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The Rookies

Season 3 1974 - 1975

  • 1974-09-09T04:00:00Z on ABC
  • 45m
  • 1d (24 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • 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 (SCPD).

24 episodes

Season Premiere

1974-09-09T04:00:00Z

3x01 An Ugly Way to Die

Season Premiere

3x01 An Ugly Way to Die

  • 1974-09-09T04:00:00Z1h

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.

1974-09-23T04:00:00Z

3x02 Key Witness

3x02 Key Witness

  • 1974-09-23T04:00:00Z1h

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.

1974-09-30T04:00:00Z

3x03 Legacy of Death

3x03 Legacy of Death

  • 1974-09-30T04:00:00Z1h

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.

1974-10-07T04:00:00Z

3x04 Death at 6 A.M.

3x04 Death at 6 A.M.

  • 1974-10-07T04:00:00Z1h

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.

1974-10-21T04:00:00Z

3x05 Walk a Tightrope

3x05 Walk a Tightrope

  • 1974-10-21T04:00:00Z1h

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.

1974-10-28T05:00:00Z

3x06 Judgment

3x06 Judgment

  • 1974-10-28T05:00:00Z1h

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.

1974-11-04T05:00:00Z

3x07 Johnny Lost His Gun

3x07 Johnny Lost His Gun

  • 1974-11-04T05:00:00Z1h

Mike is alarmed to find out from his wife and fellow rookies that an old Air Force friend of his is a heroin pusher.

1974-11-11T05:00:00Z

3x08 Prelude to Vengeance

3x08 Prelude to Vengeance

  • 1974-11-11T05:00:00Z1h

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.

1974-11-18T05:00:00Z

3x09 Vendetta

3x09 Vendetta

  • 1974-11-18T05:00:00Z1h

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.

1974-11-25T05:00:00Z

3x10 The Old Neighborhood

3x10 The Old Neighborhood

  • 1974-11-25T05:00:00Z1h

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

1974-12-02T05:00:00Z

3x11 A Test of Courage

3x11 A Test of Courage

  • 1974-12-02T05:00:00Z1h

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

1974-12-09T05:00:00Z

3x12 The Assassin

3x12 The Assassin

  • 1974-12-09T05:00:00Z1h

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.

1974-12-16T05:00:00Z

3x13 Blue Christmas

3x13 Blue Christmas

  • 1974-12-16T05:00:00Z1h

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.

1974-12-30T05:00:00Z

3x14 Take Over

3x14 Take Over

  • 1974-12-30T05:00:00Z1h

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

  • 1975-01-13T05:00:00Z1h

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.

1975-01-20T05:00:00Z

3x16 The Hunting Ground

3x16 The Hunting Ground

  • 1975-01-20T05:00:00Z1h

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.

1975-01-27T05:00:00Z

3x17 Solomon's Dilemma

3x17 Solomon's Dilemma

  • 1975-01-27T05:00:00Z1h

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.

1975-02-03T05:00:00Z

3x18 Angel

3x18 Angel

  • 1975-02-03T05:00:00Z1h

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

1975-02-10T05:00:00Z

3x19 The Sheild

3x19 The Sheild

  • 1975-02-10T05:00:00Z1h

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

1975-02-17T05:00:00Z

3x20 S.W.A.T. (1)

3x20 S.W.A.T. (1)

  • 1975-02-17T05:00:00Z1h

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).

1975-02-17T05:00:00Z

3x21 S.W.A.T. (2)

3x21 S.W.A.T. (2)

  • 1975-02-17T05:00:00Z1h

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.

1975-02-24T04:00:00Z

3x22 A Deadly Image

3x22 A Deadly Image

  • 1975-02-24T04:00:00Z1h

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.

1975-03-03T04:00:00Z

3x23 Cliffy

3x23 Cliffy

  • 1975-03-03T04:00:00Z1h

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.

Season Finale

1975-03-17T04:00:00Z

3x24 Nightmare

Season Finale

3x24 Nightmare

  • 1975-03-17T04:00:00Z1h

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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