"Crossing Jordan" (2001) TV series 2001-2007

User Rating:

7.3/10   

Creator:

Tim Kring

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Release Date:

24 September 2001 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

Plot:

A "sexy, brilliant" Boston medical examiner... Despite a checkered career, Dr. Jordan Cavannaugh goes above and beyond to solve cases.

Plot Keywords:

Detective | Police | Beautiful Woman | Irish American | Boston Massachusetts

Awards:

5 wins & 7 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Mon. Nov. 9	7:00 AM	AETV	Sight Unseen	#1.7
Tue. Nov. 10	7:00 AM	AETV	Digger	#1.8

Cast

Jill Hennessy	...	Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh (117 episodes, 2001-2007)
Miguel Ferrer	...	Dr. Garret Macy (117 episodes, 2001-2007)
Ravi Kapoor	...	Dr. Mahesh 'Bug' Vijayaraghavensatanaryanamurthy / ... (117 episodes, 2001-2007)
Steve Valentine	...	Dr. Nigel Townsend (117 episodes, 2001-2007)
Kathryn Hahn	...	Lily Lebowski (115 episodes, 2001-2007)
Jerry O'Connell	...	Detective Woody Hoyt (88 episodes, 2002-2007)
Ken Howard	...	Max Cavanaugh (49 episodes, 2001-2005)

Also Known As:

Untitled Tim Kring Project (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:MA (some episodes) | Australia:M (some episodes) | Brazil:12

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Tallwind Productions

Trivia:

The launch of the third season was delayed for about half a year to accommodate Jill Hennessy's real-life pregnancy.

Goofs:

Factual errors: Throughout the series, the Boston Police Department is shown to be driving Dodge Intrepid cruisers. In real life, the BPD drives Ford Crown Victorias.

Quotes:

Bug: Remember, heavy object, odd design.
Woody: Thanks. That really narrows things down.
Bug: [mutters] Just trying to help.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Heroes Unmasked: Telling Tales (#1.13)" (2007)

Not trying to be like CSI

Some people say that "Crossing Jordan" is a rip-off of CSI but even though there are some similarities it is not trying to be the same. There are cases and forensics involved, but "Crossing Jordan" is far richer in character development. This show is my favorite because it has both; I don't watch CSI or CSI:Miami because when I want just cases and the forensics involved in solving them, I watch "Forensic Files" and other true crime shows on DSC or TLC. But since I enjoy these things as well as drama and character development (not to mention Jill Hennessy is my favorite actress), I love "Crossing Jordan." Also, the fact that the lead character is a little screwy is fine by me...I prefer it! Makes things interesting.