Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: PBS
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.0/10
Mathnet
Overview
Mathnet is a segment on the children's television show Square One Television, of which five seasons were produced. This parody of Dragnet featured detectives at the Los Angeles Police Department who solved mysteries using their mathematical skills. There were two main characters: detectives Kate Monday and George Frankly. Mary Watson also had a regular role as the duo's technical analyst, Debbie Williams. The third season had the show's setting moved to New York City. Beginning in the fourth season, Kate Monday was replaced by Pat Tuesday. James Earl Jones played a recurring role as Chief Thad Green. He also briefly appears in season 4 and indicates he knows Pat Tuesday. When the duo was transferred to New York, Captain Joe Greco became their new boss and undercover NYPD officer Benny Pill became their semi-regular backup support.
This production, originally released in 1987, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.0 across its 5 seasons.
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- • Explores themes within .
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Seasons
Season 1
7 Episodes • Aired 1987-01-26
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
6 Episodes • Aired 1988-09-19
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
6 Episodes • Aired TBA
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
6 Episodes • Aired TBA
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 5
5 Episodes • Aired 1992-09-21
No season overview provided for this season.