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Wiseguy was an American television series about FBI agents operating under the Organized Crime Bureau who went undercover within Italian-American Mafia organizations. The show ran for four seasons on CBS, producing seventy-five episodes from 1987 to 1990. It depicted these agents’ efforts to infiltrate and investigate criminal activity.
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Who is the undercover agent in Wiseguy?
Ken Wahl stars as Vinnie Terranova, an undercover operative for the FBI's Organized Crime Bureau. Jonathan Banks plays his handler Frank McPike, one of the show's most important recurring characters.
Why is Wiseguy known for story arcs instead of case-of-the-week episodes?
Wiseguy used long arcs where Vinnie infiltrated a criminal world over several episodes. The Sonny Steelgrave and Mel Profitt arcs are two of the most remembered parts of the CBS series.
When did Wiseguy air on CBS?
Wiseguy aired on CBS from 1987 to 1990. It ran before serialized crime dramas became common on U.S. network television.
Which actors became better known after appearing in Wiseguy?
Kevin Spacey played Mel Profitt, one of the show's major villains, years before The Usual Suspects. Jonathan Banks later became widely known as Mike Ehrmantraut on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.
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