Turks

Turks (1999)

EndedScripted showDrama, Action, Crime

Joe Turk is a veteran police sergeant, husband and father of four adult children. Two of his children are cops, one is on the other side of the law and the youngest is a struggling college student. Joe tries to keep his family together and remain loyal to his wife, Mary despite his growing attraction to Ginny, a local waitress.

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Scheduleevery Friday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E13Live, Love, Lose and LearnApr 23, 1999
S01E12Shades of GrayApr 22, 1999
S01E11OverkillApr 15, 1999
S01E10SiegeApr 8, 1999
S01E09Fathers & SinsApr 1, 1999
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Turks' first debut on television?

The premiere of 'Turks' aired on CBS on January 21, 1999.

Who are the main characters of the show 'Turks'?

The main characters of the show 'Turks' are Detectives Tommy McNamara and Michael Turcotte.

What kind of crime do the detectives investigate in 'Turks'?

The detectives of 'Turks' investigate organized crime in New York City.

Who played the character of Detective Tommy McNamara in 'Turks'?

William Devane played the character of Detective Tommy McNamara in 'Turks'.

Who played the character of Detective Michael Turcotte in 'Turks'?

Dylan McDermott played the character of Detective Michael Turcotte in 'Turks'.

What is the working relationship between the two main detectives in 'Turks'?

The detectives initially have a strained relationship due to their differing backgrounds, but eventually they become close friends and effective partners.

Who created 'Turks'?

The show 'Turks' was created by Ted Mann.

What was the time slot of the show's original airing?

The show 'Turks' originally aired on CBS on Thursday nights at 10PM Eastern Time.

Was 'Turks' a hit with audiences and critics when it first aired?

Despite having a strong cast and interesting premise, 'Turks' struggled in the ratings and was cancelled after only 13 episodes.

Did 'Turks' receive any award nominations during its short run on television?

Unfortunately, 'Turks' did not receive any award nominations during its run on television.

Did 'Turks' have a regular timeslot during its run on CBS?

Despite being a mid-season replacement, 'Turks' had a regular timeslot on Thursday nights at 10PM.

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