Season 1 • Episode 13
Latest(Season Finale) The squad is assigned to protect a civilian convoy. Lt. Underpants leadership skills take a toll on the squad. Back at home, Bo meets somebody who may be able to help him get back in the Army and Sergio receives surprising news from Anna.
Gritty, intense, evocative and emotional, "Over There" takes you to the front lines of battle and explores the effects of war on a U.S. Army unit sent to Iraq on their first tour of duty, as well as the equally powerful effects felt at home by their families and loved ones.
Writing
Bochco's unflinching dialogue, no hero worship.
Acting
Palladino's 'Scream' — sergeant as barely-held rage.
Creators
Steven Bochco, Chris Gerolmo
Josh Henderson
Pfc. Bo Rider
Luke Macfarlane
Pvt. Frank 'Dim' Dumphy
Erik Palladino
Sgt. Chris "Scream" Silas
Keith D. Robinson
Pvt. Avery "Angel" King
Sticky Fingaz
Pvt. Maurice 'Smoke' Williams
Omid Abtahi
Pfc. Tariq Nassiri
Lizette Carrión
Pfc. Esmeralda 'Doublewide' Del Rio
Sprague Grayden
Terry Rider
Nicki Aycox
Pvt. Brenda 'Mrs. B.' Mitchell
Brigid Brannagh
Vanessa Dumphy
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
First scripted series about Iraq War while conflict was ongoing; FX took massive heat from both political sides.
Sticky Fingaz (Smoke) improvised most of his character's rap verses; Bochco wanted authentic soldier expression, not polished dialogue.
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