The Beat
Young uniform police officers Zane Marinelli and Mike Dorigan balance life on the force with their romantic relationships and personal struggles. Zane struggles with the fact that his father is in jail for his mother's murder, and tries to deal with his unstable girlfriend Beatrice, who burned down his apartment. Mike is beginning to get cold feet about his engagement to Elizabeth, a medical student, and his excessive drinking is creating tension in their relationship. The show's visual trademark is its mix of film and video.
- Metascore73
- 2000-2000
- 1 season
- UPN
- Drama, Suspense
Young uniform police officers Zane Marinelli and Mike Dorigan balance life on the force with their romantic relationships and personal struggles. Zane struggles with the fact that his father is in jail for his mother's murder, and tries to deal with his unstable girlfriend Beatrice, who burned down his apartment. Mike is beginning to get cold feet about his engagement to Elizabeth, a medical student, and his excessive drinking is creating tension in their relationship. The show's visual trademark is its mix of film and video.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2000
Episode 1
The Beat Goes On
Tue, Mar 21, 2000
Two New York City patrolmen seek peace in their precinct by day and in their personal lives by night.
Episode 2
They Say It's Your Birthday
Tue, Mar 28, 2000
On his birthday, Zane learns that Beatrice torched his apartment, while Dorigan and Marinelli respond to a domestic violence call and a homicide.
Episode 3
Three Little Words
A man shoots his child; Mike and Zane guard a man's remains; an officer attacks another; Zane copes with Beatrice's disappearance; wedding conflicts plague Mike.
Episode 4
Can I Get a Witness?
Tue, Apr 11, 2000
A swastika is found painted on a Jew's store; Zane fights with Beatrice's new boyfriend.
Episode 5
Cueca Solo
Tue, Apr 18, 2000
Mike is forced to partner with a sluggish veteran officer; Zane discovers a mysterious phone call his mother made before her murder.
Episode 6
Someone to Watch Over Me
Tue, Apr 25, 2000
Episode 7
Every Beat of My Heart
Episode 8
Get It on (Bang the Gong)
Tue, May 9, 2000
Episode 9
Call on Me
Episode 10
Dark End of the Street
Episode 11
Gimme Shelter
Episode 12
Tangled Up in Blue
Episode 13