E-Ring 2005
What is E-Ring?
E-Ring is an American television military drama that premiered on NBC on September 21, 2005. The series was created by Ken Robinson and David McKenna, with Jerry Bruckheimer serving as an executive producer.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2005
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 22
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 21, 2005
- Last aired
- Nov 30, 2006
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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E-Ring is an American television military drama that premiered on NBC on September 21, 2005. The series was created by Ken Robinson and David McKenna, with Jerry Bruckheimer serving as an executive producer. The title refers to the architectural structure of the Pentagon, which is composed of five concentric rings labeled A through E. As the outermost ring, the E-ring is the location where high-profile military operations are planned, legally reviewed, and approved before any action can be taken globally. The program is categorized as a drama and action-adventure series. In an unaired version of the pilot episode, actress Sarah Clarke appeared as the wife of Major Tisnewski and the mother of his infant. In that version, the character was depicted as a former member of the CIA who had left the agency. The series ran from 2005 to 2006. The show focuses on the bureaucratic and operational procedures required to authorize military missions within the United States Department of Defense.
Should you watch it?
“Inside the Pentagon’s outermost ring, decisions shape global military actions.”
- Authentic look at high‑level military planning
- Created by seasoned producers including Jerry Bruckheimer
- Focus on Pentagon bureaucracy may feel procedural
- Unaired pilot version includes cast changes that may affect continuity
Watch it if you’re interested in behind‑the‑scenes military decision‑making and political drama.
The series is a TV‑14 drama with mature military and political themes, suitable for older teens and adults.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Sep 21, 2005
- E2 Snatch and Grab Sep 28, 2005
- E3 Escape and Evade Oct 5, 2005
- E4 Tribes Oct 12, 2005
- E5 Weekend Pass Oct 19, 2005
- E6 Toy Soldiers Oct 26, 2005
- E7 Cemetery Wind (1) Nov 2, 2005
- E8 Cemetery Wind (2) Nov 9, 2005
- E9 Delta Does Detroit Nov 16, 2005
- E10 The Forgotten Nov 23, 2005
- E11 Christmas Story Dec 7, 2005
- E12 Breath of Allah Jan 11, 2006
- E13 War Crimes Jan 18, 2006
- E14 The General Feb 1, 2006
- E15 Five Pillars Nov 30, 2006
- E16 Fallen Angels Nov 30, 2006
- E17 Friends and Enemies Nov 30, 2006
- E18 Two Princes Nov 30, 2006
- E19 Brothers in Arms Nov 30, 2006
- E20 Hard Sell Nov 30, 2006
- E21 Isolation Nov 30, 2006
- E22 Acceptable Losses Nov 30, 2006
Frequently asked questions
What does the title "E‑Ring" refer to?
It refers to the outermost, fifth ring of the Pentagon, where high‑profile missions are approved.
Who created and produced the series?
The show was created by Ken Robinson and David McKenna and executive produced by Jerry Bruckheimer.
When did the series premiere and on which network?
It premiered on NBC on September 21, 2005.
What is the focus of the show’s storyline?
It follows the planning and legal approval process for military actions within the Pentagon’s E‑ring.
Was there any notable difference in the pilot episode?
An unaired version of the pilot featured Sarah Clarke as Maj. Tisnewski’s wife, a former CIA officer.