The Rookies

The Rookies· Season 4 · Episode 2

Reading Writing and Angel Dust

S04E02·September 16, 1975·1h·ABC

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 some help from a pusher who is pretending to scorch for the source.

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Scott JacobyScott JacobyBeth HowlandBeth HowlandAmy IrvingAmy IrvingDennis ErdmanDennis ErdmanMitzi HoagMitzi Hoag

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