The Cleaner 2008
“Sometimes your only hope is someone who's been there before”
What is The Cleaner?
The television series "The Cleaner" is a drama that follows the story of a man who struggles with addiction. After a significant event, he makes a deal with God, agreeing to dedicate his life to helping others overcome their own addictions.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 15, 2008
- Last aired
- Sep 15, 2009
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- A&E
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10 from 18 votes
- Format
- 2 seasons · 26 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Canceled
- Network
- A&E
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The television series "The Cleaner" is a drama that follows the story of a man who struggles with addiction. After a significant event, he makes a deal with God, agreeing to dedicate his life to helping others overcome their own addictions. He forms an unconventional team to aid individuals struggling with various forms of addiction, including sex, drugs, alcohol, and gambling. The team uses unorthodox methods to help people get clean, indicating a non-traditional approach to recovery. The series focuses on the challenges and complexities of addiction, highlighting the difficulties individuals face in overcoming these issues. The show explores the themes of redemption, second chances, and the power of personal transformation.
Should you watch it?
“A former addict bargains with God to rescue others from their own vices.”
- Explores raw addiction struggles
- Features a flawed hero seeking redemption
- Shows unconventional methods for recovery
- Mature themes may be heavy for some viewers
Watch it if you appreciate gritty redemption stories about overcoming addiction.
The series contains mature, TV-14 content dealing with addiction, sex, drugs, and gambling.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Jul 15, 2008
- E2 Rag Dolls Core Jul 22, 2008
- E3 Meet the Joneses Core Jul 29, 2008
- E4 Chaos Theory Core Aug 5, 2008
- E5 Here Comes the Boom Core Aug 19, 2008
- E6 To Catch a Fed Core Aug 26, 2008
- E7 House of Pain Core Sep 2, 2008
- E8 Let It Ride Core Sep 9, 2008
- E9 The 11th Hour Core Sep 16, 2008
- E10 Rebecca Core Sep 23, 2008
- E11 Back to One Core Sep 30, 2008
- E12 Five Little Words Mytharc Oct 7, 2008
- E13 Lie With Me Mytharc Oct 14, 2008
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Hello America Mytharc Jun 23, 2009
- E2 Last American Casualty Core Jun 30, 2009
- E3 The Projectionist Core Jul 7, 2009
- E4 Does Everybody have A Drink? Core Jul 14, 2009
- E5 Split Ends Core Jul 21, 2009
- E6 The Things We Didn't Plan Core Jul 28, 2009
- E7 An Ordinary Man Core Aug 4, 2009
- E8 The Turtle and the Butterfly Core Aug 11, 2009
- E9 The Path of Least Resistance Core Aug 18, 2009
- E10 Cinderella Core Aug 25, 2009
- E11 Standing Eight Core Sep 1, 2009
- E12 Crossing the Threshold Mytharc Sep 8, 2009
- E13 Trick Candles Mytharc Sep 15, 2009
Frequently asked questions
What is the basic premise of "The Cleaner"?
The series follows William Banks, a former addict who makes a deal with God to quit his own addictions and help others overcome sex, drug, alcohol, and gambling dependencies.
Who is the main character?
William Banks, a man who hit rock-bottom during the birth of his twins.
What types of addictions are featured?
Sex, drugs, alcohol, and gambling.
What is the series' content rating?
It is rated TV-14.
When was the series released?
It premiered in 2008.
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