Bakersfield, P.D.

Season 1

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Bakersfield P.D. is a short-lived American television comedy series that aired on the Fox network in 1993-94.

The show was based in the police department of the city of Bakersfield, California. It was shot with naturalistic lighting and without a laugh track. Fox canceled the show after one season, citing low ratings.

The cable channel Trio reran the show under its "Brilliant But Cancelled" umbrella.

Where to Watch Season 1

17 Episodes

Pilot
E1
Episode 1PilotWashington, D.C. cop Paul gets a rude welcome to Bakersfield when his new partner commandeers his car.
The Imposter
E2
Episode 2The ImposterPaul and Wade search for a con artist -- not helped by a police sketch artist who'd rather be drawing celebrities -- while the rest of the force prepare for their annual psychiatric evaluation.
Unsolved Mysteries of Love
E3
Episode 3Unsolved Mysteries of LoveWade falls madly in love with the girlfriend of a burglary suspects; Chief Stiles is reluctant to participate in the annual blood drive.
The Snake Charmer
E4
Episode 4The Snake CharmerSgt. Hampton's out of town, so an indecisive Capt. Stiles decides to make Paul his right-hand man -- and decision -maker.
The Poker Game
E5
Episode 5The Poker GameWhen Paul finally gets invited to the gang's regular poker night, he winds up the big winner -- or does he?
The Bust
E6
Episode 6The BustPaul tells Wade the very personal reason he had for moving his family to Bakersfield, and it doesn't take much detective work for the other officers to learn the secret.
The Ex-Partner
E7
Episode 7The Ex-PartnerWade is jealous when Paul's former partner comes to town, and Capt. Stiles ponder the future amid rumours that Sgt. Hampton may retire.
Bakersfield Madam
E8
Episode 8Bakersfield MadamDuring a sting, Capt. Stiles hides in a restroom rather than deal with a madam's black book containing the names of several influential johns.
Cable Does Not Pay
E9
Episode 9Cable Does Not PayCapt. Stiles and Sgt. Hampton are taken hostage by an unhappy cable employee; Wade tries to get Paul to loosen up.
The Gift
E10
Episode 10The GiftWade is overwhelmed when one of his crimeshow heroes ( Joe Santos of The Rockford Files) visits the station to r eport the theft of his car radio, and persuades him to participate in the real-life investigation; meanwhile, Paul feels the strain of his long distance marriage.
The President's Coming
E11
Episode 11The President's ComingMost of the department is left out of the loop when Secret Service agents arrive to protect the Presidential motorcade as it passes through town.
A Bullet for Stiles
E12
Episode 12A Bullet for StilesA thief is released from prison and comes to Bakersfield to exact revenge on Capt. Stiles, the man who caught him 10 years earlier.
Lucky 13
E13
Episode 13Lucky 13Inadequacy strikes Stiles; Wade and Paul fall for a missing cow's owner; suspended Denny is forced to sell underwear from his car.
Arms and the Men
E14
Episode 14Arms and the MenThe city is up in arms, so to speak, when a severed limb is found in the civic water supply.
There Goes the Neighborhood
E15
Episode 15There Goes the NeighborhoodPaul wants to buy a house in Denny's neighborhood, to Denny's discomfort.
The Psychic and the C-Cup
E16
Episode 16The Psychic and the C-CupPaul and Wade seek a missing psychic; a secretary has cosmetic surgery.
Last One Into the Water
E17
Episode 17Last One Into the WaterThe captain wants a spa in the men's locker room; Wade surprised Paul by revealing a caring side to his nature; Denny gets a surprise after he picks a fight with the fire department.