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Boston Public

Boston Public

20007.64 Seasons81 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Principal Steven Harper runs Winslow High School as best as he can while dealing with the demands of the faculty, the students and their parents.

Created by Jason Katims
Produced by Peter Burrell, David E. Kelley
NetworksFOX

Top Cast

Chi McBride

Chi McBride

Steven Harper

Anthony Heald

Anthony Heald

Scott Guber

Loretta Devine

Loretta Devine

Marla Hendricks

Jeri Ryan

Jeri Ryan

Ronnie Cooke

Sharon Leal

Sharon Leal

Marilyn Sudor

Fyvush Finkel

Fyvush Finkel

Harvey Lipschultz

Michael Rapaport

Michael Rapaport

Danny Hanson

Natalia Baron

Natalia Baron

Carmen Torres

Themes & Keywords

boston, massachusettshigh schoolteacherteacher student relationshippublic schoolschool principalteachers and studentsvice principal

About Boston Public

Boston Public is a drama series that first aired in 2000 exploring themes of boston, massachusetts, high school, teacher, teacher student relationship, public school, school principal. Created by Jason Katims, it stars Chi McBride, Anthony Heald, Loretta Devine. Principal Steven Harper runs Winslow High School as best as he can while dealing with the demands of the faculty, the students and their parents.

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