Highway Patrol
Overview
Highway Patrol, airing from 1955 to 1959, is a captivating police action drama that follows the thrilling exploits of a highway patrol unit led by the unranked Dan Matthews. Set against the backdrop of Los Angeles, the series cleverly obscures its location by using fictional city and street names, allowing viewers to focus on the gripping narratives. Each episode dives into the challenges faced by patrol officers, highlighting their dedication and heroism as they tackle crime on the open road. This engaging show combines action with a sense of duty that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.
Episodes
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1
Prison Break / Road Block
A tough criminal, whose demeanor masks his brutal nature, breaks free from prison after murdering a guard. Dan Mathews jumps into action, and as the f...
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2
Machine Story Copter / Machine Napping Copter
A massive, high-priced computer, hailed as one of the marvels of the twentieth century for its ability to handle extensive administrative tasks in mer...
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3
Reckless Driving
In an effort to address the high accident rates on a notorious freeway, systematic traffic checks and increased patrols are implemented. Dan takes on ...
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4
Lookout
A bystander finds himself caught up with two brothers who rob a diner, resulting in the death of the owner. Terrified of both the police and the poten...
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5
Gambling
Dan Mathews and his team join forces with a county sheriff to shut down a club involved in illegal gambling activities.
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6
Hitchhiker
Dan Mathews and his team uncover a web of fraudulent insurance claims when they realize that the supposed "accidental" death of a migrant worker was, ...
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7
Desert Town
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8
Radioactive
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9
Reformed Criminal
Dan Mathews begins to worry when a courier, known for a criminal past, vanishes with $31,000 following a car crash.
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10
Father Thief
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11
Retired Gangster
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12
Phony Insurance
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13
Escort
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14
Resort
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15
Girl Bandit
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16
Mountain Copter
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17
Lie Detector
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18
Scared Cop
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19
Harbor Story
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20
Hit And Run
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21
Car Theft
Car thieves acquire damaged cars and swap the VIN plates onto their stolen vehicles, allowing them to evade law enforcement and remain undetected.
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22
Human Bomb
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23
Plane Crash
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24
Desert Copter
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25
Plant Robbery
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26
Released Convict
A recently released inmate feels it’s the perfect moment to try and reclaim the $250,000 that was taken during an armored car heist.
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27
Motorcycle A
Two bikers, Joe Keeley (Clint Eastwood) and Nick West (John Compton), roll into town on their stripped-down Harleys and decide to grab a bite at a caf...
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28
Mental Patient
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29
License Plates
A sharp young boy shares vital information with Dan Mathews, leading to a significant breakthrough in tracking down a repeat offender.
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30
Hitchhiker Dies
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31
Blast Area Copter
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32
Anti-toxin
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33
Dead Patrolman
While chasing a vehicle taken from a reclusive bookstore owner, a Highway Patrol officer is tragically killed.
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34
Art Robbery
Two criminals set their sights on stealing priceless paintings, intending to extort a ransom of $500,000. However, as their scheme unravels, they find...
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35
Runaway Boy
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36
Taxi
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37
Missing Witness
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38
Prospector
A down-and-out prospector raises eyebrows when he unexpectedly starts settling his old debts with a hefty stack of fresh $100 bills.
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39
Christmas Story
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1
The Search
An elderly couple unknowingly assists a bank robber in evading a police checkpoint. Meanwhile, a restaurant manager recognizes the fugitive, who cleve...
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2
Kidnap Copter
Jerry Watts, the son of a wealthy businessman, finds himself kidnapped and held captive in a remote shack in the mountains. When a game warden provide...
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3
Trailer Story
Steve Talbot, a jewel thief with a penchant for luxury cars, is well-known to the Highway Patrol. After a heist, he manages to evade capture in a rund...
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4
Fisherman's Luck
After a car involved in an accident goes missing, it is eventually recovered, coincidentally matching the description of a vehicle used in a bank robb...
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5
Magazine Writer
Reporter Sam Dalquist has vanished without a trace. Dan is on the hunt for him after a small-time criminal was discovered dead in Dalquist's vehicle f...
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6
Typhoid Carrier
Hank Dooley is devastated after the death of his daughter from typhoid fever. Consumed by grief and anger, he sets out to find his farmhand, Len Frazi...
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7
Hot Rod
Dan seeks assistance from the head of a nearby hot rod car club to track down two thieves who escape from the Highway Patrol in a modified car followi...
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8
Hot Cargo
A group of criminals hatches a plan to orchestrate highway accidents, luring truck drivers to assist victims, only to attack them and steal their carg...
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9
Oil Lease
Two men steal an Army bazooka and use it to seize the payroll from an oil drilling company.
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10
Ex Con
Life as a former inmate is challenging, particularly when old cellmates arrive seeking help. Al Baldwin has turned his life around, but soon finds him...
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11
Motel Robbery
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12
Stolen Car Ring
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13
Escaped Mental Patient
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14
Armored Car
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15
Migrant Workers
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16
Ranch Copter
A woman grows increasingly suspicious that her husband may be plotting to kill her. In this tense atmosphere, Iris, played by Virginia Dale, finds her...
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17
Amnesia
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18
Statute of Limitations
Mathews is determined to establish the culpability of three armed robbers before the statute of limitations expires. He enlists the help of Eddie, pla...
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19
Resident Officer
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20
Psycho
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21
Counterfeit
Mathews and the Highway Patrol look into a surge of counterfeit payroll checks being cashed by merchants in Los Angeles and its surrounding areas.
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22
Suspected Cop
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23
Trojan Horse
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24
Female Hitchhiker
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25
Nitro
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26
Motorcycle B
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27
Officer's Wife
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28
Stripped Cars
Two brothers seize a new-car transport, intending to sell the vehicles for cash to buy a farm. However, when the driver succumbs to injuries from the ...
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29
Convict's Wife
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30
Reformation
An ex-convict is eager to give back the money taken during an armed robbery, but his former accomplice has different plans in mind.
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31
Stolen Plane Copter
Two inmates hatch a plan to break free from prison by hijacking an airplane.
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32
Gem Robbery
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33
Wounded
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34
Fake Cop
In a daring scheme, one member of a trio of robbers poses as a Highway Patrol officer, tricking their victims into believing they don’t need to cont...
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35
Double Cross
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36
Narcotics
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37
Hired Killer
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38
Hostage Copter
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39
Rabies
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1
Hypo Bandit
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2
Efficiency Secretary
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3
Temptation
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4
Safecracker
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5
Mistaken Identity
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6
Hostage Family Copter
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7
The Sniper
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8
Hot Dust
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9
Witness Wife
Mathews works to expose two armed men who have taken a farmer and his wife captive. Mathews is portrayed by Broderick Crawford, while Tom Holland play...
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10
Dead Hunter
Mathews delves into the mysterious accidental death of a businessman. The investigation leads him to Broderick Crawford, who plays a key role in unrav...
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11
Convicted Innocent
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12
Chain Store
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13
Double Death
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14
Hideout
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15
Mother's March
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16
Slain Cabby
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17
Insulin
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18
The Seventh Green
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19
Foster Child
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20
Lady Bandits
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21
Revenge
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22
Tear Gas Copter
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23
Deaf Mute
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24
Hit and Run
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25
Fear
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26
Careless Cop
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27
Policewoman
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28
The Truckers
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29
Credit Card
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30
Psycho Killer
A troubled individual targets women who are searching for partners at "Lonely Hearts" clubs, committing heinous murders in the process.
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31
Suicide
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32
Phoney Cop
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33
The Judge
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34
Dan's Vacation
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35
Explosives
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36
Hostage Officer
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37
Double Copter
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38
Dan Sick
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39
Reward
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1
Frightened Witness
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2
Hostage
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3
Family Affair
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4
Transmitter Danger
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5
Gamblng Story
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6
Train Copter
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7
Portrait of Death
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8
Train Robbery
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9
Deadly Diamonds
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10
Blood Money
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11
False Confession
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12
Confidence Game
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13
Split Robbery
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14
The Trap
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15
Exposé
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16
Breath of a Child
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17
Narcotics Racket
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18
Copter Cave-In
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19
Gem Robbery
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20
Mexican Chase
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21
Framed Cop
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22
The Collector
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23
Revenge
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24
Brave Boy
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25
Diversion Robbery
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26
Cargo Hijack
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27
Hitchhiker
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28
llegal Entry
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29
Killer on the Run
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30
Prisoner Exchange Copter
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31
Dan Hostage
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32
Women Escapees
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33
Auto Press
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34
Express Delivery
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35
Desperate Men
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36
Confession
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37
Detour to Death
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38
Fire
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39
Bank Messenger
