The Rookies

1An Ugly Way to Die

60 minSep 9, 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.

2Key Witness

60 minSep 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 give information to the rookies. They do not know that the killers are now after the witnesses.

3Legacy of Death

60 minSep 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.

4Death at 6 A.M.

60 minOct 7, 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 killed, but Chris wonders whether the dangers of police life are worth it.

5Walk a Tightrope

60 minOct 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.

6Judgment

60 minOct 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.

7Johnny Lost His Gun

60 minNov 4, 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.

8Prelude to Vengeance

60 minNov 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.

9Vendetta

60 minNov 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.

10The Old Neighborhood

60 minNov 25, 1974

Lt. Ryker steps from behind his desk to investigate a protection racket in the neighborhood where he grew up.

11A Test of Courage

60 minDec 2, 1974

The Rookies must find those responsible for holding up gun shops throughout the city.

12The Assassin

60 minDec 9, 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.

13Blue Christmas

60 minDec 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.

14Take Over

60 minDec 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.

15The Saturday Night Special

60 minJan 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.

16The Hunting Ground

60 minJan 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.

17Solomon's Dilemma

60 minJan 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.

18Angel

60 minFeb 3, 1975

The rookies must find ample evidence to arrest Tommy, who introduces young girls into unsavory careers for monetary gain.

19The Shield

60 minFeb 10, 1975

The rookies are involved in a case of mistaken identity when they charge the wrong man with the murder of a policeman.

20S.W.A.T. (1)

60 minFeb 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 Webster. (This Rookies episode served as the pilot for the S.W.A.T. series).

21S.W.A.T. (2)

60 minFeb 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.

22A Deadly Image

60 minFeb 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.

23Cliffy

60 minMar 3, 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.

24Nightmare

60 minMar 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.