Jimmy McGovern
Director
Cracker (1997)
Season 1
Crime drama based on the UK TV series about Gerry "Fitz" Fitzgerald, a brilliant but troubled criminal psychologist working alongside the Los Angeles police department.
Released Sept. 18, 1997
Episode 60 min
None+
Keywords: tmdb.self-destruction, tmdb.remake, tmdb.psychologist, tmdb.los-angeles-california, tmdb.forensic-psychology, tmdb.criminal-consultant, imdb.based-on-british-tv-series, imdb.remake
Network: ABC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - True Romance (1)
Fitz assists the police department in tracking down a serial killer who claims to be in love with him. With the clock ticking and minimal evidence to move the investigation along, Fitz must find a way to locate the killer before she strikes again. As if that weren't enough, Fitz is also having problems at home: Judith, his wife, is on the verge of throwing in the towel on their marriage; and Michael, his teen-aged son, finds it extremely difficult to relate to his equally troubled father.
Sept. 18, 1997, midnight
S1E2 - True Romance (2)
Fitz' son, Michael becomes the next target for attack by the serial killer who claims to be in love with Fitz and he must race against the clock to find the killer before his son joins her other victims.
Sept. 25, 1997, midnight
S1E3 - Madwoman
Fitz is hard-pressed to prove the innocence of a murder suspect claiming to have amnesia, despite a mountain of evidence against him. Fitz also tries to woo Judith back home.
Oct. 2, 1997, midnight
S1E4 - Lemmings Will Fly
When a teacher is suspected of killing a young male student, Fitz' mesmerizing interrogation leads to a startling conclusion. Meanwhile, Fitz considers a proposition from Tyler after discovering that Judith is dating their marriage counselor.
Oct. 9, 1997, midnight
S1E5 - Hell Hath No Fury
When a newborn baby goes missing from the hospital, Fitz is convinced the kidnapper is a woman regardless of the witnesses and video evidence.
Oct. 16, 1997, midnight
S1E6 - 'Tis Pity She's a Whore
Fitz joins forces with the LAPD as they track a severely disturbed young couple. Meanwhile, Judith rejects Fitz' latest plea to move back home.
Oct. 23, 1997, midnight
S1E7 - Sons and Lovers
When a young boy is accused of murdering his mother, Fitz retraces the victim's final hours, determined to find another explanation for the vicious crime. Meanwhile, Fitz's family bonding efforts at Sunday dinner blow up in his face.
Nov. 6, 1997, midnight
S1E8 - Talk to Me
When a controversial radio personality is being stalked by one of her listeners, Fitz's investigation yields shocking and deadly results. Meanwhile, Fitz discovers that Judith has plans to spend a romantic evening with their marriage counselor and retaliates by taking Tyler to the same restaurant.
Nov. 13, 1997, midnight
S1E9 - An American Dream
A famous porn star has been murdered, and the evidence seems to indicate that her estranged father is involved. Meanwhile, Fitz has a heart attack, which brings Judith back for a temporary reconciliation.
Dec. 11, 1997, midnight
S1E10 - If (1)
Fitz assists the police in tracking down a serial killer who's killings have all the earmarkings of being revenge killings on the behalf of his severely injured wife. Meanwhile, Judith admits a betrayal of marriage to Fitz.
Jan. 17, 1998, midnight
S1E11 - If (2)
Fitz and the police are startled to discover that the next target for the serial killer is someone they all have a relationship with, putting them under far more pressure, as things become increasingly dangerous. However, there is some uplifting news, as Judith's admission of betrayal somehow brings both herself and Fitz together again.
Jan. 24, 1998, midnight
S1E12 - The Club
Investigating the death of a young woman at a "rave", Fitz discovers a group of teens who have formed a sex club.
Feb. 26, 1999, midnight
S1E13 - Best Boys
Fitz investigates the murders of a landlady and a social worker.
March 5, 1999, midnight
S1E14 - First Love (1)
Fitz helps the police track a serial killer when a police officer is kidnapped.
May 22, 1999, midnight
S1E15 - First Love (2)
When the serial killer abducts a police officer, Fitz takes it upon himself to interrogate Renauldi about the identity of the killer he's protecting.
May 22, 1999, midnight
S1E16 - Faustian Fitz
Fitz is investigating the murder of a little girl.
March 12, 1999, midnight
Network: ABC
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 60 min.
Released: Sept. 18, 1997
Last Air Date: May 22, 1999, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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