Series synopsis
Thieves is an American drama crime television series that premiered on ABC on September 28, 2001. It ended on September 21, 2002. It was created by Jim Leonard. It stars John Stamos, Melissa George, Robert Knepper and Tone Loc.
Two high-class thieves caught red-handed strike a deal with the FBI to avoid imprisonment: put their skills at the service of an inter-agency task force whose mission is to recover missing and stolen government property.
Premise
Two high-class thieves caught red-handed strike a deal with the FBI to avoid imprisonment: put their skills at the service of an inter-agency task force whose mission is to recover missing and stolen government property.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- John Stamos as Johnny
- Melissa George as Rita
- Robert Knepper as Special Agent Shue
- Tone Loc as Agent Al Trundell
Guest cast
- Kiersten Warren
- Armin Shimerman
- Howard Hesseman
- Christina Hendricks
- Dylan Neal
- Wanda De Jesus
- Allison Smith
- Salvatore Antonio as Video Store Clerk
- Sarah Rosenberg as Waitress
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | September 28, 2001 | September 21, 2002 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot The diamond heist that brings them together is a trap set by the Feds, who want to take advantage of their special ""skills."" In exchange for having the charges dropped, the thieves reluctantly agree to work for the Government. Their first mission: to steal, of course. An important videotape is missing, and the bantering pair will have to work together---hurdle No. 1---and use all their resources (legal or not) to recover it. |
September 28, 2001 |
| 2 |
Dey Got de Degas Johnny and Rita dabble in forgery when they are asked to retrieve a stolen Degas painting. -from ABC site |
October 5, 2001 |
| 3 |
Liver Let Die Johnny and Rita play doctor when they have to retrieve a stolen liver. |
October 12, 2001 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 28, 2001 |
| Last aired | September 21, 2002 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |