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Season 1 – Memphis Beat

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Dwight Hendricks is a quirky police detective in Memphis, Tenn., who enjoys an intimate connection to the city, a deep passion for its blues music scene and a loving relationship with his mother. While his instincts as a detective are never questioned by his demanding new boss, Lt. Tanya Rice, she is bothered by the relaxed manner with which he carries out his duties. It's Dwight's Memphis state of mind, and perhaps once Lt. Rice sees him perform a song or two at his favorite hangout, she'll begin to see things his way, too.
Memphis Beat — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

The only thing separating Memphis Beat from other cop dramas is that it's set in such a rich, music-drenched location -- and that just might be good enough.

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Roxana Hadadi Washington Post 06/09/2020
Although the show has some glimmers of promise - mainly thanks to star Jason Lee's ability to ooze genteel testosterone and deadpan sarcasm - it seems lost in an identity crisis bogged down by too many cop-show cliches, and not even the fun ones. Go to Full Review Alan Sepinwall Uproxx 06/09/2020
Instead, it's an uninspired, assembly-line police show - one that had me forgetting about its existence even as I was still watching the pilot episode. Go to Full Review Zack Handlen AV Club 06/09/2020
The mystery here is passable, although there's nothing to distinguish it from the dozens of Law & Order knock-offs that populate the airwaves. Go to Full Review Josh Jackson Paste Magazine 06/09/2020
The problem is, it's a cop procedural, and the only thing separating it from 99 other dull cop procedurals on TV right now is its locale. Go to Full Review Matt Fowler IGN Movies 06/09/2020
6.5/10
Unfortunately, TNT's Memphis Beat rejects most tried and true cop show formulas and creates something all-together detached and bland. Go to Full Review Patrick McDonald HollywoodChicago.com 06/09/2020
2.5/5
There is nothing new in Memphis Beat, except the location and the unique art design. The characters are out of Cop Show 101. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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06/16/2020 From TNT comes the off-beat cop drama Memphis Beat. Season 1 follows Detective Dwight Hendricks as he adjusts to a new, by the book Lieutenant and his mother's new shady boyfriend. Starring Jason Lee, Alfre Woodard, and DJ Qualls, the show has a pretty solid cast; Lee in particular does a good job at capturing the flavor and tone of the series. And some interesting guest stars make appearances, including Juliette Lewis and Giovanni Ribisi. Additionally, the show goes to some effort to homage Memphis' ties to soul and blues music; naming episode titles after songs and ending with a song performed by Hendricks (though it's clearly lip synced). While only 10-episodes, Season 1 of Memphis Beat delivers a fresh take on the cop genre that has its own unique charm. See more 10/07/2019 I loved this show!!! Hated when it didn't comeback on! Would love to buy it on DVD though. See more Read all reviews
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Jason Lee

Dwight Hendricks

Alfre Woodard

Lt. Tanya Rice

Sam Hennings

Charlie White

DJ Qualls

Davey Sutton

Celia Weston

Paula Ann Hendricks

Leonard Earl Howze

Reginald Greenback

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 22, 2010 It's Alright Mama (Pilot) Detective Dwight Hendricks investigates the abuse of an elderly woman; Lt. Tanya Rice brings a den mother approach to her job; Dwight's mother begins to date a neighbor. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 29, 2010 Baby, Let's Play House Dwight and Whitehead search for a missing truck driver; Dwight tries to come to terms with his mother dating a man that he doesn't trust. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 6, 2010 Love Her Tender The entire squad searches for the queen of a teenage beauty pageant; Dwight tries to help Alex get her catering business off the ground. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 13, 2010 Polk Salad Annie Sutton goes under cover as a ladies man to investigate the attempted murder of a barbecue king; Lt. Rice's son gets in trouble with the law. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 20, 2010 Thicker Than Water After the matriarch of a country music family dies, the group's manager falls from a balcony, and bitter rivalries come to light. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 27, 2010 Faith and the Fighter When a popular local boxer is brutalized, suspicion falls on several people who stand to lose a lot from his retirement; Sutton attempts to correct a missed opportunity from his past; Dwight discovers a secret about Lt. Rice's ex-husband. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 3, 2010 Great Men The squad searches for a pair of elderly lottery winners from an abandoned yacht; Greenback catches a close friend in a compromising position; Lightfoot celebrates his birthday; a Coast Guard officer is interested in Lt. Rice. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 10, 2010 I Shall Not Be Moved Dwight tries to resolve a hostage crisis by becoming the hostage; Lt. Rice's ex-husband causes problems for her. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 17, 2010 Blood at the Ferthermore An aide to a city councilman disappears on the day of his wedding to the councilman's daughter; Dwight's mother makes a decision that leaves Dwight feeling uncertain about the future. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 24, 2010 Eaglets A man with amnesia and a bullet wound appears in the middle of a seedy section of Memphis; Lt. Rice contemplates a career change. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Liz W. Garcia, Joshua Harto, John Fortenberry, Scott Kaufer
Network
TNT
Rating
TV-PG (L|V)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 22, 2010