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Funky Squad was a short-lived 1995 Australian comedy television series which satirised 1970s-era U.S. police television dramas, such as The Mod Squad. Only 7 half-hour episodes were produced, which were broadcast on the ABC. Real television commercials from the 1970s were shown during the program's "commercial breaks".
The show featured four "funky" undercover detectives: undetectable as police, given their "hipness". The conclusion of each episode was deliberately designed to be incredibly predictable: usually the perpetrator of the crime under investigation could be identified within the first few minutes of the episode.
Before the television series, Funky Squad originally aired as a series of episodes on radio station Triple M. Rob Sitch, who played Grant, was replaced by Tim Ferguson when the series went to television.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
A Degree in DeathApril 24, 1995—When the Dean of Central University is killed in a bomb blast, the Chief blames the kids. But Funky Squad has a hunch that the blast could h - S01E02The Art of MurderMay 1, 1995—Funky Squad investigate a Murder at a local Museum.
- S01E03A Shot in the DarkMay 8, 1995—Four Funky Young Cops investigate a mysterious crime.
- S01E04Little Girl LostMay 15, 1995—A tought assignment for the Funky Squad when a girl goes missing under suspicious circumstances.
- S01E05
The Wrong Side of the TracksMay 22, 1995—Wild gangs threaten to take over the streets. Only one group of cops can stop them - Funky Squad. But there is a twist in this story of viol - S01E06Diamonds are a Cat's Best FriendMay 29, 1995—Funky Squad tackle the case of the Cat and the diamonds, and reveal unexpected secrets.
- S01E07
The Carnival is OverJune 5, 1995—The team is the subject of twisted death threats after an inmate with a score to settle is released from jail. Will they become victims of a
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