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Code Red

TV·1981–1982·1 season, 21 episodes·ABC·Drama·1h 30m·Created by Laurence Heath

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Code Red is an American drama series that ran from 1981 to 1982 on ABC and was produced by Irwin Allen. The series revolves around the family and crew of L.A. Battalion Fire Chief Joe Rorchek.

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Episodes by season

Season0121Episodes1981–82AiredSeason avg
  1. S01E01PilotSeptember 20, 1981As Joe Rorchek investigates a series of arson fires that occupy his firefighter sons, their unit also copes with the introduction of their f
  2. S01E02A Saved LifeNovember 1, 1981The battalion intends to give a boy a citation for his help with fires. But those plans are on hold when it's discovered the lad is the one
  3. S01E03Death of a FiremanNovember 8, 1981Joe gives away bride Constance to firefighter Charlie Bowers. The newlyweds' world is shattered when Charlie is fatally injured. Ted, the be
  4. S01E04Dark FireNovember 15, 1981An arsonist is afraid that he can be fingered by a witness, but the woman he is tracking happens to be blind.
  5. S01E05The Little Girl Who Cried FireNovember 22, 1981Danny learns that a young woman in his class is having dreams about some recent fires with details very accurate. The situation takes a twis
  6. S01E06Land of Make Believe (aka All That Glitters)November 29, 1981An imperious director wants Danny to star in his film, while ignoring a fire code inspection warning that his old studio lot is a firetrap.
  7. S01E07FireworksDecember 6, 1981A street vendor in illegal fireworks is causing destructive trouble in the neighborhood and a rift in the Rorchek household with his wares.
  8. S01E08Framed by FireDecember 13, 1981Danny finds out that his old gang is being framed for arson by their rivals. While trying to help Danny finds himself trapped in a blaze wit
  9. S01E09From One Little SparkJanuary 3, 1982Task Force One finds itself in the middle of a potentially destructive family feud that mirrors some current friction between Ted and Chris.
  10. S01E10WildfireJanuary 10, 1982A rural pipeline leaking toxic chemicals forces the evacuation of nearby buildings, including a barn where a young girl refuses to abandon a
  11. S01E11My Life Is YoursJanuary 17, 1982After a religious family's rented home burns down by accident, their adopted son convinces himself that it was arson and seeks revenge again
  12. S01E12Happy BirthdayJanuary 31, 1982Danny's birthday party sparks reminiscences about the youth, seen in flashbacks, and occasions a showing of the department's history of fire
  13. S01E13RevengeFebruary 7, 1982The Rorcheck family finds themselves at odds with fellow firefighters when they befriend a crippled former colleague. The problem is he blam
  14. S01E14BurnoutFebruary 14, 1982Overstressed by the job's pressures, Ted considers resigning while a line of cheap knock-off video game consoles is causing fires.
  15. S01E15Trapped by TimeFebruary 21, 1982Danny fears losing his foster family when the firefighters undertake perilous rescue attempts during heavy rains.
  16. S01E16Trial by FireFebruary 28, 1982A single oil field fire threatens to ignite the entire field. An egotistical expert is brought to help with the situation.
  17. S01E17Riddle in the FlamesMarch 14, 1982A pyromaniac arsonist is committing a series of firebombings with the crew of LAFD Station 1, especially Firefighter Haley Green, singled ou
  18. S01E18No EscapeMarch 21, 1982A drug addict starts a fire in a hospital, jeopardizing an emergency operation involving Danny's friend, and a lab containing a deadly virus
  19. S01E19Fire BelowJuly 11, 1982An old mining site that has filled up with toxic waste is hidden from view. When it suddenly collapses Joe, Haley and Danny are trapped and
  20. S01E20Land of Make Believe
  21. S01E21Episode 21

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