Manhattan, AZ
LA cop Daniel Henderson (Brian McNamara) makes a living by working for the vice squad until tragedy strikes and his wife is killed in a freak Greenpeace accident. Feeling lost and left alone to raise his teenage son Atticus (Vincent Berry), Henderson takes up the job of sheriff of Manhattan, Arizona, a town so small that it's not even on the map. Once there, Henderson is confronted by the town's mayor, Jake Manhattan (Chad Everett), who has stretched the truth about the town and Henderson's role in it. Henderson quickly finds that social graces and physical laws are very different in the quirky desert town of Manhattan, AZ.
- 2000-2000
- 1 season
- USA Network
- Comedy, Suspense
LA cop Daniel Henderson (Brian McNamara) makes a living by working for the vice squad until tragedy strikes and his wife is killed in a freak Greenpeace accident. Feeling lost and left alone to raise his teenage son Atticus (Vincent Berry), Henderson takes up the job of sheriff of Manhattan, Arizona, a town so small that it's not even on the map. Once there, Henderson is confronted by the town's mayor, Jake Manhattan (Chad Everett), who has stretched the truth about the town and Henderson's role in it. Henderson quickly finds that social graces and physical laws are very different in the quirky desert town of Manhattan, AZ.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2000
Episode 1
Pilot
Sun, Jul 23, 2000
A recently widowed Los Angeles policeman moves to a small Arizona town with his son, takes a job as sheriff and realizes how strange its residents are.
Episode 2
Manhattan Cactus Serial Murders
Sun, Jul 30, 2000
The older inhabitants of this little town of Manhattan, Arizona, seem to bedding victims of attacking saguaro cacti.
Episode 3
Indian Wars
Mon, Jul 3, 2000
A local tribe of light-skinned Native Americans declare war on Manhattan.
Episode 4
The Dawged Deputy
Sun, Aug 13, 2000
Daniel has to contend with Jake's inept nephew Clyde, who's the new deputy. Meanwhile, a mysterious biker comes to town.
Episode 5
Cattle Drive
Sun, Aug 20, 2000
A scandal erupts when cows are shot during the Mexico-to-America Cattle Drive. Meanwhile, Atticus comes down with the flu.
Episode 6
Jake's Daughter
Sun, Aug 27, 2000
A young woman (Sarah Silverman) comes to town claiming to be Jake's illegitimate daughter, but Daniel suspects she's conning him. Meanwhile, Atticus distances himself from his dad when the local kids start referring to him as "Opie."
Episode 7
Bees Story
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Signs lead back to Area 61 when a swarm of bees mysteriously appears in town. Meanwhile, Atticus helps Jake prepare for his one-man-show about General Colin Powell.
Episode 8
Cool Hand Jake
Wed, Nov 1, 2000
Jake is arrested for a deadly hit-and-run, and Atticus decides to impress a girl by taking advantage of Jake's stuff while he's away.
Episode 9
Lt. Colonel's Boy
A series of mysterious blackouts sweep through the town. Meanwhile, Jane gets Atticus a job at Area 61, and Jake becomes a celebrity spokesman for people without sweat glands.
Episode 10
Jake's Zoo
Jake sells the zoo to a woman who intends to turn it into a hunting range.
Episode 11
What Makes Atticus Run
Jake marries a former prostitute and suspects her father is the one who's been trying to murder him. Meanwhile, Atticus runs away to L.A.
Episode 12
Atticus Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Atticus takes a job as an illegal smuggler just as Daniel arrives in L.A. looking for him. Jake faked his own death and accompanies Daniel on the trip, but he blows his cover when he learns he's being honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Episode 13
The Voyage Home
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
A group of elderly producers are out to kill Jake. Meanwhile, Atticus runs away again at the first opportunity.