The Big Easy 1996
“He's the hot cop. She's the cool D.A. When they get together, New Orleans sizzles.”
What is The Big Easy?
The Big Easy is a television series first released in 1996. Catalogued under Drama, Crime.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 35
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- First aired
- Aug 11, 1996
- Networks
- USA Network
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 35 episodes and an average 43-minute runtime.
Trailer
No official trailer is available for this title yet.
Find the trailer on YouTube ↗Overview
The Big Easy is a television series first released in 1996. Catalogued under Drama, Crime. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“New Orleans' gritty cop teams with a sharp‑witted DA in a steamy crime drama.”
- Atmospheric New Orleans setting
- Chemistry between lead cop and DA
- Authentic on‑location shooting
- Only two short seasons limit story depth
- Series ended before a full resolution
Watch it if you enjoy a blend of police procedural intrigue and romantic tension set in New Orleans.
The show features mature crime themes and occasional romance, suitable for adult audiences.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about The Big Easy — answers are spoiler-safe.
Your verdict
Is The Big Easy worth watching?
Cast
Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
- E1 Pilot Aug 11, 1996
- E2 Murder in Mind Aug 18, 1996
- E3 Cinderfella Aug 25, 1996
- E4 Hotshot Sep 8, 1996
- E5 A Dead Man Is Hard to Find Sep 15, 1996
- E6 Stodermayer Sep 22, 1996
- E7 The Gambler Sep 29, 1996
- E8 Crawdaddy Oct 6, 1996
- E9 Love Doctor Oct 13, 1996
- E10 The Voodoo You Do Oct 20, 1996
- E11 Snake Dance Dec 8, 1996
- E12 Big Life Dec 15, 1996
- E13 Master of Illusion Dec 22, 1996
- E14 Don't Shoot the Piano Player Jan 12, 1997
- E15 Long & Short Jan 19, 1997
- E16 Gatoraide Jan 26, 1997
- E17 Driving Miss Money Feb 2, 1997
- E18 The Fabulous Bill Brothers Feb 9, 1997
- E19 Lafitte Don't Fail Me Now Feb 16, 1997
- E20 Ghost of Prickly Rose Feb 23, 1997
- E21 Vamps Like Us Mar 2, 1997
- E22 One Little Indian Mar 9, 1997
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 A Streetcar with Desire Jun 22, 1997
- E2 Heavenly Body Jun 29, 1997
- E3 Moscow on the Mississippi Jul 6, 1997
- E4 Platinum Blond Jul 13, 1997
- E5 Yellow Queen in the Fires of Hell Jul 20, 1997
- E6 Night Music Aug 3, 1997
- E7 A Perfect Day for Buffalo Fish Aug 10, 1997
- E8 The Gospel According to McSwain Aug 17, 1997
- E9 Son o' McSwain Sep 7, 1997
- E10 Begirled Sep 21, 1997
- E11 End of the World Sep 28, 1997
- E12 Shrimp Stew Oct 5, 1997
- E13 The Black Bag Oct 12, 1997
Frequently asked questions
What is the series based on?
It is inspired by the 1987 film "The Big Easy."
Who are the main characters?
Tony Crane plays police lieutenant/detective Remy McSwain, Susan Walters plays state district attorney Anne Osbourne, and Barry Corbin plays police chief C.D. LeBlanc.
How many episodes were produced?
The series ran for two seasons with a total of 35 episodes.
When and where did the series originally air?
It premiered on the USA Network on August 11, 1996.
Where was the series filmed?
Production took place on location in New Orleans, Louisiana.