Episodes
Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Sep 11, 1972
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.
Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Sep 18, 1972
Cops vs. cops as internal-affairs personnel investigate rumors of police shakedowns. Prime suspects: Ryker's rookies.
Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Sep 25, 1972
Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Oct 2, 1972
Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Oct 9, 1972
Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Oct 16, 1972
Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Oct 23, 1972
Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Oct 30, 1972
Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Nov 13, 1972
Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Nov 20, 1972
Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Nov 27, 1972
Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Dec 11, 1972
This episode centers on a pair of masked thugs who are on a vendetta to kill police officers. In the opener, they are on a rooftop and shoot a guy named Karl Miller that they assumed was a cop, because they had previously (not shown) seen him dressed as a cop from a masquerade party. The SCPD investigates the motive of the thugs, who target Officer Terry Webster as their next victim. They shoot at him in his police car, shattering the windshield glass into his eyes, temporarily blinding him. During his hospital stay, he bonds with a nurse, Lynn Everett. She helps him and they form a friendship. After Terry is released from the hospital--his eyes still bandaged--he and Lynn go on a picnic, where the criminals chase them down, with the intention of killing Terry, so he can't identify them. Lynn calls for help, Terry helps subdue the thugs and he regains his sight at the end. This episode is very touching and emotional, from Terry being scared that he may never see again, to Lynn sharing that she led a sheltered life and had never communicated with a black person before and didn't know how to. This is one not to be missed!
Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Dec 18, 1972
Episode: 1x14 | Airdate: Dec 25, 1972
Episode: 1x15 | Airdate: Jan 8, 1973
Episode: 1x16 | Airdate: Jan 15, 1973
Episode: 1x17 | Airdate: Jan 29, 1973
Episode: 1x18 | Airdate: Feb 5, 1973
Episode: 1x19 | Airdate: Feb 12, 1973
Episode: 1x20 | Airdate: Feb 19, 1973
Episode: 1x21 | Airdate: Feb 26, 1973
Episode: 1x22 | Airdate: Mar 5, 1973
Episode: 1x23 | Airdate: Mar 19, 1973