The Beat

The Beat (2000)

EndedScripted showDrama, Crime, Mystery

The short-lived series featured the day and night lives of two beat cops dealing with crimes, absurdities, and heart grief. It had a unique visual approach, switching from film to video when the cops stepped out to do their duty. Unfortunately, pressure from the PTA and lukewarm ratings combined to put a stop to The Beat after only six of 13 ordered and produced episodes were aired. The second episode featured a guest appearance by Richard Belzer's character, Detective John Munch, who had previously starred in Tom Fontana's signature series, Homicide:Life on the Street, and continued his career at Law & Order:Special Victims Unit. Episode titles were taken from song titles by Sting, Bob Dylan, and T. Rex, among others. As you may have noted, I have only very incomplete information for the seven unaired episodes (#7 - #13) with the exception of their...

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 20:00 (60 min)

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Someone to Watch Over Me
Season 1Episode 660 min

Someone to Watch Over Me

At Beatrice's urging, Jansen drops the assault charge against Zane. He loses 10 vacation days and returns to active duty. Pressure to stop the pigeon serial killer mounts. Beatrice asks Mike to intervene so she can get back with Zane. He suggests that she get a job and a life. Mike tells Zane about Steve's lead in the arson case. Newell remains in hospital, his attacker still at large. Elizabeth's mother and stepmother take her shopping for a wedding gown. Mike is reluctant to tell Steve that he wants Zane to be his best man. Zane offers a number of possibilities for Mike's bachelor party, including a 4-day porno yacht trip, shark hunting, dog sledding, shooting the rapids, snowmobiling in the Rockies, ice climbing, the world barbecue championships, and the Montana Testicle Festival. After a cook and headwaiter assault each other with a carving fork, Zane and Mike accompany them to the hospital and take the opportunity to visit Newell. Newell tells them that he was the one who put the
Apr 25, 2000

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Someone to Watch Over MeApr 25, 2000
S01E05Cueca SoloApr 18, 2000
S01E04Can I Get a Witness?Apr 11, 2000
S01E03Three Little WordsApr 4, 2000
S01E02They Say It's Your BirthdayMar 28, 2000
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Cast

Derek Cecil

Derek Cecil

plays Mike Dorigan
Mark Ruffalo

Mark Ruffalo

plays Zane Marinelli
Celeste Holm

Celeste Holm

plays Frances Robinson
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Characters

Mike Dorigan

Mike Dorigan

played by Derek Cecil
Zane Marinelli

Zane Marinelli

played by Mark Ruffalo
Frances Robinson

Frances Robinson

played by Celeste Holm
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