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Season 1 – LAX

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At Los Angeles' busy international airport, there's a turf war brewing between Harley, the take-charge runway chief, and Roger, the terminal boss. Not only do they have a past, but they spend much of their present bickering. Meanwhile, considering that LAX is the fifth busiest airport in the world, there's always excitement.
LAX — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Cliches, a jumbled tone, and contrived storylines keep LAX grounded on the tarmac until further notice.

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John Leonard New York Magazine/Vulture 11/22/2019
The problem is that we are told that we are having fun instead of our having fun without being told. Go to Full Review Dana Stevens Slate 11/22/2019
It's the kind of show that's just unchallenging enough to make for relaxing viewing, while being just well-written enough to allow you to imagine elaborate psychological back stories for the characters. Go to Full Review Alessandra Stanley New York Times 11/22/2019
The show is filmed in a lush, Robert Altman style and has a sophisticated soundtrack, but the plot points do not live up to their packaging. Neither do the principles. Go to Full Review Josh Bell Las Vegas Weekly 11/22/2019
The pilot was fast paced and had about three story lines too many, while the second episode was too laid-back. If the producers can find a good balance, they could have a fun, entertaining show. Go to Full Review David Zurawik Baltimore Sun 11/22/2019
LAX needs to settle down and find a comfortable voice, one with less Love Boat and more of the oddball Moonlighting sensibility. That is not an easy task. But there is already a lot to like in LAX with [Heather] Locklear. Go to Full Review Scott D. Pierce Deseret News (Salt Lake City) 11/22/2019
In this post-9/11 world, a major international airport seems an odd place to set a show that injects humor into situations that aren't all that funny. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Heather Locklear

Harley Random

Blair Underwood

Roger De Souza

Paul Leyden

Tony Magulia

David Paetkau

Agent Nick

Wendy Hoopes

Agent Betty

Chad Todhunter

Mystery Man

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 13, 2004 Pilot With the director of LAX Airport committing suicide, his two associates fight over his position. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 20, 2004 Finnegan Again, Begin Again When they learn a living person had hidden in a coffin arriving as baggage, Harley, Roger and the staff must locate the stowaway; Tony tries to secure 12 seats to Albany for a Little League championship. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 27, 2004 The Longest Day Roger begins to suspect his plane is in trouble when an electrical surge sets off the cabin call lights; Harley attempts to guide the distressed plane in for a safe landing, while Tony comforts Roger's wife in the terminal. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 4, 2004 Credible Threat Harley and Roger argue over whether to notify the public when a Homeland Security report identifies a terrorist threat to LAX and puts the airport on high alert. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 11, 2004 Abduction An Arab-American flees her country when her husband claims custody of their child, but upon arriving at LAX, her mother-in-law kidnaps the child, creating a complicated custody battle. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 18, 2004 Unscheduled Arrivals Harley and Roger deal with an emergency landing of a flight from Shanghai, during a surprise inspection by the Federal Traffic and Safety Administration. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 27, 2004 Out of Control When a disgruntled air traffic controller on suspension returns to work ahead of schedule with a gun, Harley and the tower crew are held hostage; Roger attempts to secure the hostages' release while Henry tries to talk the gunman down. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 3, 2004 Pictures to Prove It Harley puts the airport under security lockdown as the staff keeps watch over a group of FBI agents and a star witness on their way to federal court, but when the witness disappears from her flight, the team must find her. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 10, 2004 Thanksgiving On the busiest travel day of the year, Roger keeps planes and passengers moving while trying to avoid his intoxicated ex-wife; Harley reunites with her little sister (Charisma Carpenter) and learns her parents are coming to town as well. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 17, 2004 Secret Santa A fugitive dressed as Santa Claus, wanted for armed robbery, leads a high-speed chase to LAX, where the airport chiefs work with the LAPD to prevent him from leaving on an outbound flight. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 15, 2005 Cease & Assist The airport becomes a site of political unrest when an African political activist, wrongly convicted of murder, arrives to board a flight that will take him to his execution as protesters try to prevent his departure. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 26, 2005 Mixed Signals Harley and Roger spring into action when they are told that an inbound plane has been hijacked, only to learn later that it was a false alarm, but by then the airport staff must follow emergency procedures. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 16, 2005 Senator's Daughter Roger tries to regain control of his life and prove that he can be a good husband and father, but his resolve is tested when a senator's daughter returns home from Amsterdam with an illegal souvenir. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Mark Gordon, Nick Thiel
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 13, 2004