10-8
Encyclopedia
10-8: Officers on Duty is an American police drama
television series. The series aired on ABC
from September 28, 2003 to January 11, 2004. The title is in reference to the ten-code
for "officer in service and available for calls."
, fresh from the police academy is assigned to Senior Deputy John Barnes for his probationary period where he learns the ropes and puts his training into practice.
While he makes his share of rookie mistakes, including being responsible for having a squad car stolen, he also has a keen eye for details exemplified when he is not fooled by a "homeowner" who says he accidentally tripped his home security alarm (the man, who was actually a burglar, had a tattoo of a cross on his arm, but Amonte noticed a mezuzah
on the doorpost).
While he passed his initial evaluation, the show was canceled before his final evaluation was completed.
and E. Duke Vincent.
Police procedural
The police procedural is a subgenre of detective fiction which attempts to convincingly depict the activities of a police force as they investigate crimes. While traditional detective novels usually concentrate on a single crime, police procedurals frequently depict investigations into several...
television series. The series aired on ABC
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
from September 28, 2003 to January 11, 2004. The title is in reference to the ten-code
Ten-code
Ten-codes, also known as ten signals, are code words used to represent common phrases in voice communication, particularly by law enforcement and in Citizens' Band radio transmissions....
for "officer in service and available for calls."
Premise
Rico Amonte, a rookie deputy sheriff with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's DepartmentLos Angeles County Sheriff's Department
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is a local county law enforcement agency that serves Los Angeles County, California. It is the fourth largest local policing agency in the United States, with the New York City Police Department being the first. The second largest is the Chicago Police...
, fresh from the police academy is assigned to Senior Deputy John Barnes for his probationary period where he learns the ropes and puts his training into practice.
While he makes his share of rookie mistakes, including being responsible for having a squad car stolen, he also has a keen eye for details exemplified when he is not fooled by a "homeowner" who says he accidentally tripped his home security alarm (the man, who was actually a burglar, had a tattoo of a cross on his arm, but Amonte noticed a mezuzah
Mezuzah
A mezuzah is usually a metal or wooden rectangular object that is fastened to a doorpost of a Jewish house. Inside it is a piece of parchment inscribed with specified Hebrew verses from the Torah...
on the doorpost).
While he passed his initial evaluation, the show was canceled before his final evaluation was completed.
Cast
- Danny Nucci as Deputy Rico Amonte
- Ernie HudsonErnie HudsonErnest Lee "Ernie" Hudson is an American actor known for his roles as Winston Zeddemore in the Ghostbusters film series, Sergeant Albrecht in The Crow, and Warden Leo Glynn on HBO's Oz.-Early life:...
as Senior Deputy John Henry Barnes - Travis SchuldtTravis SchuldtTravis Schuldt is an American actor. He originated the role of Ethan Winthrop on the NBC soap opera Passions from 1999 to 2002, and played a recurring role of Keith Dudemeister in the sitcom Scrubs from 2006-2008.-Career:...
as Deputy Chase Williams - Christina VidalChristina VidalChristina Abbi Vidal is a former American film and television actress. She is best known for her roles in the films Life with Mikey, Brink! , Freaky Friday ,...
as Deputy Gabriela Lopez - Scott William WintersScott William WintersScott William Winters is an American actor.Winters has three siblings: older brother Dean Winters, who is 12.5 months older, Bradford , and sister Blair. He is best known for playing Cyril O'Reily in the HBO drama Oz opposite his brother, Dean Winters, who appeared as Cyril's brother, Ryan...
as Senior Deputy Matt Jablonski - Miguel SandovalMiguel SandovalMiguel Sandoval is an American film and television actor.Sandoval was born in Washington, D.C. He began working as a professional actor in 1975 when he joined a mime school in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He later joined the troupe full time and continued his study of mime. He began his film career in...
as Captain Otis Briggs - Jamie LunerJamie LunerJamie Michelle Luner is an American television actress, best known for her role as Lexi Sterling on Melrose Place and Rachel Burke on Profiler...
as Senior Deputy Ryan Layne
Production notes
10-8: Officers on Duty was created by Louis St. Clair and Jorge Zamacona, who also served as writers. The series was executive produced by Aaron SpellingAaron Spelling
Aaron Spelling was an American film and television producer. As of 2009, Spelling's eponymous production company Spelling Television holds the record as the most prolific television writer, with 218 producer and executive producer credits...
and E. Duke Vincent.
Episodes
| Episode # | Episode title | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | "Brothers in Arms" | September 28, 2003 |
| 1-2 | "Hard Day's Night" | October 5, 2003 |
| 1-3 | "Gun of a Son" | October 12, 2003 |
| 1-4 | "Badlands" | October 19, 2003 |
| 1-5 | "Blood, Sugar, Sex Magik" | October 25, 2003 |
| 1-6 | "Mercy, Mercy Me" | November 2, 2003 |
| 1-7 | "Late for School" | November 9, 2003 |
| 1-8 | "Gimme Shelter" | November 23, 2003 |
| 1-9 | "Let It Bleed" | November 30, 2003 |
| 1-10 | "The Wild Bunch" | December 7, 2003 |
| 1-11 | "Lucy in the Sky" | December 21, 2003 |
| 1-12 | "Flirtin' with Disaster" | January 11, 2004 |
| 1-13 | "Gypsy Road" | Never aired |
| 1-14 | "Love Don't Love Nobody" | Never aired |
| 1-15 | "The Wild and the Innocent" | Never aired |