The District 2000
What is The District?
The District is an American crime drama and police procedural television series that aired on the CBS network. The program ran from October 7, 2000, until May 1, 2004.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2000
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 89
- Runtime
- 44 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 7, 2000
- Last aired
- May 1, 2004
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
Where to watch
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The Roku Channel
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The District is an American crime drama and police procedural television series that aired on the CBS network. The program ran from October 7, 2000, until May 1, 2004. Created by Terry George and Jack Maple, the series follows the professional and personal life of the chief of the Washington, D.C. Police Department. The narrative focuses on the character of Chief Jack Mannion as he takes over the department and works to clean up the nation's capital. The cast of the series includes actors Craig T. Nelson, Roger Aaron Brown, Sean Patrick Thomas, and Elizabeth Marvel. As a police drama, the show centers on the operations and challenges faced by law enforcement leadership in the city. The series is documented as a television production spanning four years on network television, providing a fictionalized look at the administration of the police force in Washington, D.C. during that time period.
Should you watch it?
“A police chief navigates crime and bureaucracy in Washington D.C.”
- realistic portrayal of police work
- strong central performance by Craig T. Nelson
- focus on both professional and personal challenges
- limited character development for supporting cast
- formulaic episode structure
you enjoy straightforward police procedurals with a focus on leadership.
Suitable for mature audiences due to crime-related themes and violence.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 23 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Oct 7, 2000
- E2 Dirty Laundry Oct 14, 2000
- E3 Worst Block Oct 21, 2000
- E4 Surveillance Oct 28, 2000
- E5 The Real Terrorist Nov 4, 2000
- E6 How They Lived Nov 11, 2000
- E7 Imperfect Victims Nov 18, 2000
- E8 The Jackal Nov 25, 2000
- E9 Pot Scrubbers Dec 2, 2000
- E10 The Santa Wars Dec 16, 2000
- E11 The D.C. Strangler Jan 6, 2001
- E12 Old Ghosts Jan 20, 2001
- E13 Vigilante Feb 3, 2001
- E14 Rage Against the Machine Feb 10, 2001
- E15 The Most Dangerous Job Feb 17, 2001
- E16 A Southern Town Feb 24, 2001
- E17 New World Mar 10, 2001
- E18 Night Moves Apr 7, 2001
- E19 The Agony and the Ecstasy Apr 21, 2001
- E20 Running Towards Fire Apr 28, 2001
- E21 Don't Fence Me In May 5, 2001
- E22 Fools Russian (1) May 12, 2001
- E23 Fools Russian (2) May 19, 2001
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Lost and Found Sep 29, 2001
- E2 Foreign Affair Oct 6, 2001
- E3 Night Shift (a.k.a. Back Fire) Oct 13, 2001
- E4 The Project Oct 20, 2001
- E5 To Serve and Protect Oct 27, 2001
- E6 Melt Down Nov 3, 2001
- E7 Bulldog's Ghost Nov 10, 2001
- E8 Tug of War Nov 24, 2001
- E9 Cop Hunt Dec 1, 2001
- E10 Thursday Dec 15, 2001
- E11 Russian Winter (a.k.a.The Russian Wars) Jan 12, 2002
- E12 Twist of Hate Jan 26, 2002
- E13 This Too Shall Pass Feb 2, 2002
- E14 Wasteland Mar 2, 2002
- E15 Daughter for Daughter Mar 9, 2002
- E16 The Greenhouse Effect Mar 23, 2002
- E17 Still Life Apr 6, 2002
- E18 Shades of Gray Apr 20, 2002
- E19 Shell Game Apr 27, 2002
- E20 The Killing Point May 4, 2002
- E21 Convictions May 11, 2002
- E22 Payback May 18, 2002
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 Resurrection (1) Sep 28, 2002
- E2 Oil and Water (2) Oct 5, 2002
- E3 Explicit Activities Oct 12, 2002
- E4 Drug Money Oct 19, 2002
- E5 Faith Oct 26, 2002
- E6 Old Wounds Nov 2, 2002
- E7 The Second Man Nov 9, 2002
- E8 Free-Fire Zone Nov 16, 2002
- E9 Return of the King Nov 23, 2002
- E10 Small Packages Dec 14, 2002
- E11 Goodbye, Jenny Jan 18, 2003
- E12 Untouchable Jan 25, 2003
- E13 Sacrifices Feb 1, 2003
- E14 Blindsided Feb 8, 2003
- E15 Back in the Saddle Feb 15, 2003
- E16 Last Waltz Feb 22, 2003
- E17 Where There's Smoke Mar 15, 2003
- E18 Bloodlines Apr 12, 2003
- E19 Criminally Insane Apr 26, 2003
- E20 Rage May 3, 2003
- E21 Ella Mae May 10, 2003
- E22 Into the Sunset May 17, 2003
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 Jack's Back Sep 27, 2003
- E2 The Devil You Know... Oct 4, 2003
- E3 Free Byrd Oct 11, 2003
- E4 The Kindness of Strangers Oct 18, 2003
- E5 Blind Eye Oct 25, 2003
- E6 Jupiter for Sale Nov 1, 2003
- E7 A House Divided Nov 8, 2003
- E8 Acceptable Losses Nov 15, 2003
- E9 In God We Trust Nov 22, 2003
- E10 Hollow Spaces Dec 13, 2003
- E11 The Voice Inside Dec 20, 2003
- E12 Breath of Life Jan 17, 2004
- E13 Party Favors Jan 24, 2004
- E14 a.k.a. Feb 7, 2004
- E15 D.C. Confidential Feb 14, 2004
- E16 On Guard Feb 21, 2004
- E17 Family Values Feb 28, 2004
- E18 The Black Widow Maker Apr 2, 2004
- E19 Passing Time Apr 17, 2004
- E20 Ten Thirty-Three Apr 24, 2004
- E21 Open Season May 1, 2004
- E22 Something Borrowed, Something Bruised May 1, 2004
Frequently asked questions
Who stars as the police chief?
Craig T. Nelson plays Chief Jack Mannion.
Is the show based on real events?
The show is a fictional drama and not based on specific real events.
How many seasons are there?
The series ran for multiple seasons between 2000 and 2004.
Where can I watch The District?
It is available on platforms like The Roku Channel and Plex.
What makes this show different from other police dramas?
It focuses heavily on the chief's perspective and the administrative side of policing.