Baretta 1975
“If you can't do the time don't do the crime”
What is Baretta?
Baretta is an American detective television series that aired on ABC from 1975 to 1978. The show was a retooled version of the earlier series Toma, which starred Tony Musante as real-life New Jersey police officer David Toma.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1975
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 83
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 17, 1975
- Last aired
- May 18, 1978
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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Overview
Baretta is an American detective television series that aired on ABC from 1975 to 1978. The show was a retooled version of the earlier series Toma, which starred Tony Musante as real-life New Jersey police officer David Toma. After Musante left Toma following its single season, the concept was revised and renamed Baretta, featuring Robert Blake in the lead role. Blake portrayed Tony Baretta, an undercover detective known for his unconventional methods and ability to infiltrate criminal organizations. The character utilized disguises and relied on his streetwise persona to solve cases. The series was created by Stephen J. Cannell and ran for four seasons, concluding in 1978. During its run, the show highlighted Baretta’s work with the 53rd Precinct and his use of a vehicle nicknamed "the Blue Ghost."
Should you watch it?
“Undercover cop Tony Baretta blends into criminal worlds with disguises and street smarts.”
- Strong central performance by Robert Blake
- Effective use of disguises and undercover tactics
- Episodic format allows for standalone storytelling
- Dated production values
- Violence may be jarring for some viewers
You enjoy classic cop shows with a focus on disguise and infiltration.
Contains scenes of police violence and criminal activity typical of 1970s detective dramas.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 He'll Never See Daylight Again Jan 17, 1975
- E2 The Five and a Half Pound Junkie Jan 24, 1975
- E3 Woman in the Harbor Jan 31, 1975
- E4 If You Can't Pay the Price Feb 7, 1975
- E5 Half a Million Dollar Baby Feb 14, 1975
- E6 Ragtime Billy Peaches Feb 28, 1975
- E7 The Coppelli Oath Mar 7, 1975
- E8 Walk Like You Talk Mar 14, 1975
- E9 The Mansion Apr 2, 1975
- E10 Keep Your Eye on the Sparrow Apr 9, 1975
- E11 The Secret of Terry Lake Apr 16, 1975
- E12 This Ain't My Bag Apr 30, 1975
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 The Good-Bye Orphan Annie Blues Sep 10, 1975
- E2 The Glory Game Sep 17, 1975
- E3 On the Road Sep 24, 1975
- E4 Nobody in a Nothing Place Oct 1, 1975
- E5 The Fire Man Oct 8, 1975
- E6 Double Image Oct 15, 1975
- E7 Photography by John Doe Oct 22, 1975
- E8 Set Up City Oct 29, 1975
- E9 A Bite of the Apple Nov 5, 1975
- E10 When Dues Come Down Nov 12, 1975
- E11 The Big Hand's on Trouble Nov 19, 1975
- E12 Count the Days I'm Gone Nov 26, 1975
- E13 Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth Dec 15, 1975
- E14 The Left Hand of the Devil Jan 7, 1976
- E15 Murder for Me Jan 14, 1976
- E16 Pay or Die Jan 28, 1976
- E17 The Blood Bond Feb 18, 1976
- E18 The Dippers Feb 25, 1976
- E19 Dead Man Out Mar 3, 1976
- E20 Death on the Run Mar 17, 1976
- E21 Aggie Mar 24, 1976
- E22 And Down Will Come Baby Apr 28, 1976
Season 3 · 25 episodes
- E1 The Ninja Sep 22, 1976
- E2 Soldier in the Jungle Sep 29, 1976
- E3 Runaway Cowboy Oct 6, 1976
- E4 Street Edition Oct 13, 1976
- E5 They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To Oct 20, 1976
- E6 Shoes Oct 27, 1976
- E7 Under the City Nov 3, 1976
- E8 Dear Tony Nov 10, 1976
- E9 Crazy Annie Nov 24, 1976
- E10 Nothin' for Nothin' Dec 1, 1976
- E11 Can't Win for Losin' Dec 15, 1976
- E12 Look Back in Terror Dec 22, 1976
- E13 The Big Hand's on Trouble Dec 29, 1976
- E14 Don't Kill the Sparrows Jan 12, 1977
- E15 That Sister Ain't No Cousin Jan 19, 1977
- E16 Open Season Jan 26, 1977
- E17 The Reunion Feb 2, 1977
- E18 Not on Our Block Feb 9, 1977
- E19 The Runaways Feb 16, 1977
- E20 Everybody Pays the Fare Feb 23, 1977
- E21 Think Mink Mar 9, 1977
- E22 Carla Mar 16, 1977
- E23 Big Bad Charlie Mar 30, 1977
- E24 Guns and Brothers Apr 6, 1977
- E25 Playin' Police May 4, 1976
Season 4 · 24 episodes
- E1 New Girl in Town Sep 28, 1977
- E2 Somebody Killed Cock Robin Oct 5, 1977
- E3 Lyman P. Doffer, Fed Oct 19, 1977
- E4 The Sky Is Falling Oct 26, 1977
- E5 It's Hard But It's Fair Nov 2, 1977
- E6 Buddy Nov 16, 1977
- E7 Por Nada Nov 23, 1977
- E8 Who Can Make the Sun Shine? Nov 30, 1977
- E9 All That Shatters Dec 7, 1977
- E10 It Goes with the Job Dec 21, 1977
- E11 Hot Horse Jan 4, 1978
- E12 Why Me? Jan 11, 1978
- E13 I'll Take You to Lunch Jan 18, 1978
- E14 It's a Boy Feb 2, 1978
- E15 Just for Laughs Feb 9, 1978
- E16 The Marker Feb 16, 1978
- E17 The Stone Conspiracy Feb 23, 1978
- E18 The Appointment Mar 9, 1978
- E19 Woman Trouble Mar 23, 1978
- E20 The Gadjo Mar 30, 1978
- E21 Barney Apr 6, 1978
- E22 The Dream May 4, 1978
- E23 The Snake Chaser May 11, 1978
- E24 The Bundle May 18, 1978
Frequently asked questions
Is Baretta based on a real person?
The show was inspired by real-life New Jersey police officer David Toma, though the character was fictional.
Why was Toma retooled into Baretta?
Tony Musante left Toma after one season, leading to the show being reworked with Robert Blake in the lead.
How many seasons did Baretta run?
The series aired from 1975 to 1978.
What made Baretta different from other cop shows of its time?
Its focus on elaborate disguises and undercover work set it apart, along with its episodic structure.
Did Baretta win any major awards?
There is no mention of major awards in available sources.