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Two hotshot undercover cops and their equally tough female handler take down the highest and lowest criminals in L.A. in this pop-culture-heavy, dark, flashy, over-the-top action crime dramedy inspired by Bad Boys and Miami Vice.
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Episodes
1. Pilot
44m
After Van's partner, Andre (VONDIE CURTIS HALL), is murdered while trying to apprehend a powerful car thief, Van gets into a fight with Deaq, who he discovers is Andre's brother. Deaq is a cop who traveled from New York to avenge his brother's death. He and Van become partners and, working with Billie, hunt for a four-man crew that has been stealing cars, cash and valuables from other dealers. The guys know that this gang is responsible for Andre's murder. Van uses his smooth-talking style to gain the confidence of a woman named Cassidy (JENNIFER SKY), hoping she will lead him to Kane (CRAIG SHEFFER), the head of the organization. Van and Deaq trap Kane, using Deaq's uncle, Aquarius (recurring guest star KURT ANDERSON aka disc jockey BIG BOY), as bait. ISAAC HAYES guest stars as Marcus, PAUL GLEASON guest stars as Lannigan and FRED DURST makes a cameo appearance as himself.
2. Girls Own Juice
44m
While out socializing together for the first time--in a valuable sports car taken from the Candy Store without authorization--Van and Deaq encounter a trio of female jewel thieves who destroy the car, getting the pair into trouble with Billie. The cops pose as wealthy jewel buyers to gain the women's trust, but the operation goes awry when two robbery homicide officers get involved, unaware that Van and Deaq are fellow policemen. ANTONIO FARGAS guest stars as Jimmy Lipps.
3. Gone Native
44m
Van and Deaq are sent to infiltrate a gang of Russian mobsters in order to learn whether or not an undercover cop, Dallas (ROD ROWLAND), who has been investigating the gangsters for two years, has actually joined them in their criminal activities. The partners must also stop the contents of a dangerous shipment from entering the United States.
4. Things Done Changed
44m
When Deaq's ex-girlfriend, Rosaria (TAMMY TOWNSEND), has trouble leaving her abusive husband, Alton Loud (TERRENCE HOWARD), Deaq convinces Van and Billie to help stop Alton's armed robbery crew before they steal millions in a well-orchestrated casino heist. Posing as Rosaria's recently paroled cousin, Deaq infiltrates the gang. But Van worries about Deaq's emotional investment in the case, and he and Billie must race to save Deaq when he is exposed as an undercover cop.
5. Ryde or Die
44m
Van and Deaq open a hip Hollywood nightclub to trap a major ring dealing the drug Ecstasy. When the investigation encounters problems, Billie gets involved. Musician BIZ MARKIE guest stars as himself.
6. Ray Ray
44m
Van frees his legendary convict father, Raymond (ROBERT FORSTER - "Mulholland Dr."), from prison to help with a counterfeiting case. Musician IGGY POP guest stars as McNair, a disheveled man with a connection to Raymond.
7. Wet
44m
Van and Deaq search for a female assassin, Sophia Jones (JAMIE BROWN), who plans to kill a club owner, Wisdom Bailey (LAMONT JOHNSON). Bailey is expected to testify against a major gang in exchange for leniency on a murder charge. Sophia's initial attempt leaves Bailey's bodyguards dead, but Bailey escapes. Billie orders the guys to capture Sophia before she ruins the case against the gang. After Deaq poses as a corrupt cop who threatens to expose Sophia if she doesn't pay him, Billie and Van follow her to a meeting place but lose contact. Now, they must race to prevent Deaq from becoming Sophia's next victim.
8. Mighty Blue
44m
On her way to a new job in Houston, Flo (POLLY HOLLIDAY) stops off in her hometown, Cowtown, Texas, and ends up buying an old roadhouse.
9. Get Your Mack On
44m
Van and Deaq struggle to reconcile their distinctively different investigative styles when they go undercover to apprehend a murderous pimp, Nathan (musician PRAS). But when Nathan senses trouble with one of his women, the operation goes awry. If Van and Deaq try to save the woman, they risk exposing the fact that they are cops. They must make a life-or-death decision in order to capture Nathan.
10. Dogtown
44m
Billie arranges for Van and Deaq to work with Shane (JOHN ASHER), a gang member whom they have just apprehended. To avoid going to prison on drug charges, Shane must help Van and Deaq infiltrate a Mexican gang by posing as drug suppliers. The gang's leader, Trey Stone (ERIC MABIUS), is not impressed by Shane, so Van and Deaq gain Trey's confidence by fighting a rival gang. But Shane proves less than trustworthy, and the consequences could be deadly.
Extended Details
- SeriesFastlane
- Closed CaptionsEnglish