Mathnet
Aired January 26, 1987 to October 19, 1992
Mathnet is a segment on the children's television show Square One Television, of which five seasons were produced. This parody of Dragnet featured detectives at the Los Angeles Police Department who solved mysteries using their mathematical skills. There were two main characters: detectives Kate Monday and George Frankly. Mary Watson also had a regular role as the duo's technical analyst, Debbie Williams. The third season had the show's setting moved to New York City. Beginning in the fourth season, Kate Monday was replaced by Pat Tuesday. James Earl Jones played a recurring role as Chief Thad Green. He also briefly appears in season 4 and indicates he knows Pat Tuesday. When the duo was transferred to New York, Captain Joe Greco became their new boss and undercover NYPD officer Benny Pill became their semi-regular backup support.
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Cast
Joe HowardGeorge Frankly30 episodes
Beverly LeechKate Monday19 episodes- Mary WatsonDebbie Williams12 episodes
- Toni Di BuonoPat Tuesday11 episodes
James Earl JonesChief Thad Green5 episodes
Ron O'NealSgt. Bill Dietrich2 episodes
F. William ParkerMayor Lombard Quail2 episodes
Yeardley SmithJane Rice Burroughs1 episode- Lianne KressinMs. Snood1 episode
Jack RileyMr. Dwight Ledbetter1 episode
Dick SargentWellworth Watching / Vicious Vinnie Vermin1 episode
McLean StevensonMike Pliers1 episode
