The Rookies

1. S01E01Concrete Valley, Neon SkySeptember 11, 1972—In the introductory episode of the series, the presence of several street gangs contributes to a tension-filled atmosphere. The Rookies are
2. S01E02Dead, Like a Lost DreamSeptember 18, 1972—The division is under investigation for misconduct, following several citizen complaints. When a complaint against African-American Officer
3. S01E03The InformantSeptember 25, 1972—Officer's Webster and Gillis try to help a young man break away from two thugs who are using him as their wheel-man for robberies they are c
4. S01E04The CommitmentOctober 2, 1972—Gillis is severly injured during an armed robbery. The doctors inform him that further surgery could leave him paralyzed leaving the police
5. S01E05Covenant with DeathOctober 9, 1972—Against advice of their lieutenant, Webster and Gillis are charmed by Toby Jones (Louis Gossett Jr.) who leads an evangelical church fightin
6. S01E06Time is the FireOctober 16, 1972—A young woman, Andrea Sloan, is kidnapped and held for ransom. Complications ensue.
7. S01E07The Bear That Didn't Get UpOctober 23, 1972—Willie struggles to cope with the death of a young man he shot during a break-in who appeared to be unarmed. That is until an unidentified c
8. S01E08Dirge for SundayOctober 30, 1972—Assigned with the task of protecting a valuable witness, Danko and the Officers must exercise caution regarding visitors to the prison. When
9. S01E09The Good Die YoungNovember 13, 1972—After three woman are murdered, the Police Squad takes action. In order to solve the mysterious murders and prevent future ones, the Squad w
10. S01E10To Taste of TerrorNovember 20, 1972—In an effort to prove he's no 'old man', Officer Danko chases down a fleeing criminal. While he succeeds in apprehending the thief, his part
11. S01E11A Deadly VelocityNovember 27, 1972—The rookies are given the task of protecting a controversial Army General who has recently returned to the country after serving in Vietnam.
12. S01E12A Bloody Shade of BlueDecember 11, 1972—Investigating a shooting, the Rookies learn the victim Miller wore a police uniform as a costume. In the next attack, Webster loses his sigh
13. S01E13A Very Special Piece of GroundDecember 18, 1972—Danko's veteran partner (Earl Holliman) loses his family ranch and unborn son in a single day. Danko doesn't want to add to his woes by repo
14. S01E14Rabbits on the RunwayDecember 25, 1972—A shady man claims to be the father of a runaway teen who's recently crossed the path of Gills. The rookies set out to find her for him unaw
15. S01E15Tarnished IdolJanuary 8, 1973—Gills arrests a washed up fighter (Lou Antonio) who's still connected enough to get bailed out in hours. The bitter drunk decides to fire bo
16. S01E16CrossfireJanuary 15, 1973—Webster teams with a jaded and cynical veteran African-American police officer, RC Taylor. Mark Culpepper claims to have seen a crime but Ta
17. S01E17Snow JobJanuary 29, 1973—Country, a small time hood with a cocaine addiction, learns that police HQ is storing a large amount of drugs. He becomes involved to steal
18. S01E18Point of ImpactFebruary 5, 1973—Terry investigates an old friend's apparently purposeless attack on a cop.
19. S01E19Three Hours to KillFebruary 12, 1973—A daring plan is crafted by a convict's wife to release a prisoner from incarceration: an innocent and helpless police officer, who is under
20. S01E20The Wheel of Fortune (a.k.a.) The Wheel of DeathFebruary 19, 1973—Widower father Frank Essex targets a local criminal organization to pay for his son's hospital stay. On the run from both sides of the law,
21. S01E21Life Robbery (a.k.a.) Tribute to a VeteranFebruary 26, 1973—The rookies try to disengage a robbery network by leaving the undesirable city slums and working in the suburbs. They discover that the main
22. S01E22A Farewell Tree from MarlyMarch 5, 1973—The rookies are presented with a ""difficult"" court case. While the case is essentially an open and shut, obvious manslaughter conviction,
23. S01E23Easy MoneyMarch 19, 1973—The rookies may be confronted with a problem worse than the nurse who holds a grudge against all police officers: they discover that her you

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01CauldronSeptember 10, 1973—Willie and Terry are kidnapped by a disturbed criminal who is dying. The criminal leaves the two rookies in the desert, abandoned, with no f
2. S02E02Margin for ErrorSeptember 17, 1973—While performing their routine patrol, Gillis and Danko unexpectedly stumble upon a robbery that is taking place. They radio for additional
3. S02E03Deadly CageSeptember 24, 1973—Webster is asked to play the role of a prisoner at the State Prison. He disguises himself as an inmate, in an effort to aid the issue of pri
4. S02E04Frozen SmokeOctober 1, 1973—Juvenile detail is typically known to be a relatively easy tour. However, this is not the case for Willie. While on juvenile detail, Willie
5. S02E05Get RykerOctober 8, 1973—Jill, Danko's wife, is assigned to protect Lieutenant Ryker after he is wounded by a former prisoner who desires to take revenge. However, R
6. S02E06Cry WolfOctober 15, 1973—A lonely lady who resides by the beach places a call into the police station for aid. Willie and Terry ignore this routine call, only to fin
7. S02E07A Matter of Justice (a.k.a.) Justice for Jill DankoOctober 22, 1973—Jill Danko is seriously wounded by a seemingly demented gunman while dining with her husband Mike. Later, they find out that the gunman is u
8. S02E08Blood BrotherOctober 29, 1973—Like many Vietnam veterans returning home after the war, Jimmy Webster is angry at society for treating him as if he was an outsider, and no
9. S02E09Code 261November 5, 1973—A young nurse suffers a terrifying ordeal when she is raped in the underground garage of Memorial Hospital. The rookies attempt to help the
10. S02E10Prayers Unanswered, Prayers UnheardNovember 12, 1973—Lieutenant Ryker is selected to be personally in charge of an important investigation. A priest is murdered and a nun is badly beaten in a d
11. S02E11Down Home BoyNovember 19, 1973—A telethon featuring an extremely famous country western singer requests of the police department extra protection. The rookies are assigned
12. S02E12Lots of Trees and a Running StreamDecember 2, 1973—Jill is confronted by her past when a former lover of hers appears at her home. Mike is currently out of town. The unanticipated visitor giv
13. S02E13Another Beginning for Ben FullerDecember 10, 1973—A retired police lieutenant interferes in the investigation of an aggravated assault involving his best friend.
14. S02E14Sound of SilenceDecember 17, 1973—One of Willie's young female friends is desperately afraid when she discovers that she is afflicted with diabetes. After she makes the reali
15. S02E15Trial by DoubtJanuary 7, 1974—Willie Gillis is assigned to ride with an older officer and, while on patrol, the man is killed. When the murderer is captured, the other po
16. S02E16The Authentic Death of Billy StomperJanuary 14, 1974—A college girl from Jamaica witnesses the murder of a notorious drug pusher and Terry Webster is assigned to get her testimony in the days t
17. S02E17The Late Mr. BrentJanuary 28, 1974—Mike and Jill Danko's marriage is strained by Mike's protective interest in the widow of a man Mike was forced to kill in the line of duty.
18. S02E18The TeacherFebruary 4, 1974—The rookies must contend with 'The Teacher' an ex-convict who masterminds several well executed robberies using the young boys who are in t
19. S02E19EyewitnessFebruary 11, 1974—A young man with a Jekyll - Hyde personality becomes a puzzle for Terry and Willie when he gives them a description of a suspected cop-
20. S02E20Something Less Than a ManFebruary 18, 1974—An old friend of Ryker's, once a good policeman and now a pathetic drunk, is framed for the murder of a gangster who has terrorized the neig
21. S02E21Rolling ThunderFebruary 25, 1974—The Ludlow precinct institutes a Police Cadet Program. One of the boys involved becomes overzealous and is kidnapped, along with Terry, by h
22. S02E22Time LockMarch 4, 1974—A brilliant young felon holds Terry and three women, one of whom is pregnant, hostage in a bank vault in order to free his partner from jail
23. S02E23Death WatchMarch 18, 1974—Two ex-convicts are loose in the city carrying contagious meningitis. After Willie is exposed to it when he gives the ex-convict mouth - to

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01An Ugly Way to DieSeptember 9, 1974—Terry Webster breaks in his new partner, junior rookie Chris Owens, searching for an arsonist. Someone is responsible for the murder of seve
2. S03E02Key WitnessSeptember 23, 1974—The murder of a construction company owner is witnessed by a woman and her married boyfriend, a doctor. Because of the possibility of a scan
3. S03E03Legacy of DeathSeptember 30, 1974—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 w
4. S03E04Death at 6 A.M.October 7, 1974—Four young people out for excitement in a stolen pickup become fugitives from the law when their fun turns into murder and robbery. Rookie C
5. S03E05Walk a TightropeOctober 21, 1974—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.
6. S03E06JudgmentOctober 28, 1974—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 jud
7. S03E07Johnny Lost His GunNovember 4, 1974—Mike is alarmed to find out from his wife and fellow rookies that an old Air Force friend of his is a heroin pusher.
8. S03E08Prelude to VengeanceNovember 11, 1974—The rookies befriend the girlfriend of a robber after Terry delivers her baby and in return becomes the criminal's target. Unless the rookie
9. S03E09VendettaNovember 18, 1974—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 responsibl
10. S03E10The Old NeighborhoodNovember 25, 1974—Lt. Ryker steps from behind his desk to investigate a protection racket in the neighborhood where he grew up.
11. S03E11A Test of CourageDecember 2, 1974—The Rookies must find those responsible for holding up gun shops throughout the city.
12. S03E12The AssassinDecember 9, 1974—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
13. S03E13Blue ChristmasDecember 16, 1974—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
14. S03E14Take OverDecember 30, 1974—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. Ryke
15. S03E15The Saturday Night SpecialJanuary 13, 1975—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 fa
16. S03E16The Hunting GroundJanuary 20, 1975—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 bro
17. S03E17Solomon's DilemmaJanuary 27, 1975—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 husba
18. S03E18AngelFebruary 3, 1975—The rookies must find ample evidence to arrest Tommy, who introduces young girls into unsavory careers for monetary gain.
19. S03E19The ShieldFebruary 10, 1975—The rookies are involved in a case of mistaken identity when they charge the wrong man with the murder of a policeman.
20. S03E20S.W.A.T. (1)February 17, 1975—Harrelson is the head of the Special Weapons and Tactics team, a unit trained to handle unusually volatile situations. His hard-nosed attitu
21. S03E21S.W.A.T. (2)February 17, 1975—Conclusion. Harrelson is the head of the Special Weapons and Tactics team, a unit trained to handle unusually volatile situations. His hard-
22. S03E22A Deadly ImageFebruary 24, 1975—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
23. S03E23CliffyMarch 3, 1975—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 wha
24. S03E24NightmareMarch 17, 1975—Kate Jackson takes center stage in this thriller-styled episode. After being involved in a car accident on a stormy night an injured Jill be

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Lamb to the SlaughterSeptember 9, 1975—When burglar Brad Gifford is arrested, his cop-hating, now orphaned son, Jody, is taken to Lambert Hall where he is befriended by Ryker, a f
2. S04E02Reading Writing and Angel DustSeptember 16, 1975—After the tragic death of a bright high school student, the rookies put in a team effort to get the pushers off the school campus. They get
3. S04E03One-Way Street to NowhereSeptember 23, 1975—Mike is critically injured when he tries to capture the leader of a militant group and Terry is taken hostage.
4. S04E04Someone Who CaresSeptember 30, 1975—An unidentified nine-year-old girl is accidentally hit by a car after two hedonistic ""swinging single"" men spike her lunch with narcotics.
5. S04E05Ladies Day (a.k.a.) Ladies Kill, TooOctober 7, 1975—Jill is working in a womens prison, fighting an outbreak of diphtheria. In order to protest for better food and working conditions, inmates
6. S04E06Reign of TerrorOctober 14, 1975—Young crooks Pat Stevens and Glen Barton rob ticket agent Brewster and shoot rookie Chris. The scene is witnessed by mailman Charlie Brooks,
7. S04E07Death LadyOctober 21, 1975—A female officer is blamed for her partner's death during a jewelry store robbery. With her new partner, Mike, she sets out to solve the cri
8. S04E08Measure of MercyOctober 28, 1975—The rookies must investigate a robbery at Memorial Hospital. The blood bank was robbed and its contents sold to the black market, leaving an
9. S04E09A Time to MournNovember 4, 1975—Chris' sister makes a surprise visit on her brother. He is suspended after conducting an unauthorized bust of the man who molested her.
10. S04E10The Torch ManNovember 11, 1975—An ex-convict, out on parole, desperately wants to go straight, but is sought after by his ex-cellmates to use his safe-cracking abilities i
11. S04E11Invitation to a RumbleNovember 18, 1975—Terry is run down by a car driven by the leader of a street gang in his old neighborhood. When one of the members of the gang is overheard c
12. S04E12Reluctant HeroNovember 25, 1975—A rookie accidentally overpowers a professional assassin and is named ""hero"". The assassin vows to kill the rookie and escapes with Jill a
13. S04E13Dead HeatDecember 2, 1975—Chris and Terry have their patrol car stolen by teenage vandals while investigating a major robbery in a department store and three heavily
14. S04E14The Voice of ThunderDecember 9, 1975—After a series of Sunday bombings of porno bookshops and massage parlors sweep the city, Chris and Terry recognize the same girl, at the sce
15. S04E15The Code Five AffairDecember 16, 1975—The rookies stake out an abandoned factory where a heroin deal is about to take place, and are able to seize the drugs and arrest all but on
16. S04E16Shadow of a ManDecember 23, 1975—Forest, a tough career cop, takes $10,000 from the scene of a robbery after his partner is killed by the robbers. Lt. Ryker puts an undercov
17. S04E17Eye for an EyeDecember 30, 1975—A man who was forced to spend eighteen years in prison for a crime he did not commit is determined to get the men who framed him.
18. S04E18Sudden Death (a.k.a.) Return from the PastJanuary 6, 1976—Mike, a former helicopter pilot in Vietnam, becomes the prey of a deranged ex-POW who blames the policeman for his capture by the Vietcong.
19. S04E19From Out of the DarknessJanuary 20, 1976—Terry vows to find the murderer of Dan Kennedy, a retired cop turned security guard. Dan was the father of a blind girl, Terry's former girl
20. S04E20The MuggingJanuary 27, 1976—After a woman is fatally assaulted by three junkies, her son, a doctor in the same hospital where Jill works, announces his intention to get
21. S04E21Blue Movie, Blue DeathFebruary 24, 1976—The rookies are given undercover assignments in order to smash a syndicate-owned porno film company responsible for the deaths of some of it
22. S04E22Deliver Me From InnocenceMarch 2, 1976—A frightened sixteen-year-old boy is forced to take the blame for the crimes of a junkie he has become mixed up with. The two had committed
23. S04E23Journey to OblivionMarch 30, 1976—A gambler kills his creditor and is witnessed by Jill Danko whom he and his accomplice must now do away with. Another episode dedicated to n

Season 4 ranked & reviewed