Harley Carter reopens a cold case as his first investigation in an all-new episode of WGN America's 'Carter'

Harley Carter opens up a cold case for the sake of an emotionally disturbed fan, but where will that lead him?

Harley Carter (Jerry O’Connell) takes on his first case as the official consulting detective for the Bishop P.D. after an emotionally-disturbed superfan convinces him to reopen a cold case. Harley enlists best friends Sam Shaw (Sydney Poitier Heartsong) and Dave Leigh (Kristian Bruun) to help solve a murder mystery in Bishop’s old Hancock Paint Factory that went up in flames years ago. An all-new episode titled 'The Astronaut & the Lion King' airs  Tuesday, August 14 at 10 p.m ET/9 p.m CT on WGN America.

'Carter' was created by Garry Campbell ('MADtv') who developed it alongside writer John Tinker ('Chicago Hope'). It is produced by Amaze Film + Television, and it is executive produced by the company’s own Teza Lawrence and Michael Souther ('The Stanley Dynamic,' 'Call Me Fitz'). The series’ pilot is directed by Scott Smith ('The Magicians,' 'Skins'). 'Carter' was originally commissioned by Sony Pictures Television Networks and is distributed internationally by Sony Pictures Television.

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