The Unusuals is described as a comedic procedural. Sometimes life takes an unexpected turn, as in the morning Casey Schrager is a vice detective and later finds herself a part of the homicide squad. As Casey gets to know her new co-workers she discovers that each one has their own sense of humor and their own secrets. The Unusuals was created by Noah Hawley and is produced by Denis Leary, Peter Tolan and Jim Serpico, also known for FX's Rescue Me. ABC has picked up The Unusuals for mid-season 2008/2009.