Whoever did the casting, pairing of these two leads, is a f..kin' genius. Happening to catch this show, one arvo at my Dad's, this is one cop show, which grew on me. Though it really isn't anything earth shattering, lacking in a kind of slight blandness, you like the show for the characters, mostly Cheech Marin, who's quit his comic days for seriously good acting. It's surprising how good he is he in this, as he will surprise you a bit. Don Johnson, plays a more reckless cop than his Miami Vice days, which he played a much more controlled character. Johnson, an underrated actor (Django Unchained, Machete are any indication) is very good here, and steers the show well, where you some other likable supports. In one episode, he actually had his MV co star in it. Nash is a SF cop (although you don't fee like your in Francisco most of the time) who does his things his way (sound familiar) to get better and more quicker results, and he likes it too. Cheech does still provide some comic relief, and a couple of his own devised lines. He's an asset to the show, it'd only be, half a show without him. Although the show, does have stereotypical traits and some ordinaryness (my word) to it, what you get is quite a good sufficient hour of cop drama, with some action, although it's a long way from the loud, cool glitzy style of Miami, but this one kind of retains a style of it of it's own.
60 Reviews
Good
manitobaman8130 August 2014
I love watching Don Johnson in all the shows he has done. Johnson carries this series and saves it from being a disaster. From an artistic standpoint, it holds its own. I already miss Johnson but I enjoy the others in the cast as well. Johnson and Marin make a solid, if not stilly, team. This was back when television was television, you know what I'm saying? This kind of character piece needs a tight focus so all of the nuances of the characters shine through. With this culture of ignorance in the Information Age persisting, fed by the corporate media, Johnson has appeared in one of his best series yet. It gets 7/10.
Fun fare
winstonfg30 January 2007
Having grown up with Starsky and Hutch, I enjoyed Nash a lot. A fun buddy series, with good chemistry between Johnson and Marin (who actually steals a lot of their scenes together). I can't understand why so many people compare it to Miami Vice, which was posing and pretentious, while this show has its tongue firmly planted in its cheek.
So the plots are far-fetched and the characters are a bit thin ... this is Don Johnson for chrissake. There are enough car chases and pretty women to keep the guys amused (OK, so Yasmine Bleeth couldn't act her way out of a paper bag...who cares?), and some nice by-play between Nash and his formidable ex-wives and daughter.
Don't expect rocket science here. This is definitely beer and crisps material, but enjoyable nonetheless. I give it an 8.
So the plots are far-fetched and the characters are a bit thin ... this is Don Johnson for chrissake. There are enough car chases and pretty women to keep the guys amused (OK, so Yasmine Bleeth couldn't act her way out of a paper bag...who cares?), and some nice by-play between Nash and his formidable ex-wives and daughter.
Don't expect rocket science here. This is definitely beer and crisps material, but enjoyable nonetheless. I give it an 8.
The first 5 seasons were great with great cast members.
leelulori6 March 2004
Warning: Spoilers
When Season 6 introduced Inspectors Antwon Babcock(Cress Williams) and Rachel McCabe(Wendy Moniz), the show tanked. There was no chemistry between Antwon & Harvey and Rachel didn't even belong in the series. There was a real friendship between Harvey & Evan; which, when lost caused the show to lose an exceptional link to viewers. Nash & Joe have the same chemistry that Harvey & Evan had. No one would even think of killing off Joe. Cassity becoming a member of the SFPD was the beginning of the end. Rachel's addition sealed it. I loved the show and certainly San Francisco was shown to the be beautiful city that it is. Nash's ability to solve crimes & know everything instantly was a little over the top, but the show could have remained one of the great ones had the supporting cast been allowed to shine. What made it great in the beginning was slowly killed off.
Was better at the beginning
Taleann6 November 2023
Yes, it's a simple series, but the characters are cool, each with their own unique role, it is fun to watch the team working together. However adding a silicone doll Caitlin Cross, an obnoxious, dumb, "know it all" caricature character with the same (!!!) facial expression in every situation: "look how beautiful I am", is rather upsetting. Hearing her congested voice is a real ordeal too. Wrong genre for this babe who doesn't know what acting even is. This is so pathetic and insulting for the viewer. Do such "actresses" pay in some way to get hired? Probably. What else can they do there is no talent at all?
Brilliant.
MichaelJohnMartin22 July 2003
One of my favourite shows on television,I enjoy it immensely. Don Johnson is at his best,and in his element,in this type of show.His back up in the series,Harvey,Evan and Joe are very likeable as well.And the little side stories with Joe usually getting himself into all manner of situations provide some welcome light relief to the episodes.A shame really that here(in the UK)the channels do not deem it worthy of an earlier time slot,the episode I just watched started at 12.35am,a little late perhaps for a work night,but all in all,an excellent show.
The Car was the Star! It had to be compared to Miami Vice.
FloridaFred26 March 2024
Warning: Spoilers
Comparison to Miami Vice... when Nash Bridges aired in 1996, and Don Johnson (aka "Sonny Burnett") would play the eponymous star of the show, it was inevitable that it would be matched up with Miami Vice.
It is hard to overstate the influence that Miami Vice had on TV and American culture when it aired in the 1980's. "Real music", fancy sports cars, fabulous scenery, beautiful music, and of course the moniker "MTV Cops". That cop show changed everything; it's impact would be felt on TV shows of every genre.
About 7 years have passed since Miami Vice last aired; now comes "Nash Bridges" Would this new show rise to the challenge? Would it be as exciting as Miami Vice, would it have the same impact on the Culture? The producers certainly hoped so (remember that Don Johnson himself takes credit for "Executive Producer", alongside Carlton Cuse).
The producers made some important decisions. Instead of South Florida, they took the setting for Nash Bridges all the way across the country to San Francisco. In the 1990's, that city was engaging, beautiful, and exciting. Watching Nash Bridges today, you can see San Francisco in its glory days.
Next decision was about the cars. Instead of the Italian sports cars that the Cops drove in Miami Vice, we get American Muscle Cars. Other cars that appear in the show include 7-series Beamers (including the one driven by Joe Fernandez), with a few S-class Mercedes Benz thrown in from time to time.
But the main automobiles featured are the 1960's and 1970's classic Detroits. A great example is the episode "Gun Play", there is an epic car chase between the Hemi-Cuda and a red 1968 Z/28 Camaro. That chase is reminisicent of "Bullitt", as the cars appear to jump off the ground on the hilly streets of San Francisco.
There was additional "nostalgia" for the 1960's and 70's thrown in (given Don Johnson's age at time the show aired, this would be appropriate).
The producers brought in Cheech Marin. Older viewers would remember the comedy duo Cheech and Chong, from the 1970's vinyl albums featuring "Pedro and Man", to the "Up in Smoke" movies. And, by casting a Latin actor as the co-star/partner, the producers covered the bases on having a minority person play a major part in the show.
Speaking of minorities, for various reasons the Oriental co-stars on Nash Bridges did not last long. Lt. A. J. Shimamura, played by actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, was gone before the show got off the ground. Inspector Michelle Chan, played by actress Kelly Hu, lasted 23 episodes before she was pulled to star in another TV show.
More about the American Muscle cars, specifically the 1970 Plymouth Hemi-Cuda driven by Nash Bridges.
For many Nash Bridges fans, that car is the star! A number of 'Cudas and Barracudas were cloned to look like the super-rare 1970 V-code Hemi-Cuda convertible; none of them were the actual thing. Do an internet search for Nash Bridges Hemi-Cuda, and you can find the details and the auto body shops that cranked out the 5 or 6 cloned Hemi-Cudas that were used for this TV show.
> > > At an auction in Kissimmee, Florida in January 2024, a 1970 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda convertible sold for $2.15 Million dollars. The exact same color as Nash Bridge's car (Lemon Twist), only with a brown interior. As of the date of this review, that 'Cuda is for sale at a Nevada Automobile Dealership. Asking price is $2,575,000
The music. Playing "real music", especially during car chases and action scenes, which had been so successful on Miami Vice, was used on Nash Bridges. It adds some pep to the scenes, especially the car chases, but it just didn't work like it did on Miami Vice.
Speaking of music, there is a major reference to the Grateful Dead. Inspector Harvey Leek is reportedly a "Dead Head", but that is questionable, since most Dead Heads were also acid heads (LSD users). The Grateful Dead would be appropriate for a show based in San Francisco (the producers could have gone with any great SF band from the Fillmore Era, including Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna, It's A Beautiful Day, Santana, et al).
A few other 60's and 70's bands are mentioned or given a cameo on Nash Bridges. However, many of the tunes used as background music is from now-forgotten bands of the 1990's.
Another casting trick used in Miami Vice was carried over to Nash Bridges. There were cameo appearances, sometimes for several episodes, by famous musicians, wrestlers, politicians, movie stars, TV stars. In Miami Vice you had Ted Nugent and Frank Zappa, on Nash Bridges you got Steve Austin, Meat Loaf, and Yasmine Bleeth (more about her in minute).
Speaking of casting, it was nice to see some of the regulars from Miami Vice brought on as guest stars. Martin Ferrero ("Izzy") is a criminal, John Diehl ("Vito") is a rogue Secret Service agent, and of course Philip Michael Thomas ("Rico Tubbs") gets an episode. And to reciprocate, they brought in Tommy Chong to round out the Cheech and Chong duo.
But some cast regulars were downright annoying. Character "Cassidy" was a total pain. Yasmine Bleeth. Richard Bettina (the cop who is always trying to outdo Nash). And others.
Making Nash's daughter Cassidy a Police Officer in the final season was about as bad as it gets. A really poor decision by the writers and producers. Total flop.
None of the women regulars on Nash Bridges are particulary attractive. Granted, Don Johnson is well into his 40's, they can't fix him up with hot 20-somethings (although they did put him with Yasmine Bleeth in a later season; some people thought that she was highly rated on the beauty scale).
In the middle of the 4th season, as the show struggled in the Nielsen Ratings, the Casting Department dragged in Yasmine Bleeth, formerly of the TV show Baywatch. She becomes the love/hate interest for Nash Bridges. Never mind the 20 years age difference, the producers needed a good looking girl to spike up the show... Bleeth was it.
The real problem with Nash Bridges, why I don't rate it very high? Like many TV shows, they didn't know when to end it. The first three seasons would have drawn a combined 7 Star rating, maybe 8 stars. But regrettably, Seasons 4, 5, and 6 are included in the mix, those seasons each rate 4 or 5 stars.
In those last 3 seasons, the Criminals and the crimes take a back seat to the sexual escapades of Nash, his fellow cops, his dysfunctional family members, and any guest star who appears in that episode. Yes, there were innuendos in the first 3 seasons, but in these last 3 seasons, there was way too much skin.
So, my total rating for this entire show, which could have gleaned 7 stars, gets pulled down to 6 stars, thanks to the last 3 seasons.
BEFORE YOU THUMBS UP MY REVIEW:
See the PHOTOS that I took of the Hemi-Cuda! Scroll through the photos on the IMDb Nash Bridges main page... look for the picture of two (2) Hemi-Cudas parked on the street in San Francisco.
Where I took that shot: In year 1997, I was driving in downtown San Francisco. A small crowd of people was gathered in front of a department store, the two Lemon Twist 'Cudas were parked next to the curb. I knew immediately it was "Nash Bridges! They are filming a scene!" I threw my car into park, put my flashers on, got out and took that photograph.
* * * * * * 6 Stars for Nash Bridges * * * * * *
Florida Fred.
It is hard to overstate the influence that Miami Vice had on TV and American culture when it aired in the 1980's. "Real music", fancy sports cars, fabulous scenery, beautiful music, and of course the moniker "MTV Cops". That cop show changed everything; it's impact would be felt on TV shows of every genre.
About 7 years have passed since Miami Vice last aired; now comes "Nash Bridges" Would this new show rise to the challenge? Would it be as exciting as Miami Vice, would it have the same impact on the Culture? The producers certainly hoped so (remember that Don Johnson himself takes credit for "Executive Producer", alongside Carlton Cuse).
The producers made some important decisions. Instead of South Florida, they took the setting for Nash Bridges all the way across the country to San Francisco. In the 1990's, that city was engaging, beautiful, and exciting. Watching Nash Bridges today, you can see San Francisco in its glory days.
Next decision was about the cars. Instead of the Italian sports cars that the Cops drove in Miami Vice, we get American Muscle Cars. Other cars that appear in the show include 7-series Beamers (including the one driven by Joe Fernandez), with a few S-class Mercedes Benz thrown in from time to time.
But the main automobiles featured are the 1960's and 1970's classic Detroits. A great example is the episode "Gun Play", there is an epic car chase between the Hemi-Cuda and a red 1968 Z/28 Camaro. That chase is reminisicent of "Bullitt", as the cars appear to jump off the ground on the hilly streets of San Francisco.
There was additional "nostalgia" for the 1960's and 70's thrown in (given Don Johnson's age at time the show aired, this would be appropriate).
The producers brought in Cheech Marin. Older viewers would remember the comedy duo Cheech and Chong, from the 1970's vinyl albums featuring "Pedro and Man", to the "Up in Smoke" movies. And, by casting a Latin actor as the co-star/partner, the producers covered the bases on having a minority person play a major part in the show.
Speaking of minorities, for various reasons the Oriental co-stars on Nash Bridges did not last long. Lt. A. J. Shimamura, played by actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, was gone before the show got off the ground. Inspector Michelle Chan, played by actress Kelly Hu, lasted 23 episodes before she was pulled to star in another TV show.
More about the American Muscle cars, specifically the 1970 Plymouth Hemi-Cuda driven by Nash Bridges.
For many Nash Bridges fans, that car is the star! A number of 'Cudas and Barracudas were cloned to look like the super-rare 1970 V-code Hemi-Cuda convertible; none of them were the actual thing. Do an internet search for Nash Bridges Hemi-Cuda, and you can find the details and the auto body shops that cranked out the 5 or 6 cloned Hemi-Cudas that were used for this TV show.
> > > At an auction in Kissimmee, Florida in January 2024, a 1970 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda convertible sold for $2.15 Million dollars. The exact same color as Nash Bridge's car (Lemon Twist), only with a brown interior. As of the date of this review, that 'Cuda is for sale at a Nevada Automobile Dealership. Asking price is $2,575,000
The music. Playing "real music", especially during car chases and action scenes, which had been so successful on Miami Vice, was used on Nash Bridges. It adds some pep to the scenes, especially the car chases, but it just didn't work like it did on Miami Vice.
Speaking of music, there is a major reference to the Grateful Dead. Inspector Harvey Leek is reportedly a "Dead Head", but that is questionable, since most Dead Heads were also acid heads (LSD users). The Grateful Dead would be appropriate for a show based in San Francisco (the producers could have gone with any great SF band from the Fillmore Era, including Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna, It's A Beautiful Day, Santana, et al).
A few other 60's and 70's bands are mentioned or given a cameo on Nash Bridges. However, many of the tunes used as background music is from now-forgotten bands of the 1990's.
Another casting trick used in Miami Vice was carried over to Nash Bridges. There were cameo appearances, sometimes for several episodes, by famous musicians, wrestlers, politicians, movie stars, TV stars. In Miami Vice you had Ted Nugent and Frank Zappa, on Nash Bridges you got Steve Austin, Meat Loaf, and Yasmine Bleeth (more about her in minute).
Speaking of casting, it was nice to see some of the regulars from Miami Vice brought on as guest stars. Martin Ferrero ("Izzy") is a criminal, John Diehl ("Vito") is a rogue Secret Service agent, and of course Philip Michael Thomas ("Rico Tubbs") gets an episode. And to reciprocate, they brought in Tommy Chong to round out the Cheech and Chong duo.
But some cast regulars were downright annoying. Character "Cassidy" was a total pain. Yasmine Bleeth. Richard Bettina (the cop who is always trying to outdo Nash). And others.
Making Nash's daughter Cassidy a Police Officer in the final season was about as bad as it gets. A really poor decision by the writers and producers. Total flop.
None of the women regulars on Nash Bridges are particulary attractive. Granted, Don Johnson is well into his 40's, they can't fix him up with hot 20-somethings (although they did put him with Yasmine Bleeth in a later season; some people thought that she was highly rated on the beauty scale).
In the middle of the 4th season, as the show struggled in the Nielsen Ratings, the Casting Department dragged in Yasmine Bleeth, formerly of the TV show Baywatch. She becomes the love/hate interest for Nash Bridges. Never mind the 20 years age difference, the producers needed a good looking girl to spike up the show... Bleeth was it.
The real problem with Nash Bridges, why I don't rate it very high? Like many TV shows, they didn't know when to end it. The first three seasons would have drawn a combined 7 Star rating, maybe 8 stars. But regrettably, Seasons 4, 5, and 6 are included in the mix, those seasons each rate 4 or 5 stars.
In those last 3 seasons, the Criminals and the crimes take a back seat to the sexual escapades of Nash, his fellow cops, his dysfunctional family members, and any guest star who appears in that episode. Yes, there were innuendos in the first 3 seasons, but in these last 3 seasons, there was way too much skin.
So, my total rating for this entire show, which could have gleaned 7 stars, gets pulled down to 6 stars, thanks to the last 3 seasons.
BEFORE YOU THUMBS UP MY REVIEW:
See the PHOTOS that I took of the Hemi-Cuda! Scroll through the photos on the IMDb Nash Bridges main page... look for the picture of two (2) Hemi-Cudas parked on the street in San Francisco.
Where I took that shot: In year 1997, I was driving in downtown San Francisco. A small crowd of people was gathered in front of a department store, the two Lemon Twist 'Cudas were parked next to the curb. I knew immediately it was "Nash Bridges! They are filming a scene!" I threw my car into park, put my flashers on, got out and took that photograph.
* * * * * * 6 Stars for Nash Bridges * * * * * *
Florida Fred.
Bring back Nash Bridges
mrystein4 August 2006
I really enjoy watching Don Johnson in all the shows he's done. I've been recording them for years. I watched most of the shows several times over and never get tired of seeing that man in action or his smile. Please keep airing the series. I already miss him. I also enjoy the others in the cast. I love that Cuda and the way he drives it. Are you going to bring the show back? I think you should and I hope you will. Don Johnson and Cheech Martin (Joe) make a great team. Nash's dad is sweet. And I just love Pepe. Harvey is great and a super addition to the SUI. I love that he's a deadhead and the way he dresses. Nash is the best and knows what he's doing. Bring him back, please.
Fun for the stoned and ignorant
ric-10529 April 2007
I enjoyed watching Nash Bridges, when I was stoned enough. It was flashy, had amusing actors and wonderful location shots. It brought back my days as a bicycle messenger in SF.
My father-in-law, an ex-cop born and raised in San Francisco, despised the show as utter bull####. I suspect his opinion reflected the views of many cops. Why isn't Bridges in a chain of command? Why aren't reports filed whenever a firearm is fired? Ah, reality is superfluous here. Just enjoy the flash.
For viewers who are sufficiently stoned, and unaware of the realities of police work, Nash Bridges is great fun.
My father-in-law, an ex-cop born and raised in San Francisco, despised the show as utter bull####. I suspect his opinion reflected the views of many cops. Why isn't Bridges in a chain of command? Why aren't reports filed whenever a firearm is fired? Ah, reality is superfluous here. Just enjoy the flash.
For viewers who are sufficiently stoned, and unaware of the realities of police work, Nash Bridges is great fun.
Best series in the whole world
djoledrago6 May 2006
Nash Bridges is one of the best series I ever watch.When first season starts I don't like it but...when I watch next episode and next episode I said to myself "I really like this series"I really like Nash Bridges because it's high action drama about two best cop in San Francisco.Cheech Marin as Joe Dominguez is one of the best comedian in the world and Don Johnson as Nash Bridges is very smart man who knows everything.We must say something about Jeff Pery who like his bes music group "Greatfull Dead" and old Nick as James Gammon.San Francisco is the best place to record this show...hide street,cable cars,Alcatraz island and other thinks in pleasant San Francisco California.It's to bad because of six season Nash Bridges it's small!But this is the best rating series in America..
Burn This Bridge
qormi4 July 2008
This is beyond a doubt the worst detective show to appear on television. Don Johnson must have had an ironclad no - cancellation clause in his contract because the show was mired in the bottom of the Nielsens. The show was muddled, to say the least. The sets were confusing. Cool-guy Don naturally lived in a penthouse/loft hybrid of a place with bricks appearing here and there in the decor. His ex-wife and daughters kept cropping up to add deadweight to a dead show. By the way, did you know that Don was shagging the 17-year old girl who played his daughter (Jody O'Keefe)? I read it in the Enquirer, and most of that stuff, believe it or not, is true. The supporting cast was composed of boring character actors, not the least being Cheech Marin. The balding, pudgy actor was a mere shadow of the funnyman of the 70's and 80's. He was a humorless, bland, chubby, depressed-looking guy. So when this 5'1" dynamo married a sexy Swedish bombshell on the show, credibility took another hit. And what about the police station or city hall or whatever it was? It was always under construction, it seemed. Another annoying detail. Don Johnson was cool in Miami Vice. Here, he just wore a sweater-vest and sportcoat and acted bored. That 1971 Challenger he rode around in was yellow with a white interior(yuck!). It, too, seemed bored.
Great Show!
SonicStuart1 June 2004
Nash Bridges was cool mystery show! Nash Bridges (Don Johnson) is a detective fights crime on the streets of San Francisco while driving around in his yellow 70ish Plymouth Hemi Barracuda. He's the typical super-cop on the beat, who always wins in the end. Unfortunately, his personal relationships leave much to be desired. He has two ex-wives, a 16-year-old daughter needing a lot of supervision, and a father with Alzheimer's disease who keeps getting kicked out of retirement homes and dropping by to visit. My mom and my mom's boyfriend introduced me to this show and I thought it was neat. I remember when I first watched this show on USA Network which the network where the repeats were shown while the new episodes were on CBS. They should release the complete series of this show out on to DVD. Before Don Johnson did this show he did the famous TV-show Miami Vice! You might like this show if you like CSI: Miami, Dark Angel or 90210.
User Rating: 10/10
BOTTOM LINE: EXCELLENT!
User Rating: 10/10
BOTTOM LINE: EXCELLENT!
Wish the reruns were on in the evening
HenryStinson23 May 2006
Characters are great and for the most part characters and acting are very believable. It's great the way the side story lines with the various characters thread from show to show. Very creative, and a lot of fun to watch. I often am late to work just so I can watch both morning reruns. I'd love to be able to watch it late at night (like 10 and 11 PM). I'm a fan of Law and Order: CI (the original with Vincent D'Onofrio and Kathryn Erbe), so I wouldn't want that show shoved aside for Nash Bridges.
BTW, I'm also a huge Monk fan -- another San Francisco detective. Funny, huh?
BTW, I'm also a huge Monk fan -- another San Francisco detective. Funny, huh?
Outfits
cuzinmex10 May 2006
Nash Bridges was my all time favorite show. I never missed an episode when it was fresh and I've never missed a rerun. Whomever dressed Don for the role did an outstanding job. He wore a different outfit for each show . I'd like to know if anyone who reads this would know whom I could email or write to and try to obtain one of each outfits he wore. It has been awhile since the show went off the air but someone who helped make the show might know who was responsible for his clothes. What a car he drove? That would be hard to duplicate but somewhere someone may just have one. What can one say about Cheech, I know Don was the star but without Cheech it may have not been as funny. Hope someone can help.
Worst tv show ever written
Dawna288 March 2022
Entertaining stuff
simon7017 February 2003
Great action, storylines, jokes and San Francisco looking at its very best - nearly every episode gives a flavour of what the city is like.
Top notch entertainment, poorly scheduled all over the place by ITV in the UK.
Top notch entertainment, poorly scheduled all over the place by ITV in the UK.
six seasons of fun
MichaelM246 July 2001
NASH BRIDGES has occupied my Friday nights since the second season, when I started watching. Every Friday, it felt like I was sitting down with a group of friends with it's great combination of the right actors in the right roles. The supporting characters were just as interesting as the main characters, with each having their own background developed over the years. The best episodes were clearly in the early years, and while the show seemed to be losing some steam in the final season, it never lost it's entertainment value, even with the weak moments it had. Yasmine Bleeth was, thankfully, not there that long. She was a really bad character and proved she didn't have much talent. The final season introduced us to Cress Williams and the beautiful Wendy Moniz, who were both welcomes addition, but unfortunately, the show was cancelled, and we never got to learn a lot about either character. The show sometimes did get a little too talky, and the show did hurt itself by making Jodi Lyn-O'Keefe become a cop in the final season, a decision that was really bad and made her character become hated by many fans of the show. Cassidy worked best as Nash's daughter, but she was just never believable as a tough cop. But the five seasons before it out-weigh the lackluster sixth season, with plenty of episodes providing a well-balanced mixture of humor, action, and character. The moments between Nash and his father were always touching, making for some pleasant father/son moments that are hardly ever seen on television these days. Cheech Marin was always a riot with his get-rich-quick schemes and general bad luck, and Jeff Perry's Harvey Leek should go down as one of the best supporting characters on television. I just wish they had never killed off Kelly Hu's character. She was really good, and we instead got Bleeth as an extremely poor substitute. But the good times live on in reruns on USA, giving me plenty of nights to catch up with the humor, action, and characters (and of course, the car) that made NASH BRIDGES such a fun show.
Nash bridges rules
kp1221-131 January 2007
Nash bridges should not of been cancelled as it was one of the best cop series to come out of America.Iam trying to purchase the DVD's in UK but after extensive searching i am still unable to find any company or person selling them.I think this is just a brilliant show & it was really under rated.I love watching the re runs & don & Chech make the program brilliant as they bounce off of each other so well.GREAT.NASH BRIDGES FOR PRESIDENT YEAH.Anyone who watches this program will realise what they have been missing.Don Johnson directed this & did this through his own company so he believed in it so give it a try.YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.
Great Show
dpalme6 June 2006
One of the best cop shows I have seen on Television in years and I still watch the old 60's programs a lot.
The only down side is Jamie Gomez, this guy couldn't act if his life depended on it.
Don Johnson has scored another winner after his successful run with Miami Vice.
I only wish they would have kept the program on for a few more years...the way they ended the final season allowed for a possible return.....but reruns will have to work for now although it would be cool to see Don and Cheech make a television movie similar to what they have done with the Waltons.
The only down side is Jamie Gomez, this guy couldn't act if his life depended on it.
Don Johnson has scored another winner after his successful run with Miami Vice.
I only wish they would have kept the program on for a few more years...the way they ended the final season allowed for a possible return.....but reruns will have to work for now although it would be cool to see Don and Cheech make a television movie similar to what they have done with the Waltons.
Great to watch
paulONeil686 August 2019
Rumours floats this this show is coming back either for a season or a special.
It deserves to come back.
It's funny and has cool stories with good casting.
Plenty of heart ache aswell.
It's a good show and always will be
It's a good show and always will be
What else can I say, THE BEST SHOW THAT THERE EVER WAS!
PaulietheParrot14 September 2004
What else can it be. Don Johnson/Cheech Marin had what is by far the best chemistry on the show that makes it so watchable. One other note that I would like to say is that since I used to live in the Bay area during the duration of the series, I always wanted to be an extra on the series. I tried but never really made it through. The only thing that I would say is that since SF was a great place wher Nash and his Sexy '70-'71 Plymouth Baracuda (my favorite classic car!) made it's way onto TV I would really like to see this show go into DVD one of these days since this is by far one of the best crime dramas in history in simialar to The Price is Right of Cop Shows! The only thing I have to say is that since the show got canned back in May '01 I really wanted to see the ending in it's right of way but since the show was getting too expensive I thought six seasons is one hell of a run to begin with! Also the locations during the shows 6 seasons with the Routunda, (season 1 and some of season 2) the Hyde St. Pier (seasons 2-4) and the Embarcadero shelter (seasons 4-6) I would have to pick the Hyde St. Pier as the favorite SIU offices!
Rating 10/10 One of the best shows on TV next to NYPD Blue which is sadly leaving after this season (2004-05) 12th season ending shows!
Rating 10/10 One of the best shows on TV next to NYPD Blue which is sadly leaving after this season (2004-05) 12th season ending shows!
Great Nash Moments
NashBridges678830 December 2004
This show was so great, and what made is so great was the chemistry between the actors and characters, however there are a few moments that defined the show. From good and happy moments to the worst and bleakest of moments, they have left this show to be among the best. I feel that some of the best moments in this show's history are when Nash was over Lisa's house and after they were arguing, Nash apologized for everything he did to hurt her, and when she left for Paris, her and Nash fell in love again and they were split apart again. Also when Evan Cortez was killed in Jackpot part 2. When they showed Harvey crying as he was cleaning out Evan's desk.
This show is one of the best shows in television history.
This show is one of the best shows in television history.
One of the greats!
hawk-5824 June 2005
For the first 5 years, this show was outstanding. It had everything - good acting and character development, interesting actors, great guest stars, great locale (I live in the Bay Area and knew someone who worked on the show the first couple of seasons), humor, pathos - everything that makes a TV show watchable and fun. In fact, I was amazed when I looked through the IMDb list of actors who appeared during the life of the show; just about everyone who is anyone on the small screen, and then some. As with all shows, with season 6 it began showing its age and had declined, so it was time to end it. What a great run it was, though! I hope they bring it out on DVD soon so we can enjoy at our leisure without commercials. I rate it 9 out of 10 for the first 5 seasons!
Fun Television
Brownsbros316 January 2008
Warning: Spoilers
It's a shame that this show didn't get more recognition. I think had it not been in the Friday night "death slot" (10pm ET/9pm CT), it would have been a bigger hit than it already was. For a guy that at the time was getting close to fifty years old, Don Johnson still had that charm and leading man charisma needed to carry a series. Cheech Marin surprised me by showing so much character depth. For a guy that was thought to be just a one trick pony with the "Cheech and Chong" movies, he blossomed into a very talented actor. The funny part was that his character was originally going to be recurring, but he was so good, that they brought him in full time.
As for the rest of the show, the dialog always included some razor sharp wit, and they also told some very compelling stories along the way. It started out as being about just one guy, but wound up being about the entire SIU team.
I had just two regrets regarding the series. I wished they could have kept Annette O'Toole around longer. I thought of all the women Nash was around, she had the best chemistry with him. When they were together, the sparks were very visible. On the other hand, I know that a large portion of the romance hype went to Yasmine Bleeth when she was brought to the show. While I enjoyed her adversarial confrontations with Johnson, I didn't really care for them as a couple. Most of that has to do with Yasmine being 15 years younger than Don. They just looked awkward.
The other thing I didn't like was in the later seasons when they started adding more "comedy" characters. I hated Boz Bishop, the white guy who thinks he's black. Every time that idiot came on, I felt like changing the channel. Then there was the time they had Rene Auberjoinois make an appearance as Nash's bumbling cousin from Scotland. The gags were not funny and drug down the whole show.
Minus those two items. Nash is definitely a show worth going out of your way to see. It's a great combination of action, suspense, drama, and humor.
As for the rest of the show, the dialog always included some razor sharp wit, and they also told some very compelling stories along the way. It started out as being about just one guy, but wound up being about the entire SIU team.
I had just two regrets regarding the series. I wished they could have kept Annette O'Toole around longer. I thought of all the women Nash was around, she had the best chemistry with him. When they were together, the sparks were very visible. On the other hand, I know that a large portion of the romance hype went to Yasmine Bleeth when she was brought to the show. While I enjoyed her adversarial confrontations with Johnson, I didn't really care for them as a couple. Most of that has to do with Yasmine being 15 years younger than Don. They just looked awkward.
The other thing I didn't like was in the later seasons when they started adding more "comedy" characters. I hated Boz Bishop, the white guy who thinks he's black. Every time that idiot came on, I felt like changing the channel. Then there was the time they had Rene Auberjoinois make an appearance as Nash's bumbling cousin from Scotland. The gags were not funny and drug down the whole show.
Minus those two items. Nash is definitely a show worth going out of your way to see. It's a great combination of action, suspense, drama, and humor.
great characters rescue a standard crime drama
jefu29 April 2002
Nash Bridges is a more or less routine crime/police drama series, the usual suspects, the usual plots and so on. Its nowhere near as good as the original "Spenser" series, nor as flashy as "Miami Vice".
What rescues this series from mediocrity is the cast. Don Johnson - as Nash Bridges - is just ok as the Infinitely Wise and Wonderful cop who Solves Every Case in the last five minutes of the show. The one human touch to Bridges is his oddly busy but not overly successful love life.
What makes this show fun, and very worth watching is the supporting cast - in particular Cheech Marin (playing Joe Dominguez) as the sidekick. But unlike many sidekicks, he is a real character - played for humour, it is true, but not just one dimensional. It may not sound right to say that Johnson and Marin have "chemistry" on screen, but they very definitely do. This adds a nice quirky touch when they are repeatedly taken for a gay couple (in odd situations) by a gay man.
Toss in a few more excellent supporting actors - especially Jeff Perry as Harvey Leek, a detective and James Gammon as Bridges father (though the continuity on his Alzheimers is seriously missed) and the show really starts to work.
The finishing touches are added in by some continuing plot elements - Mr Woody the racehorse somehow acquired by Domingues and Bridges father, Dominguez' marriage to Inger - a swedish woman - is romantic and successful - but with both sides seeing the others problems. Leek's fascination with the Grateful Dead. Angel the Angel. The ghostly disco music in the police station (which is in a boat that was evidently used for raves). Dominguez' schemes for making money.
The show manages to maintain a sense that the people involved had fun, and dont take it too seriously. One fun episode paired Don Johnson with his partner in Miami vice (Philip Michael Thomas) and Cheech Marin with his ex-comedy partner (Tommy Chong) and a wonderful scene takes place in a marijuana buyers club - playing off the "Cheech and Chong" drug themes.
In another episode, Dominguez directs traffic in grand style on Halloween to the sound of the Village People song "YMCA" (all the funnier if you've seen people dancing to the song and making the letters "Y", "M", "C" "A" as they dance).
If you want serious crime drama - go for something else - if you want a relaxed, easy to watch show with the requisite Car Chases, Guns and Nasties and with fun characters, tongue in cheek humour and a cast that rarely lets you down, this is made to order.
What rescues this series from mediocrity is the cast. Don Johnson - as Nash Bridges - is just ok as the Infinitely Wise and Wonderful cop who Solves Every Case in the last five minutes of the show. The one human touch to Bridges is his oddly busy but not overly successful love life.
What makes this show fun, and very worth watching is the supporting cast - in particular Cheech Marin (playing Joe Dominguez) as the sidekick. But unlike many sidekicks, he is a real character - played for humour, it is true, but not just one dimensional. It may not sound right to say that Johnson and Marin have "chemistry" on screen, but they very definitely do. This adds a nice quirky touch when they are repeatedly taken for a gay couple (in odd situations) by a gay man.
Toss in a few more excellent supporting actors - especially Jeff Perry as Harvey Leek, a detective and James Gammon as Bridges father (though the continuity on his Alzheimers is seriously missed) and the show really starts to work.
The finishing touches are added in by some continuing plot elements - Mr Woody the racehorse somehow acquired by Domingues and Bridges father, Dominguez' marriage to Inger - a swedish woman - is romantic and successful - but with both sides seeing the others problems. Leek's fascination with the Grateful Dead. Angel the Angel. The ghostly disco music in the police station (which is in a boat that was evidently used for raves). Dominguez' schemes for making money.
The show manages to maintain a sense that the people involved had fun, and dont take it too seriously. One fun episode paired Don Johnson with his partner in Miami vice (Philip Michael Thomas) and Cheech Marin with his ex-comedy partner (Tommy Chong) and a wonderful scene takes place in a marijuana buyers club - playing off the "Cheech and Chong" drug themes.
In another episode, Dominguez directs traffic in grand style on Halloween to the sound of the Village People song "YMCA" (all the funnier if you've seen people dancing to the song and making the letters "Y", "M", "C" "A" as they dance).
If you want serious crime drama - go for something else - if you want a relaxed, easy to watch show with the requisite Car Chases, Guns and Nasties and with fun characters, tongue in cheek humour and a cast that rarely lets you down, this is made to order.
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