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"The story you are about to see was inspired by actual events. The names have been changed to protect the innocent."

From Emmy Award-winning producer Dick Wolf, one of television's most successful creators and architect of the long-running "Law & Order" franchise, comes this modern-day take on the classic police drama L.A. Dragnet, with the hard-nosed Sergeant Joe Friday and a new man, Detective Frank Smith of the Robbery-Homicide Division investigating crimes that could only take place in Los Angeles, one of the world's most glamorous and intriguing cities.

With Friday being promoted to Lieutenant in the second season, the story shifted focused to the fresh-faced members of the squad that included Det. Gloria Duran, Det. Jimmy McCarron, Det. Raymond Cooper , and ADA Sandy Chang.

Main Cast and Characters[]

Image Actor Character Seasons
JoeFriday
Ed O'Neill Lieutenant
Joe Friday
Seasons 1-2
FrankSmith
Ethan Embry Detective
Frank Smith
Seasons 1
JimmyMcCarron
Desmond Harrington Detective
Jimmy McCarron
Season 2
GloriaDuran
Eva Longoria Detective
Gloria Duran
Season 2
RaymondCooper
Evan Parke Detective
Raymond Cooper
Season 2
SandyChang
Christina Chang Deputy District Attorney
Sandy Chang
Season 2
(Recurring Season 1)
ElanaMacias
Roselyn Sánchez Detective
Elana Macias
Season 2

Episodes[]

Season 1 (12 episodes)[]

Image Episode Summary Airdate
LAD0101
1.01 (#1)
The Silver Slayer
Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a series of killings in which the victims have silver paint on their bodies. February 2, 2003
LAD0102
1.02 (#2)
The Big Ruckus
When the body of a rich college kid is found in MacArthur Park, it looks like a drug deal gone bad. February 9, 2003
LAD0103
1.03 (#3)
All That Glitters
The police investigate the brutal slaying of a movie producer whose body is found on the side of Mulholland Drive. February 16, 2003
LAD0104
1.04 (#4)
Well Endowed
Detectives Friday and Smith investigate the brutal murder of a little-known actress. February 23, 2003
LAD0105
1.05 (#5)
The Cutting of the Swath
Detectives Friday and Smith race to find the young son of a deranged man who's on a rampage to kill his entire family. March 2, 2003
LAD0106
1.06 (#6)
The Brass Ring
The fiancé of a rising young Hollywood actress is found stabbed to death in the Hollywood Hills. March 9, 2003
LAD0107
1.07 (#7)
The Artful Dodger
A customer is killed during a multimillion dollar jewelry robbery. March 16, 2003
LAD0108
1.08 (#8)
Sticks and Stones
Detectives Friday and Smith investigate the satanic ritual killing of a teen girl. March 30, 2003
LAD0109
1.09 (#9)
Redemption
Detective Friday and Detective Beltran find out a hidden secret behind a run-of-the-mill suicide. April 6, 2003
LAD0110
1.10 (#10)
Let's Make a Deal
A Hollywood super-agent's infant son is kidnapped. April 13, 2003
LAD0111
1.11 (#11)
For Whom the Whistle Blows
A woman, missing for six years, is found dead in her car in a canyon. April 27, 2003
LAD0112
1.12 (#12)
The Little Guy
While trying to protect an innocent suspect, Friday puts his career on the line by going after a corrupt cop. May 11, 2003

Season 2 (10 episodes)[]

Image Episode Summary Airdate
LAD0201
2.01 (#13)
Daddy's Girl
Joe and his crew investigate the murder of a teenager who was burned and left for dead. October 4, 2003
LAD0202
2.02 (#14)
Coyote
The detectives discover a major prostitution ring while investigating a woman's murder. October 11, 2003
LAD0203
2.03 (#15)
17 in 6
Detective Raymond Cooper looks for help to find those involved in a deadly gang war. October 18, 2003
LAD0204
2.04 (#16)
The Magic Bullet
The death of a fan at a wild Hollywood party leads the detectives to a record producer with a gun fetish. October 25, 2003
LAD0205
2.05 (#17)
Slice of Life
When fishermen find a woman's headless body offshore, detectives discover she had recently given birth. November 1, 2003
LAD0206
2.06 (#18)
Abduction
The detectives investigate the abduction and killing of the son of a couple involved in an alternative lifestyle. April 21, 2004
LAD0207
2.07 (#19)
Frame of Mind
The killing of a traveling salesman maybe connected to the unsolved murder of an adult movie star's father. April 28, 2004
LAD0208
2.08 (#20)
Retribution
The deaths of an artist and his girlfriend lead the detectives to a case of poisoned drugs. May 5, 2004
LAD0209
2.09 (#21)
Riddance
Detective Friday and Detective Beltran find out a hidden secret behind a run-of-the-mill suicide. December 4, 2004
LAD0210
2.10 (#22)
Killing Field
A man is arrested for shoplifting while using a missing person's car. December 4, 2004

Seasons[]

Image Season Episodes Originally aired (U.S. dates)
Season premiere Season finale
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Season 1 12 February 2, 2003 May 11, 2003
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Season 2 10 October 4, 2003 December 4, 2004
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