Synopsis: From Emmy nominated executive producer/writer Graham Yost ("Speed," "Band of Brothers") and executive producer/director Jon Avnet ("Fried Green Tomatoes," "Uprising") comes this stylish ensemble drama that tells the street-level story of the City of Angels with a unique twist -- as seen from the diverse perspectives of the city’s unsung and imperfect heroes. These are the cops, paramedics, beat reporters, members of the D.A.’s office and city officials whose stories overlap and intertwine, creating the experience that is Boomtown.

In a style that can be described as "Rashomon" meets "Pulp Fiction," the series employs a multiple perspective narrative technique, letting the story unravel as it is experienced from the individual perspectives of the characters -- all of whom have different sensibilities and agendas.

"Sometimes the best way to tell the whole story about something is not to try to tell the whole story, but to tell all the little stories and let the viewers put it together themselves," says series creator Yost of the storytelling style of "Boomtown."

"Boomtown" features Donnie Wahlberg ("Band of Brothers") as Joel Stevens, a dedicated detective; Mykelti Williamson ("Forrest Gump") as "Fearless" Bobby Smith, Stevens’ easy-going, daredevil partner; Neal McDonough ("Minority Report") as David McNorris, a politically savvy and ambitious Deputy D.A.; Gary Basaraba (Brooklyn South) as Ray Hechler, a veteran patrol officer, and Jason Gedrick ("The Last Don"), as Tom Turcotte, a beat cop struggling to prove himself.

Nina Garbiras ("The $treet") stars as Andrea Little, a tough metro reporter whose private life is less than perfect and Lana Parrilla ("Spin City") as Teresa Ortiz, a compassionate paramedic who has already seen too much suffering.

The Cast:
Donnie Wahlberg as Detective Joel Stevens
Mykelti Williamson as Detective Bobby "Fearless" Smith
Neal McDonough as David McNorris
Gary Basaraba as Ray Hechler
Jason Gedrick as Tom Turcotte
Nina Garbiras as Andrea Little
Lana Parrilla as Teresa Ortiz

Production Info:
"Boomtown" is from NBC Studios and DreamWorks Television. Yost and Avnet are executive producers; Avnet is the director.

Airdates:
It airs on NBC, Sundays at 10:00pm ET.

The Episodes:
1-1 Pilot--09/29/2002
When a teenaged girl is killed during a suspected drive-by shooting, the story is revealed as it is experienced by the city's competing cops, paramedics, beat reporters and city officials. Detective Joel Stevens (Donnie Wahlberg) and his partner Bobby "Fearless" Smith (Mykelti Williamson) lead the investigation, while veteran officer Ray Hechler (Gary Basaraba) and his partner Tom Turcotte (Jason Gedrick) pursue a young African-American suspect (guest star Arlen Escarpeta, "American Dreams"). Meanwhile, politically savvy Deputy D.A. David McNorris (Neal McDonough) takes advantage of the tragedy to get some press for himself. Likewise, an ambitious reporter, Andrea Little (Nina Garbiras), tries to learn and leak the victim's identity.

1-2 Possession--10/06/2002
When a telemarketer making random calls overhears a murder in progress, Detectives Stevens (Donnie Wahlberg) and Smith (Mykelti Williamson) race against time to find the love-crazed murderer's (guest star Michael Dunn) next victim - while officers Hechler (Gary Basaraba) and Turcotte (Jason Gedrick) go after the suspect on a city-wide pursuit. Desperate to stop this potential homicide, the police involve DDA McNorris (Neal McDonough), in the mist of a minor crisis of his own as he juggles a morning rendezvous with Andrea (Nina Garbiras), and a surprise visit from his wife (guest star Kelly Rowan).

1-3 The Squeeze--10/13/2002
Fighting to convict flashy defense lawyer Robert Colson (guest star Gregg Henry, "Payback") for the alleged murder of his girlfriend, DDA McNorris (Neal McDonough) uses his relationship with Andrea (Nina Garbiras) to put the case on the front page, while Detectives Stevens (Donnie Wahlberg) and Smith (Mykelti Williamson) lean on his slightly mentally unstable brother (guest star David Burke) in the hopes of rattling a confession. While the homicide strikes an emotional chord with Stevens, he refuses to violate procedure when veteran officer Hechler (Gary Basaraba) suggest the planting of evidence to help force a break in the case.

1-4 Reelin' In The Years--10/20/2002
Tipped off by a third strike felon looking to avoid a lifetime behind bars, Detectives Stevens (Donnie Wahlberg) and Smith (Mykelti Williamson) end a 26-year-old manhunt for the cop-killer "Chimera" (guest star) - who along with fellow anti-capitalist radicals stormed a Los Angeles bank, killing the partner of famed detective Paul Turcotte (guest star). The sudden resurgence of the case forces officer Turcotte (Jason Gedrick) to rehash his childhood memories of the shooting and the effect it had on his father. The arrest validates Andrea's (Nina Garbiras) five year struggle to free Kevin Van Horn (guest star) the unwitting accomplice originally convicted for the slaying as well as bring to light the first encounter between the Tribune reporter and DDA McNorris (Neal McDonough).

1-5 All Hallow's Eve--10/27/2002
When a posse of armed burglars dressed as cowboys kidnap Teresa (Lana Parilla), demanding that she save the life of one of their fallen comrades, Detectives Stevens (Donnie Wahlberg) and Smith (Mykelti Williamson) track the robbery suspects' movements in the hopes of saving the young paramedic's life. Meanwhile, officers Turcotte (Jason Gedrick) and Hechler (Gary Basaraba) keep the streets safe for pumpkin owners as they scour the city for a gang of jack-o-lantern thieves, and DDA McNorris (Neal McDonough) and his wife (guest star Kelly Rowan) enjoy the hospitality of a Hollywood producer at a local Halloween bash.

1-6 The Freak--11/03/2002
When a 10-year-old girl (guest star Demetra Raven) witnesses a Russian mob hit, Det. "Fearless" Smith (Mykelti Williamson) vows to protect her at all costs from the ruthless mob boss (guest star Mark Ivanir) she can incriminate, hoping to end his violent business and repay an old debt to his fallen comrade, Freaktown (Miguel A. Nunez, Jr.). Elsewhere, bodies are falling from the sky as officers Turcotte (Jason Gedrick) and Hechler (Gary Basaraba) search for a possible explanation for a flying corpse, which landed in a southland hot tub.

1-7 Insured By Smith And Wesson--11/10/2002
When a robbery attempt at a sporting goods store turns into a violent hostage stand-off, officer Hechler (Gary Basaraba) volunteers to go in -- pushed by a desire to prove himself in the eyes of fellow detectives, including Stevens (Donnie Wahlberg). Disguised as a paramedic, he enters the store along with Teresa (Lana Parrilla) to check on the hostages and gauge the resolve of the gunmen, but when he is recognized by one of the robbers, Hechler finds himself with a gun to his head -- depending upon one of his fallen heroes and former TV cop, Les Van Buren (guest star Joe Penny, "Jake and the Fatman").

1-8 Crash--11/17/2002
While investigating a deadly accident involving a station wagon and a commercial truck, whose driver alleges the crash was caused by a third car, Detectives Stevens (Donnie Wahlberg) and Smith (Mykelti Williamson) discover the collision may be the work of an insurance fraud ring. With the help of claims investigator and Fearless' former flame, Vicki Pineda (guest star Alex Meneses), they trace the vehicle back to the suspected engineer behind the fatal highway scam.

1-9 The David McNorris Show--12/01/2002
Deputy District Attorney David McNorris (Neal McDonough) comes dangerously close to selling his soul when he obstructs justice in order to protect a murder suspect -- the teenage son of a wealthy Hollywood producer who can help further McNorrisÓ political career. Detectives Stevens (Donnie Wahlberg) and Smith (Mykelti Williamson) pursue the investigation, while the prime suspect appears to skip town on the family Lear jet before officers Turcotte (Jason Gedrick) and Hechler (Gary Basaraba) can detain him.

1-10 Coyote--12/10/2002
When a teenage girl (guest star Anne Jusdson-Yager) is dragged from her mountain home, Detectives Stevens (Donnie Wahlberg) and Smith (Mykelti Williamson) are forced to rely on the only eye witness -- a psychotic man (guest star Silas Weir Mitchell) living like a feral coyote in the hills who mimics animal behavior by mauling one of the girl's attackers. Meanwhile, Andrea's (Nina Garbiras) former relationship with the wild man may hold the key to saving a life as she searches her past to for a key to unlock the disturbed mind of her former friend.

1-11 Monster's Brawl--01/05/2003
Investigating the brutal murder of a homeless man bludgeoned to death with a brick, detectives Stevens (Donnie Wahlberg) and Smith (Mykelti Williamson) stumble across two amateur filmmakers (guest stars Neil Patrick Harris, "Starship Troopers" and Christopher Gorham) who are paying vagrants to become would-be gladiators and battle each other in the park. When the detectives learn the two men bribed the man's murderer -- a homeless drunk (guest star Christian Camargo) -- to land the fatal blows, they team with Officer Turcotte (Jason Gedrick) and DDA McNorris (Neal McDonough) to search for evidence to convict the fight promoters.

1-12 Sinaloa Cowboys--01/12/2003
Responding to a domestic disturbance call, officers Hechler (Gary Basaraba) and Turcotte (Jason Gedrick) find themselves in the middle of a homicide investigation as their feuding couple, John and Sally McBride (guest stars), is linked to a murderous drug heist at meth lab explosion. However, when John has his throat cut outside of the police station, detectives Stevens (Donnie Wahlberg) and Smith (Mykelti Williamson) look to the scorned drug dealer (guest star Casey Sander) as their prime suspect.

1-13 Home Invasion--03/02/2003
Detectives Stevens (Donnie Wahlberg) and Smith (Mykelti Williamson) lead the search for a murderous trio, who are preying on unsuspecting families in their sleep. Determined to stop the killers before they strike again, the detectives stake out the crew's alleged next target. However, when Andrea's (Nina Garbiras) reporting skills threaten their investigation, detectives are forced to give her a front row seat to the perilous manhunt."

1-14 Execution--03/09/2003
On the eve of his execution, a convicted murderer gives a last-minute ultimatum to D.D.A. McNorris (Neal McDonough) -- to save his life or risk the death of a kidnapped L.A.P.D. officer. When the Governor refuses to grant a stay of execution, detectives Stevens (Donnie Wahlberg) and Smith (Mykelti Williamson) -- infuriated by the delivery of the captive officer's mutilated finger -- lead the search, while McNorris pleads with the condemned killer for the officer's life.

1-15 Storm Watch--03/16/2003
Responding to a burglary call, officer Hechler (Gary Basaraba) discovers two of his "blue brothers" murdered in an apparent ambush, with the shooters being tipped off by a member of his own precinct. Responding to the possible police scandal, the FBI locks the station down, leaving detectives Stevens (Donnie Wahlberg) and Ramos (guest star) to weed out the alleged mole, with one of their potential suspects being officer Turcotte (Jason Gedrick). In the hopes of finding the traitor, Hechler turns to an unusual ally -- Andrea (Nina Garbiras) -- the reporter who nearly cost him his badge less then a year ago.

1-16 Fearless--03/30/2003
In a special episode told from his point of view, detective Smith (Mykelti Williamson) relives a painful event from his childhood while investigating the shooting death of a small-time drug dealer. Shaken by his former relationship with the victim and the horrific trauma they shared, Smith must make a life-altering decision as he attempts to battle a childhood demon.

1-17 Blackout--04/13/2003
Aftermath of a drunken night on the town, a frightened D.D.A. McNorris (Neal McDonough) assumes the worst after waking to find his car smashed and covered in blood. Panicked by detective SmithÓs (Mykelti Williamson) investigation of a late-night hit-and-run, the crazed attorney searches for clues to trigger some memory of what happened during his blackout. Elsewhere, officers Hechler (Gary Basaraba) and Turcotte (Jason Gedrick) respond to a possible kidnapping, only to find an elderly man lashed to a bed, screaming for help.

1-18 Lost Child--04/20/2003
Searching for evidence against him, Internal Affairs detective Trumper (guest star Dave Brisbin) reopens the investigation into the death of detective Steven’s (Donnie Wahlberg) baby daughter. Hoping to tear down the detective, Trumper enlists the help of officer Tom Turcotte (Jason Gedrick) as an informant, preying on Tom's desire to rise in rank. Elsewhere, officer Hechler (Gary Basaraba) searches for a pregnant woman’s newborn child, kidnapped after she was attacked, and D.D.A. McNorris (Neal McDonough) makes a dramatic life choice.