The Rookies

  • Premiered: Sep 1972
  • Episodes: 93
  • Followers: 5
  • Ended
  • ABC (US)
  • Unknown
  • Crime Drama

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Season 3
3x1
An Ugly Way to Die
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 09, 1974
Terry Webster breaks in his new partner, junior rookie Chris Owens, searching for an arsonist. Someone is responsible for the murder of several firemen, all young, dark-haired and moustached.
3x2
Key Witness
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 23, 1974
The murder of a construction company owner is witnessed by a woman and her married boyfriend, a doctor. Because of the possibility of a scandal, the doctor will not allow the girl to .. show full overview
3x3
Legacy of Death
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 30, 1974
Chris is partnered with a patrolman who gets involved in suicidal situations so that he might be killed in the line of duty and his family would be secure with financial compensation.
3x4
Death at 6 A.M.
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 07, 1974
Four young people out for excitement in a stolen pickup become fugitives from the law when their fun turns into murder and robbery. Rookie Chris Owens is on the case after his partner is .. show full overview
3x5
Walk a Tightrope
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 21, 1974
Two law students, seeking revenge for the death of a girl, frame Terry Webster, whom they hold responsible for the murder of a store guard.
3x6
Judgment
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 28, 1974
The son and daughter of a man who recently died in prison are determined to kill the judge who sentenced him. The rookies must guard the judge and find the criminals. Terry becomes their next target when he prevents their plans for the judge.
3x7
Johnny Lost His Gun
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 04, 1974
Mike is alarmed to find out from his wife and fellow rookies that an old Air Force friend of his is a heroin pusher.
3x8
Prelude to Vengeance
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 11, 1974
The rookies befriend the girlfriend of a robber after Terry delivers her baby and in return becomes the criminal's target. Unless the rookies can catch this man, the girl will be charged with the robbery.
3x9
Vendetta
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 18, 1974
A policeman who was injured in a market holdup returns to the force after a ten year recovery, in pursuit of the man he thinks is responsible for shooting him.
3x10
The Old Neighborhood
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 25, 1974
Lt. Ryker steps from behind his desk to investigate a protection racket in the neighborhood where he grew up.
3x11
A Test of Courage
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 02, 1974
The Rookies must find those responsible for holding up gun shops throughout the city.
3x12
The Assassin
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 09, 1974
A photographer friend of Chris' accidentally catches a hired assassin in one of her shots. The rookies must protect the girl and at the same time figure out who this man is trying to assassinate.
3x13
Blue Christmas
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 16, 1974
It's Christmas Eve and after settling a number of routine disturbances around town, the rookies enjoy a Christmas dinner at the home of Jill and Mike Danko. Jill and Mike are also entertaining their niece who is upset over her parents' separation.
3x14
Take Over
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 30, 1974
After a syndicate boss is arrested, the rest of the gang plot to take over and continue their work. They are intent on killing Lt. Ryker. The rookies must put the rest of this gang behind bars.
3x15
The Saturday Night Special
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 13, 1975
The dangers of owning a gun are explored when the rookies have to avenge the accidental shooting of a man who bought a gun to protect his family.
3x16
The Hunting Ground
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 20, 1975
Mike's eager new partner proves to be a little too eager when he is found spending his off hours hunting for pushers because his younger brother died of an overdose.
3x17
Solomon's Dilemma
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 27, 1975
A woman's son is kidnapped in a supermarket parking lot but when questioned by the rookies she denies the entire incident. Her and her husband are afraid because they adopted the boy illegally and the kidnappers are the natural parents.
3x18
Angel
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 03, 1975
The rookies must find ample evidence to arrest Tommy, who introduces young girls into unsavory careers for monetary gain.
3x19
The Sheild
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 10, 1975
The rookies are involved in a case of mistaken identity when they charge the wrong man with the murder of a policeman.
3x20
S.W.A.T. (1)
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 17, 1975
Harrelson is the head of the Special Weapons and Tactics team, a unit trained to handle unusually volatile situations. His hard-nosed attitude about police work irks rookie Terry .. show full overview
3x21
S.W.A.T. (2)
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 17, 1975
Conclusion. Harrelson is the head of the Special Weapons and Tactics team, a unit trained to handle unusually volatile situations. His hard-nosed attitude about police work irks rookie Terry Webster.
3x22
A Deadly Image
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 24, 1975
A look into Lt. Ryker's more sensetive side has him befriending a young, mixed-up girl who reminds him of the daughter he was forced to give up for adoption. The girl's boyfriend persuades her to use her friendship with Ryker for his criminal gain.
3x23
Cliffy
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 03, 1975
A mentally retarded man, who longs to be a policeman, witnesses a murder in a gas station. But he has difficulty informing the police of what he saw.
3x24 Season finale
Nightmare
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 17, 1975
Kate Jackson takes center stage in this thriller-styled episode. After being involved in a car accident on a stormy night an injured Jill becomes the prisoner of a disturbed man, who claims to be a doctor.

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