Lethal Weapon (TV Series)

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Lethal Weapon
Title card from the series' premiere episode
Genre	Comedy-drama Buddy cop Action Police procedural
Base on	Lethal Weapon  by Shane Black
Devolved by	Matt Miller
Starring	Damon Wayans Clayne Crawford Jordana Brewster Keesha Sharp Kevin Rahm Johnathan Fernandez Chandler Kinney Dante Brown Michelle Mitchenor
Theme music composer	Vo Williams
Composer(s)	Josh Kramon Ben Decter Tree Adams Robert Lydecker
Country of origin	United States
No. of Seasons	2
No. of episodes	23 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Matt Miller Dan Lin Jennifer Gwartz McG
Producer(s)	Kelly Van Horn
Location(s)	Los Angeles, California
Cinematography	Ramsey Nickell David Moxness
Editor(s)	Matt Barber
Running time	43 minutes
Production company(s)	Good Session Productions Lin Pictures Warner Bros. Television
Distributor	Warner Bros. Television Distribution
Release
Original network	Fox
Original release	September 21, 2016 – present
External links
Website

Lethal Weapon is an American buddy cop action comedy-drama television series that is based on the film series of the same name created by Shane Black. The series was ordered on May 10, 2016 and premiered on Fox on September 21, 2016. On October 12, 2016, Fox picked up the series for a full season of 18 episodes. On February 22, 2017, Fox renewed the series for a second season, which premiered on September 26, 2017.

Cast and characters

Main

• Damon Wayans as Roger Murtaugh, a senior Los Angeles Police Department Detective who returns to the force after recovering from a heart attack and is partnered with Texas transfer Martin Riggs. He is married with three children (two teenagers and a toddler). He is a native of Inglewood, California, and currently resides in Sherman Oaks. He carries a Heckler & Koch USP as his duty weapon, in early episodes, and later switches to a Glock. He was originally played by Danny Glover in the film series.
• Clayne Crawford as Martin Riggs, a Navy SEAL-turned-police officer from El Paso, Texas. He moves to Los Angeles after the death of his wife and unborn child, transferring from the El Paso County Sheriff's Office to the LAPD's Robbery-Homicide Division. Riggs lives in a trailer on the beach, drives a 1977 Ford F-350, and his weapon of choice is the Beretta 92F. He was originally played by Mel Gibson in the film series.
• Jordana Brewster as Dr. Maureen Cahill, the police department's psychologist who treats Det. Riggs (and occasionally Det. Murtaugh). The character is based on Dr. Stephanie Woods played by Mary Ellen Trainor in the film series.
• Keesha Sharp as Trish Murtaugh, Det. Murtaugh's loving wife and mother of his three children who works as a defense attorney. In the season one episode "As Good As It Getz", Trish quits her job after being passed over for managing partner at her law firm. She was originally played by Darlene Love in the film series.
• Kevin Rahm as Captain Brooks Avery, the Commanding Officer of Robbery-Homicide Division. Before his promotion, Capt. Avery was partners with Det. Murtaugh. In "Lawmen", it is revealed that years ago he and a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy (Malcolm-Jamal Warner) planted evidence to convict a murderer after previous evidence was excluded from trial; he was prepared to resign over the incident when it came to light, but Murtaugh convinced him to stay because if his impropriety was revealed it would mean that all of Avery's cases (many of which he worked with Murtaugh) would be reviewed if not overturned entirely. The character is based on Captain Ed Murphy played by Steve Kahan in the film series.
• Johnathan Fernandez as Scorsese, a medical examiner and forensics technician who works alongside Dets. Murtaugh and Riggs.
• Michelle Mitchenor as Detective Sonya Bailey, a fellow detective with Robbery-Homicide Division. She is partnered with Det. Alex Cruz.
• Chandler Kinney as Riana Murtaugh, Det. Murtaugh's teenage daughter. The character is based on Rianne Murtaugh, played by Traci Wolfe in the film series.
• Dante Brown as Roger "RJ" Murtaugh Jr., Det. Murtaugh's teenage son. The character is based on Nick Murtaugh, played by Damon Hines in the film series.

Recurring

• Thomas Lennon as Leo Getz, a comedic ambulance-chasing attorney who befriends Riggs and Murtaugh after he witnesses a client's murder and is put under their protection. The character was originally played by Joe Pesci in the film series.
• Hilarie Burton as Karen Palmer, a DEA agent who sometimes works with Riggs and Murtaugh with drug trafficking cases, and is also Riggs' love interest. The character is based on Lorna Cole, played by Rene Russo in the film series.
• Floriana Lima as Miranda Riggs (née Delgado) (season 1), Det. Riggs' late wife. Originally from the Los Angeles area, she moved to Texas when she married Riggs, and after her death, he moved to LA and joined the LAPD. The character is based on Victoria Riggs from the film series, although she was never seen as she had already died before the events of the first film.
• Richard Cabral as Detective Alejandro "Alex" Cruz, formerly an undercover officer with the LAPD's Gang Division who now works at the Robbery-Homicide Division.
• Tony Plana as Ronnie Delgado (season 1), the Los Angeles City Attorney and Det. Riggs' father-in-law.
• Michelle Hurd as Gina Santos (season 2), a police big shot who arrives to take control of the division as chief, superseding the authority of Captain Avery. She and Murtaugh had previously partnered as detectives on a stakeout.
• Andrew Creer as Zach Bowman (season 2), a young detective who starts working at the precinct. He is soon partnered with Bailey. Leo Getz condescendingly calls them "The B-team", which the naïve Bowman thinks is because their last names both start with "B".

Episodes

Series overview

Season		Episodes	Originally aired
			First aired	Last aired
	1	18	September 21, 2016	March 15, 2017
	2	TBA	September 26, 2017	TBA

Season 1 (2016–17)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Prod. code	U.S. viewers (millions)
1	1	"Pilot"	McG	Story by : Matt Miller & Shane Black Teleplay by : Matt Miller	September 21, 2016	T15.10138	7.93
A slightly unhinged widowed former Navy SEAL lands a job as a police officer in Los Angeles where he is partnered with a veteran detective who is trying to maintain a low stress level in his life.
2	2	"Surf N Turf"	McG	Matt Miller	September 28, 2016	T13.20102	7.23
Murtaugh and Riggs are sent to deal with a noise complaint at a party. And when they arrive there are shots fired. They chase the shooter only he was killed. They go back to the Captain who is with an ATF agent who tells them the weapon that was used is strictly for military use, which means someone got their hands on some and are trying to sell it. Riggs upon looking over what happened doesn't think the one who was killed is the target. They think it's someone else, a woman. They track her down and learn she's from Russia and pregnant. She tells them that a few months ago she got involved with a guy and she caught him trying to unload the guns and when he saw her, he tried to kill her that's why she ran. And evidently, the shooter was there to sell the gun when he saw her and told probably the guy she was there, who told him to take care of her. They put her in protective custody while they try to find out were the guns came from. Murtaugh finally learns about Riggs and his wife.
3	3	"Best Buds"	Steve Boyum	Gene Hong	October 5, 2016	T13.20103	6.62
Riggs and Murtaugh follow a violent case involving a drug cartel, theft, two killings and, unfortunately, Murtaugh's old T.O., Ned Brower. As the case unfolds, it turns out that Ned is more involved than just driving the cash, which leaves Murtaugh with an inevitably dangerous decision to make. Looking for back-up, the duo turns to Cruz for help. In the midst of all the chaos, Riggs continues to depend on outside vices, rather than face the reality of Miranda's death, while Murtaugh and Trish struggle to find alone time. Miranda Riggs appears as a vision to Riggs early in the episode and at the very end he remembers walking up to her parents home with her for the first time.
4	4	"There Goes the Neighborhood"	Jason Ensler	Adele Lim	October 12, 2016	T13.20104	6.84
A string of burglaries hits close to home for Murtaugh when one occurs in his own neighborhood, and it gets just as personal for Riggs when another break-in ends in a casualty. Meanwhile, Roger Junior connects with an old friend who might be twisted up in some criminal action of his own.
5	5	"Spilt Milk"	Larry Teng	Seamus Kevin Fahey	October 19, 2016	T13.20105	6.66
Murtaugh delves deep into the psyche of a former navy seal who is wanted for criminal activity, and draws parallels between him and his partner, Riggs, who also served in the military. Riggs' connection to the suspect threatens to interfere with the case, but it also forces him to open up to Murtaugh.
6	6	"Ties That Bind"	Antonio Negret	Erik Mountain	November 9, 2016	T13.20106	7.02
When Riggs and Murtaugh investigate a high-profile case surrounding the murder of a young model, they uncover a vicious secret behind the locked mansion gates of one of LA's wealthiest families. Riggs gets a jolt from his past when he discovers that an old friend of his wife has ties to the case. Back at home, Murtaugh is shocked to hear that his daughter is sending promiscuous photos to her new boyfriend.
7	7	"Fashion Police"	Rob Seidenglanz	Kyle Warren	November 16, 2016	T13.20107	6.60
As Riggs and Murtaugh examine the murder of one of L.A.'s fashion expeditors, they follow a trail of evidence that leads them to an ongoing and exceptionally dangerous underground investigation led by the DEA agent Karen Palmer (Hilarie Burton). In the meantime, Trish and the kids are off visiting colleges, leaving Murtaugh to a "bender" of his own, while Riggs has trouble sleeping through the night due to his all-too-real dreams of Miranda.
8	8	"Can I Get a Witness?"	Jason Ensler	Amanda Green	November 30, 2016	T13.20108	6.43
When a million dollar casino heist takes a deadly turn, Riggs befriends the only credible witness, an eight-year-old boy, and takes him into his care. On the flip side, Murtaugh pulls some dangerous stunts in an attempt to prove to everyone that he can be a motorcycle guy. Meanwhile, Riggs contemplates what to do with the money he received from selling his home in Texas.
9	9	"Jingle Bell Glock"	Steve Boyum	Joe Smith	December 7, 2016	T13.20110	6.26
The whole precinct's holiday celebrations are cut short when they're called to examine a ruthless homicide linked to Eddie Flores (guest star Raul Casso), the deranged nephew of a notable drug lord who has a previous history with Riggs. The holiday season weighs heavily on Riggs, who flashes back to past Christmas with his former wife, Miranda. Murtaugh is also a little preoccupied with his neighbor's obnoxious holiday decorations.
10	10	"Homebodies"	Michael Fields	Alex Taub	January 4, 2017	T13.20111	6.30
Riggs and Murtaugh end up in the middle of a turf war as they investigate the murder of a millennial "designer drug" dealer.
11	11	"Lawmen"	Sylvain White	Andy Callahan	January 11, 2017	T13.20109	6.48
Riggs and Murtaugh are pitted against the LA Sheriff’s department.
12	12	"Brotherly Love"	Uta Briesewitz	Stacy A. Littlejohn	January 18, 2017	T13.20112	6.29
Riggs and Murtaugh get involved with a notorious auto theft ring after a car containing a large amount of cocaine is stolen from the impound lot.
13	13	"The Seal is Broken"	Nathan Hope	Adele Lim & Gene Hong	January 25, 2017	T13.20113	6.28
Riggs and Murtaugh investigate a series of violent crimes targeting members of the same church; the anniversary of Miranda's death weighs on Riggs; Trish and Roger butt heads with R.J.
14	14	"The Murtaugh File"	Matt Barber	Seamus Kevin Fahey	February 8, 2017	T13.20114	6.25
A car crash reveals that Cahill is the target of a murderous stalker; Riggs finds Murtaugh's file in Cahill's office and becomes obsessed with finding out about his past; Roger and Trish discover their daughter has a fake ID.
15	15	"As Good As It Getz"	Nick Copus	Rob Wright	February 15, 2017	T13.20115	6.37
Riggs and Murtaugh are forced to work with DEA agent Karen Palmer again, to protect Leo Getz, an ambulance-chasing attorney who was linked to the Cartel. As the three delve further into the case, they begin to realize that Leo may not be the only one with a target on his back. In the meantime, Riggs begins to view Agent Palmer in a new light while Murtaugh is left worried after Trish makes a spontaneous decision.
16	16	"Unnecessary Roughness"	Bethany Rooney	Laura Putney & Margaret Easley	February 22, 2017	T13.20116	6.26
A murder involving a high school football phenomenon draws Riggs and Murtaugh into the lucrative - and corrupt - world of college recruiting. Meanwhile, Murtaugh considers a big change in his professional life, and Riggs contemplates an even bigger shift in his personal life, as he spends more time with DEA Agent Karen Palmer.
17	17	"A Problem Like Maria"	Rob Bailey	Alex Taub	March 8, 2017	T13.20117	5.93
Riggs and Murtaugh team up again with DEA Agent Karen Palmer, and together they gain inside knowledge of dangerous new cartel operations. As Riggs' attachment to Palmer deepens, so do his impulsive actions, further worrying Captain Avery and Delgado. In the meantime, Trish explores the potential of an amazing new career opportunity.
18	18	"Commencement"	Steve Boyum	Matt Miller & Kyle Warren	March 15, 2017	T13.20118	6.02
After making a startling discovery that pertains to Miranda's death, Riggs heads to Mexico and the cartel in search of answers. Worried about Riggs, Murtaugh is seen driving into the night to Mexico.

Season 2 (2017)

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International broadcast

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References

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