The true story of a decades-long conflict between the Los Angeles Police Department, under the determined leadership of Police Chief William Parker, and ruthless criminal elements led by Mickey Cohen, a one-time boxer who rose to the top of L.A.'s criminal world. The series is a fast-paced crime drama set in Los Angeles during the 1940s and '50s. It's a world of glamorous movie stars, powerful studio heads, returning war heroes, a powerful and corrupt police force and an even more dangerous criminal network determined to make L.A. its West Coast base.
The best episode of "Mob City" season 1 is "A Guy Walks Into a Bar", rated 7.5/10 from 459 user votes. It was directed by Frank Darabont and written by Frank Darabont. "A Guy Walks Into a Bar" aired on 12/4/2013 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Reason to Kill a Man".
Hecky Nash bribes LAPD officer Joe Teague to protect him in a blackmail exchange with the LA mob.
Director: Frank Darabont
Writer: Frank Darabont
Hal Morrison and Captain William Parker interrogate Jasmine in a desperate attempt to gain insight into Hecky Nash's blackmail scheme. Keeping a close eye on Jasmine, Joe discovers she's hiding a secret that could cost her her life. Meanwhile, Sid and Terry get a tip that leads to a violent display of revenge.
Director: Frank Darabont
Writer: Frank Darabont
Bugsy reveals a plan that will transform the city; Bugsy uses violence to prove a point; the police force scours the city for leads; Jasmine struggles to stay out of harm's way.
Director: Frank Darabont
Writer: Michael Sloane
The police manage to get Bugsy Siegel behind bars; mobster Jack Dragna makes a move; Jasmine is threatened at her apartment; Joe gets an unexpected visit from Sid
Director: Guy Ferland
Writer: David J. Schow
Bugsy Siegel's trial approaches; a violent massacre wrecks Captain Parker's plans; Jasmine realizes she has overlooked a detail that could put her in danger.
Director: Guy Ferland
Writer: David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick
Joe puts his life in jeopardy to protect Jasmine; Captain Parker is determined to clean up the corruption in the LAPD; Meyer comes to Bugsy with unwelcome news.
Director: Frank Darabont