Push, Nevada
Idealistic, incorruptible IRS agent Jim Prufrock receives a mysterious fax containing financial information about the shady Versailles Casino in a small corrupt Nevada desert town called Push. Jim travels there to investigate who sent him the fax and why, and uncovers hints of a government conspiracy of unfathomable proportions. Meanwhile, mysterious men in black search for a bible stolen along with $1 million from the casino's vault. In each episode, a clue is inconspicuously given about the secret message that the viewers should put together and send to the production studio to win actual $1 million. Although the show was canceled before all clues were given, a lucky viewer managed to put it all together and win the prize.
- Metascore70
- 2002-2002
- 1 season
- Disney-ABC Domestic Television
- Suspense, Drama
Idealistic, incorruptible IRS agent Jim Prufrock receives a mysterious fax containing financial information about the shady Versailles Casino in a small corrupt Nevada desert town called Push. Jim travels there to investigate who sent him the fax and why, and uncovers hints of a government conspiracy of unfathomable proportions. Meanwhile, mysterious men in black search for a bible stolen along with $1 million from the casino's vault. In each episode, a clue is inconspicuously given about the secret message that the viewers should put together and send to the production studio to win actual $1 million. Although the show was canceled before all clues were given, a lucky viewer managed to put it all together and win the prize.
Season 1 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 2002
Episode 1
The Amount
Tue, Sep 17, 2002
By the book IRS agent Jim Prufrock receives a fax containing financial information from the Versailles Casino, with the name and phone number of a Silas Bodnick. He calls Mr. Bodnick to report the financial information's accidental release and the accounting error he can't help but notice. Bodnick threatens the agent to not contact him again, making the agent decide to pursue the matter and he takes off for Push, Nevada. A large amount of money is apparently stolen from the Versailles Casino.
Episode 2
The Black Box
Thu, Sep 19, 2002
Having witnessed Silas Bodnick's murder, Prufrock stays in Push, Nevada rather than return as he was requested. We discover only a million and change and a Bible were stolen from the casino vault. Jim reports the murder to the sheriff but gaming commission men in black show up to report Bodnick's death as suicide. Jim stumbles on another "suicide."
Episode 3
The Color of...
Thu, Sep 26, 2002
Jim gets a tip on the killer but both the sheriff and his own boss advise him to leave town. Instead, he decides to inspect the Versailles Casino.
Episode 4
Storybook Hero
Thu, Oct 3, 2002
The sheriff arrests Jim for the murders. Just when things seem the bleakest someone mysteriously bails him out and he continues his investigation starting with Sloman, the sinister owner of the town's casino.
Episode 5
The Letter of the Law
Thu, Oct 10, 2002
While his IRS friend, Grace, digs for more information back home, Jim finds a new possible ally, suffers from further traumatic flashbacks to his childhood, investigates the town's bank, and learns the horrible truth about Sloman's family.
Episode 6
S.O.S.
Thu, Oct 24, 2002
Jim tries to warn the world that something is rotten in Push, Nevada before it's too late and investigates the men in black. Grace has a hearing. Mary wants the Bible. Depute Dawn wants her man. The title ···---··· is Morse code for S.O.S.
Episode 7
Jim's Domain
Thu, Oct 24, 2002
In this impromptu finale, everything suddenly works out perfectly for Jim, but it's all too good to be true. With the show's cancellation, a meta open ending was added, and the remaining 6 episodes were never aired.