Serpico
Frank Serpico was a maverick New York City detective who, after turning in a large number of "bad" cops and later being shot in the face, often went undercover to expose corruption in the city. The scruffy-looking, long-haired officer used unorthodox means to get results, and reported to Lieutenant Sullivan.
- 1976-1977
- 1 season
- NBC
- Suspense, Drama
Frank Serpico was a maverick New York City detective who, after turning in a large number of "bad" cops and later being shot in the face, often went undercover to expose corruption in the city. The scruffy-looking, long-haired officer used unorthodox means to get results, and reported to Lieutenant Sullivan.
Season 1 Episode Guide
16 Episodes 1976 - 1977
Episode 0
The Deadly Game
Sat, Apr 24, 1976 120 mins
The story of Officer Frank Serpico, a New York City cop who fought crime in the city and corruption in the police department.
Episode 1
The Country Boy
Fri, Sep 24, 1976 60 mins
An ex-con arrives in NYC and robs an old friend of Serpico's who runs a deli. Serpico investigates and ends up going undercover to nail the ex-con who is planning another robbery, this time with Serpico as his partner.
Episode 2
Traitor in Our Midst
Fri, Oct 1, 1976 60 mins
Episode 3
The Indian
Fri, Oct 8, 1976
Episode 4
Every Man Must Pay His Dues
Fri, Oct 29, 1976
Episode 5
Strike!
Fri, Nov 5, 1976
Episode 6
Trumpet of Time
Fri, Nov 12, 1976
A whole sector of the city is disturbed by the exactions of a gang of hoods nicknamed the "Silk Stocking Gang" because of the means used to hide their faces. The hold-ups are daring and pay off big time. What is strange is that the bandits seem well informed. Tom Sullivan wonders about the identity of their accomplice.
Episode 7
Prime Evil
Fri, Nov 26, 1976
Episode 8
Rapid Fire
Fri, Dec 10, 1976 60 mins
Episode 9
Dawn of the Furies
Fri, Dec 17, 1976
Serpico infiltrates a band of young revolutionary terrorists who are plotting to use a stolen military missile to shoot down Air Force One.
Episode 10
The Serbian Connection
Fri, Dec 24, 1976
Serpico learns about human trafficking ring that gets Serbians emigrants from Yugoslavia to the United States illegally. A couple of Serbian emigrants agrees to help him stop them.
Episode 11
Danger Zone
Fri, Dec 31, 1976 48 mins
Episode 12
Sanctuary
Fri, Jan 7, 1977 48 mins
Linda Purl portrays an escaped Russian gymnast who will not apply for political asylum until her parents have defected to Austria.
Episode 13
The Party of Your Choice
Fri, Jan 14, 1977 48 mins
While investigating a murder, Serpico uncovers a sex scandal involving a mayoral candidate and some of his female volunteers.
Episode 14
One Long Tomorrow
Fri, Jan 28, 1977
Serpico must find a youth that witnessed a senseless black gang shooting and enlists the help of an inner city school teacher.
Episode 15