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The Runaways

TV·1978–1979·2 seasons, 17 episodes·NBC·Drama·1h·Created by William Robert Yates

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A psychologist tracked down runaways in what began as a short-run series called `Operation: Runaway,' which aired in the spring of 1978. It was slated for a fall pickup, but was shelved until the following spring, when it had a new title and some new cast members, including Alan Feinstein, who replaced Robert Reed (four years removed from `The Brady Bunch').

Cast

James T. CallahanJames T. CallahanSgt. Hal GradyMichael BiehnMichael BiehnMark Johnson

Episodes by season

Season014Episodes1978Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01No Prince for My CinderellaApril 27, 1978—A friend of McKay's who is a cop asks for his help when his daughter goes missing.
  2. S01E02Melinda and the Pinball WizardMay 4, 1978—
  3. S01E03Lies We Live WithMay 11, 1978—
  4. S01E04Too Young to LoveMay 18, 1978—

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season0213Episodes1979Aired—Season avg
  1. S02E01Dark Side of the RoadMay 29, 1979—
  2. S02E02Wrong Way StreetJune 5, 1979—
  3. S02E03Land of HoneyJune 12, 1979—
  4. S02E04Screams in the NightJune 19, 1979—
  5. S02E05Dreams of My FatherJune 26, 1979—
  6. S02E06The Breaking PointJuly 3, 1979—
  7. S02E07Throwaway ChildJuly 10, 1979—
  8. S02E08The ReunionJuly 24, 1979—
  9. S02E09They'll Never Forgive MeJuly 24, 1979—
  10. S02E10Street of Terror (1)August 7, 1979—
  11. S02E11Street of Terror (2)August 14, 1979—
  12. S02E12False ImagesAugust 21, 1979—
  13. S02E1348 Hours to LiveSeptember 4, 1979—

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

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