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Season 1 – The Cleaner

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Seeking to atone for the years he spent as a convict and heroin addict, William Banks makes a deal with God to save others from addiction by any means possible, which includes using his own team of other former addicts to do undercover surveillance. Inspired by the true experiences of extreme interventionist William Banks.
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Critics Consensus

Just as much as its protagonist fights against past demons and other people's vices, The Cleaner struggles with predictability and poor character development, in a show that is anything but addictive.

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Heather Havrilesky Salon.com By the time William forgets to take his daughter to dance practice and gives the rookie cop a hot tip, it's clear that outside of Boomer prancing around in hot pants, there's nothing new to see here. Feb 25, 2020 Full Review Hal Boedeker Orlando Sentinel The Cleaner is too tidy. Feb 25, 2020 Full Review Linda Stasi New York Post This brings up the writing, which is strictly discount - and so are the plots, which don't tell us enough in the victims he saves. Feb 25, 2020 Full Review Sandrine Sahakians TV Equals Overall, the pilot of The Cleaner will definitely leave you wanting for more. I was actually really shocked, in a good way and I just cannot wait to see more episodes. Feb 25, 2020 Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette All these elements don't add up to much more than a predictable franchise drama featuring an intervention of the week with a little bit of character development thrown in for good measure. Feb 25, 2020 Full Review Kari Croop Common Sense Media The Cleaner has a unique concept. And Bratt has a respectable track record when it comes to attracting fans. But the series is hindered by a sluggish script, confusing dialogue, and characters who aren't fully formed. Rated: 2/5 Feb 25, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews
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Benjamin Bratt

William Banks

Amy Price-Francis

Melissa Banks

Grace Park

Akani Cuesta

Kevin Michael Richardson

Darnell McDowell

Esteban Powell

Arnie Swenton

Brett DelBuono

Ben Banks

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 15, 2008 Pilot William tries to help Zach, a once-promising athlete, to overcome meth addiction, but he cannot help his best friend. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 22, 2008 Rag Dolls William comes to the aid of a woman whose teenage daughter is involved with transporting drugs. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 29, 2008 Meet the Joneses William and his team uncover a suburban drug ring after being contacted by a guy seeking help for his wife's addiction. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 5, 2008 Chaos Theory A mathematics professor turns to cocaine; at the request of the man's colleague and girlfriend, William comes to his aid. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 19, 2008 Here Comes the Boom A boy asks for William's help with his father; the team goes under cover and learns that the mark is part of a meth ring; William examines his relationship with his son. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 26, 2008 To Catch a Fed William is strong-armed into searching for an FBI agent's former partner; the crew finds the missing man in a tent city of meth manufacturers; William realizes he has been lied to about why the FBI agent is searching for her ex-partner. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 2, 2008 House of Pain An old friend asks William for his help with a troubled student using heroin and prescription drugs; the team encounters resistance from the boy's father; William believes that the young man may be trying to kill himself. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 9, 2008 Let It Ride A horse jockey's wife becomes concerned after he starts exhibiting hostile and frenetic behavior; William realizes the jockey has an addiction to the sport as well as to drugs. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 16, 2008 The Eleventh Hour William is brought in when an unsuccessful intervention drives a woman onto the streets; the original interventionist considers William little more than a thug; William questions his own motives while searching for the woman. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 23, 2008 Rebecca A gifted teenage pianist turns to meth to cope; the girl's father seeks out William's help, but the team runs into problems with her mother; William comes to the conclusion that the family needs to be healed before he can help the girl. Details Episode 11 Aired Sep 30, 2008 Back to One An aspiring actress's brother discovers her cocaine problem and goes to William for help; Akani races to locate Swenton after he goes missing. Details Episode 12 Aired Oct 7, 2008 Five Little Words William brings Swenton to detox; Akani and Dranell infiltrate a sorority in their investigation of drug dealer Gaza Rashburg. Details Episode 13 Aired Oct 14, 2008 Lie With Me A couple with successful careers, a beautiful daughter and a nice home also have an addiction to alcohol; William and the team use a risky ploy to try to scare the couple straight. Details

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Season Info

Network
A&E
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 15, 2008