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The Big Easy

1996 – 1997Show2 seasons35 episodes

CrimeDrama
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic52–
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic52–

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly

Where to watch

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Not for scares, big ideas or warmth.

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The Big Easy episodes

2 seasons · 35 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Pilot, 7.4
  2. S1 E2 Murder in Mind, 7.6
  3. S1 E4 Cinderfella, 8.8
  4. S1 E5 A Dead Man Is Hard to Find, 7.8
  5. S1 E6 Hotshots, 7.6
  6. S1 E7 Stodermayer, 8.2
  7. S1 E9 Crawdaddy, 8.3
  8. S1 E10 The Love Doctor, 7.2
  9. S1 E11 That Voodoo That You Do, 8.6
  10. S1 E13 Big Life, 8.7
  11. S1 E14 Master of Illusion, 8.6
  12. S1 E15 Long and Short, 8.4
  13. S1 E16 Lafitte Don't Fail Me Now, 8.2
  14. S1 E17 Don't Shoot the Piano Player, 8.6
  15. S1 E18 Ghost of the Pricky Rose, 7.8
  16. S1 E19 Gatoraide, 8.7
  17. S1 E20 Vamps Like Us, 7.7
  18. S1 E21 One Little Indian, 8.4
  19. S1 E22 The Fabulous Bill Brothers, 8.8
  1. S2 E13 The Black Bag, 5.9

Cast

24 of 39 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Vern Gillum, Kristoffer Tabori, Peter Ellis
Written by
Fred Golan

Everyone

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Facts

August 11, 1996 · October 12, 1997 · Ended

First aired
August 11, 1996
Last aired
October 12, 1997
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 35 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Big Easy?"

Questions about The Big Easy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Big Easy worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 7.1 and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (71 out of 100) than critics (52). Season 2 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 5.9 against 8.2 for the best season.

How long does it take to watch The Big Easy?

25 h

About 25 hours: 35 episodes in 2 seasons of about 43 minutes each, aired from 1996 to 1997.

Is The Big Easy good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.