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Pasadena (TV series)

A young woman uncovers her wealthy family's dark secrets.

Pasadena is an American primetime soap opera that aired on Fox in 2001. Created by Mike White, the series was produced by Brad Grey Television, Go Mike Go Productions, and Columbia TriStar Television. It is notable for having only four of its thirteen filmed episodes originally broadcast in the United States.

Quick Facts

Genre
Soap opera
Creator
Mike White
Composer
Mark Snow
Country
United States
Language
English
Seasons
1
Episodes
13 (9 unaired)
Company
  • Brad Grey Television
  • Go Mike Go Productions
  • Columbia TriStar Television

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Summary

The series stars Alison Lohman as Lily McAllister, a naive young woman who witnesses a stranger's suicide and begins investigating secrets within her wealthy California family, the Greeleys. Dana Delany and Martin Donovan play her parents, Will and Catherine McAllister, with Chris Marquette as her brother Mason. Catherine's siblings are portrayed by Mark Valley, Balthazar Getty, and Natasha Gregson Wagner, while Philip Baker Hall and Barbara Babcock appear as the Greeley patriarch and matriarch. Alan Simpson plays Lily's love interest Henry Bellow, with Derek Cecil as his brother Tom.

Release

Only four episodes aired in the U.S. in 2001, though thirteen were filmed; the last episode seemingly resolves the central mystery. The series aired in its entirety on SoapNet in late 2005. It was broadcast in various countries including Romania, Bulgaria, Colombia, Croatia, Mexico, Serbia, Slovakia, New Zealand, Finland, Denmark, Russia, South Africa, Israel, and China during 2003 and 2004. It began airing in Belgium on Club RTL on June 27, 2010. As of May 6, 2026, it streams on Tubi. Mill Creek Entertainment announced a DVD release.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Pasadena (TV series) first air?

Pasadena first aired on 28 September 2001.

When did Pasadena (TV series) end?

Pasadena last aired on 2 November 2001.

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