Big Apple (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Series · ★ 8

Released in 2001, Big Apple is a drama series.
What it’s about. Big Apple is an American television drama series that was originally broadcast in the United States on CBS in 2001. The story centers on two New York City Police Department detectives Mooney and Trout working with the FBI to solve a murder with ties to organized crime. A subplot involves Mooney's sister who is receiving hospice care for Lou Gehrig's Disease. Big Apple was originally slated to compete with NBC's very popular medical drama series ER. Although 13 episodes were commissioned, only 8 aired before CBS canceled the show and replaced it with the newsmagazine 48 Hours in the 10pm Thursday time slot. In 2008, the series aired in syndication on Universal HD.
Who’s in it. Big Apple stars Ed O'Neill as Michael Mooney, Kim Dickens as Sarah Day, Pasha D. Lychnikoff as Mitya and Michael Madsen as Terry Maddock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Big Apple sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big Apple page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Apple tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big Apple (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Big Apple change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Big Apple worth watching?
- Big Apple holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Big Apple?
- Big Apple stars Ed O'Neill, Kim Dickens, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, Michael Madsen and Jeffrey Pierce.
- When was Big Apple released?
- Big Apple was released in 2001.