The Big Easy
“He's the hot cop. She's the cool D.A. When they get together, New Orleans sizzles.”
Series Overview
The Big Easy television series was inspired by the film of the same name from 1987. The show premiered on the USA Cable Network August 11, 1996. Tony Crane played New Orleans police lieutenant/detective Remy McSwain, Susan Walters played state district attorney Anne Osbourne and Barry Corbin played police chief C.D. LeBlanc. Daniel Petrie Jr. was the executive producer of the series. 35 episodes were broadcast over two seasons. The series takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana and was shot on location.
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2 Seasons • 35 Episodes
43 min per episode
1996 – 1997
Premiered: Sun, Aug 11, 1996
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 13: “The Black Bag”
Investigating the hit-and-run of a teenage transient, Remy asks Janine to go undercover as a fellow street person to keep an eye on a young teenage runaway, named Maura, whom stumbled upon a mysterious black duffel bag containing $25,000 in cash and who may be targeted by the shady thug whom is connected to a larger plan. Meanwhile, Smiley continues to deal with Yuki running the Blue Spot in her own way. When Yuki decides to return home to Japan, but does not have the money to go back, Smiley decides to throw farewell party for her as part of a fund-raiser for the blue musicians of the area.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacqueline Zambrano
Daniel Petrie Jr.
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What is The Big Easy about?
The Big Easy television series was inspired by the film of the same name from 1987. The show premiered on the USA Cable Network August 11, 1996. Tony Crane played New Orleans police lieutenant/detective Remy McSwain, Susan Walters played state district attorney Anne Osbourne and Barry Corbin played police chief C.D. LeBlanc. Daniel Petrie Jr. was the executive producer of the series. 35 episodes were broadcast over two seasons. The series takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana and was shot on location.
How many seasons does The Big Easy have?
The Big Easy comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Big Easy?
Key cast members in The Big Easy include Tony Crane, Barry Corbin, Eric George, Susan Walters, Leslie Bibb.
Who created or directed The Big Easy?
The Big Easy was developed and directed by Jacqueline Zambrano.