Crossing Jordan
Seen it?2001 | 6 seasons | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 7.2 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved Bones or CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 6 seasons and 117 episodes: a long-haul commitment.
- What might put you off
- A big time investment at 6 seasons.
Crossing Jordan is an American television crime/drama series that stars Jill Hennessy as Jordan Cavanaugh, M.D., a crime-solving forensic pathologist employed in the Massachusetts Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 164K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 5 is the high point.
Season 12001 · 23 episodes · 9.0 out of 10Friday- Season 22002 · 22 episodes · 8.7 out of 10Friday
- Season 32004 · 13 episodes · 8.8 out of 10Friday
- Season 42004 · 21 episodes · 8.9 out of 10Friday
- Season 52005 · 21 episodes · 9.2 out of 10Friday
- Season 62007 · 17 episodes · 8.3 out of 10Friday
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Cast & crew
Created by Tim Kring
- Jill HennessyJordan Cavanaugh
- Miguel FerrerGarrett Macy
- Jerry O'ConnellWoody Hoyt
- Steve ValentineNigel Townsend
- Ravi KapoorMahesh 'Bug' Vijay
- Kathryn HahnLily Lebowski