Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Season 11E1PilotWashington, D.C. cop Paul gets a rude welcome to Bakersfield when his new partner commandeers his car.30m2E2The 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.30m3E3Unsolved 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.30m4E4The Snake CharmerSgt. Hampton's out of town, so an indecisive Capt. Stiles decides to make Paul his right-hand man -- and decision -maker.30m5E5The Poker GameWhen Paul finally gets invited to the gang's regular poker night, he winds up the big winner -- or does he?30m6E6The 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.30m7E7The 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.30m8E8Bakersfield 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.30m9E9Cable Does Not PayCapt. Stiles and Sgt. Hampton are taken hostage by an unhappy cable employee; Wade tries to get Paul to loosen up.30m10E10The 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.30m11E11The 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.30m12E12A 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.30m13E13Lucky 13Inadequacy strikes Stiles; Wade and Paul fall for a missing cow's owner; suspended Denny is forced to sell underwear from his car.30m14E14Arms and the MenThe city is up in arms, so to speak, when a severed limb is found in the civic water supply.30m15E15There Goes the NeighborhoodPaul wants to buy a house in Denny's neighborhood, to Denny's discomfort.30m16E16The Psychic and the C-CupPaul and Wade seek a missing psychic; a secretary has cosmetic surgery.30m17E17Last 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.30m
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