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Peace In The Valley

Episode 1.01
Wed, February 19, 2025 (The CW)
Thu, February 20, 2025 (Stan)
Written by John Quaintance
Directed by Trent O’Donnell

When a pharmacy heist becomes a murder investigation, Eden Vale police chief, Big Hank, coaxes estranged son, Henry, home to partner with his detective big sister, Lou, despite their wildly different personalities and policing methods.

Starring: Leighton Meester as Det. Lou Hickman, Luke Cook as Det. Henry Hickman, Clancy Brown as Big Hank Hickman, Devon Terrell as Det. Shane Carson, Blazey Best as Nadia Drozdova, Scott Lee as Officer Joe Bradley, William McKenna as Officer Sam Szczepkowski, Shamita Siva as Officer Sarika Ray, Grace Chow as Lily Lim

With: Christopher Stollery as Phil, Christine Amor as Marla, Jeanette Cronin as Gladys, Christian McCarty as De Niro Robber, Charles Napoleon An as Gus, Zac Doulton as Dale, Harlee Timms as Freddie, James Martin as Lucas, Julian Weeks as Melvin, Dylan Stumer as Officer Gukasov, Simone K. Smith as Sergeant Woods, Jacy Lewis as Sergeant Davis, Kevin Green as TV Lawyer, Bridget Burt as Det. Lou Hickman Stunt Double, Grady Ferricks-Rosevear as Det. Henry Hickman Stunt Double, Danny Baldwin as Phil Stunt Double, Jesse Turner as Freddie Stunt Double, Tyra Glass as Det. Lou Hickman Picture Double, Reid Polak as Det. Henry Hickman Picture Double

Note: Set in the American Pacific Northwest, Good Cop/Bad Cop is filmed (somewhat conspicuously) in Queensland.

The King’s Assassin

Episode 1.02
Wed, February 26, 2025 (The CW)
Written by John Quaintance
Directed by Gracie Otto

While the rest of the force is focused on Big Hank’s annual charity fundraiser, Lou and Henry must investigate the suspicious death of a visiting crypto bro who eats a poisonous mushroom.

With: Jeanette Cronin as Gladys, Noah Millhouse as Jonah, Philippa Northeast as Dr. Marci Laine, Amanda O'Dempsey as Teacher, Leah Vandenberg as Skye, Rowan Chapman as Todd, Arkia Ashraf as A.J., Max Mayer-Rayment as Kevin, Tyler Coppin as Rick Vernon, Tallen Hall as Winston, Charlotte Chimes as Esther, Paul Tassone as Bill Flanagan, Christopher Kirby as Coach Bud Grady, Mark Lee as Earl, Reagan Mannix as Pizza Guy, Tyra Glass as Det. Lou Hickman Picture Double, Reid Polak as Det. Henry Hickman Picture Double

Mr. Popular

Episode 1.03
Wed, March 05, 2025 (The CW)
Written by Steve Joe
Directed by Gracie Otto

When the Eden Vale High star quarterback is attacked, disturbing secrets are uncovered that reveal just what extremes people will go to in order to win.

With: Robert Coleby as Glen, Philippa Northeast as Marci Laine, Tyler Coppin as Rick Vernon, Christopher Kirby as Coach Bud Grady, Jack Ellis as Dustin, Dan Ilic as Carl Branch, Alex Champion De Crespigny as Jake Wilson, Sacherence Sitagata as Mark, Emily Bell as Haley, Zara Mathew as Paige, Phil Lloyd as Eben, Vanessa Moltzen as Andi, Lincoln Lewis as Bobby Dougan, Annie Maynard as Mrs Branch, Tii Mayshack-Mendero as Waitress, Chris Nguyen as Apple Store Employee, Emily Burton as Becky Simpson, James Munn as Football Fan, Ford Quaintance as Student Announcer, Tyra Glass as Det. Lou Hickman Picture Double, Reid Polak as Det. Henry Hickman Picture Double

Found Footage

Episode 1.04
Wed, March 12, 2025 (The CW)
Written by Julie De Fina
Directed by Corrie Chen

When Lily goes into the woods with her friends to make a low-budget horror movie, their leading lady of questionable talent goes missing.

With: Jeanette Cronin as Gladys, Phillipa Northeast as Dr. Marci Laine, Lincoln Lewis as Bobby Dougan, Frankie O'Donnell as Young Lou, Georgia Freeman as Nina, Leonardo Trinchi as Young Henry, Mila Trilsdach-Harrison as Young Marci, Andrea Solonge as Sara, Roman Delo as Tyler, Brent Dunner as Ansel, Rhys Muldoon as Lance, Ashan Kumar as Oliver, Tyra Glass as Det. Lou Hickman Picture Double, Reid Polak as Det. Henry Hickman Picture Double

Family Trees

Episode 1.05
Wed, March 19, 2025 (The CW)
Written by Phil Lloyd
Directed by Anne Renton

When Lou and Henry go under cover for a case involving the theft of a genetically engineered apple tree, Lou is forced to confront a painful truth about her past.

With: Jeanette Cronin as Gladys, Phil Lloyd as Eben, Vanessa Moltzen as Andi, Lincoln Lewis as Bobby Dougan, Russell Dykstra as Security Guard Bill, Sinead Chabowski as Jenna, Matthew Backer as Miles Borman, Ron Smyck as Brian, Felix Cameron as Xavier, Rachel Quaintance as Kathy, Charles Allen as Curtis, Aileen Huynh as Lola, Kasia Kaczmarek as Shannon, Brendan Burman-Bellenger as Orderly, Tom Royce-Hampton as Dr. Tanner, Mikee Joaquin as Dr. Haynes, Sharon Brooks as Mary, Reece Milne as Dave Schneider, Kim Lewis as Bonnie Barker, Tyra Glass as Det. Lou Hickman Picture Double, Reid Polak as Det. Henry Hickman Picture Double

Note: Sharon Brooks' character (the group therapist at the hosptial), is credited as "Mary" but her name tag reads Yasmine Davis.

Explosions

Episode 1.06
Wed, March 26, 2025 (The CW)
Written by Steve Toltz
Directed by Anne Renton

An explosive family secret sends shockwaves through the Hickmans, but they must put their tensions aside when Eden Vale becomes the target of a sabotage attack.

With: Jeanette Cronin as Gladys, Philippa Northeast as Dr. Marci Laine, Paul Tassone as Bill Flanagan, Rachel Quaintance as Kathy, Darcie Irwin-Simpson as Amber, Sam Delich as Lucas, Drew Lloyd as Audrey, Joey Vieira as Lester, Debra Lawrance as Patricia, Nathin Butler as Casey, Doll Hunt as Minister, Zumi Edgerton as Little Girl, Morgan Griffin as Gina, Tyra Glass as Det' Lou Hickman Picture Double, Reid Polak as Det. Henry Hickman Picture Double

Buckle Up

Episode 1.07
Wed, April 02, 2025 (The CW)
Written by Clare Sladden
Directed by Corrie Chen

Lou and Henry discover the accidental death of a rodeo champion was in fact murder; Hank's choice of best man ruffles feathers; Sam and Sarika find themselves on the verge of busting the skeleton case wide open.

With: Jeanette Cronin as Gladys, Philippa Northeast as Dr. Marci Laine, Tyler Coppin as Rick Vernon, Christopher Kirby as Coach Bud Grady, Kim Lewis as Bonnie Barker, Chris Alosio as Travis Clown, Liam Gherlenda as Wyatt Armstrong, Dustin Clare as Silvio Oliveria, Nat Buchanan as Karlee Pollard, Adam Brody as Dr. Jeremiah Jackson, Stanislaw Janowicz as Russian Priest, Saffron Deacon as Jessie, Samuelu Seau as Charlie Clown, Tyra Glass as Det. Lou Hickman Picture Double, Reid Polak as Det. Henry Hickman Picture Double

Skeletons

Episode 1.08 (finale)
Wed, April 09, 2025 (The CW)
Written by John Quaintance, Sarinah Masukor
Directed by Anne Renton

Shocking revelations threaten to tear Eden Vale apart as the killer from a decades-old murder is revealed.

With: Jeanette Cronin as Gladys, Philippa Northeast as Marci Laine, Tyler Coppin as Rick Vernon, Christopher Kirby as Coach Bud Grady, Kim Lewis as Bonnie Barker, Morgan Griffin as Gina, Nicholas Hammond as Reverend Laramie Lyle, Aimee Patmore as Young Gladys, Thomas Russell as Young Vernon, Murran Kain as Young Bonnie, Kwame Kamara as Young Grady, Ben Chapple as Young Reverend Lyle, Nathan Phillips as Tommy Boucher, Steven Tandy as Grandpa George, Liam Soden as Young Big Hank, Harper Quaintance as Dispatch Voice Darlene