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Season 1 – RENO 911!

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This partially unscripted comedy brings viewers into the squad car as incompetent officers swing into action, answering 911 calls about everything from speeding violations and prostitution to staking out a drug den. Within each episode, viewers catch a "fly on the wall" glimpse of the cops' often politically incorrect opinions, ranging from their personal feelings to professional critiques of their colleagues.
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RENO 911! — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Break out the short shorts for Reno 911! -- an anarchically hilarious ride-along with TV's most inept police force.

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Steve Johnson Chicago Tribune 03/30/2020
For all the great flashes of improvisation from this fine comic team, there's an overall feeling of weariness to the effort, of perspiration rather than inspiration. Go to Full Review John Maynard Washington Post 03/30/2020
The result: extreme silliness but more than enough laughs to make the half-hour investment worthwhile. Go to Full Review Ken Tucker Entertainment Weekly 09/05/2003
A-
As this series has evolved, its format has proven remarkably expansive and emotionally rich, using parodic elements to explore these characters and place them precisely in a social environment. Go to Full Review Jamey Codding Bullz-Eye.com 03/30/2020
4/5
It's not merely the idea that makes "Reno 911" so damn funny. It's the characters and the writing. Go to Full Review Laurel Harris PopMatters 04/12/2019
So aggressive is RENO 911!'s low-budget affect that Cops looks positively polished by comparison... Here, jokes fall into dead space or turn bizarre, and characters are mostly conventional types. Go to Full Review Adam Tierney IGN DVD 09/12/2018
9/10
The show is difficult to describe because what carries it is not the specific jokes, but the charisma and reactivity of the actors, who play off each other with so much zeal it's impossible not to fall in love with them. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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William M. @EbbEsquire 06/24/2025 Maybe the single best cop comedy in television or movie history See more Erik B @Atma-X 03/30/2024 A great start to a long-running series. While this season isn't quite as refined as the later seasons, it's still a hilarious watch. It's evident that this cast enjoys working together. See more NEMXA R @RT61962550 02/08/2024 I use to think this and cops was the same show. Love this we need more of shows like this. See more 06/19/2022 Took the concept of Cops & made it a scripted comedy with bungling characters. Obviously lots of ad lib was encouraged, which only helped make the show feel "real" & not-so-produced. Show fell off after a number of the original cast didn't return & were replaced. See more Marc Z @TKDLife 09/03/2021 This is a very funny, very irreverent spoof of the famed "Cops" Show. It purports to showcase the jobs and arrests made by the Reno Police Department. The show is painfully stupid, and that is part of its charm. The characters are the strength of the show. The episodes move quickly, and there is a lot of humor in them. No one in this show takes themselves too seriously, and many taboo topics are treated with great humor. I think this is a great "go to" show when you have a short time to fill in between shows and are looking to laugh. See more Read all reviews
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Cedric Yarbrough

Deputy S. Jones

Niecy Nash

Deputy Raineesha Williams

Robert Ben Garant

Deputy Travis Junior

Thomas Lennon

Lt. Jim Dangle

Carlos Alazraqui

Deputy James Garcia

Wendi McLendon-Covey

Deputy Clementine Johnson

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 23, 2003 Pilot Riding shotgun with members of a dysfunctional sheriff's department. This episode: After declaring a zero tolerance policy for offenders, Lt. Dangle (Thomas Lennon) realizes he's the only criminal in town. With Robert Ben Garant and Kerri Kenney. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 30, 2003 Fireworks A mishap with the mayor's child puts the officers on alert for contraband fireworks. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 6, 2003 Execution Tickets The officers compete in a scavenger hunt for two tickets to the upcoming execution. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 13, 2003 Clementine's Pregnant Deputy Johnson discovers she is pregnant after a drug test is administered to everyone in the sheriff's department. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 20, 2003 Jones Gets Suspended After Jones is suspended for punching Garcia, he takes a job as a crossing guard. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 27, 2003 Help From the FBI The sheriff's department does its best to put its best foot forward when the FBI comes to town to probe a homicide. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 3, 2003 Wiegel Suicide Watch Officer Wiegel is on a 72-hour suicide watch. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 10, 2003 Clementine Gets Married Clemmy's degenerate boyfriend surprises everyone by showing up at the sheriff's office and proposing to her. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 17, 2003 Garcia's Anniversary Garcia and the gang celebrate his 15th anniversary on the force. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 24, 2003 Burning Man Festival The department receives $1,200 to get people off the streets; Garcia decides to help a hooker. Details Episode 11 Aired Oct 1, 2003 Dangle's Moving Day Dangle asks his colleagues for help moving out of his house, but Jones is the only one who shows up. Details Episode 12 Aired Oct 8, 2003 Terrorist Training The Office of Homeland Security visits Reno to teach the department terrorist attack protocol. Details Episode 13 Aired Oct 15, 2003 Terrorist Training The department cheats to pass the Homeland Security training. Details Episode 14 Aired Oct 20, 2003 Halloween While dealing with the chaos of Halloween, the department inadvertently causes havoc. Details

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RENO 911! — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Michael Patrick Jann, Robert Ben Garant
Executive Producer
Danny DeVito
Screenwriter
Robert Ben Garant, Kerri Kenney
Network
The Roku Channel
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 23, 2003
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