CBS, 2000-2004

A drama inspired by the real-life experiences of former New York Deputy Police Commissioner Jack Maple, The District revolves around Jack Mannion (Craig T. Nelson), a tenacious champion of the underdog and an avowed crime-fighter, whose revolutionary tactics have resulted in a 50-percent drop in crime, first in Boston, then in Newark, N.J.

His latest challenge is Washington, D.C., which, despite being home to more law enforcement agencies than any other city on the planet, is riddled with crime and has a local police department that is demoralized and ineffective.

Jean appears in the recurring role of Mannion's ex-wife, Detective Sherry Regan, with whom he has shared an on-again, off-again romance for years. Her performance in 2001 earned her an Emmy Nomination.

Episodes:

Pot Scrubbers -12/02/00
Mannion goes after a dealer who is supplying drugs to rich executives. Meanwhile, he is surprised by a visit from the love of his life -- fiery red-headed ex-wife Sherry (Jean), with whom he is clearly still in love and speaks of frequently. So he is understandably shocked when she tells him that she is planning to remarry.

A Southern Town-2/24/01
Mannion goes to New York to attend his ex-wife's wedding — and perhaps stop it; an ex-cop accuses Noland of covering up a case 30 years ago that involved a politician's son. Jean received and Emmy Nomination for her performance.

The Agony and the Ecstasy -4/21/01
Just as Mannion Sherry are making plans to get back together, their son, Jack Jr., arrives with his new girlfriend and announces they're taking a year off college to travel through Europe. The problems grow bigger when Jack Jr. is confronted by his dad for using ecstasy and is later arrested at a rave party for possession and trafficing.

Fools Russian (Part One) -5/12/01
Mannion's career is suddenly at stake when he turns for help in a current investigation to a Russian mob contact from his past.

Fools Russian (Part Two) -5/19/01
Mannion's career could be finished when his dealings with the Russian mob lead to his suspension.

Lost and Found -9/29/01
Mannion and his team work double duty when an affluent Caucasian government worker and a poor African American woman with a criminal past disappear at the same time. Meanwhile, as Mannion investigates the main suspect in Detective McGregor's murder, he finds the suspect's apartment full of pictures of him, Sherry and his children.

This Too Shall Pass -2/02/02
Mannion goes to NY for his daughter's graduation from police academy and has a hard time saying goodbye to Sherry as they come to terms with their relationship.

Into the Sunset -5/17/03
After losing his job, Jack goes missing, and Sherry teams up with his latest girlfriend, civil-rights lawyer Vanessa Cavanaugh, to track him down. Meanwhile, Cavanaugh discovers something that might save Jack's job.

Free Byrd -10/11/03
Mannion appeals to Sherry to leave New York City and come work for him in Washington, D.C..

The Kindness of Strangers -10/18/03
While Sherry tries to adjust to her new job as Superintendent of Detectives, Chief Mannion and his men investigate the disappearance of teenage girls who all point to an internet stalker.

A House Divided -11/08/03
Mannion investigates the death of a man during a Civil War reenactment. Meanwhile, Sherry and Detective Debrano deal with an experiment gone wrong when a car thief is injured while trying to steal a new anti-theft vehicle.

D.C. Confidential -2/14/04
Mannion reopens the unsolved case of a slain jazz singer when a man identified as Ella’s long lost uncle, a jazz musician last seen fleeing from the murder scene, is found dead himself. Meanwhile, Sherry, now Mannion’s Superintendent of Detectives, would like to move into Ella’s old office.

Family Values -2/28/04
Mannion, Regan and Debreno race against the clock to find a missing 6-year old child who is kidnapped from a playground when her father looks away for a moment. Jean Smart returns as Mannion’s ex-wife, Sherry Regan

Something Borrowed, Something Bruised -5/01/04
Mannion investigates the murder of two young women, one of whom is identified as Debreno’s sometime girlfriend.