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Charlie's Angels 1976

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Status
Ended
First Aired
September 22, 1976
Last Aired
June 24, 1981
Format
5 seasons · 115 eps
Total Runtime
~95.8 hours (50 min/ep)
Essential Runtime
~95 hours (skips filler)
Highest Rated Episode
S3E1 "Angels in Vegas (1)" (★ 10/10)
Created By
Ivan Goff, Ben Roberts
Network
ABC
Where to Stream
The Roku Channel, Tubi TV, The CW
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★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 from 237 votes TV-PG Action & Adventure 5 seasons · 115 eps Ended
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What is Charlie's Angels?

Charlie's Angels is an American crime drama television series created by Ivan Goff and Ben Roberts for the ABC television network. The program originally aired from September 22, 1976, to June 24, 1981, spanning five seasons and 115 episodes.

Type
TV series
Year
1976
Status
Ended
Episodes
115
Runtime
50 minutes
First aired
Sep 22, 1976
Last aired
Jun 24, 1981
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
ABC
Genres
Action & Adventure
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 from 237 votes
Format
5 seasons · 115 episodes
Episode runtime
~50 minutes
Status
Ended
Network
ABC
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Charlie's Angels is an American crime drama television series created by Ivan Goff and Ben Roberts for the ABC television network. The program originally aired from September 22, 1976, to June 24, 1981, spanning five seasons and 115 episodes. Produced by Spelling-Goldberg Productions, the series follows the crime-fighting adventures of three women who work for a private investigation agency. These detectives are described as beautiful, intelligent, and ultra-sophisticated. They receive their orders via speakerphone from their boss, a wealthy mystery man named Charlie who is never seen, and his personal assistant, John Bosley. The Angels utilize their sleuthing and combat skills, along with their feminine charm, to solve difficult cases. The original cast included Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, and Jaclyn Smith, with David Doyle also featured. The show is recognized as one of the first series to showcase women in professional roles traditionally reserved for men. The series remains a notable example of television programming that highlights women in investigative and combat-oriented positions.

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“Three sophisticated female detectives solve complex cases while taking orders from their mysterious, unseen boss.”

Reasons to watch
  • fast-paced investigations
  • charismatic lead characters
Keep in mind
  • dated production values
  • episodic structure

Watch it if you enjoy classic crime dramas featuring intelligent protagonists solving difficult cases.

The series features action-oriented crime drama themes typical of 1970s television.

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Season 5 · 17 episodes Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →
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Frequently asked questions

Who created Charlie's Angels?

The series was created by Ivan Goff and Ben Roberts.

How many seasons did the show run?

The series aired for five seasons.

Who produces the show?

It was produced by Spelling-Goldberg Productions.

How do the detectives receive their orders?

They receive their orders via speakerphone from their boss, Charlie.

Who is Charlie's personal assistant?

The detectives work with Charlie's personal assistant, John Bosley.

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