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The Beat: Season 1

6 episodes Premiered Mar 21, 2000
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Season 1 Episodes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

The Beat Goes On

Mar 21, 2000

Beat cops Mike Dorigan and Zane Marinelli are partners in New York's 12th precinct. Mike and his med student girlfriend Elizabeth announce their engagement while Zane's latest flin

S1·E2 Core

They Say It's Your Birthday

Mar 28, 2000

On his 29th birthday, Zane is plagued by thoughts of his father. Mike's brother Steve, a fire investigator, attends the scene of Zane's torched apartment. Mike and Zane argue about

S1·E3 Core

Three Little Words

Apr 4, 2000

Zane insists that Beatrice is ""gone for good"" and wants Mike to drop the idea of arresting her for arson. Mike's brother, Steve, gives Elizabeth a pep talk about life as a cop's

S1·E4 Core

Can I Get A Witness?

Apr 11, 2000

Despite family opposition, Mike's cousin Brendan wants to join the police force. Elizabeth announces that she wants to have a big wedding, after all -- at the Plaza Hotel. Mike's w

S1·E5 Mytharc

Cueca Solo

Apr 18, 2000

Zane appears before IAB on Jansen's assault charge. He flirts with the IAB detective, confident that, given Ulrich's slap on the wrist, he'll get off easy. While he remains on desk

S1·E6 Mytharc

Someone To Watch Over Me

Apr 25, 2000

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

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