Bakersfield P.D. is an American television sitcom that aired on Fox from September 14, 1993 until August 18, 1994. The show was based in the police department of the city of Bakersfield, California. It was shot with naturalistic lighting and without a laugh track. The show's theme song, "Busy Office Rhumba," was written by Mark Mothersbaugh and performed by Brave Combo. Fox canceled the show after one season, citing low ratings. The cable channel Trio reran the show under its "Brilliant But Cancelled" umbrella. Cast Giancarlo Esposito as Det. Paul Gigante Ron Eldard as Det. Wade Preston Chris Mulkey as Denny Boyer Tony Plana as Luke Ramirez Jack Hallett as Capt. Renny Stiles Brian Doyle-Murray as Sgt. Bill Hampton Ratings 1° Season: #104 – 4.26 rating Episodes References External links 1990s American single-camera sitcoms 1993 American television series debuts 1994 American television series endings Television series by ABC Studios 1990s American police comedy television series Fox Broadcasting Company original programming English-language television shows Culture of Bakersfield, California Television shows set in Bakersfield, California Latino sitcoms