The Rookies - Season 3

The Rookies - Season 3

Season 3

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Episodes24
DatesSep 9, 1974 - Mar 17, 1975
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Episodes

An Ugly Way to Die
Season 3Episode 160 min

An Ugly Way to Die

Terry Webster breaks in his new partner, junior rookie Chris Owens, searching for an arsonist. Someone is responsible for the murder of several firemen, all young, dark-haired and moustached.
Sep 9, 1974
Key Witness
Season 3Episode 260 min

Key Witness

The murder of a construction company owner is witnessed by a woman and her married boyfriend, a doctor. Because of the possibility of a scandal, the doctor will not allow the girl to give information to the rookies. They do not know that the killers are now after the witnesses.
Sep 23, 1974
Legacy of Death
Season 3Episode 360 min

Legacy of Death

Chris is partnered with a patrolman who gets involved in suicidal situations so that he might be killed in the line of duty and his family would be secure with financial compensation.
Sep 30, 1974
Death at 6 A.M.
Season 3Episode 460 min

Death at 6 A.M.

Four young people out for excitement in a stolen pickup become fugitives from the law when their fun turns into murder and robbery. Rookie Chris Owens is on the case after his partner is killed, but Chris wonders whether the dangers of police life are worth it.
Oct 7, 1974
Walk a Tightrope
Season 3Episode 560 min

Walk a Tightrope

Two law students, seeking revenge for the death of a girl, frame Terry Webster, whom they hold responsible for the murder of a store guard.
Oct 21, 1974
Judgment
Season 3Episode 660 min

Judgment

The son and daughter of a man who recently died in prison are determined to kill the judge who sentenced him. The rookies must guard the judge and find the criminals. Terry becomes their next target when he prevents their plans for the judge.
Oct 28, 1974
Johnny Lost His Gun
Season 3Episode 760 min

Johnny Lost His Gun

Mike is alarmed to find out from his wife and fellow rookies that an old Air Force friend of his is a heroin pusher.
Nov 4, 1974
Prelude to Vengeance
Season 3Episode 860 min

Prelude to Vengeance

The rookies befriend the girlfriend of a robber after Terry delivers her baby and in return becomes the criminal's target. Unless the rookies can catch this man, the girl will be charged with the robbery.
Nov 11, 1974
Vendetta
Season 3Episode 960 min

Vendetta

A policeman who was injured in a market holdup returns to the force after a ten year recovery, in pursuit of the man he thinks is responsible for shooting him.
Nov 18, 1974
The Old Neighborhood
Season 3Episode 1060 min

The Old Neighborhood

Lt. Ryker steps from behind his desk to investigate a protection racket in the neighborhood where he grew up.
Nov 25, 1974
A Test of Courage
Season 3Episode 1160 min

A Test of Courage

The Rookies must find those responsible for holding up gun shops throughout the city.
Dec 2, 1974
The Assassin
Season 3Episode 1260 min

The Assassin

A photographer friend of Chris' accidentally catches a hired assassin in one of her shots. The rookies must protect the girl and at the same time figure out who this man is trying to assassinate.
Dec 9, 1974
Blue Christmas
Season 3Episode 1360 min

Blue Christmas

It's Christmas Eve and after settling a number of routine disturbances around town, the rookies enjoy a Christmas dinner at the home of Jill and Mike Danko. Jill and Mike are also entertaining their niece who is upset over her parents' separation.
Dec 16, 1974
Take Over
Season 3Episode 1460 min

Take Over

After a syndicate boss is arrested, the rest of the gang plot to take over and continue their work. They are intent on killing Lt. Ryker. The rookies must put the rest of this gang behind bars.
Dec 30, 1974
The Saturday Night Special
Season 3Episode 1560 min

The Saturday Night Special

The dangers of owning a gun are explored when the rookies have to avenge the accidental shooting of a man who bought a gun to protect his family.
Jan 13, 1975
The Hunting Ground
Season 3Episode 1660 min

The Hunting Ground

Mike's eager new partner proves to be a little too eager when he is found spending his off hours hunting for pushers because his younger brother died of an overdose.
Jan 20, 1975
Solomon's Dilemma
Season 3Episode 1760 min

Solomon's Dilemma

A woman's son is kidnapped in a supermarket parking lot but when questioned by the rookies she denies the entire incident. Her and her husband are afraid because they adopted the boy illegally and the kidnappers are the natural parents.
Jan 27, 1975
Angel
Season 3Episode 1860 min

Angel

The rookies must find ample evidence to arrest Tommy, who introduces young girls into unsavory careers for monetary gain.
Feb 3, 1975
The Sheild
Season 3Episode 1960 min

The Sheild

The rookies are involved in a case of mistaken identity when they charge the wrong man with the murder of a policeman.
Feb 10, 1975
S.W.A.T. (1)
Season 3Episode 2060 min

S.W.A.T. (1)

Harrelson is the head of the Special Weapons and Tactics team, a unit trained to handle unusually volatile situations. His hard-nosed attitude about police work irks rookie Terry Webster. (This Rookies episode served as the pilot for the S.W.A.T. series).
Feb 17, 1975
S.W.A.T. (2)
Season 3Episode 2160 min

S.W.A.T. (2)

Conclusion. Harrelson is the head of the Special Weapons and Tactics team, a unit trained to handle unusually volatile situations. His hard-nosed attitude about police work irks rookie Terry Webster.
Feb 17, 1975
A Deadly Image
Season 3Episode 2260 min

A Deadly Image

A look into Lt. Ryker's more sensetive side has him befriending a young, mixed-up girl who reminds him of the daughter he was forced to give up for adoption. The girl's boyfriend persuades her to use her friendship with Ryker for his criminal gain.
Feb 24, 1975
Cliffy
Season 3Episode 2360 min

Cliffy

A mentally retarded man, who longs to be a policeman, witnesses a murder in a gas station. But he has difficulty informing the police of what he saw.
Mar 3, 1975
Nightmare
Season 3Episode 2460 min

Nightmare

Kate Jackson takes center stage in this thriller-styled episode. After being involved in a car accident on a stormy night an injured Jill becomes the prisoner of a disturbed man, who claims to be a doctor.
Mar 17, 1975

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