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The Job

The Job

20016.72 Seasons19 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Mike McNeil is a decorated New York City detective whose toughest assignment is himself. He's struggling to balance a challenging personal life with a job that leaves him wondering on a daily basis if he is the last sane person in New York. His unconventional approach to his job makes him a great cop, even on the most trying days. The only thing he can't figure out is why, if he's the only sane guy around, everyone's always looking at him like he's crazy.

Created by Denis Leary
NetworksABC

Top Cast

Denis Leary

Denis Leary

Mike McNeil

Lenny Clarke

Lenny Clarke

Frank Harrigan

Diane Farr

Diane Farr

Jan Fendrich

Adam Ferrara

Adam Ferrara

Tommy Manetti

Bill Nunn

Bill Nunn

Terrence "Pip" Phillips

John Ortiz

John Ortiz

Ruben Somarriba

Julian Acosta

Julian Acosta

Al Rodriguez

Keith David

Keith David

Karyn Parsons

Karyn Parsons

Toni

Themes & Keywords

new york cityself-destructionpolice detectivecrime investigation

About The Job

The Job is a drama, comedy series that first aired in 2001 exploring themes of new york city, self-destruction, police detective, crime investigation. Created by Denis Leary, it stars Denis Leary, Lenny Clarke, Diane Farr. Mike McNeil is a decorated New York City detective whose toughest assignment is himself. He's struggling to balance a challenging personal life with a job that leaves him wondering on a daily basis if he is the last sane person in New York. His unconventional approach to his job makes him a great cop, even on the most trying days. The only thing he can't figure out is why, if he's the only sane guy around, everyone's always looking at him like he's crazy.

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