Car 54, Where Are You?
Overview
Set in the Bronx's 53rd precinct, the comedic escapades of two New York City police officers provide endless entertainment. Toody, the short and slightly clueless cop, often finds himself in situations that either lead to heroic outcomes or hilarious blunders. His partner, Muldoon, tall and sharp-witted, frequently has to deal with the fallout from Toody's antics. Together, they navigate the challenges of police work while delivering a delightful mix of humor and heart in their day-to-day adventures.
Episodes
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1
The Ripper
In Chicago, a terrifying serial killer targets women, and Kolchak suspects that this murderer is none other than the infamous Jack the Ripper, an agel...
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Who's for Swordfish?
In the series opener, the guys are eager to catch swordfish. They go to great lengths, swapping shifts with everyone at the precinct and cleverly dod...
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2
The Zombie
A voodoo priestess brings her deceased son back to life, seeking vengeance against the gangsters responsible for his murder.
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2
Something Nice for Sol
Gunther Toody is driving everyone at the station crazy as he leads the committee to organize a surprise 25-year gift for their beloved desk Sergeant, ...
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3
They Have Been, They Are, They Will Be...
An eerie alien force moves unseen through Chicago, leaving a trail of chaos as it claims the lives of a petty thief and an enthusiastic UFO believer. ...
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3
Home Sweet Sing Sing
The guys employ unconventional methods to help a newly released small-time crook adjust to life outside. However, Benny has his own plans that threate...
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4
Change Your Partner
Toody and Muldoon's impressive nine-year partnership surprises a researcher, who learns that typical prowl car duos usually last only about 16 months ...
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4
The Vampire
Catherine Rawlins, a woman who fell victim to Janos Skorzeny—the vampire from the original Night Stalker TV movie—is unexpectedly brought back to ...
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5
I Won't Go
Meet Mrs. Bronson, the lovable Jewish grandmother who is both charming and perplexing the guys at the 53rd precinct while navigating the complexities ...
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5
The Werewolf
After being bitten by a wolf, NATO soldier Bernhardt Stieglitz becomes a relentless killer, leaving a trail of bodies in his wake. When Vincenzo has t...
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6
Muldoon's Star
Toody persuades 'Tessie the Torso', a glamorous icon, to take up residence at Francis's mother's home. Unbeknownst to them, Muldoon is an avid admire...
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6
Firefall
Conductor Ryder Bond finds himself haunted by a string of bizarre deaths, each victim consumed by otherworldly flames. As Kolchak delves into the myst...
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7
The Paint Job
A car theft operation is utilizing an auto body shop to repaint stolen vehicles for resale. With only two patrol cars left at the 53rd precinct, the o...
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7
The Devil's Platform
Title: The Devil's Bargain Plot: Kolchak uncovers a promising young politician who has struck a sinister pact with the Devil, orchestrating fatal "ac...
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8
Love Finds Muldoon
Lucille plays matchmaker for Francis.
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8
Bad Medicine
A string of suicides among affluent socialites aligns with a strange jewel heist involving a gigantic Indian who vanishes when confronted. Kolchak div...
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9
The Gypsy Curse
The guys are assigned to put a stop to a fraudulent gypsy con artist. After they succeed in shutting him down, the gypsy retaliates by placing a curse...
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9
The Spanish Moss Murders
A string of seemingly unrelated fatalities occurs, each victim being crushed and draped in wet, slimy Spanish Moss. As Kolchak digs deeper, he uncover...
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10
Thirty Days Notice
Gunther and Lucille Toody decide to inform their landlord that they’ll be moving out, tired of living in their deteriorating apartment.
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10
The Energy Eater
Title: The Energy Eater Plot: While constructing a new hospital, a group of Indian laborers tragically loses their lives during the high-rise project...
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11
Catch Me on the Paar Show
During an unexpected traffic stop involving Hugh Downs, Gunther cleverly secures a spot on the Jack Paar show, hoping to showcase a fellow officer he ...
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11
Horror in the Heights
Title: Terror in the Towers Plot: Kolchak delves into a string of gruesome murders in a formerly affluent area, uncovering a sinister entity that ent...
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12
Mr. R.I.N.G.
Title: Mr. R.I.N.G. Plot: Kolchak pens an obituary for a recently deceased scientist but quickly delves deeper when he can't uncover the truth behind...
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12
The Taming of Lucille
Toody feels overwhelmed by Lucille's nagging, but after watching a powerful rendition of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," he finds the bravery...
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13
Primal Scream
In a laboratory run by an oil company, a malfunction in the air conditioning leads to a violent encounter between a scientist and a strange primate cr...
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13
Put It in the Bank
Gunther Toody, the newly appointed treasurer of the Brotherhood Club at the 53rd Precinct, is eager to put their $800 savings into the stock market. H...
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14
The Trevi Collection
A fashion industry spy meets a grisly end when he is thrown from a room packed with mannequins, and Carl witnesses the shocking event from the street ...
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14
Get Well, Officer Schnauser
With Schnauser recovering in the hospital, Toody gets recruited by the FBI to go undercover and assist in capturing the infamous bank robber known as ...
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15
Chopper
The mysterious vanishing of an antique motorcycle signals the beginning of a dark turn of events. Soon, a series of gruesome murders unfold, with each...
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15
Christmas at the 53rd
The guys from the 53rd put together a festive Christmas show. The performance included two humorous parodies of Gilbert & Sullivan featuring Capt. Blo...
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16
The Sacrifice
Muldoon is the go-to authority on rules and regulations, yet he’s apprehensive about taking the exam to become a sergeant.
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16
Demon in Lace
On a college campus, a troubling pattern emerges as several young men suffer fatal heart attacks. Eyewitnesses claim that each man was last seen in th...
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17
Boom, Boom, Boom
The gang is determined to secure victory in the barbershop quartet contest to honor their beloved mentor, Capt. Block. With all 163 competing quartet...
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17
Legacy of Terror
A string of brutal murders targets physically fit individuals—a military pilot, a football star, and a police officer—each killed in a horrifying ...
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18
Toody & Muldoon Crack Down
When the police chief patrols Toody and Muldoon’s district, he becomes infuriated by the numerous infractions he observes and demands a thorough in...
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18
The Knightly Murders
A series of murders in Chicago reveals that the victims are being slain with medieval weapons. Kolchak discovers a connection to the transformation of...
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19
Toody's Paradise
Toody is working undercover in Brooklyn, posing as a husband to a female officer and a father to a young boy. However, things take a turn when Lucille...
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19
The Youth Killer
Title: The Ageless Hunter Plot: Members of a high-end dating agency are mysteriously dying of old age, raising suspicions among the authorities. Whil...
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20
How High Is Up?
Muldoon realizes he's unexpectedly gained an inch, now standing at 6-foot-seven. This newfound height pushes him just beyond the police height regulat...
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20
The Sentry
The authorities are eager to cover up a string of strange fatalities at the Merrymount Institute, a secretive archival site. Carl takes it upon himsel...
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21
Toody and the Art World
Toody finds himself as the sole admirer of Karpathia's avant-garde artwork, "Lower Manhattan at Sunset (from the New Jersey Side)." This episode showc...
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22
What Happened to Thursday?
The 53rd precinct is growing weary of the weekly domestic disturbance calls they receive on Thursday nights from the Schnausers. Toody manages to pers...
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23
How Smart Can You Get?
The brightest new officer is paired with the talkative Toody and the quiet Muldoon. Can Car 54 handle the challenge, especially now that Muldoon is en...
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24
Today I Am a Man
Fed up with being labeled a mama's boy, Muldoon pretends to have a sizzling date at "the hottest club in the Bronx." When skeptical coworkers challeng...
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25
No More Pickpockets
The guys go undercover at Yankee Stadium to tackle the growing issue of pickpocketing. However, one particularly talented thief manages to outsmart To...
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26
The Beast Who Walked the Bronx
Burkholtz has spent the last 15 years stuck in the Lost & Found because of his notorious laid-back attitude. However, he becomes the only option to fi...
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27
The Courtship of Sylvia Schnauser
Leo and Sylvia Schnauser make the heartfelt decision to celebrate their love by hosting a grand wedding ceremony to renew their vows.
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28
The Auction
The officers at the 53rd Precinct come together to surprise Captain Block with the Aleutian Ceremonial Chair he’s been longing for, hoping to comple...
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29
Quiet! We're Thinking
Gunther and Lucille's 11-year-old nephew Marvin is visiting New York City for a Boy Scout event when he teams up with Toody and Muldoon. Together, the...
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30
I Love Lucille
In an effort to capture Gunther's attention, Lucille decides to change her hair color. Her bold transformation finally catches his eye, leading to une...
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Hail to the Chief
Due to their long-standing partnership, the Secret Service selects Toody and Muldoon to transport the president to the U.N. However, the pressure of d...
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2
One Sleepy People
While enjoying a passionate film on television, Francis and Lucille misinterpret the situation, leading them to believe that they have feelings for on...
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3
A Man Is Not an Ox
After a doctor notices a striking parallel between two oxen that have been yoked for a decade and the dynamics of Car 54's crew, the officers attempt...
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4
Schnauser's Last Ride
The gang reminisces about the events that unfolded when Schnauser was removed from his position in the mounted police. They share stories and reflect...
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5
Toody & Muldoon Sing Along with Mitch
As the Whippoorwills from the 53rd precinct prepare for their audition with Mitch Miller, it's obvious that one member isn't up to par. The challenge ...
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6
Occupancy, August 1st
Mrs. Bronson stirs up chaos once more by moving into her promised apartment on the exact day it was supposed to be ready—only to discover it’s sti...
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7
Remember St. Petersburg
A group of con artists running a fortune-telling scam mistakenly believes Leo to be of royal lineage and contacts Sylvia with the exciting revelation....
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8
That's Show Business
Muldoon's sister, Peggy, secures a role in the production "Waiting for Wednesday," prompting the guys from the 53rd Precinct to invest in it. However,...
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9
Toody Undercover
Toody finds himself going undercover within a mob organization. His deep familiarity with the neighborhood—understanding bank designs, security syst...
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10
I Hate Captain Block
Toody volunteers to look after Captain Block's parrot and thinks it would be fun to teach the bird to speak. However, things take a turn for the worse...
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11
A Star Is Born in the Bronx
When Sylvia Schnauser is given the chance to promote her cookies on a television show, she spirals into a state of ecstatic delusion. The unexpected ...
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12
Pretzel Mary
The boys finally confront a troublesome presence in the park known as "Pretzel Mary." Upon discovering her appalling living situation, they decide to ...
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13
142 Tickets on the Aisle
The officers of the 53rd Precinct unexpectedly become captivated by the wholesome and inspiring Broadway production "Little Miss Pioneer," sparking a ...
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14
Stop Thief
When the boys accidentally catch the Captain practicing lines for a play in his office, they mistakenly believe he's a thief. In an attempt to protect...
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15
Je T'Adore Muldoon
In an effort to help the shy Francis muster the courage to invite the Captain's niece to the Mardi Gras Ball, the members of the 53rd come together to...
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16
The White Elephant
A group of criminals acquires a haunted diner adjacent to the bank, planning to tunnel through the shared wall and access the vault. However, the offi...
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17
Benny the Bookie's Last Chance
Benny is once more seeking parole, and his friends believe he’s finally turning over a new leaf. They gift him a candy shop to help him stay on the...
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18
The Presidential Itch
A surprising contender emerges to challenge Muldoon in his quest for reelection as president of the Brotherhood Club for police officers.
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19
Toody & Muldoon Meet the Russians
Toody and Muldoon find themselves tasked with escorting two Russian diplomats during their visit. In an effort to adapt them to American culture, the ...
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20
Here We Go Again
Muldoon’s father, Patrick, was celebrated as a heroic police captain, but the truth surrounding his legacy is murky. As Muldoon delves into his fat...
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21
The Star Boarder
Gunther and Lucille Toody are looking to boost their income and opt to rent out a room to a preacher seeking lodging. He appears to be the epitome of...
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22
The Biggest Day of the Year
When Tooday informs Muldoon that "today holds great significance," Muldoon, along with the other men and top officials, scramble to uncover the reason...
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23
Here Comes Charlie
The officers at the 53rd Precinct decide to assist Charlie, a man struggling with chronic alcoholism, by securing him a job that minimizes his chances...
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24
See You at the Bar Mitzvah
Upon discovering that no one from their basketball team plans to attend a teammate’s Bar Mitzvah due to his father’s unpopularity, the boys decide...
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25
I've Been Here Before
A group of thieves is using the storylines from the TV series "Crimebusters" as inspiration for their robberies. Coincidentally, it's also one of Offi...
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26
Joan Crawford Didn't Say No
When a 70-something deli owner claims he's about to wed Joan Crawford, the guys from the 53rd precinct are dispatched to take down the fraudulent marr...
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27
Lucille Is 40
As Lucille grapples with the emotional toll of reaching her 40th birthday, Gunther schemes to lift her spirits by gifting her a stylish wig. What see...
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28
The Loves of Sylvia Schnauser
Sylvia Schnauser assists the police department in devising a scheme to catch con artists who are pretending to be book publishers.
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29
Puncher & Judy
After a girl named Shari Lewis begs for their assistance at a nearby beauty salon, Toody and Muldoon decide to recruit the famous boxer, Sugar Ray Rob...
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30
The Curse of the Snitkins
A jinx shows up at the 53rd, carrying on his reputation for spreading misfortune wherever he appears.
