Memphis Beat

TNT (ended 2011)

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Premiered: Jun 22, 2010
Status: Ended

Set against a blues backdrop, Memphis Beat focuses on a police detective played by Jason Lee. This TNT series hails from George Clooney's Smokehouse Pictures.

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Episode Guide

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S 2 : Ep 10	The Feud	Aired 8/16/11
S 2 : Ep 9	Ten Little Memphians	Aired 8/9/11
S 2 : Ep 8	Identity Crisis	Aired 8/2/11
S 2 : Ep 7	Body of Evidence	Aired 7/26/11
S 2 : Ep 6	Troubled Waters	Aired 7/19/11

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Inside Man

S 2 : Ep 2

Aired 6/21/11
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At the River

S 2 : Ep 1

Aired 6/14/11
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I Want to Be Free

S 1 : Ep 10

Aired 8/24/10
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Don't Be So Cruel

S 1 : Ep 9

Aired 8/17/10

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News Briefs: TNT Cancels Memphis Beat

By Tim Surette, Oct 15, 2011

BIG NEWS ... Memphis Beat is eating a fried peanut butter sandwich on the toilet. TNT has canceled the series after two seasons. The drama, which starred Jason Lee as a Elvis-impersonating detective, had been on the bubble after its… more
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TNT Pulls the Plug on HawthoRNe; Is Memphis Beat Next?

By Tim Surette, Sep 02, 2011

It's been a tough few weeks for Jada Pinkett-Smith. She made headlines for the wrong reasons when it was reported she was splitting with A-list hubby Will Smith (apparently they aren't actually done-zo, despite the rumors). Gossip-mongerers have also claimed… more

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Jason Lee

Dwight Hendricks
Sam Hennings

Charlie “Whitehead” White
DJ Qualls

Davey Sutton

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Putting Jason Lee in with this group of excellent actors and stars really highlights just how bad of an actor he is.

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"Poor"

By SirLars_68, Dec 14, 2011 Report Abuse

What I like;
Alfre Woodard and D J Qualls both their characters and the way they are protrayed is excellent. The stories are inventive and the other characters are well thought out and play their parts fairly well.

What I don't like;
Jason Lee, and I loved Jason Lee in "My Name Is Earl", I think that was due to Jason Lee actually being a lovable doofus in real life and the character wasn't much of a stretch... but Dwight Hendricks is a VERY different character and he just doesn't have the chops to pull it off. Dwight Hendricks is a "do everything perfect" kinda guy and Jason's portrayal seems like he's just trying too damn hard. Worst of all is the stupid lip-syncing they feel they need to add into every episode. If you have an actor that can sing, then it's not a bad idea to have them belt out a tune when you can, but when you have an actor that CANNOT sing, having them lip sync (poorly) to a different singer each week is just plain insulting to the viewer. While Jason Lee is great, with amazing charisma and some decent comedy chops... he just doesn't have the skills to pull off this dramatic super-cop.

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I am a huge fan of Cop shows, and there are plenty around to keep me watching TV. I really enjoyed the Pilot for Memphis Beat.

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By GlasgowDoug, Aug 27, 2011 Report Abuse

I am a huge fan of Cop shows, and there are plenty around to keep me watching TV. I really enjoyed the Pilot for Memphis Beat. It was a good story and the characters were already coming to the fore. Dwight Hendricks is a pretty customer who flirts with the authorities but still gets the job done. Of course like all good shows he has to have his own little quirks and already in the Pilot these began to shine. It may have been a bit cheesy at the end with him singing Elvis but I guess that adds to his charm. The relationship with his new boss, Lt. Tanya Rice was nicely developed and I think there will be more good fireworks between them as the show progresses.

I do hope that they give this show a chance to develop, too many shows of late are getting cut before we even find out what's going on. I hope that Memphis Beat is not one of them!moreless

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Not a keeper, a least for me.

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By Arrix85, Aug 27, 2011 Report Abuse

the show is not bad, it's a quite watchable hour, but for me there are two things that come to mind:
- I wouldn't watched again any episode.
- I wouldn't advise this show to anyone.

Hendricks is a good character, and his bond with Music and with the city of Memphis is commendable, but it's taking its toll: in every case the victim seem to be the city itself and this mechanism appears to be a little overused.

I don't know what to think of Hendricks's boss, too much of a mom, maybe? I can't decide. the rest of the cast feels like they're extras.

Again, the show doesn't disappoint, but it doesn't shine either. It's worrisome that a cable channel like TNT, made bold by growing ratings, seem to chase the broadcast networks in watered-down show, using safe formulas.moreless

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Great show!

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By SuzieQ1972, Aug 23, 2011 Report Abuse

I like this show! I loved "my name is Earl", but this show is different and I love seeing Jason play a different character. I've been a fan of Lee's since "That kid is back on the escalator again"..he's a great actor! He's simply delicious!: )

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An excellent police show set in Memphis with each episode so far having a link to an Elvis song. Jason Lee as the cop who is also known as a singer is terrific.moreless

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By JohnFenton0, Aug 18, 2011 Report Abuse

Along with Rizzoli & Isles, this is the best of the summer crop of cop shows. It got me interested from the very first episode (as opposed to R & I which has grown on me). Jason Lee, with excellent supporting cast, is great as the lead and he can SING! The plots are good, the action moves along and I look forward to each episode every week. The touch of Jason Lee singing at the end of each show is a nice touch. The background musical score is Memphis based and outstanding. I hope the producers make this a prime time show in the Fall as I'm sure it would be a hit.moreless

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cancelled? oh no
I just read on Ace show biz that TNT is not picking up a third season. i am so bummed http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/0004448...

By flwr1993, Oct 15, 2011

11/14/11

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Memphis Beat
I've been seeing the promos for Memphis Beat, and I'm convinced it's a show produced by Hollywood types who've maybe heard Memphis...

By nolefan32, May 23, 2010

08/24/11

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Jason Lee singing.
I saw the ending of the episode, "Don't Be Cruel". I loved that version of the song. Does anyone know whether or not this is Jason...

By sesey, Aug 18, 2010

09/02/10

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"I Want to Be Free" Season Finale?
I live in Portland, OR and have Comcast. In the episode description it says "I Want to Be Free" is the Season 1 Finale, but here t...

By holgatej77, Aug 30, 2010

09/02/10

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A Terrific New Show with New Orleans Charms
I'm very critical about tv shows and have only a handful that I watch on a regular basis. Memphis Beat quiclky became a favorite o...

By Hartful, Aug 26, 2010

08/26/10

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