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The Detectives

★6.7 1959 – 1962 3 Seasons Jules V. Levy TV-MA

The Detectives is an American crime drama series which ran on ABC during its first two seasons, and on NBC during its third and final season. The series, starring motion picture star Robert Taylor, was produced by Four Star Television. Captain Matt Holbrook (Robert Taylor) is head of the detective division of a large metropolitan police force—a man whose devotion to duty, professional brilliance, and quick judgment are reflected in his 20-year career on the force. His aides, Lt. Johnny Russo (Tige Andrews), Lt. Otto Lindstrom (Russ Thorson), and Sgt. Chris Ballard (Mark Goddard) form a team that is both proficient and warmly human. The stories stress the interrelationships between the men as well as the solutions to crimes and the apprehension of criminals, adding a dimension of human drama to the excitement, action, and suspense inherent in each story of the detectives' difficult, sometimes thankless, and frequently dangerous assignments.

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Seasons & episodes

3 seasons · 97 episodes

The Streger Affair

Episode 01

The Streger Affair

Oct 16, 1959

Holbrook and his aides are assigned to investigate a murder involving a trio of safecrackers.

Shot in the Dark

Episode 02

Shot in the Dark

Oct 23, 1959

No description available.

The Hiding Place

Episode 03

The Hiding Place

Oct 30, 1959

No description available.

Decoy

Episode 04

Decoy

Nov 6, 1959

No description available.

Murderous Deadline

Episode 05

Murderous Deadline

Nov 13, 1959

No description available.

The Bait

Episode 06

The Bait

Nov 20, 1959

No description available.

My Name is Tommy

Episode 07

My Name is Tommy

Nov 27, 1959

A boy escapes from a house where he is held like a prisoner. The cops pick him up after he steals a toy, Capt. Holbrook tries to find out who he is and why he was confined.

Back-Seat Driver

Episode 08

Back-Seat Driver

Dec 4, 1959

When Detective Russo and his son, while on vacation, are kidnapped by an escaping hoodlum, Russo's colleagues must work fast to prevent murder at the end of the trip.

Two-Time Loser

Episode 09

Two-Time Loser

Dec 11, 1959

A felon kills a gas station attendant. He is bit by a dog while getting away. Police corner him after he has taken a hostage. Upon learning the dog has rabies, he gives himself up.

The Long Drive

Episode 10

The Long Drive

Dec 18, 1959

No description available.

Masquerade

Episode 11

Masquerade

Dec 25, 1959

No description available.

Life in the Balance

Episode 12

Life in the Balance

Jan 1, 1960

No description available.

Karate

Episode 13

Karate

Jan 8, 1960

No description available.

Blue Fire

Episode 14

Blue Fire

Jan 15, 1960

No description available.

My Brother`s Keeper

Episode 15

My Brother`s Keeper

Jan 22, 1960

No description available.

House Call

Episode 16

House Call

Jan 29, 1960

No description available.

The Trap

Episode 17

The Trap

Feb 5, 1960

No description available.

Conspiracy of Silence

Episode 18

Conspiracy of Silence

Feb 12, 1960

No description available.

Twelve Hours to Live

Episode 19

Twelve Hours to Live

Feb 19, 1960

No description available.

Anatomy of Fear

Episode 20

Anatomy of Fear

Feb 26, 1960

No description available.

Armed and Dangerous

Episode 21

Armed and Dangerous

Mar 4, 1960

No description available.

The Bad Eye of Rose Rosetti

Episode 22

The Bad Eye of Rose Rosetti

Mar 11, 1960

No description available.

Time and Tide

Episode 23

Time and Tide

Mar 18, 1960

No description available.

Little Girl Lost

Episode 24

Little Girl Lost

Mar 25, 1960

No description available.

The Chameleon Truck

Episode 25

The Chameleon Truck

Apr 1, 1960

No description available.

The Old Gang

Episode 26

The Old Gang

Apr 8, 1960

No description available.

The Bodyguards

Episode 27

The Bodyguards

Apr 15, 1960

No description available.

The Prowler

Episode 28

The Prowler

Apr 22, 1960

No description available.

Face Down,Floating

Episode 29

Face Down,Floating

Apr 29, 1960

No description available.

The Long Jump

Episode 30

The Long Jump

May 6, 1960

No description available.

Trial by Fire

Episode 31

Trial by Fire

May 13, 1960

No description available.

The Retirement of Maria Muir

Episode 32

The Retirement of Maria Muir

May 20, 1960

No description available.

Song of Songs

Episode 33

Song of Songs

May 27, 1960

No description available.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.7 /10

based on 10 votes

Synopsis

The Detectives is an American crime drama series which ran on ABC during its first two seasons, and on NBC during its third and final season. The series, starring motion picture star Robert Taylor, was produced by Four Star Television. Captain Matt Holbrook (Robert Taylor) is head of the detective division of a large metropolitan police force—a man whose devotion to duty, professional brilliance, and quick judgment are reflected in his 20-year career on the force. His aides, Lt. Johnny Russo (Tige Andrews), Lt. Otto Lindstrom (Russ Thorson), and Sgt. Chris Ballard (Mark Goddard) form a team that is both proficient and warmly human. The stories stress the interrelationships between the men as well as the solutions to crimes and the apprehension of criminals, adding a dimension of human drama to the excitement, action, and suspense inherent in each story of the detectives' difficult, sometimes thankless, and frequently dangerous assignments.

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Cast

5 principal cast

Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

Captain Matt Holbrook
Ursula Thiess

Ursula Thiess

Lisa Bonay
Mark Goddard

Mark Goddard

Sgt. Chris Ballard
Tige Andrews

Tige Andrews

Lt. Johnny Russo
Adam West

Adam West

Sgt. Steve Nelson

Where to watch The Detectives

The Detectives is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The action & adventure from Jules V. Levy has 3 seasons and 97 total episodes, rated 6.7/10 by 10 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Detectives have?

The Detectives has 3 seasons with 97 episodes in total.

Is The Detectives still on the air?

The Detectives has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Detectives?

The Detectives airs on ABC.

When did The Detectives first air?

The Detectives first aired on October 16, 1959.

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