson
      • Roger Aaron Brown
      • Sean Patrick Thomas
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    • 32User reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 2 wins & 14 nominations total

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    Top-rated
    Sat, May 10, 2003
    • S3.E21
    • Ella Mae
    A moving tribute to Lynne Thigpen who died shortly before this episode. It mirrors her sudden death in real life. The writers have allowed you to believe she lives on by donating her heart. This episode shows the cast and her colleagues playing the hardest part they have ever played. Ending with moving tributes from all the cast members.
    9.3/10
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    Sat, Jan 6, 2001
    • S1.E11
    • The D.C. Strangler
    Temple leads an investigation to catch the D.C. Strangler, a serial killer who's strangling prostitutes.
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    Craig T. Nelson
    Craig T. Nelson
    • Chief Jack Mannion
    • 2000–2004
    Roger Aaron Brown
    Roger Aaron Brown
    • Deputy Chief Joe Noland
    • 2000–2004
    Sean Patrick Thomas
    Sean Patrick Thomas
    • Det. Temple Page
    • 2000–2004
    Elizabeth Marvel
    Elizabeth Marvel
    • Off. Nancy Parras…
    • 2000–2004
    Lynne Thigpen
    Lynne Thigpen
    • Ella Farmer
    • 2000–2003
    Jonathan LaPaglia
    Jonathan LaPaglia
    • Det. Kevin Debreno
    • 2001–2004
    Wayne Duvall
    Wayne Duvall
    • Sgt. Phil Brander
    • 2000–2004
    Christopher B. Duncan
    Christopher B. Duncan
    • Sgt. Ray Cutter
    • 2001–2004
    Rita S. Jett
    • Ferris Gluck…
    • 2001–2004
    Justin Theroux
    Justin Theroux
    • Nick Pierce
    • 2000–2001
    David O'Hara
    David O'Hara
    • Det. Danny 'Mac' McGregor
    • 2000–2001
    Scottio Arnold
    Scottio Arnold
    • Scottie…
    • 2001–2004
    Jayne Brook
    Jayne Brook
    • Mary Ann Mitchell
    • 2000–2002
    Jean Smart
    Jean Smart
    • Detective Sherry Regan
    • 2000–2004
    Gregory Alan Williams
    Gregory Alan Williams
    • Clive Rogers
    • 2001–2003
    Richard Fancy
    Richard Fancy
    • Bruce Logan
    • 2000–2004
    Jaclyn Smith
    Jaclyn Smith
    • Vanessa Cavanaugh
    • 2002–2004
    Richard Burgi
    Richard Burgi
    • Captain Vincent Hunter
    • 2000–2003
    • Creators
      • Terry George
      • Jack Maple
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    sha-26

    Absolutely Love This Show

    Being a Washingtonian myself, I have to say that The District was my absolute favorite show from the beginning. I loved the plots and the characters. Of course the show wasn't the same without Lynn as Ella. And there were some other memorable character like Danny McGregor and Nick Pierce. I watch the reruns every single day. Craig T. Nelson is absolutely amazing in this show. His character Jack Manion is so believable and lovable because he doesn't do anything by the rules, which I love. CBS really had a gold mine with this show and I can't believe they canceled it because it was doing OK without Lynn, but I guess it could never be as good as it was when she was there. I really really miss this show. Thank God for reruns.
    andor42

    Thank you for the hours of pleasure watching the show

    Only started to watch the Show last year (2004)when it came on Halmark Loveeeeeeed the show very much Craig T Nelson is so funny and charming Where are that type of guys in real life? We only hear tonight (2005 march 16th) about Lynne (Ella) Loved her in the show and we expect to miss her very much.

    Our sincere wishes to her family and friends for there loss.

    Love the show and thank you for so many hours of pleasure we already had and have still to come in this country sorry to here the show has been axed but once again thanks for some lovely hours of enjoyment

    Anne (ENgland)
    sweet5red

    The death of Ella Lynn Thigpen

    Lynn was so awesome.. and not just as an actress but she gave her heart to what she loved.. her life and her character in anything she did.. i never saw the episode with her death and funeral until last night April 8th 2006.. but i cried..and when

    the chief knew just where to find the child,

    at the race and said lets finish this together for her.. I felt that it was priceless, I use to love to watch Craig T nelson on the coach.But i loved him on the district. I believe i will purchase the DVD set when it comes out. and also look for other shows Lynn was in.. Sweet N Louisiana
    dbrazelt

    I really like this show

    Although I see it now as reruns, I try to never miss it each day. As a retiree, I have the privilege of watching daytime TV and this is among my very favorite shows. It is much better than the "soaps". I miss Ella. I have enjoyed Craig T. Nelson in each of his several great roles. In this role, he portrays a firm, decisive, leader who "does not suffer fools gladly." He's the kind of leader I really liked to work for. The stories each have morals and each member of the cast seem to be real people. I have spent some time in the D.C. area and appreciate the efforts that are portrayed there. I feel they are presented in an honest, balanced and entertaining way. Sorry that the series in only in re-runs.
    JYJ

    Very Promising

    The District aired for the first time in Iceland tonight and i have to say that i was highly impressed with the show. Craig T Nelson is excellent in his role and hopefully this show will get better and better. Law and Order is on the top of my list for police shows but this show is very promising. Keep up the good work.

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    • Trivia
      Based loosely on the career of NYPD Deputy Commissioner Jack Maple.
    • Crazy credits
      In loving memory of Lynne Thigpen
    • Connections
      Featured in CBS Sneak Peek (2001)

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    • Release date
      • October 7, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • CBS
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Дистрикт
    • Filming locations
      • Brownstone Street, Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Cinemaline Productions
      • DiNovi Pictures
      • Universal Network Television
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    • Runtime
      44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1 / (high definition)

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