The Insiders
Miami Vice-styled show about Nick, an undercover reporter who works for nationally syndicated Newspoint. Only Mackey, a hustler, ex-con and Nick's main contact on the street, and Alice West, the paper's editor, know his true identity.
- 1985-1986
- 1 season
- ABC
- Action & Adventure, Suspense, Drama
Miami Vice-styled show about Nick, an undercover reporter who works for nationally syndicated Newspoint. Only Mackey, a hustler, ex-con and Nick's main contact on the street, and Alice West, the paper's editor, know his true identity.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1985 - 1986
Episode 1
Pilot
Wed, Sep 25, 1985
Nick is determined to infiltrate a car theft ring.
Episode 2
Fashion Flame
Wed, Oct 2, 1985
Mackey is really concerned about a friend model after a series of provoked fires threatens the fashion industry.
Episode 3
Lonely Hearts
Wed, Oct 9, 1985
A video dating service works as a front for burglars. Alice's mother has become the crooks' latest victim, so Nick and Mackey delve into the dubious business.
Episode 4
Cold Shot
Wed, Oct 16, 1985
Nick Fox, hurt in a gang shootout, decides to report the truth about the hostility and narcotics that produce violence in the barrio.
Episode 5
Another Fine Mess
Wed, Oct 30, 1985
Nick learns that a friend of Mackey's has been slain inside a jail after being unfairly accused of murder. So he goes undercover as a policeman to investigate.
Episode 6
After the Fox
Wed, Nov 6, 1985
Nick Fox's former teacher and friend is killed after exposing some immoral evidence linking a political aspirant to the mob.
Episode 7
Gun Runners
Wed, Nov 13, 1985
Some local bikers involved in narcotics dealing have a connection with a dangerous gunrunner. Nick infiltrates the gang to snoop about their shady deals.
Episode 8
Doctors Incorporated
Wed, Nov 20, 1985
Nick is irate when he hears about the demise of his father's pal because of a deficient handling on an ambulance and at the hospital.
Episode 9
Carly
Wed, Dec 4, 1985
Nick and Mackey suspect that a record company is bootlegging merchandise, so they decide to play some characters.
Episode 10
High Iron
Wed, Dec 11, 1985
Nick is framed for murder as he researches on a hazardous construction company.
Episode 11
All This and the Old School Tie
Wed, Dec 18, 1985
Nick and Mackey struggle for clues at a dishonest flea market in search of the murderer of a retired policeman.
Episode 12
Den of Thieves
Wed, Jan 8, 1986
Mackey's friend, a retired safe-cracker, gets blackmailed into pulling a job in order to save his daughter's life.
Episode 13
Close Shave
Mon, Jun 2, 1986
Nick and Makey seek answers from a pro-basketball player about his point-shaving activities.