Bakersfield P.D.
Bakersfield P.D. is a short-lived American television comedy series that aired on the Fox network in 1993-94. The show was based in the police department of the city of Bakersfield, California. It was shot with naturalistic lighting and without a laugh track. Fox canceled the show after one season, citing low ratings. The cable channel Trio reran the show under its "Brilliant But Cancelled" umbrella.
Cast: Ron Eldard, Tony Plana, Brian Doyle-Murray
Season 1
17 episodes
- 1. PilotWashington, D.C. cop Paul gets a rude welcome to Bakersfield when his new partner commandeers his car.CC30minSep 14, 1993
- 2. The ImposterPaul and Wade search for a con artist -- not helped by a police sketch artist who'd rather be drawing celebrities -- while the rest of the force prepare for their annual psychiatric evaluation.CC30minSep 21, 1993
- 3. Unsolved Mysteries of LoveWade falls madly in love with the girlfriend of a burglary suspects; Chief Stiles is reluctant to participate in the annual blood drive.CC30minSep 28, 1993
- 4. The Snake CharmerSgt. Hampton's out of town, so an indecisive Capt. Stiles decides to make Paul his right-hand man -- and decision -maker.CC30minOct 5, 1993
- 5. The Poker GameWhen Paul finally gets invited to the gang's regular poker night, he winds up the big winner -- or does he?CC30minOct 12, 1993
- 6. The BustPaul tells Wade the very personal reason he had for moving his family to Bakersfield, and it doesn't take much detective work for the other officers to learn the secret.CC30minOct 19, 1993
- 7. The Ex-PartnerWade is jealous when Paul's former partner comes to town, and Capt. Stiles ponder the future amid rumours that Sgt. Hampton may retire.CC30minOct 26, 1993
- 8. Bakersfield MadamDuring a sting, Capt. Stiles hides in a restroom rather than deal with a madam's black book containing the names of several influential johns.CC30minNov 2, 1993
- 9. Cable Does Not PayCapt. Stiles and Sgt. Hampton are taken hostage by an unhappy cable employee; Wade tries to get Paul to loosen up.CC30minNov 9, 1993
- 10. The GiftWade is overwhelmed when one of his crimeshow heroes ( Joe Santos of The Rockford Files) visits the station to r eport the theft of his car radio, and persuades him to participate in the real-life investigation; meanwhile, Paul feels the strain of his long distance marriage.CC30minNov 16, 1993
- 11. The President's ComingMost of the department is left out of the loop when Secret Service agents arrive to protect the Presidential motorcade as it passes through town.CC30minNov 23, 1993
- 12. A Bullet for StilesA thief is released from prison and comes to Bakersfield to exact revenge on Capt. Stiles, the man who caught him 10 years earlier.CC30minNov 30, 1993
- 13. Lucky 13Inadequacy strikes Stiles; Wade and Paul fall for a missing cow's owner; suspended Denny is forced to sell underwear from his car.CC30minDec 21, 1993
- 14. Arms and the MenThe city is up in arms, so to speak, when a severed limb is found in the civic water supply.CC30minJul 7, 1994
- 15. There Goes the NeighborhoodPaul wants to buy a house in Denny's neighborhood, to Denny's discomfort.CC30minJul 21, 1994
- 16. The Psychic and the C-CupPaul and Wade seek a missing psychic; a secretary has cosmetic surgery.CC30minJul 28, 1994
- 17. Last One Into the WaterThe captain wants a spa in the men's locker room; Wade surprised Paul by revealing a caring side to his nature; Denny gets a surprise after he picks a fight with the fire department.CC30minAug 18, 1994
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Bakersfield P.D.
Bakersfield P.D. is a short-lived American television comedy series that aired on the Fox network in 1993-94. The show was based in the police department of the city of Bakersfield, California. It was shot with naturalistic lighting and without a laugh track. Fox canceled the show after one season, citing low ratings. The cable channel Trio reran the show under its "Brilliant But Cancelled" umbrella.
Creators and cast
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
