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Angie Tribeca

Angie Tribeca is an American television sitcom that aired on TBS from 2016 to 2018.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Angie Tribeca is an American television sitcom that aired on TBS from 2016 to 2018. Created by Steve and Nancy Carell, it parodies police procedural dramas and stars Rashida Jones as LAPD detective Angie Tribeca. Canadian viewers could access the series through Canadian television and streaming platforms.

Premise

The series centres on Angie Tribeca and other detectives investigating bizarre criminal cases in Los Angeles. Its stories are structured as a satire of serious crime dramas, with exaggerated situations and comedic dialogue.

Cast and characters

Rashida Jones plays Angie Tribeca, while Hayes MacArthur plays her partner J. Geils. Jere Burns, Deon Cole, and Andrée Vermeulen appear in major supporting roles as members of the investigative team.

Production

Angie Tribeca was created by Steve Carell and Nancy Carell and produced for TBS. It was developed as a comedic take on the police procedural format.

Broadcast history

The series first aired in January 2016 and ran for four seasons. Its final season was released in 2018, and the series was cancelled in 2019.

Key facts

  • The series follows Angie Tribeca, a lone-wolf detective in the LAPD’s Really Heinous Crimes Unit.
  • It uses absurd and deadpan humour to parody police procedural television.
  • Supporting cast members include Hayes MacArthur, Jere Burns, Deon Cole, and Andrée Vermeulen.
  • The show premiered on January 17, 2016, and ended in December 2018.
  • The fourth season was released in late 2018 and the series was later cancelled.
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Canadian context

Canadian viewers could access the series through Canadian television and streaming platforms, and it has been listed in francophone reference sources with Canadian broadcast information.

Frequently asked questions

What is Angie Tribeca?
It is an American comedy television series that satirises police procedurals and aired on TBS from 2016 to 2018.
Who created Angie Tribeca?
The series was created by Steve Carell and Nancy Carell.
Who stars in Angie Tribeca?
Rashida Jones stars as Angie Tribeca, with Hayes MacArthur, Jere Burns, Deon Cole, and Andrée Vermeulen in supporting roles.
How many seasons does Angie Tribeca have?
The series ran for four seasons.
When did Angie Tribeca first air?
It premiered on January 17, 2016, in the United States.

References

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3597790/
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  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angie_Tribeca
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  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/angie_tribeca
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  4. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/angie-tribeca/1030061660/
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  5. epguides — https://epguides.com/AngieTribeca/
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