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.
Top-rated
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.
Top-rated
Mon,
18 Sep, 1972
S1.E2Dead, Like a Lost Dream
The division is under investigation for misconduct, following several citizen complaints. When a complaint against African-American Officer Webster contains no racial references despite its strong wording, Webster suspects an impostor, and evidence begins to suggest a police academy washout in uniform.
Georg Stanford Brown
Terry Webster
Sam Melville
Mike Danko
Bruce Fairbairn
Chris Owens
Kate Jackson
Jill Danko
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Lt. Ed Ryker
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