The Rookies

TV Series

1972–1976

IMDb RATING

6.8/10

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Drama

Crime

The Rookies is an American crime drama series that aired on ABC from 1972 until 1976. It follows the exploits of three rookie police officers working in an unidentified city for the fictitious Southern California Police Department.

Creator

Stars

Georg Stanford Brown

Sam Melville

Bruce Fairbairn

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Episodes93

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Mon, 11 Sep, 1972

S1.E1Concrete Valley, Neon Sky

In the introductory episode of the series, the presence of several street gangs contributes to a tension-filled atmosphere. The Rookies are assigned with the challenge of maintaining order amongst the rivaling street gangs, with Willie Gillis arising as the mediator between the gangs.

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Mon, 18 Sep, 1972

S1.E2Dead, Like a Lost Dream

Terry and Willie, while doing routine spot checks, uncover a petty thief involved in a larger fur scandal. He agrees to give information against the two criminals who orchestrated the plan. However, due to a technicality, their trial is dismissed and they set their eyes on revenge. After several attempts to drag him back into their world of crime, Webster puts an end to the two felons criminal actions.