The Detectives

Episode 1

Tobey's Place

Fri, Sep 29, 1961 60 mins

A man tries to hide from a mobster seeking revenge for testifying against one of his men.

Episode 2

The Legend of Jim Riva

Fri, Oct 6, 1961 60 mins

Jim Riva is released from jail after serving 15 yrs. for running a gambling syndicate. When he is released an attempt is made on his life.

Episode 3

Shadow of His Brother

Fri, Oct 13, 1961 60 mins

While leaving a restaurant, Captain Holbrook and a waitress are taken prisoner by homicidal maniac Vince Treynor, who is intent on killing Holbrook that night at the same time his brother dies in the electric chair. The police officer who arrested the condemned man was - Captain Holbrook.

Episode 4

A Barrel Full of Monkeys

Fri, Oct 27, 1961 60 mins

A man confesses to the police that had a dream in which he killed his wife. After the police investigate and find nothing, Capt. Holbrook pieces together his clever plan.

Episode 5

One Lucky Break

Fri, Nov 3, 1961 60 mins

Sgt. Nelson shoots the manager of a finance company as he is being robbed. Although the manager professes his innocence to the robbery, Nelson has to prove otherwise.

Episode 6

A Piece of Tomorrow

Fri, Nov 10, 1961 60 mins

A good citizen returns a bag full of money that was left behind during a bank robbery. The bag contains over $100,000 less than the amount that was robbed so he becomes a suspect in the robbery.

Episode 7

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

Fri, Nov 17, 1961 60 mins

Sgt. Ballard arrests a suspect in a murder. Upon further investigation, he proves that the suspect is not guilty of the crime.

Episode 8

Hit and Miss

Fri, Dec 1, 1961 60 mins

An alcoholic thinks he was responsible for a hit and run accident during a late night drinking session. He decides to retrace his steps on the night in question in order to discover what really happened, but uncovers something more sinister than expected.. In the meantime, using a partial licence plate number provided by a witness, the detectives set out to uncover the truth.

Episode 9

Song of the Guilty Heart

Fri, Dec 8, 1961 60 mins

A night club singer is rescued from committing suicide by Lt. Russo. She was acquitted of killing her husband. Lt. Russo sets out to find the real killer.

Episode 10

Escort

Fri, Dec 15, 1961 60 mins

A train derails while Ben is escorting a prisoner to jail. She convinces him to let her go. Another woman killed is identified by Ben as his prisoner. Ben's plan to run away with his new found love only to be foiled by Capt. Holbrook.

Episode 11

The Queen of Craven Point

Fri, Dec 22, 1961 60 mins

The wife of the owner of a beach resort manipulates young male artists she supports to do away with her husband, who disapproves of her Bohemian tastes.

Episode 12

Act of God

Fri, Dec 29, 1961 60 mins

A man poses as a Priest, and recruits a gang to steal some diamonds from a diamond convention, but things don't go quite as planned.

Episode 13

Point of No Return

Fri, Jan 12, 1962 60 mins

Thieves plan an escape through the desert. Their car breaks down and they hijack another car. When that car also breaks down they must go on foot to the meeting place. Capt. Holbrook is alerted on sets out to capture them.

Episode 14

Crossed Wires

Fri, Jan 19, 1962 60 mins

Two Korean veterans, who have completed a stretch in Leavenworth plan, to kill all those responsible for their court-martial.

Episode 15

Night on the Town

Fri, Jan 26, 1962 60 mins

Capt. Holbrook, and his crew, guards a man who is going to testify against the mob.

Episode 16

Pandora's Box

Fri, Feb 2, 1962 60 mins

Lt. Russo's son gets a fingerprint kit as a gift. When he takes his footprint Lt. Russo compares the print on his birth certificate to the one just taken, however the prints don't match. Lt. Russo has to unravel the mystery.

Episode 17

The Jagged Edge

Fri, Feb 9, 1962 60 mins

A former acquaintance of Sergeant Ballard sets out to commit the perfect murder - and prove he can get away with it.

Episode 18

The Outsider

Fri, Feb 16, 1962 60 mins

A man released from prison begins killing mailmen who he thinks are after him.

Episode 19

Walk a Crooked Line

Fri, Feb 23, 1962 60 mins

A pawnshop is being robbed when Sgt. Nelson and another officer arrive on the scene. Both men are shot, and the thief gets away. Clues remembered by the pawnshop owner and Sgt. Nelson lead to the capture of the felon.

Episode 20

Night Boat

Fri, Mar 2, 1962 60 mins

The owner of an amusement boat is investigated for illegal gambling on his ship. While out at sea a murder is committed.

Episode 21

One Lousy Wednesday

Fri, Mar 9, 1962 60 mins

Lieutenant Russo is targeted in a campaign of harassment by 'Swami', a fraudster he sent up on a 4 year stretch.

Episode 22

The Con Man

Fri, Mar 16, 1962 60 mins

A con man ingratiates himself with people raising money. He pays back their money with interest,allowing him to open up a legit business taking in thousands of dollars. Capt. Holbrook knows he is guilty and sets a trap.

Episode 23

Never the Twain

Fri, Mar 23, 1962 60 mins

Three criminals take over a farm to ease their escape after robbing an armored truck.

Episode 24

Three Blind Mice: Part 1

Fri, Mar 30, 1962 60 mins

A man who runs a numbers game is acquitted of killing his brother in law.

Episode 25

Three Blind Mice: Part II

Fri, Apr 6, 1962 60 mins

After the acquittal of Fred Forest, Capt. Holbrook tries to arrest him on the numbers game he is running.

Episode 26

Finders Keepers

Fri, Apr 13, 1962 60 mins

Detective Sergeant Chris Ballard and policewoman Stacey Newcombe, accompany strong willed 10 year old Candy to a Mexican border town to see if she can identify a suspect in her kidnapping. The suspect escapes and Candy goes missing.

Episode 27

The Fourth Commandment

Fri, Apr 20, 1962 60 mins

The son of a man who has gotten out of prison vows to kill all who testified against him in his original trial. He gets the idea from the novel "The Count of Monte Cristo".

Episode 28

The Walls Have Eyes

Fri, Apr 27, 1962 60 mins

Episode 29

Strangers in the House

Fri, May 4, 1962 60 mins

A night watchman in a car lot is run over by some youths who have stolen a car. The youths are from a nearby prep school, however the head of the school is unwilling to help the police in their investigation.

Episode 30

Saturday Edition

Fri, May 18, 1962 60 mins

A news editor tries to bring crooked men to justice even though he is threatened by them