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1996
6 Seasons
6.8 (8,059)

Nash Bridges is an American police procedural drama that premiered on CBS in 1996 and ran for six seasons until 2001. The show revolves around the life of Nash Bridges, a San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) investigator portrayed by Don Johnson. Nash Bridges is a divorced father of a teenage daughter, Cassidy (played by Jodi Lyn O'Keefe), who is also a part-time computer genius. He works in the SFPD's Special Investigations Unit, where he solves high-profile and complex crimes that require more than the regular police squad's involvement. Nash Bridges is known for his unconventional methods of investigation and his willingness to go beyond the normal bounds of the law to achieve justice.

Nash's partner is Joe Dominguez (played by Cheech Marin), who is also his best friend. Although the two of them have different personalities and approaches to their work, they complement each other well and make for an effective investigative duo. Joe is a former beat cop who sometimes struggles to adjust to the fast-paced and high-stakes world of Special Investigations. However, his street-smart personality often helps Nash solve tough cases.

In addition to Nash and Joe, the SFPD's SIU is made up of a diverse group of detectives and support staff. The Chief of Police, Harvey Leek (played by James Gammon), is Nash's friend and confidant. He is often burdened with the responsibility of keeping Nash's more unorthodox methods in check. Evan Cortez (played by Jaime P. Gomez) is a young and eager detective who looks up to Nash and Joe as role models. Jeff Perry plays Inspector Harvey Leek's assistant inspector named Insprctor Yates.

Throughout the show's six seasons, Nash and Joe encounter a wide range of cases, including drug busts, robberies, and homicides. They also deal with personal issues like Nash's relationship with his ex-wife Lisa (portrayed by Wendy Moniz) and the ongoing tension with Cassidy's boyfriend Nick (played by Jamie Walters). The show's pacing remains fast, with the cases of the week interspersed with continuing storylines that provide insight into the main characters' personal lives.

The setting for the show is the beautiful city of San Francisco, with its iconic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Telegraph Hill. The show effectively captures the charm and beauty of the city while also showcasing its grittier and more dangerous aspects.

The show's theme music, composed by Mike Post, features catchy guitar riffs and a driving beat that matches the fast-paced nature of the show. The episode titles for each season are also thematic and pun-filled, fitting both the crime-solving nature of the show and the lighthearted side of its humor.

Nash Bridges was a popular show during its six-season run, which saw a total of 122 episodes. The show's success was due in large part to the strong chemistry between Don Johnson and Cheech Marin as the show's leads. The two actors have great comedic timing and play off each other exceptionally well. The show also benefited from a strong supporting cast and writing that skillfully balanced humor and drama.

In conclusion, Nash Bridges was a successful police procedural drama that aired on CBS from 1996 to 2001. The show's main cast, including Don Johnson, Cheech Marin, James Gammon, Jodi Lyn O'Keefe, Jeff Perry, and Jaime P. Gomez, delivered excellent performances that kept viewers engaged throughout. The show's unique blend of humor and drama, as well as its focus on the city of San Francisco, made it stand out from similar TV dramas of the time.

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22. Fair Game

May 4, 2001

A serial killer who picks up passengers in a cab and then murders them stalks the city; Cassidy struggles with whether she wants to continue to be a cop.

21. Cat Fight

April 27, 2001

A famous mystery writer offers Joe $350,000 for ""Mr. Woody"", while he waits it out (hoping to get more money) meanwhile Harvey stumbles onto a robbery durring a Phil Lesh concert at the Fillmore pulled off by 2 women (Jill Ritchie & Vanessa Dorman)and all Nash and The SIU Team have to go on is that the getaway Harley has a unique design on the side. Finally getting the papers to send Betty Ann on her way, Joe presents them to Nash for his signiture, but before he can sign it and get her outta there, she uncovers that she's found some.....curious irregularites in the SIU files, and it seems that the SIU has a mole. and also Boz (Christian J. Meoli) and Antwon do some P.I. leg work for Nash and Joe to find who stole a demo tape from Dickie Lerner (Rickey Medlocke), a record producer, and it is Rachel's birthday. The last episode i remember seeing out in the west coast.

20. Change up

April 20, 2001

Cassidy is suspended following her involvement in the fatal shooting of a bystander during a bank robbery and becomes the target of department cronies who want to use her to get rid of Nash.

19. Kill Joy

April 13, 2001

Harvey becomes attracted to a fellow ""Deadhead,"" a mysterious woman who is the target of a murderous stalker; Joe is promoted to Lieutenant, but discovers that his new duties mostly involve paperwork; Nick injures his leg and makes life difficult for Nash and Cassidy, who are just trying to take care of him.

18. Quack Fever

April 6, 2001

Nash begins to believe that a 17-year-old boy involved in the Southeast Asian drug trade may be his missing brother's son; Cassidy starts dating a plastic surgeon and considers getting breast implants.

17. Blood Bots

March 30, 2001

Nash goes up against a gang of ruthless techno-geeks who are designing robots to perform robberies. Joe mistakenly sells a painting containing the Declaration of Independence at this yard sale and realizes he must do anything to get it back.

16. The Partner

March 9, 2001

Nash hunts for a vigilante who claims he's helping solve crimes by murdering deadly criminals, including a serial rapist; Nash's distant and eccentric cousin, who is also a cop, visits from Scotland.

15. Out of Miami

February 16, 2001

Nash and a Federal marshal (Philip Michael Thomas) are taken hostage by a Miami drug lord who wants to exchange them for a witness who's scheduled to testify against him in court; Joe tries to get out of being audited by the IRS.

14. Something Borrowed

February 9, 2001

Nash's former lover Tamara Van Zant forges his name on a marriage license and claims to be married to him in order to protect herself from a thug out to kill her; Nick pretends to be romantically involved with a lesbian friend to deflect suspicion from the woman's son, a high-profile gangster from Philadelphia.

13. Recover Me

February 2, 2001

Rachel is accused of murdering a man who was helping the police investigate corruption in an accounting firm, but Nash is convinced she was framed; Joe tries to find a ringer to represent the department in an arm-wrestling contest.

12. Slam Dunk

January 26, 2001

Nash is suspicious of a teen's involvement in a brutal ambush that targeted a pair of lawyers, leaving one riddled with bullets and the survivor barely wounded. Meanwhile, Joe is burdened by an unwanted roommate, and Cassidy begins seeing Rachel's blind date.

11. Bear Trap

January 12, 2001

Nash and Joe help a Canadian Mountie track down a ring of poachers who are illegally selling bear gallbladders, which are supposedly valuable as medicine and as an aphrodisiac; Rachel fears she may be pregnant.

10. Grave Robbers

December 15, 2000

Nash must resurrect Tony B., who fakes his own death to escape a mob boss, only to discover that Tony's ripped the guy off and has good reason to want to be dead.

9. The Messenger

December 8, 2000

A madman guns down five people in an elevator, but leaves a young news reporter alive. Unfortunately, she's as interested in reporting the story as she is in catching the killer. Also: a woman steals Joe's car and commits a robbery using it.

8. Blowout

November 24, 2000

Nash must track down Rick Bettina, who escapes custody during his parole hearing, and recover the $2.5 million dollars in pension money he stole. Joe plays a modern-day Cyrano when the love affair between Dov and Amy abruptly ends, jeopardizing his remodel.

7. End Game

November 17, 2000

Nash tries to stop a deadly game in which participants shoot and kill each other until only one is left alive; a wealthy family's gardener is murdered and Nash starts to fall for a beautiful new investigator working the case.

6. Double Trouble

November 10, 2000

Nash and Joe discover that someone is using their detective agency's name to stir up business for themselves, and that one of the impostor's clients is out to kill Nash. Survivor stars from the original season guest star (Dirk Been, Joel Klug, Gervase Peterson, Sean Kennif & Jenny Lewis)

5. ManHunt

November 3, 2000

A drug gang knocks over a DEA evidence warehouse and proves elusive for the members of the team; Antwon has a seizure while chasing down the leader of the gang.

4. Land Pirates

October 27, 2000

Nash and Joe are on the trail of a high profile robbery ring that targets San Francisco socialites. Nash runs into Angel when Belinda Cruz hires B&D to prove her sister's pregnancy (she's a nun) is not a virgin birth. Joe enlists Nick to build a speed bump in front of is house.

3. Lap Dance

October 20, 2000

Nash pursues an old flame who is involved with an arms dealer; Joe takes a private detective case to discover if a symphony conductor is having an affair; Cassidy struggles to let go of Evan's memory when she is asked out on a date.

2. Jump Start

October 13, 2000

Nash clashes with his new rival, Deputy Chief Max Pettit, who has assigned Cassidy to a dangerous undercover gig involving synthetic diamond smugglers and a deadly assassin working for the South African diamond cartel. Joe tries to back out of the house purchase; Cassidy and her new partner Rachel McCabe join the S.I.U.

1. Rock and a Hard Place

October 6, 2000

An old nemisis of Nash's breaks out of prison. Joe finds a new house through Ulla, makes an incredible deal on it, but it turns out to be a disaster. Harvey's new partner, Antwon Babcock, joins the SIU.

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