Police Story
Overview
Police Story, created by author and ex-police officer Joseph Wambaugh, broke new ground in portraying the gritty realities of police life and violence on television. Each episode centers around a police officer in Los Angeles, showcasing the diverse challenges faced by the LAPD. Despite its anthology nature, the series featured recurring characters, including Scott Brady's "Vinnie," a retired cop turned bar owner for officers, who provided insightful commentary throughout the show. This unique blend of storytelling and character depth made Police Story a landmark in crime drama history.
Episodes
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1
Slow Boy (1)
A dedicated surveillance team, tasked with capturing criminals in real-time, successfully apprehends Slow Boy during a supermarket heist. However, the...
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2
Slow Boy (2)
A dedicated task force established to intercept lawbreakers in action successfully corners Slow Boy during a supermarket heist. However, the situatio...
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3
Dangerous Games
Undercover officer Charlie Czonka is on a mission to dismantle a criminal network involved in prostitution, drug trafficking, and extortion. As he de...
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4
Requiem for an Informer
A struggling addict finds a new sense of purpose when he agrees to assist the police with their investigation into a recent bank heist. As he delves d...
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5
The Ten Year Honeymoon
After a decade of working together, two police partners find themselves increasingly irritable with one another when one of them starts behaving oddly...
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6
The Violent Homecoming
A Mexican-American police sergeant returns to his roots as he takes charge of the Juvenile Division in his old neighborhood. Faced with the rising thr...
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7
The Ho Chi Minh Trail
An undercover officer finds himself in peril as he infiltrates a major drug trafficking ring. As he delves deeper into the dangerous world of narcoti...
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8
Collision Course
The debate over the assignment of female officers to patrol cars escalates dramatically during a tense shootout involving two armed criminals. As the ...
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9
Death on Credit
Undercover officer Sergeant Rick Calvelli delves into the treacherous world of a counterfeit credit card operation. As he navigates this illicit sche...
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10
The Big Walk
A dedicated beat officer faces a test of his newfound authority when he arrests a privileged young woman. However, as she skillfully navigates the leg...
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11
Man on the Rack
An unconventional police officer inadvertently causes the death of a colleague during a tense situation. Following the tragic incident, he finds himse...
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12
Line of Fire
A rookie officer is welcomed into an elite police task force, where he quickly confronts the harsh realities of taking a life. As he navigates the cha...
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13
Chain of Command
A brewing conspiracy to assassinate police officers ignites tensions between a local black community and law enforcement. As accusations and mistrust ...
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14
Countdown (1)
In the episode "Countdown (1)," Officer Joe LaFrieda finds himself in a perilous situation after he fatally shoots a member of a notorious crime famil...
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15
Countdown (2)
Tensions escalate as law enforcement confronts the Mob after a hit is ordered on Officer Joe LaFrieda. As the clock ticks down, both sides prepare f...
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16
Cop in the Middle
A corrupt officer hatches a scheme to escape public shame and maintain his position. As he navigates a web of deceit, he must balance his self-preserv...
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17
The Ripper
Two detectives from the Robbery-Homicide division embark on a chilling investigation to apprehend a serial killer targeting homosexual men. As the off...
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18
Country Boy
A young man hailing from a small-town upbringing strives to break free from his roots by tackling the grueling challenges of Police Academy training i...
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19
The Hunters
Two detectives find themselves deeply affected by a case when a close friend falls prey to a brutal robber, rapist, and murderer. As they delve into ...
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20
Wyatt Earp Syndrome
An officer becomes consumed with the pursuit of a rapist, dedicating every waking moment to the case. As he delves deeper into his work, his personal ...
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21
Fingerprint
A seasoned officer in the Latent Prints Division feels disillusioned with his career until a surprising confrontation reignites his passion for the j...
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22
Chief
A police chief finds himself entangled in a web of political maneuvering and a deadly assassination scheme as he prepares to address a contentious loc...
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1
A Dangerous Age
As Arch Tatum approaches his retirement, he finds himself paired with a determined young trainee who challenges the seasoned veteran's methods. Their...
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2
Requiem for C.Z. Smith
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3
Robbery: 48 Hours
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4
Fathers and Sons
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5
A World Full of Hurt
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6
Glamour Boy
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7
Across the Line
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8
Wolf
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9
Love, Mabel
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10
Explosion
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11
Capt. Hook
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12
Incident in the Kill Zone
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13
Headhunter
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14
Year of the Dragon (1)
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15
Year of the Dragon (2)
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16
To Steal a Million
Detectives Grosser and Hyland are on high alert as they anticipate a major hotel robbery in the works. While they have identified the culprits behind...
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17
Sniper
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18
The Execution
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19
The Man in the Shadows
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20
War Games
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21
The Witness
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Officer Needs Help
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2
The Cutting Edge
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3
A Community of Victims
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4
The Losing Game
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6
Face for a Shadow
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7
The Test of Brotherhood
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8
Empty Weapon
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9
Little Boy Lost
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10
Vice: Twenty-Four Hours
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11
Breaking Point
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12
Company Man
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13
Spanish Class
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14
Odyssey of Death (1)
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15
Odyssey of Death (2)
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16
The Other Side of the Fence
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17
Fifty Cents, First Half Hour -- One Dollar and Seventy-Five Cents All Day
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18
Firebird
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19
The Long Ball
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20
Eamon Kinsella Royce
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21
Officer Dooly
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22
Open City
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1
Payment Deferred
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2
Bought and Paid For
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3
Two Frogs on a Mongoose
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4
The Other Side of the Badge
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5
Three Days to Thirty
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6
Trash Detail, Front and Center
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Thanksgiving
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8
Monster Manor
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9
Oxford Gray
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10
The Jar (1)
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The Jar (2)
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12
Trial Board
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13
Spitfire
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14
Nightmare on a Sunday Morning
Nineteen-year-old Holly Green, a waitress, faces a harrowing ordeal when she is violently attacked and assaulted by two men. Struggling with the trau...
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15
The Malflores
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16
The Blue Fog
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17
Hard Rock Brown
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18
End of the Line
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19
One of Our Cops Is Crazy
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20
Ice Time
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21
The Six Foot Stretch
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22
Prime Rib
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Pressure Point
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2
Stigma
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3
River of Promises
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4
Day of Terror, Night of Fear
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5
The Broken Badge
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6
No Margin for Error
A dedicated police officer grapples with overwhelming remorse after a botched shoot-out results in the deaths of innocent civilians. As he struggles t...
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A Chance to Live
The leader of a covert drug enforcement team tasks a rookie officer with going undercover to penetrate a teenage drug operation within a local high s...
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8
A Cry for Justice
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9
Confessions of a Lady Cop
The mounting pressures of both her job and personal life push a vice investigator to the edge of a nervous breakdown.
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10
The Freeway Killings
As officers navigate the streets of Los Angeles, they confront both personal struggles and professional challenges while hunting for a serial killer ...
