The District

Season 1 Episode 1

Pilot

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Jack Mannion is hired as Washington D.C.'s new police chief and is instantly greeted with hostility by the city's top brass, led by chief of patrol Joe Noland, who believes he should have been promoted. Jack's arrival sees the sensitive beginning of the true, touching friendship between Jack Mannion and Ella.moreless

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  • I classify this episode outstanding. I Love cheif Mannion. He knows how to treat his officers.

    9.8
    By momben9858, Aug 14, 2008
    I love The District.I used to watch it every day and not miss anything.My kids would ask me why I watch episodes over and over and I tell them,that's how much I like the show. I miss not being able to watch it on TV any more and when I get the money I need, I'll be buying the whole four seasons. Then I'll never have to miss it again. I'll be able to watch it any time I want. The episode I like watching was when an officer goes into a pond or river to save people who needed to get out when their car ended up in the pond/river.He died in the end,but he wanted to help those people.moreless

  • Jack Mannion joins the DC force as Chief after a successful stint in New Jersey.

    9.5
    By stuckeysokc, Sep 07, 2006
    This is an excellent pilot episode. Jack Mannion immediately establishes his style is different than any other typical police chief. He begins winning over his people one by one, starting with Nancy Parras, followed by Ella Farmer and Temple Page. Mannion asks the question, which is worse - a crooked cop or a lazy cop? In response to the question, Ella discusses how her sister has a protective order against her husband, but there is never a cop nearby so she has had to move twice. This opening episode is action packed with a shoot out, a murder, and a rapist on the loose.moreless

  • Excellent beginning, the show hits the road running. Fasten your seat belt and hold on to your seat you are in for a wild ride that you will not forget. Each episode is well written.moreless

    10
    By drwilsonpa, Sep 05, 2005
    The show is based on the real life cop Jack Maple. The leading role is played by Craig T. Nelson. The other notable actors are Ella Farmer played by Lynee Thigpen (radio announcer in "The Warriors", and Kevin Debreno played by Jonathan LaPaglia (Frank B Parker in 7 Days). This episode and all that follow are excellent. This is one of a very short list of programs that I can say are excellent. Acting is top notch.moreless
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Cast & Crew: STARS

Craig T. Nelson

Craig T. Nelson

Chief Jack Mannion
Jayne Brook

Jayne Brook

Deputy Mayor Mary Ann Mitchell
Justin Theroux

Justin Theroux

Press Secretary Nick Pierce
Roger Aaron Brown

Roger Aaron Brown

Deputy Chief Joe Noland
Lynne Thigpen

Lynne Thigpen

Director of Adm. Services Ella Mae Farmer
Elizabeth Marvel

Elizabeth Marvel

Detective Nancy Parras
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Cast & Crew: RECURRING AND GUESTS

Cee Cee Michaela

Cee Cee Michaela

Laura Clayson

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P.J. Brown

P.J. Brown

Tourist

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Kevin Cooney

Kevin Cooney

FBI Supervisor

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John Amos

John Amos

Mayor Ethan Baker

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Season 1 Episodes

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Ep 23
Fools Russian (2)
Ep 22
Fools Russian (1)
Ep 21
Don't Fence Me In
Ep 20
Running Towards Fire
Ep 19
The Agony and the Ecstasy
Ep 18
Night Moves
Ep 17
New World
Ep 16
A Southern Town
Ep 15
The Most Dangerous Job
Ep 14
Rage Against the Machine
Ep 13
Vigilante
Ep 12
Old Ghosts
Ep 11
The D.C. Strangler
Ep 10
The Santa Wars
Ep 9
Pot Scrubbers
Ep 8
The Jackal
Ep 7
Imperfect Victims
Ep 6
How They Lived
Ep 5
The Real Terrorist
Ep 4
Surveillance
Ep 3
Worst Block
Ep 2
Dirty Laundry
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