'' USA Today '' gave the show a two-star review and said , " What truly strains belief — and your viewing patience — are the absurd quirks Jordan adds to its plot and its characters to try to set itself apart . " '' The New York Times '' called it " engaging and entertaining " and " Hennessy gives Jordan an appealing , loose-cannon attitude . " '' Crossing Jordan '' premiered in 2001 on NBC ; originally scheduled to debut on September 11 , its launch was pushed back due to the terrorist attacks on that date . It has aired on Monday , Friday , Sunday and finally Wednesday for its final episodes
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