The Good Guys
A washed-up detective, who prefers his old-school police instincts to modern police work, is paired up with a new detective, who strives to do things by the book, and together they are assigned minor crimes in an attempt to keep them out of trouble.
- Metascore61
- 2010-2010
- 1 season
- Fox Network
- Action & Adventure, Comedy
- TV-14
A washed-up detective, who prefers his old-school police instincts to modern police work, is paired up with a new detective, who strives to do things by the book, and together they are assigned minor crimes in an attempt to keep them out of trouble.
Season 1 Episode Guide
20 Episodes 2010
Episode 1
Pilot
Wed, May 19, 2010 45 mins
Old-school cop Dan Stark and modern-day detective Jack Bailey expose the big picture of small crime. Pursuing a routine investigation of a stolen humidifier, Jack and Dan are inadvertently thrust into a much larger case involving drug smugglers, hired assassins and a stolen green golf bag. Reminded of the way he busted punks back in the good old days, Dan convinces Jack to go along for the ride, and in their reckless pursuit of justice, the two wind up risking their lives, breaking a flurry of department regulations and reminding their boss, Lieutenant Ana Ruiz, and Jack's ex-girlfriend, Assistant District Attorney Liz Traynor, why these good guys will be spending many more days investigating seemingly minor crimes.
Episode 2
Bait & Switch
Mon, Jun 7, 2010 43 mins
While investigating a vandalism case, Jack and Dan discover a pattern of stolen vintage cars around the city. Unable to set up a sting operation using a department "bait car," Jack and Dan must go on their own to pursue the elusive car thieves.
Episode 3
Broken Door Theory
Mon, Jun 14, 2010 43 mins
Jack and Dan are assigned to investigate a damaged vending machine at an upscale hotel. When the case leads them to a high-class prostitution ring and a grisly murder, the detectives suddenly find themselves in the middle of a homicide investigation.
Episode 4
The Dim Knight
Mon, Jun 21, 2010 60 mins
A string of dog poisonings in the suburbs puts Jack and Dan on the trail of a well-meaning yet oblivious vigilante. The vigilante's plan to sabotage the meth labs operating throughout his neighborhood has attracted a dangerous amount of attention and a deadly out-of-town visitor.
Episode 5
$3.52
Mon, Jun 28, 2010 44 mins
When Dan's interrogation methods are deemed unlawful in court, a drug smuggler whom Jack and Dan busted months ago is set free. Despite the absence of department resources, an unfettered Dan vows to bring down the entire smuggling ring using only the money in his pocket.
Episode 6
Small Rooms
Mon, Jul 12, 2010 60 mins
In order to avoid another boring day at the office, Dan decides to spice up a routine auto theft investigation by secretly planting evidence from an unrelated cold case file. As a result, Jack and Dan end up in the middle of a massive gun-running ring involving a decade-old murder.
Episode 7
Hunches & Heists
Mon, Jul 19, 2010 60 mins
Rumors of an upcoming bank heist have the entire police department on high alert, scouring the city for the suspected crooks. But only Jack and Dan, relying largely on their instincts, figure out that the bank heist is actually just a decoy for a much larger robbery across town.
Episode 8
Silvio's Way
Mon, Jul 26, 2010 60 mins
In order to bust mobsters that slipped through his fingers years ago, Dan goes undercover into the world of organized crime. However, as he plans a sting operation that will finally put the thugs behind bars, Dan unwittingly inspires two entirely new outfits of far more dangerous criminals.
Episode 9
Don't Tase Me, Bro
Mon, Aug 2, 2010 60 mins
When Dan accidentally exposes a participant in the Witness Protection Program, it prompts a dangerous crime family to send a hitman after the witness to prevent him from testifying. In order to protect the man, Jack and Dan must join forces with a beautiful yet no-nonsense U.S. Marshal before time runs out.
Episode 10
Vacation
Fri, Sep 24, 2010 60 mins
After being suspended for some of their usual off the cuff not really by the book police work, Dan sets up a sting with some money he "borrowed" from the Dallas Police Narcotics Division. Unbeknownst to Jack and Dan, this money is later used to finance a prison break, which Jack and Dan must stop before the prisoner escapes and the Chief finds out.
Episode 11
Common Enemies
Fri, Oct 1, 2010 60 mins
Jack and Dan are assigned to assist a pompous forensic specialist on an important burglary investigation, but when they quickly tire of his haughty attitude, decide to solve the case on their own. Meanwhile, Liz winds up in dangerous territory during a high-profile prostitution sting, forcing Jack and Dan to team up with an unlikely ally to save her.
Episode 12
Little Things
Fri, Oct 8, 2010 60 mins
Jack and Dan get a tip from a neighborhood kid about a lowlife stealing mail. During the investigation, they come across two identity thieves forging documents for a murderous pair of Mexican drug-runners, killing their way to better lives in America.
Episode 13
Dan on the Run
Fri, Oct 15, 2010 60 mins
After the ex-governor's son, who was rescued by Dan and his former partner 25 years ago, is kidnapped by drug dealers, Dan is framed for the crime and forced into hiding. With Dan on the lam, Jack must find the real kidnappers and prove his partner's innocence, while Dan, out of options, must turn to an old partner, the legendary Frank Savage, for help.
Episode 14
Old Dogs
Fri, Oct 22, 2010 44 mins
Jack's uncle, Nate, a deceitful con man, witnesses an arson and goes to see Jack and Dan with information about the people behind it. With the Nate as the only witness, the investigation forces Jack to work alongside his uncle, a man he barely knows or trusts.
Episode 15
The Whistleblower
Fri, Oct 29, 2010 60 mins
Jack and Dan start a neighborhood watch after Ruiz is the victim of a peeping Tom. However, they accidentally stumble upon an assassin hired by an oil company to kill a team of whistleblowers, led by ADA Traynor's new boyfriend.
Episode 16
Silence of the Dan
Fri, Nov 5, 2010 45 mins
While investigating a stolen painting at a doctor's house, Dan faints, and is restricted to desk duty until he recovers. Despite the handicap, Jack and Dan must find and capture the mysterious art thief, who may have left more at the crime scene than he intended.
Episode 17
The Getaway
Fri, Nov 12, 2010 60 mins
Jack and Liz leave town for a romantic weekend away at a bed and breakfast, but the fire is short-lived when Jack instantly becomes suspicious of the owner's strange curiosity. Things heat up again, however, when Dan rushes out to the once-quiet B&B after learning about Jack's extracurricular investigation.
Episode 18
Supercops
Fri, Nov 19, 2010 45 mins
While following up on a stolen truck investigation, Jack and Dan wind up uncovering a major heist involving a shipment of high-profile diamonds. Meanwhile, tensions rise when Dan discovers Jack is interviewing for a position on an elite police unit.
Episode 19
Cop Killer
Fri, Dec 3, 2010 60 mins
A smug, relentless internal affairs officer goes after Dan for helping Julius take down a group of weapons smugglers that he snitched on.
Episode 20
Partners
Fri, Dec 10, 2010 45 mins
Jack and Dan investigate a simple dine-and-dash at a local restaurant, but things become complicated when Jack's former partner, George Gluck, who is now the assistant chief of the department, shows up after Liz's informant against a mafia kingpin is murdered. With a dirty cop behind the hit, and their lives on the line, everybody must learn that the only way to survive is to stay close to the ones they trust.
