Nash Bridges concluded its run primarily due to its high production costs. Despite maintaining fair Nielsen ratings throughout its tenure, the show's producer, Paramount Network Television, deemed the expenditure of approximately $2 million per episode to be excessive.
The popular police drama, starring Don Johnson as Inspector Nash Bridges, aired for six seasons and produced a total of 122 episodes. Its final season concluded in May 2001, bringing an end to the San Francisco-set series. The financial burden of maintaining such a high-cost production ultimately led to its cancellation, even though its viewership numbers were respectable.
Key Details of Nash Bridges' Run and Cancellation
Here's a summary of the factors surrounding the show's conclusion:
- Total Seasons: 6
- Total Episodes: 122
- Final Air Date: May 2001
- Production Company: Paramount Network Television
- Primary Reason for Cancellation: High production costs of $2 million per episode.
- Ratings Performance: Maintained fair Nielsen ratings.
