S5·E8 The Surprise
- Episode
- Season 5, Episode 8
- Air Date
- November 15, 1972
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- Director
- Dennis Donnelly
- Writer
- Stephen J. Cannell
- Score
- 8/10 (1 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
During Malloy's birthday, he lets Reed know he does not enjoy surprise parties, but becomes increasingly suspicious and believes the others are actually planning a surprise party, much to his chagrin; it is soon revealed that is not the case. Meanwhile, Sgt. MacDonald warns the officers about a rash of robberies using milk crates to break store windows; during a routine traffic stop, Reed notices a milk crate in the back of a car and surreptitiously marks it for identification later, and the thief is apprehended later using the same milk crate. Calls include a backup call for a jewelry store robbery when the officers pull over the owner of said store for DUI, an embarrassed male purse snatching victim inside a negligee shop, a phony gas station worker at a closed gas station, a shootout in the police garage between the entire station and a drunk suspect officers failed to handcuff, and Officer Wells capturing a B&E suspect based on a hunch by Malloy.
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When did Season 5 Episode 8 of Adam-12 air?
Season 5, Episode 8 ('The Surprise') originally aired on November 15, 1972.
How long is Season 5 Episode 8 ('The Surprise')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 30 minutes.
What happens in Adam-12 Season 5 Episode 8?
During Malloy's birthday, he lets Reed know he does not enjoy surprise parties, but becomes increasingly suspicious and believes the others are actually planning a surprise party, much to his chagrin; it is soon revealed that is not the case. Meanwhile, Sgt. MacDonald warns the officers about a rash...
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