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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
Core Aired November 15, 1972 30 min ★ 8.0/10 · 1 TMDB votes
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

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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