A week from tonight, NBC fills the prime vacancy left by ER with the series premiere of Southland.

The police drama focuses on rookie cop Ben Sherman (played by Benjamin McKenzie), as he adjusts to life on the dangerous streets of Los Angeles.

But why wait seven days to watch the debut of this drama?

Sit back, follow this article's jump and watch the full-length pilot episode of Southland RIGHT NOW...

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