''D.C.'' is an American

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television series that ran from April 2 to 23, 2000 on

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. The series followed five young interns in

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as they navigate their careers and lives in the nation's capital. Initially titled ''D.C. Interns'', the series was given a 13-episode order in May 1999 to debut as a midseason replacement. However, on November 17, 1999, The WB announced that the series' 13-episode order was reduced to seven – effectively shutting down production – due to the success of the network's fall lineup, and the departure of creator John August.

Cast and characters

Gabriel Olds Gabriel Emerson Olds is an American actor and writer. He is the son of poet Sharon Olds. Acting career Olds began acting at age 15 at The Public Theater in New York, in a performance of Measure for Measure in 1987. Soon after, he was cast in ' ...

as Mason Scott, a young man fresh out of college who has dreamed his entire life of coming to the city to make a difference. *

Mark-Paul Gosselaar Mark-Paul Harry Gosselaar (; born March 1, 1974) is an American actor. He is known for his television roles, most notably as Zack Morris in ''Saved by the Bell''. In 1991, he won a Young Artist Award for Best Young Actor Starring in an Off-Pri ...

as Pete Komisky, Mason's best friend and a

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who understands the questionable morality of the political system in D.C. *

Jacinda Barrett Jacinda Barrett (born 2 August 1972) is an Australian actress and former model. She first became known to audiences as a cast member on '' The Real World: London'' (1995) before appearing in films such as '' The Human Stain'' (2003), '' Bridget ...

as Finley Scott, Mason's sister who dropped out of graduate school. *

Daniel Sunjata Daniel Sunjata Condon (born December 30, 1971) is an American actor who performs in film, television and theater. He is known for his role as Franco Rivera in the FX television series '' Rescue Me''. Early life and education Sunjata was born a ...

as Lewis Freeman, a Supreme Court clerk. * Kristanna Loken as Sarah Logan, Lewis's girlfriend and a junior field producer for a cable news station.

Recurring

John Benjamin Hickey John Benjamin Hickey (born June 25, 1963) is an American actor with a career in stage, film and television. He won the 2011 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play for his performance as Felix Turner in ''The Normal Heart'' ...

as Congressman Rob Owens *

Kenneth Welsh Kenneth Welsh, (March 30, 1942 – May 5, 2022) was a Canadian film and television actor. He was best known as the multi-faceted villain Windom Earle in ''Twin Peaks'', for his roles in the films '' The Day After Tomorrow'', ''Adoration'', '' S ...

as Neil * Daniel McDonald as Dryder

Notable Guest Stars

Len Cariou Leonard Joseph Cariou (; born September 30, 1939) is a Canadian actor and stage director, best known for his portrayal of Sweeney Todd in the original cast of '' Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street'', for which he won the Tony Award ...

as Senator William Abbott ("Pilot") *

Tom McCarthy Thomas McCarthy (also Tom and Tommy) may refer to: Academia *Thomas A. McCarthy (born 1940), American professor of philosophy *Thomas J. McCarthy (born 1956), American professor of polymer chemistry at the University of Massachusetts *J. Thomas Mc ...

as Joseph Scott ("Truth") *

Melissa McCarthy Melissa Ann McCarthy (born August 26, 1970) is an American actress, comedian, producer, writer, and fashion designer. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards, and nominations for two Academy Awards and tw ...

as Molly ("Justice", "Blame") *

Joanna Cassidy Joanna Cassidy (born Joanna Virginia Caskey, August 2, 1945 Brady, James"In Step With: Joanna Cassidy" ''Miami Herald'', November 25, 1990. Accessed March 14, 2022, via Newspapers.com. "Born: Aug.2, 1944, in Camden, N.J.") is an American actress. ...

as Lewis' boss ("Justice")

Episodes

References

External links

* Television series by Universal Television 2000 American television series debuts 2000 American television series endings The WB original programming 2000s American drama television series English-language television shows Television shows set in Washington, D.C. {{US-drama-tv-prog-stub