Thieves is an American drama television series created by Jim Leonard. The series stars John Stamos, Melissa George, Robert Knepper and Tone Lōc. The series aired on ABC from September 28 to November 23, 2001.[1][2][3]

Thieves
GenreDrama
Created byJim Leonard
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10 (2 unaired)
Production
Executive producersAnne Kopelson
Arnold Kopelson
Jim Leonard
ProducersJohn Stamos
Peter Giuliano
Running time42 minutes
Production companiesHoosier Karma
Kopelson Entertainment
Warner Bros. Television
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseSeptember 28 (2001-09-28) –
November 23, 2001 (2001-11-23)

Plot summary

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After being caught, professional criminals Johnny (John Stamos) and Rita (Melissa George) make a deal with Special Agent Shue (Robert Knepper) to work for the government in exchange for jail time.[1][4]

Cast

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Episodes

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No.TitleDirected by [5]Written byOriginal air dateProd.
code [5]
1"Pilot"James FrawleyJim LeonardSeptember 28, 2001 (2001-09-28)475166
The diamond heist that brings Johnny and Rita 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.
2"Dey Got De Degas"James FrawleyJim LeonardOctober 5, 2001 (2001-10-05)227651
Johnny and Rita dabble in forgery when they are asked to retrieve a stolen Degas painting.
3"Liver Let Die"Steven RobmanBecky Hartman EdwardsOctober 12, 2001 (2001-10-12)227652
Johnny and Rita play doctor when they have to retrieve a stolen liver.
4"Bad Moon Rising"James FrawleyJim LeonardOctober 19, 2001 (2001-10-19)227653
Johnny and Rita are assigned to steal an African artifact back from a museum. Meanwhile, Rita finds herself attracted to a police officer.
5"The General"James FrawleyUnknownNovember 2, 2001 (2001-11-02)227655
Johnny and Rita are dispatched to a Mexican resort to bring back a general who is scheduled to testify at a hearing.
6"Jack's Back"James FrawleyUnknownNovember 9, 2001 (2001-11-09)227656
Johnny and Rita test a museum's security system by stealing gold coins. Also, Rita's new date comes as a surprise to Johnny.
7"Casino"James FrawleyUnknownNovember 16, 2001 (2001-11-16)227657
Johnny and Rita are assigned to steal a list of undercover agents from a man who committed murder to obtain the document.
8"The Long Con"James FrawleySandy IsaacNovember 23, 2001 (2001-11-23)227654
Johnny and Rita have 24 hours to retrieve stolen evidence that is necessary to a racketeering case involving a champion horse breeder.
9"The Green and the Black"TBDTBDUnairedTBA
Johnny and Rita go after his old partner, who was able to steal a plate that prints U.S. currency by using a plan that Johnny had devised 10 years earlier.
10"Home Is Where the Heist Is"TBDTBDUnairedTBA
When Johnny and Rita get an assignment to cohabitate in suburbia to recover a stolen virus, they discover just how comfortable life together could actually be.

References

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  1. ^ a b Michael Speier (September 26, 2001). "Thieves". Variety. Retrieved 2017-06-22.
  2. ^ Shales, Tom (September 28, 2001). "'Thieves': Carnal Caper Falls Flat". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2017-06-22.
  3. ^ Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle (2003). "Thieves (Adventure)". The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present (8th ed.). New York: Ballantine Books. p. 1191. ISBN 978-0-345-45542-0.
  4. ^ Thieves (TV Series 2001– ), retrieved 2019-02-15
  5. ^ a b From the United States Copyright Office catalog: "Public Catalog - Copyright Catalog (1978 to present) - Basic Search [search: "Thieves : no."]"". United States Copyright Office. Retrieved 2017-06-22.
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