Hack 2002
“To some he's just a cabbie... but for people in trouble this ex-cop is a hero.”
What is Hack?
Hack is an American crime‑drama television series that aired from 2002 to 2004. Set in Philadelphia, the show follows former police officer Mike Olshansky after he is removed from the force on corruption charges.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 40
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 27, 2002
- Last aired
- Mar 13, 2004
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 40 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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Overview
Hack is an American crime‑drama television series that aired from 2002 to 2004. Set in Philadelphia, the show follows former police officer Mike Olshansky after he is removed from the force on corruption charges. Stripped of his job, family and pride, Olshansky adopts a new identity as a cab driver. While working the city’s streets, he uses his law‑enforcement background to act as a roving vigilante, intervening in criminal situations and cooperating with local police officers. The series presents Olshansky’s dual life as a
Should you watch it?
“A disgraced ex-cop becomes a vigilante cab driver seeking redemption.”
- Strong central performance
- Unique vigilante premise
- Authentic Philadelphia setting
- Premature cancellation
- Inconsistent pacing
You enjoy character studies with moral complexity.
Contains violence and mature themes suitable for adults.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Sep 27, 2002
- E2 Favors Oct 4, 2002
- E3 Domestic Disturbance Oct 11, 2002
- E4 My Alibi Oct 18, 2002
- E5 My Brother's Keeper Oct 25, 2002
- E6 Slippery Slope Nov 1, 2002
- E7 Husbands and Wives Nov 8, 2002
- E8 Songs in the Night Nov 15, 2002
- E9 Bad Choices Nov 22, 2002
- E10 All Night Long Dec 6, 2002
- E11 Obsession Dec 20, 2002
- E12 A Dangerous Game Jan 10, 2003
- E13 Death of Innocence Jan 17, 2003
- E14 Forgive, But Don't Forget Jan 31, 2003
- E15 Brothers in Arms Feb 7, 2003
- E16 Black Eye Feb 14, 2003
- E17 Third Strike Feb 21, 2003
- E18 Sinners and Saints Mar 14, 2003
- E19 Signature Apr 4, 2003
- E20 All Others Pay Cash Apr 18, 2003
- E21 True Lies Apr 25, 2003
- E22 The Squeeze May 2, 2003
Season 2 · 18 episodes
- E1 See No Evil Sep 27, 2003
- E2 Hidden Agenda Oct 4, 2003
- E3 Presumed Guilty Oct 11, 2003
- E4 Collateral Damage Oct 18, 2003
- E5 Out of the Ashes Oct 25, 2003
- E6 My Fare Lady Nov 1, 2003
- E7 The Looking Glass Nov 8, 2003
- E8 Blind Faith Nov 15, 2003
- E9 To Have and Have Not Nov 22, 2003
- E10 Dial O For Murder Dec 13, 2003
- E11 Gone Dec 20, 2003
- E12 Calibrated Arguments Jan 17, 2004
- E13 Double Exposure Jan 24, 2004
- E14 Fog of War Feb 7, 2004
- E15 Extreme Commerce Feb 14, 2004
- E16 Misty Blue Feb 28, 2004
- E17 One For My Baby Mar 6, 2004
- E18 The Reckoning Mar 13, 2004
Frequently asked questions
Is this based on a real person?
No, Mike Olshansky is a fictional character.
How many seasons were made?
The series was cancelled after one season.
Where is it set?
The show takes place in Philadelphia.
What genre is it?
It's a crime drama with vigilante elements.
Who created the show?
The series was developed by John McNamara.