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The Handler is a crime series created by Canadian writer-producer Chris Haddock, airing in the United States on CBS in the 2003-04 season. The show starred Joe Pantoliano as Joe Renato, an FBI agent assigned to train and handle young undercover officers in the FBI. Other cast members included Hill Harper, Anna Belknap, Lola Glaudini, and Tanya Wright. Belknap and Harper would reunite as costars on the drama CSI: New York beginning in 2005.
Created By
Chris Haddock
Network
CBS
Episodes
16
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
The Handler has 1 season with 16 episodes spanning 2003-2004.
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Year context
The Handler first aired 23 years ago in 2003.
CAST (5)
SEASONS (1 season, 16 episodes)
SEASON 1
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
16
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Chris Haddock
NETWORKS (1)
CBS
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Handler about?
The Handler is a crime series created by Canadian writer-producer Chris Haddock, airing in the United States on CBS in the 2003-04 season. The show starred Joe Pantoliano as Joe Renato, an FBI agent assigned to train and handle young undercover officers in the FBI. Other cast members included Hill Harper, Anna Belknap, Lola Glaudini, and Tanya Wright.
Belknap and Harper would reunite as costars on the drama CSI: New York beginning in 2005.
How many seasons does The Handler have?
The Handler has 1 season with 16 episodes total.
Who created The Handler?
The Handler was created by Chris Haddock.
Who stars in The Handler?
The cast of The Handler includes Joe Pantoliano, Anna Belknap, Hill Harper, Lola Glaudini, Tanya Wright.
What is the rating of The Handler?
The Handler has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.
Is The Handler still running?
The Handler has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Drama
Crime
