---
title: "Reno 911!"
year: 2003
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/reno-911-2003"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 2187
imdb_id: "tt0370194"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 6
episodes_count: 88
runtime_minutes: 21
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 189
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Reno 911! (2003) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/reno-911-2003

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Reno 911! is a television series that premiered in 2003. Created by Robert Ben Garant, Kerri Kenney, and Thomas Lennon, the show offers an irreverent look at the daily operations of the Sheriff's Department in Reno, Nevada. The city of Reno is located in the northwest section of Nevada along the border with California and serves as the county seat of Washoe County. This partially unscripted comedy series utilizes a fly on the wall perspective to follow incompetent officers as they respond to various 911 calls. Their duties range from addressing speeding violations and prostitution to conducting stakeouts at drug dens. Beyond their police work, the program captures the officers sharing politically incorrect opinions regarding their personal lives and offering professional critiques of their colleagues. The cast includes Cedric Yarbrough, Robert Ben Garant, Thomas Lennon, and Kerri Kenney. The series brings viewers directly into the squad car to witness the squad's interactions and activities as they navigate their responsibilities within the department.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Incompetent officers navigate daily law enforcement duties in this mockumentary-style parody of police documentary shows."

### Why Watch
- features a partially unscripted comedic style
- offers a parody of law enforcement documentaries

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains politically incorrect humor
- Tone & Suitability: The series features politically incorrect humor and themes related to police work.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: mockumentary, irreverent, satirical, improvised

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Pluto TV | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | 10 | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (14 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 73
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 11 (15%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 62 (85%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Thomas Lennon, Kerri Kenney, Robert Ben Garant
- **Networks / Studios**: Comedy Central

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Thomas Lennon** as *Lieutenant Jim Dangle*
- **Cedric Yarbrough** as *Deputy Sven Jones*
- **Kerri Kenney** as *Deputy Trudy Wiegel*
- **Robert Ben Garant** as *Deputy Travis Junior*
- **Niecy Nash** as *Deputy Raineesha Williams*
- **Carlos Alazraqui** as *Deputy James Oswaldo Garcia*
- **Wendi McLendon-Covey** as *Deputy Clementine Johnson*
- **Mary Birdsong** as *Deputy Cherisha Kimball*
- **Nick Swardson** as *Terry Bernadino*
- **Toby Huss** as *Big Mike*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of Reno 911!?
The show follows the incompetent officers of the Reno, Nevada Sheriff's Department as they respond to various emergency calls.

### Q: Is the show scripted?
The series is partially unscripted, allowing for a fly-on-the-wall perspective of the officers.

### Q: Who created the series?
The show was created by Robert Ben Garant, Thomas Lennon, and Kerri Kenney-Silver.

### Q: What style of show is this?
It is a mockumentary-style parody that mimics the format of law enforcement documentary programs.

### Q: Who stars in the show?
The cast includes Thomas Lennon, Robert Ben Garant, Kerri Kenney-Silver, and Cedric Yarbrough.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Reno, Nevada - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reno,_Nevada)
- [THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Reno (2026) - Must-See Attractions](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g45992-Activities-Reno_Nevada.html)
- [Reno 911! (TV Series 2003- ) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0370194/)
- [Reno | Reno Hotels & Casinos, Reno Airport, Restaurants & Things to Do](https://travelnevada.com/cities/reno/)
- [City of Reno, NV](https://www.reno.gov/)
- [15 Best Things To Do in Reno - U.S. News Travel](https://travel.usnews.com/Reno_NV/Things_To_Do/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*