Adam-12: Season 5
The fifth season of the television police drama Adam-12 continues to follow the professional lives of two Los Angeles Police Department officers, Pete Malloy and Jim Reed. As members of the department, the two men operate out of their patrol unit, designated 1-Adam-12. The series maintains its focus on the procedural nature of police work as the officers patrol the streets of Los Angeles, responding to various calls
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Adam-12 is a police drama series centered on the Los Angeles Police Department.
- The primary protagonists are two police officers named Pete Malloy and Jim Reed.
- The officers conduct their patrols throughout the city in a unit identified as 1-Adam-12.
- The series documents the daily professional responsibilities and experiences of these two officers.
Season overview
The fifth season of the television police drama Adam-12 continues to follow the professional lives of two Los Angeles Police Department officers, Pete Malloy and Jim Reed. As members of the department, the two men operate out of their patrol unit, designated 1-Adam-12. The series maintains its focus on the procedural nature of police work as the officers patrol the streets of Los Angeles, responding to various calls and situations that arise during their shifts. The narrative structure of this season remains consistent with the established format of the series, documenting the daily experiences and responsibilities of law enforcement personnel as they navigate the complexities of their duties within the city. Throughout these episodes, the show provides a look at the routine operations and the interactions between the officers and the community they serve. The season serves as a continuation of the ongoing chronicle of Malloy and Reed, emphasizing their partnership and their commitment to maintaining order while performing their duties in their patrol car. The program remains grounded in the realistic portrayal of police life, highlighting the challenges faced by the officers as they fulfill their roles within the Los Angeles Police Department.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Dirt Duel
Sep 13, 1972 · 30 min
A series of purse snatchings involving motorcyclists frustrates the LAPD, as they cannot follow them down the off-road trails they take. Reed holds a community meeting with the var
The Late Baby
Sep 20, 1972 · 30 min
Malloy finds himself attracted to the new girl in the steno pool, and decides to ask her on a date after learning she's Officer Wells' 25-year-old niece. Out on patrol, he and Reed
Airdrop
Sep 27, 1972 · 30 min
Malloy and Reed are patrolling the outskirts of Los Angeles when a girl on horseback alerts them to a small plane that landed in a secluded area. When the officers investigate, the
Lost And Found
Oct 4, 1972 · 30 min
Reed and Malloy rush an 8-year old to Rampart Emergency Hospital, where he is diagnosed with diabetes. Scared of the hospital, Jimmy runs off, and it's up to Reed and Malloy to fin
Training Wheels
Oct 12, 1972 · 30 min
The officers undergo their driver refresher courses to hone their pursuit and driving skills. A rash of car strippers brings about a new approach suggested by Officer Wells: going
Badge Heavy
Oct 25, 1972 · 30 min
Officer Charlie Burnside pulls a prank on Officer Albert Porter, a friend of Reed's. Porter, who does not find the prank funny, informs Reed that Burnside is frequently "badge-heav
Harry Nobody
Nov 8, 1972 · 30 min
A hotel janitor (and wino) named Harry witnesses a murder in a hotel room, but refuses to talk until Reed shows him compassion and respect, both of which are lacking from his famil
The Surprise
Nov 15, 1972 · 30 min
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,
Vendetta
Nov 22, 1972 · 30 min
A World War II survivor and tailor shop owner sets an ambush for an unidentified intruder when Malloy and Reed intervene. R&I determines the owner is clean and emigrated to the U.S
The Chaser
Dec 6, 1972 · 30 min
Malloy and Reed encounter an armed private investigator from out of state, who is in Los Angeles to find a bail jumper. Later the PI is in the middle of an altercation with two bla
Hot Spell
Dec 13, 1972 · 30 min
Malloy and Reed have to wear their long-sleeved uniforms despite a hot forecast, then learn they could have changed to short sleeves but missed the radio notification. Calls includ
Gifts and Long Letters
Dec 20, 1972 · 30 min
Malloy and Reed are called to a hotel to stop a woman's suicide attempt; while there, they learn of a parolee there who refuses to speak with the woman because he thinks someone fr
O'Brien's Stand
Jan 3, 1973 · 30 min
Malloy's old landlady, Mrs. O'Brien, has her purse stolen and refuses to leave the station until her case is settled. Mrs. O'Brien resorts to other means, including hounding detect
Clear with a Civilian: Part 1
Jan 10, 1973 · 30 min
Reed spreads his flu to several other officers, leaving the station undermanned. Calls include a shootout with a rifle-toting bookie, an argument between a storekeeper and a custom
Clear with a Civilian: Part 2
Jan 17, 1973 · 30 min
While on second shift, Malloy and Reed take Police Commissioner Dixon on a ride-along. They encounter a bar owner who locked a naked, elderly man inside, a fight with a knife-wield
Citizen's Arrest - 484
Jan 24, 1973 · 30 min
Malloy and Reed arrest a seemingly less-fortunate woman for shoplifting items for her baby, but she escapes from custody during a disruption at the station; the officers later lear
The Beast
Jan 31, 1973 · 30 min
Malloy and Reed are given an older cruiser with 300 miles to go until retirement. They quickly learn the car is extremely unreliable and barely works: the accelerator surges, the g
Killing Ground
Feb 7, 1973 · 30 min
Malloy and Reed pull over a car on a routine traffic stop and are taken hostage by two robbers escaping from their heist. The officers have to use all their skills to escape the si
Night Watch
Feb 14, 1973 · 30 min
Reed spends a Saturday night talking about buying a used car, during the watch the officers handle a possible DUI but the driver passes the field sobriety tests, a shooting during
Suspended
Feb 21, 1973 · 30 min
Reed spends an evening on the firing range, then stops by an all-night grocery store. When Reed leaves, a man approaches him as if he knew him, then points out another man in a gre
A Fool and His Money
Feb 28, 1973 · 30 min
Malloy wins $10,000 in a women's shampoo naming contest and is stampeded by people telling him what he should do with the money. Calls include an elderly male tenant complaining th
Anatomy of a 415
Mar 7, 1973 · 30 min
Malloy and Reed spot a runaway young boy hiding in the woods and prepare to take him home, then respond to his address for a disturbance and find his mother and step-father quiet.
Keeping Tabs
Mar 14, 1973 · 30 min
Malloy and Reed are stunned to discover that the driver who led them on a high-speed chase is the son of Sgt. MacDonald, and Malloy takes it upon himself to help his boss figure ou
Easy Rap
Mar 21, 1973 · 30 min
Reed loses a case against a young car thief in juvenile court, who later dies in high-speed pursuit. A girl's boyfriend dies from a heroin "hot shot", she buys drugs from the suppl